The French representative said that Ukraine could be allowed to strike at Russian military targets. This applies to targets from which aggression against Ukrainian territory is carried out.
Ukraine's GDP grew by 4. 2% in January-October 2024, with the main drivers in transportation, construction, and industry. In October, growth was 1.3% y-o-y, despite a decline in the agricultural sector.
Due to the Russian attack on energy facilities and warming, electricity consumption decreased by 7%. The power grid remains in a significant capacity deficit and restrictions are in place for consumers.
The Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee has approved the draft state budget for the second reading with important changes. Among the main ones are $2 billion from the UK for weapons and the preservation of 64% of personal income tax for communities.
Ukraine is continuing to repair the damage caused by the massive shelling of its energy infrastructure. The most difficult situation is in Odesa, where water and heat supply is being gradually restored, and in Burshtyn.
Due to the hostile attack, blackout schedules are in effect in most regions of Ukraine. Electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova are expected to total 3,427 MWh.
In Khmelnytsky, the driver of a BMW X6, according to police, collided with two cars while intoxicated and drove into a public transportation stop. The accident killed three women at the bus stop.
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck announced his intention to reconsider Scholz's decision on TAURUS if he becomes Chancellor. Earlier, CDU candidate Friedrich Merz made a similar pledge.
Biden authorized the use of long-range ATACMS missiles in the Kursk area, where North Korean troops are stationed. The decision was communicated to Ukraine three days ago and is intended to deter the DPRK from further assistance to Russia.
The occupants shelled the suburbs of Kherson in the morning. As a result of the attack, a 46-year-old local resident died in Kindiyka.
The air quality index in Delhi has reached a critical level of 457, leading to the introduction of level IV restrictions. The authorities are closing schools, banning construction and restricting traffic.
Angelina Jolie and her 16-year-old son Knox attended the Governors Awards in Los Angeles. The actress shone in a gold and silver dress, while her son, who looks very much like his father, appeared in a tuxedo.
Rivne, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions have canceled schedules of hourly power outages. The decision was made by order of Ukrenergo until further notice.
Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to head the Federal Communications Commission. Carr is known for his criticism of tech giants.
The Australian Senate voted to convict Aboriginal Senator Lydia Thorpe, who publicly opposed King Charles III. The vote of no confidence deprived her of the right to represent the House in delegations.
The occupiers fired 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, an X-59 missile and 11 drones at Ukraine. Air defense systems shot down 8 enemy drones in five regions, and three UAVs were lost.
The enemy launched a massive missile and air strike, using 132 missiles and 85 air strikes. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks in different directions, destroying 13 enemy concentration areas.
SpaceX is preparing to launch a tender offer for the sale of shares in December at a price of $135 per share. The company could be valued at more than $250 billion and expects a favorable government attitude after Trump's possible victory.
Mohammed bin Salman will not attend the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro due to a chronic ear canal disease. The decision could also be influenced by Putin's absence and the end of Biden's presidency.
The Estonian government has approved another military aid package for Ukraine, including equipment and ammunition. Total assistance from Estonia has already exceeded 500 million euros, which is 1.4% of the country's GDP.
Pete Hagseth, Trump's nominee for US Secretary of Defense, was labeled by a member of the military as a possible “insider threat” because of his tattoo.
The Kosovo national team left the field in the 93rd minute of the match against Romania because of pro-Serbian chants from the fans. The players refused to return to the field, and the match was interrupted with the score tied 0-0.
An air strike in Ivanopillia set an administrative building on fire and damaged 10 residential buildings. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 14 settlements in Donetsk region, damaging 56 civilian objects.
Aslan Bzhania said he was ready to resign after protesters vacated government buildings. The protests erupted over an investment agreement with russia that was due to be ratified.
At a session of the Georgian Central Election Commission, an opposition representative threw black paint on the chairman after the microphone was cut off. Despite the incident, the commission approved the election results, with Georgian Dream receiving 54% of the vote.
The witness testified to the US House of Representatives Ethics Committee about Matt Goetz's sexual relationship with a minor. Getz, who has been nominated by Trump to be Attorney General, denies all allegations.
The EU is investigating information about a factory in China that produces drones for the Russian army. The European bloc is ready to impose sanctions against Beijing if the facts are confirmed.
Radoslav Sikorsky announced an important meeting in the Weimar Triangle Plus format next week in Warsaw. Representatives of Ukraine, France, Germany and other European countries are invited to the talks.
Argentine courts have decided to arrest 61 Brazilians involved in the January 2023 riots in Brasilia. The fugitives tried to avoid punishment by hiding in Argentina.
The leaders of China and Japan held their first meeting to discuss issues between the two countries. Japan asked for the ban on seafood to be lifted and for the security of Japanese in China to be strengthened.
