Julia Shramko
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Bloomberg that he had not spoken to Timur Mindich since the announcement of the corruption case investigation.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 65th separate mechanized brigade "Velykyi Luh" in Zaporizhzhia region, which is defending in the Orikhiv direction. He thanked the soldiers for their service, discussed the operational situation and ways to strengthen defense, including the development of unmanned units.
Ukraine received €5. 9 billion from the European Union, of which €4.1 billion came as part of the ERA Loans mechanism from the profits of frozen Russian assets. Another €1.8 billion was allocated within the framework of the Ukraine Facility, which confirms Ukraine's movement along the path of reforms and European integration.
On the night of November 13, Ukraine repelled an attack by a ballistic missile and 138 UAVs, shooting down 102 enemy drones. 36 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 10 locations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against Israeli citizens Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman. The relevant decree was published on the President's website on November 13.
In Donetsk Oblast, a woman kept the body of her deceased daughter in her apartment for 18 years; she has been notified of suspicion. The suspect will be sent for an examination to determine her mental state.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions was damaged. Today, hourly power outage schedules for consumers are in effect around the clock in most regions of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian national team has published its official squad for the group stage match of the 2026 World Cup football qualifiers against France. Mykola Matviyenko and Ruslan Malinovskyi were not included in the list.
Odesa region suffered a massive drone attack, the roof of a railway repair shop was destroyed. A fire broke out as a result of the explosion, there is no information about deaths or injuries.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the allocation of almost 6 billion euros to Ukraine under the ERA loan and the Ukraine Facility. The European Council also committed to covering Ukraine's financial needs over the next two years, considering three funding options, including a reparations loan based on immobilized Russian assets.
New research shows that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause lupus by forcing immune cells to attack their own tissues. This discovery could revolutionize the treatment of autoimmune disease.
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the G7 summit in 2026, a move that could be a bold diplomatic step. The idea has been discussed with some allies, and Macron may visit China in December.
In October, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 3,000 hybrid passenger cars, which is 57% more than last year. Toyota RAV4 remains the leader among new cars, and Ford Escape among imported used cars.
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, amid rising US crude inventories and OPEC's forecast of supply exceeding demand in 2026. Brent is at $62.71 a barrel, and WTI is at $58.46 a barrel.
Over the past day, 226 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is more than the day before. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 81 attacks.
A diamond brooch, lost by Napoleon while fleeing the battlefield of Waterloo, was sold at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva for $4. 4 million. It was found among the emperor's personal belongings and had been kept by the Prussian royal house of Hohenzollern for over two centuries.
According to Rubio, the US has already imposed sanctions against major Russian oil companies, and there are few significant new restrictions left.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that there is no talk of Russian control over the city of Pokrovsk or the operational encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces group. He stated that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, where a constant struggle with small enemy assault groups continues.
Since the beginning of the day, 124 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with the enemy exerting the most pressure in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also more active in the Lyman direction, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported as of 4:00 PM on November 12.
The State Border Guard Service confirmed that Timur Mindich legally crossed the border, having all the necessary documents during martial law. There were no restrictions on his departure from Ukraine, and the State Border Guard Service did not receive any instructions prohibiting his departure.
Norway is considering supporting the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. However, the country will not use its sovereign wealth fund as the sole financial support.
At the Inhulska mine of the State Enterprise "SkhidHZK", a breakthrough of the hydraulic backfill mixture occurred, which led to the flooding of the horizon. Two employees of PP "Svitex" are missing, emergency rescue operations are underway.
In Ukraine, in the first 10 months of 2023, construction began on 187 new residential complexes, which is 9% more than last year. Real estate sales are open for 2149 projects, but the number of commissioned apartments decreased by 9%.
Lviv has the most expensive housing on the primary and secondary markets, while Kyiv ranks second. The highest rental prices for housing are recorded in Uzhhorod.
According to the intelligence report, for the first time since the beginning of the war, a noticeable decrease in Russian oil production and refining has been recorded. By the end of the year, Russia will lose at least $37 billion in budget oil and gas revenues.
A quarter of the world's population, over two billion people, lives within five kilometers of active fossil fuel extraction facilities. This increases the risk of developing cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and also poses a threat to water supply and air quality.
Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty in Rivne district. In the village of Mala Liubasha, unknown individuals poisoned over 15 dogs.
A significant portion of the increase in oil volume on tankers since late August comes from sanctioned countries. This indicates disruptions in oil trade and threatens the revenues of sanctioned oil-producing states.
Global sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1. 9 million units. Europe led the growth, while North America saw a 41% drop in sales.
A 22-year-old Kyiv resident has been charged with raping an 11-year-old girl whom he invited for a walk via a dating app. He faces 10 to 15 years in prison.