Metropolitan Arseniy has been notified of a new suspicion of justifying Russian aggression and glorifying its participants. The court has again chosen a pre-trial measure for him – detention.
Chinese refineries are reducing purchases of Russian oil due to sanctions from the US and its allies. This applies to both state-owned giants and private firms, leading to a drop in ESPO prices.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the advance of the Defense Forces in the area of the Dobropillia salient. This forces Russia to disperse its forces, making it impossible to concentrate efforts near Pokrovsk.
Russian troops have turned the Mangush meat processing plant into a temporary storage facility for the bodies of those killed from the Pokrovsk direction. Russia's morgue system and logistics cannot cope with the load due to massive losses.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu called on the EU to ensure clarity and interest in the country's European integration process. This is necessary to prevent Moldova's accession from being stalled due to Hungary blocking accession talks with Ukraine.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal condemned Latvia's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, calling it a move in the wrong direction. He emphasized the importance of the convention in combating domestic violence.
Variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Fogs are predicted at night and in the morning, with daytime temperatures reaching 11-16°, and up to 18° in Zakarpattia, Prykarpattia, and the south of Odesa region.
The Moldovan government, led by Alexandru Munteanu, was sworn in in the presence of President Maia Sandu and Speaker Igor Grosu. The head of state called on the new cabinet to focus on efficiency and continued reforms.
Michael Jackson's estate secretly paid $2. 5 million to five plaintiffs who accused the singer of sexual abuse. This payment completed a settlement initiated in 2020 for $16.5 million.
The Russian economy is entering a phase where official statistics no longer conceal the scale of problems, losing its ability to generate profits in traditionally strong sectors. The net profit of enterprises for the first eight months of 2025 decreased by 8.3%, and the share of problem borrowers among legal entities reached 23%.
The occupiers are massively felling oaks and hornbeams in Verkhniosadove near Sevastopol, changing the status of the land to "agricultural". Local residents suspect the sale of timber and elite development, rather than vineyards.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that his country recognizes the suffering and injustice brought upon the indigenous peoples of Mexico by the conquistadors. This is the first time a Spanish government official has expressed remorse for the actions of the conquerors.
On November 19, the European Commission will present proposals to transform the EU's transport system into a military artery. This will ensure the rapid deployment of weapons and personnel in the event of a military threat.
Flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport were suspended for almost two hours due to the appearance of unknown drones. A number of flights were diverted to other German cities.
In November 2025, five long-awaited films will be released: science fiction, thrillers, historical drama, and a biographical film. Among the premieres are "Prey: Wild Lands", "Nuremberg", "Now You See Me 3", "The Running Man", and "Queen of the Ring".
Lithuania and Russia are negotiating the extension of the gas transit agreement to the Kaliningrad region, which expires in December 2025. Lithuania receives approximately 12 million euros in revenue annually for gas transit.
On the night of November 1, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 223 drones, of which 206 were destroyed or suppressed. Despite the effective work of air defense, 17 drones hit seven locations.
Over the past day, 157 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched 60 airstrikes and used 5404 kamikaze drones. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with military medics due to the increasing concentration of enemy UAVs and the expansion of the "kill zone" to 20 km. Issues of evacuating the wounded from the battlefield and strengthening the army's medical support were discussed, including the use of ground robotic systems and military helicopters.
Ukraine handed over to the Czech Republic a 28-year-old citizen wanted by Interpol for participating in an international call center fraud network that defrauded EU citizens. The perpetrator was detained in Vinnytsia with a fake ID.
"Lithuanian Railways" (LTG) is halting the transportation of Lukoil oil products due to sanctions imposed by the US and Great Britain. Last year, LTG transported about 345,000 tons of this Russian manufacturer's products to Kaliningrad.
Law enforcement officers exposed a network that produced and sold counterfeit products under the guise of well-known brands such as "Mivina", "Jacobs" and "Nescafe". Five organizers of the scheme were notified of suspicion of fraud and illegal use of trademarks.
Units of the Air Assault Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun daily work in the official digital military accounting system "Impulse". This will allow for the generation of orders, recording of leaves, business trips, and other events related to military service, without duplication.
SBU counterintelligence and the National Police detained an FSB agent who was adjusting Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure of Vinnytsia region. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal rejected the appeal of the NGO "Markhalivka. Support" against the decision of the Kyiv-Sviatoshynskyi Court. This decision overturns the ban on honorary burials of Ukrainian defenders at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
The ATESH movement confirmed that the occupiers are taking decommissioned military vehicles from a warehouse in the Gagarin district of Sevastopol. These vehicles are used as "donors" to repair damaged equipment of the Russian Armed Forces.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the "East" military group deny the blocking of Pokrovsk by Russian troops, calling it propaganda. The situation in the city remains difficult, with infiltration of enemy infantry and search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian forces.
In Kyiv, two drug farmers were exposed who organized the cultivation of hemp and the sale of cannabis. 50 bags of hemp and 5 kg of cannabis were seized from them, and they were notified of suspicion.
The former commander of the Kyiv "Berkut" regiment has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for organizing the destruction of weapons and documents related to the shootings on Maidan. The court also ordered him to pay almost UAH 680,000 in material damages to the state.
Russia has resumed military flights to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria after a nearly six-month hiatus. Two Russian planes made flights to the Syrian city of Latakia, where the base is located.
