• Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow reserves the right to withdraw from the grain agreements if Kyiv breaks its promise not to use the humanitarian corridor for military purposes.
• Russia has rejoined the grain deal days after withdrawing in response to an alleged Ukrainian attack on its fleet.
• Moscow reaffirms its commitment to preventing nuclear war as Washington says there are no indications Russia is making nuclear preparations.
• The United States says it has information suggesting North Korea is supplying Russia with artillery shells, without providing evidence.

This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Wednesday, November 2.