Zelenskyy and Trump's teams are beginning practical preparations to organize a meeting of the leaders. The presidents have already established a direct dialog and had a telephone conversation.
13 drones of the SBU and the SSU attacked the Aleksinsky chemical plant in Russia, which produces gunpowder for the army. Acid emissions caused the powder production shop to smoke, and damaged the CHP plant and power line.
The decision to install the main Christmas tree in Kyiv will be made by the Defense Council in late November. If the decision is positive, the Christmas tree will be set up on St. Sophia Square without using budget funds.
The online deferment for students and people with disabilities has been launched in the Reserve+ app. The Ministry of Defense is testing the possibility of deferment for parents with many children and plans to transfer all types of deferments online.
Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi reported more than 7 thousand successful missions of bomber drones. In October, 52,000 targets were destroyed, including 129 artillery systems and more than 4,000 enemy troops.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that there can be no negotiations on the war in Ukraine without the participation of Ukraine itself. He also emphasized the need for further support for Ukraine and its European path.
The SBU and the SSO conducted a drone attack on the aleksinsky chemical plant in russia, which produces gunpowder and ammunition. The attack resulted in explosions and a fire at the plant.
russian troops are amassing ammunition and equipment in the Kharkiv region, but are not using it due to shortages. The enemy conducts infantry assaults and tries to replenish losses with manpower.
In russia's tula region, drones attacked a chemical plant that produces components for large-caliber ammunition powders. The attack took place in the town of aleksin, where at least 11 drones were spotted.
Trump's plan calls for a 1,200-kilometer buffer zone to be patrolled by European troops. Ukraine is offered to postpone joining NATO for 20 years in exchange for American weapons.
Battalion commander Yuriy Fedorenko reported on the difficult situation in Kupyansk region due to massive enemy pressure. russian troops, having failed to achieve their goals by November 1, continue to build up forces in the region.
ISW reports that putin is creating the appearance of improving relations with Trump, but has no plans to make concessions. the kremlin continues to pursue its maximalist goals in Ukraine and on the international stage.
The ICC's governing body will launch an external investigation into Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual harassment. Khan is called upon to temporarily step down from his post during the investigation.
The North Atlantic Council issued a statement condemning military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. NATO member states called on Russia to comply with international obligations and UN resolutions.
The suspect promised the former AFU serviceman, who was declared unfit for military service as a result of his injury, to assist in establishing a group II disability for an indefinite period of time. The monetary reward amounted to USD 2 thousand.
The government has approved an action plan to implement the strategy of demographic development of Ukraine until 2040. The plan envisages support for the birth rate, the return of Ukrainians from abroad and the creation of conditions for a quality life for the population.
The President will not sign a high-profile bill on fines for firewood storage. Prime Minister Shmyhal assures that there will be no restrictions on firewood collection for households.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has terminated the 1993 agreement on air services with Iran. Earlier, a similar agreement was terminated with Belarus.
Starting in January 2025, teachers will receive an additional payment of UAH 1000 per month. Starting September 2025, the additional payment will be increased to UAH 2000, as announced by Prime Minister Shmyhal.
MP Yegor Chernev suggests that the Biden administration may change its position on authorizing strikes deep into Russia. The coming weeks will be crucial for making such a decision.
A criminal group in Odesa posed as TCR and police officers, extorting money from men of military age. For one “patrol” the criminals received from 40 thousand hryvnias.
An additional episode may appear in the case of beating a man in a Poltava restaurant with the participation of a law enforcement officer, and law enforcement officers will conduct additional forensic examinations.
The US State Department said it would support Ukraine's negotiations with Russia only if Zelenskyy decided to do so, without external pressure. Miller emphasized that Putin has not yet shown any willingness to abandon the seizure of Ukrainian territories.
Russia does not stop its assault operations in the Kursk region, changing only their intensity. The enemy is amassing forces and using the tactics of “meat assaults” as in Donbas, but the defense forces are in control of the situation.
Last night, Ukrainian intelligence drones flew to the Russian city of Saratov and hit a local oil refinery, which is part of the Rosneft oil company.
The Odesa TCC reported that Sternenko had already paid a fine for violating the rules of military registration and was sent to a military qualification commission. The TCC denies the accusations of “revenge” and calls for a constructive dialogue.
Since the beginning of 2024, more than 1,900 fires have occurred in Ukraine due to improper operation of heating devices. More than 200 people have died as a result of these events, and the SES provides safety recommendations.
Putin is trying to shape U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy and achieve another reset of U.S.-Russian relations on Russia's terms, according to ISW.
The Prosecutor General's Office has denied information that Andriy Kostin visited Russia during the war. A spokesperson for the PGO confirmed that the documents circulated online were fake, and that Kostin had not been to Moscow since 2014.
The press service of the Ministry of Digital Transformation said that the documents about Mykhailo Fedorov's visits to russia during the war are fake. The denial came after alleged scans of documents from the russian federal security service's border service were circulated online.
