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The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 25 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate was set at 43.56 UAH/euro.
Ukraine's power grid is under threat after a massive Russian attack that poses risks to three operating nuclear power plants. Greenpeace warns of the possibility of a large-scale radiological accident in the event of a prolonged power outage at the reactors.
The President of Ukraine said he would not recognize any occupied territory as Russian, including those seized since 2014. Zelenskyy emphasized the possibility of returning Crimea through diplomatic means without significant human losses.
Dmytro Lubinets reported on the alleged shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian military in Kursk region. The Ombudsman sent letters to the UN and the ICRC regarding this war crime.
Sweden is investigating the damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea, looking into the involvement of the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3. Germany considers the incident an act of hybrid warfare.
The Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use American anti-personnel mines to deter the russian offensive. The decision was made due to a change in the tactics of russian troops on the battlefield.
According to sources, Russia has developed a document with a plan to eliminate Ukrainian statehood and divide the territory into three zones. The plan envisages the creation of “new regions of Russia,” a pro-Russian quasi-state, and “disputed territories.
A tree fell in Lukianivka, Kyiv, due to strong winds, killing one person. The police and the State Emergency Service are not commenting on the situation, Kyivzelenstroy is dealing with the case.
Germany will transfer a large batch of military equipment to Ukraine, including 47 MRAP vehicles and various types of weapons. The aid package contains howitzers, drones, ammunition, and other military equipment.
As a result of the shelling on November 17, electricity generation and transmission facilities were damaged. In most regions of Ukraine, there are shutdown schedules, consumption is growing, and restoration work continues.
Producers reject Madonna's demand for a $100 million budget for a biopic about her life. The singer plans to raise the funds herself, not wanting to lose control of the project.
Elsa Thora, a 22-year-old Swedish OnlyFans model, has publicly announced her desire to have a child with Elon Musk on Mars. She has already tried to contact the billionaire via the social network X.
Singer Charli XCX held a free mini-concert in Times Square in collaboration with H&M. The artist performed five tracks from her album Brat and two remixes in front of thousands of spectators.
Actor Paul Thiel has died at the age of 35 after a long battle with cancer. He was known for his role as Josh in the TV series One Tree Hill and other television and theater work.
The Sol Spin ride at Knott's Berry Farm Park caused 22 people to hang in the air for more than 2 hours due to a technical malfunction. Mechanics used a crane to evacuate all passengers, and two were hospitalized.
In September 2024, India reduced imports of Russian diamonds from $112 million to $1. 5 million due to G7 sanctions. Belgium, Hong Kong and the UAE became the main suppliers of diamonds to India.
In occupied Crimea, 218 people are illegally imprisoned, including 132 Crimean Tatars. Local residents are facing problems with heating, water supply and rising fuel prices due to the hostilities.
Olena Shulyak announced an increase in the number of parking spaces for people with disabilities and stricter fines for violations. The changes are expected to be implemented within one to two years.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 37 UAH/USD, up 10 kopecks. The euro is set at UAH 43.63, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.35-41.39 on the interbank market.
Ukrainian singer Khrystyna Soloviy has announced that her concert on December 4 in Kyiv will be her last. The artist is taking an indefinite break to create new material.
Cheese has existed for over 8000 years and has more than 2000 varieties in the world. The most expensive variety is made from donkey milk, and some types help prevent tooth decay and improve sleep.
German Chancellor Scholz called on putin to stop the war against Ukraine and start peace talks. Before the conversation, Scholz coordinated his actions with Zelensky.
During the interview, Dmitry Monatik inadvertently revealed that he is expecting a boy. The singer spoke about the reaction of his older sons to the news of his future brother and confirmed that the birth will take place in Kyiv.
There are 308 auto-fixation cameras in Ukraine that have recorded 3. 7 million speeding violations. The system will be expanded to include red-light running and driving in the public transport lane.
In the first 10 months of 2024, more than 21,500 road accidents with victims occurred in Ukraine. The accidents killed 2,541 people and injured almost 27,000.
Singer Ariana Grande and actor Ethan Slater made their first appearance together at the premiere of The Witch in New York. The couple met while filming the movie in London two years ago.
The Cabinet of Ministers made a series of dismissals and appointments in the leadership of government agencies. Changes were made in the State Service for Special Communications, Ukrtransbezpeka, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Energy.
In the Caspian Sea, Russia can deploy Oniks and Zircon missiles on carriers with unitary launchers. Unlike the Azov-Black Sea region, there are several cruise missile carriers there.
The Ukrainian government is attracting a concessional loan from the World Bank worth more than $1 billion, with support from Japan and Britain. The EU will allocate an additional €150 million for port restoration and other projects.
