Ukraine War Update: Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven, including two in a fresh Kyiv barrage, as Moscow vowed there would be no “pause” while Zelensky told the UN winter would mean more pressure on Russia’s heating and energy targets. UN Diplomacy & Sanctions: Zelensky urged countries to choke Russia’s revenues; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow wants a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary truce. G20 Talks & Putin Attendance: The US invited Putin to the Miami G20; the Kremlin says it’s too early to decide, while EU leaders plan to condemn Russia at the summit regardless of who attends. Energy Ceasefire Push: Ukraine, Russia and the US are expected to meet in New York on possible energy ceasefire talks, with grain and infrastructure on the agenda. Hybrid Threats to NATO: Denmark warned Russia may intensify hybrid attacks and even consider limited strikes on NATO states; NATO’s top commander said allies are “eastern flank” countries and are stepping up intelligence sharing. Armenia Gas Leverage: Russia threatened Armenia with gas disruption from Nov. 1 unless Yerevan meets political demands tied to EU alignment and the Russian base. Domestic Russia Politics: Russia’s 2027 budget draft proposes new tax hikes to fund the war deficit, while a Russian blogger was jailed for insulting Putin on a ballot.