Olga Rozgon

Ukrainian emergency medical specialists made an educational trip to Japan

A Ukrainian delegation of emergency medical specialists led by Deputy Health Minister Ihor Kuzin visited Japan to learn from its disaster response system to improve Ukraine's preparedness, especially in the face of military challenges.

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Occupants continue to export Ukrainian grain from the ports of the temporarily occupied Crimea - CNS

The occupation authorities are exporting stolen Ukrainian grain from Crimea to Syria and Iran, buying it from local farmers at below-market prices.

EU Council to consider blocking checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border

On December 4, the EU Transport Council will discuss the blockade of the Polish-Ukrainian border crossing by Polish carriers, as well as concerns about the impact of the EU-Ukraine transport agreement. To solve the problem, it was proposed to create additional lanes for empty trucks from Ukraine and improve the system.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces adjusted HIMARS fire on the enemy command and control vehicle: it was destroyed to the ground

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces adjusted their HIMARS fire to destroy an enemy command vehicle in the south of the country that is now beyond repair.

BetterMe and the Ministry of Economy have created a program to increase employee productivity

BetterMe and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine have launched a free program aimed at increasing the productivity of Ukrainian employees by promoting physical and mental health through comprehensive tools offered in two mobile applications.

Meta is asked to fine for trying to introduce paid subscriptions to Facebook and Instagram

NOYB calls on the Austrian DPA to stop Meta's plans to subscribe to ad-free Facebook and Instagram, which they see as a way to protect privacy, and proposes to fine Meta to deter others from doing the same. The cost of privacy-focused subscriptions can reach thousands of euros per year for users.

Latvia's top diplomat and NATO Secretary General contender says a clear vision for Russia is needed

Latvian Foreign Minister and candidate for NATO Secretary General Krišjanis Karinš emphasizes the need for a clear vision of Russia and consensus within the Alliance amid rising defense spending.

A large-scale fire broke out in Kyiv: rescuers extinguished the fire for about 5 hours

A large fire engulfed a two-story evacuated building in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, taking firefighters about 5 hours to extinguish the flames over an area of 500 square meters. No injuries were reported.

There is a danger of avalanches in the Carpathians

Due to blizzards and snowfalls in the highlands of the Carpathians in Ukraine, an avalanche warning has been issued on November 28-29, with a significant avalanche hazard (level 3) forecast. Citizens are advised to refrain from hiking in the mountains during this period.

Finland announces closure of land border with Russia until December 13

Finland is closing its land border with Russia to asylum seekers until December 13, allowing applications only at airports and seaports, citing concerns about Russia's "hybrid activities. " The border closure, which begins on Thursday, can be extended if necessary in the interest of national security.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania refuse to participate in the OSCE Ministerial Council due to the presence of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will not attend the OSCE meeting in Skopje, as Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is attending amid the conflict in Ukraine.

Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with his Greek counterpart because of the Parthenon sculptures

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the latter called the Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum "stolen" and demanded their return.

In Zaporizhzhia, patrol policemen rescued a boy who fell into a water trap

The Zaporizhzhia Patrol Police rescued two boys, one of whom was trapped in a river during an evening walk in the cold. The police found and rescued the children, who were later hospitalized.

Reconstruction of Degtyarivskyi overpass in Kyiv extended until December 20

The reconstruction of the Degtyarivskyi overpass in Kyiv has been extended until December 20 following an emergency that occurred during the installation of girders. Traffic has been redirected and no budget losses are expected.

Putin allowed Rosneft and dozens of state-owned companies to classify information about themselves

putin signs a decree allowing certain state-owned companies, such as Rosneft, to withhold corporate information from July 1, 2023, in response to "unfriendly actions" by the United States and other countries.

Trump was not allowed to subpoena members of the special committee: lawyers are thinking about the next step

A federal judge denies Trump's lawyers the opportunity to subpoena members of the House Select Committee on the 2020 election.

Systematically beat children: orphanage teacher suspected of abuse

The mother-teacher of a family-type orphanage in Kyiv region is suspected of systematically abusing children, including with a belt and a metal table leg. Seven children are in hospital for examination, and she faces up to six years in prison for torture.

Blinken pledges continued support for Ukraine at NATO meeting

US Secretary of State Blinken will reaffirm NATO's support for Ukraine at a meeting in Brussels, despite limited resources due to the conflict in Gaza. He rejects reports of pressure on Kyiv to negotiate with Moscow and emphasizes that Ukraine must decide how to resolve the conflict.

In Tula, Russia, a drone attacked a defense plant at night

At night, a drone attacked the Splav defense plant in Tula, Russia, which produces multiple launch rocket systems, including Grad and Smerch. A fragment of ammunition was also found at the neighboring Tulamash-Tarpan plant.

Occupants prepare new lists of Ukrainian children for deportation

The Russian occupiers are creating new lists for the deportation of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories, according to the National Resistance Headquarters. This process is supervised by Maria Lvova-Belova, who is on the international wanted list and whose goal is to assimilate Ukrainian children by facilitating their adoption in Russia.

More than 1,500 settlements in 17 regions of Ukraine are without power due to bad weather

The bad weather has cut power to 1,638 settlements in 17 regions of Ukraine, with Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipro and Kyiv oblasts being the most affected. Emergency crews are working intensively to restore power supply using more than 1,000 pieces of equipment.

Ukrainian Armed Forces show the moment of destruction of the Hyacinth self-propelled artillery system in the Kupyansk sector.

Ukrainian special forces destroyed a Russian 2S5 Hyacinth-S artillery system in the Kupyansk sector.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma opens an agricultural company

Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba, has launched Hangzhou Ma's Kitchen Food, a $1. 4 million company specializing in packaged food production and agricultural processing. The move follows a period of low public attention after Ma's companies suffered significant financial losses due to a government audit.

Guerrillas blow up Kadyrov's car near Melitopol

Resistance forces blow up a car of "Kadyrov's militants" near Melitopol.

A powerful storm rages in Sochi: rivers in the streets, houses washed away

A severe storm in Sochi has caused massive flooding, with meter-high waves washing away houses and turning streets into rivers.

Finland is ready to close all checkpoints on the border with Russia

Finland is ready to completely close its border with Russia if necessary, and has already tried to tighten border restrictions, but legal issues related to the rights of asylum seekers have prevented it. The government can make such a decision for reasons of national security or public order, despite any legal objections.

Heavy snowfalls in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova: there are deaths and injuries

Severe snow storms in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova killed three people, cut power to more than 400 settlements and disrupted transportation, causing numerous road closures.

Occupants shelled Chernihiv region with mortars, a woman was injured

Russian troops shelled a village in Chernihiv with mortars, wounding a woman; police took her to the hospital and opened a criminal case for war crimes.

Difficult weather with snow and strong winds is expected across Ukraine on Sunday

On Sunday, Ukraine is expected to experience difficult weather with snow, blizzards and strong wind gusts of up to 28-30 m/s in some regions. Air temperatures will range from below zero in the west to above zero in the east and southeast.