Antonina Tumanova
Law enforcers do not allow students to enter Tbilisi State University, where an overnight strike against the election results was planned. Protesters remain in the courtyard, chanting anti-Russian slogans.
The Russian attack on November 14 in Odesa damaged numerous architectural monuments in the historic center of the city. Among the damaged sites are buildings dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries that are under UNESCO protection.
At the ReBuild Ukraine exhibition, the Kyiv region delegation met with representatives of the state of Washington to discuss joint projects. The parties are working on an online platform for business cooperation between the two regions.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had an hour-long telephone conversation with Putin. Among other things, they talked about ending the war in Ukraine. This is the first direct communication between the leaders since December 2022.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has a phone conversation with Putin for the first time since December 2022. Earlier, German Foreign Minister Burbock criticized Putin for refusing to hold peace talks on Ukraine.
The Express I steamer, which sank in 1945 during an evacuation, was found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. The ship was carrying 300 people and broke up due to a storm and overloading at a depth of 20 meters.
Russian troops attack Odesa and the region with attack drones. Air defense forces are actively working, and local residents are advised to stay in shelters.
The European Union is developing a package of sanctions against tankers transporting Russian oil in circumvention of restrictions. It is planned to introduce fines for the trade participants and additional measures in early 2024.
In Odesa, explosions and air defense operations due to enemy drones were recorded. As a result of the massive shelling, infrastructure was damaged, and one casualty was reported.
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations says he is ready to dialog with Trump on Ukraine. The talks should take into account “realities on the ground” and russia's current successes.
Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi Court has extended the detention of MP Nestor Shufrych until December 5. The defense asked to change the measure of restraint, but the court rejected the motion.
Petr Pavel supports the introduction of stricter restrictions on certain types of weapons in the Czech Republic. The president proposes to ban the use of silencers for short-barreled weapons and is considering additional restrictions.
Wet snow and rain are expected in Ukraine tomorrow, with ice on the roads, except in the south. Temperatures at night will be +3° to -2°, during the day 0-5°, in the south up to +9°, westerly winds of 5-12 m/s.
The Czech government has approved a bill to restrict the sale of energy drinks to people under 15. Nutritionists support the initiative, emphasizing the danger of energy drinks to children's health.
As part of the ReBuild Ukraine conference, a contract was signed for the construction of a new 3,200-square-meter building in the Bila Tserkva Industrial Park. The project will be implemented in 3 months to expand the production capacity of the existing enterprise.
Oleksandr Fediyenko, a member of the National Security Committee, stated that it was impossible to reform the TCCs and JVs for objective reasons. He emphasized the need to develop a recruitment system instead of reforming the territorial centers.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine meets with the IMF mission led by Gavin Gray in Kyiv. Ukraine expects to receive a tranche of USD 1.1 bn in late December after fulfilling all structural benchmarks.
A group of fraudsters tried to obtain insurance payments by staging a bear attack on a car. Using a bear costume and special devices, they caused $142,000 in damage.
The European Commission has approved the disbursement of EUR 4. 1 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility after the required benchmarks have been met. The total amount of support for the year will reach EUR 16.1 billion after approval by the EU Council.
The occupants struck three times at the settlements of Zaporizhzhia region. The attacks damaged the village council building and adjacent houses, but no casualties were reported.
A patrol policeman was wounded during the Russian shelling of Sloviansk. Occupants shelled 11 settlements in Donetsk region over the last day, damaging 63 civilian objects.
The international exhibition ReBuild Ukraine features 8 projects from Kyiv region worth $226 million. Among them are a glass production plant in Berezan and a water pipeline in Vasylkiv.
KCSA plans to build a 320-space underground parking lot on Starokyivska Hill, an archaeological site. The Ministry of Culture opposed the project, emphasizing the inadmissibility of destroying historical heritage.
Ruslan Kravchenko, Chairman of the Kyiv RMA, met with the speaker of the Ile-de-France region to discuss support for the Victory Plan. The parties discussed attracting investments and rebuilding educational institutions in Kyiv region.
Explosions were reported in Zaporizhzhia region, as reported by RMA Chairman Ivan Fedorov. The Air Force warned of enemy use of tactical aircraft and guided bombs in the region.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with French Chief of the General Staff Burkar about the situation at the front. France confirmed further support and adaptation of training programs for the Ukrainian military.
The Constitutional Court of Georgia is considering a lawsuit to abolish the requirement of a court sentence for abortions after 12 weeks in cases of rape. The Ombudsman believes that the current restriction violates the rights of victims and needs to be revised.
US President-elect Trump met with incumbent President Biden in the Oval Office. They discussed the transfer of power, the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Chief of the Armed Forces Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation at the front, especially in Donetsk region and near Kupiansk. Zelensky recognized 10 combat brigades for their courage and efficiency.
The US and Chinese presidents will meet on November 16 at the APEC summit in Lima to discuss key issues of cooperation. Topics include military contacts, China's support for Russia, cyberattacks, and human rights.