Olga Rozgon
Fog with visibility of 200-500 meters is expected in Kyiv at night and in the morning on November 29. Forecasters predict cloudy weather with clearings, temperatures of 2-4°C at night, and 7-9°C during the day.
Starting next year, the Louvre will increase ticket prices for non-EU tourists by 45% to €32. This is expected to generate €15-20 million annually to fund the museum's renovation and modernization.
Two executives of a private company have been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 15 million in state funds allocated for the purchase of spare parts for armored vehicles. They inflated prices and simulated competition during defense procurement in 2024.
The occupiers plan to transfer the Mariupol port under full external control of the Russian Federation, integrating it into Rostov's logistics hubs. This is an actual confiscation of strategic infrastructure, which is already being used to export Donbas resources.
The High Anti-Corruption Court found the former MP guilty of illegally receiving over UAH 900,000 in housing compensation. He was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison.
Ukraine condemned the decision of the International Judo Federation to allow Russian athletes to compete under the national flag. Ministers emphasized that this legitimizes the aggressor state and undermines the moral principles of international sports.
A man who returned from Indonesia was diagnosed with dengue fever at the Lviv Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital - a viral disease common in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. The patient sought medical attention with a rash and high fever after being bitten by insect vectors.
North Korea is using the war in Ukraine for military propaganda, ordering soldiers to blow themselves up if threatened with capture. This is glorified as "eternal devotion" to Kim Jong Un, promoting the idea of self-sacrifice without ensuring the military's right to life.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that over the past week in Pokrovsk, the enemy was searched for and destroyed on an area of about 11. 5 square kilometers. The Russians engaged operational reserves due to significant losses and pressure from Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine has achieved the removal of the point about "full amnesty" from the US peace plan proposed by the Trump administration. This was confirmed by Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Oksana Stefanishyna, who noted that the issue of amnesty is not included in the final 19 points.
The Committee on State Power Organization recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 3195. It obliges ministers to report on their work during the consideration of their resignation.
The IJF Executive Committee voted to restore full national representation for Russian athletes. They will be eligible to compete under their national flag, with anthem and symbols, starting from the Grand Slam tournament in Abu Dhabi in 2025.
The O. O. Shalimov National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology ensures the success of transplants through precise donor and recipient matching based on HLA antigens and continuous monitoring of patients' immune systems. This allows patients with terminal organ failure to live long and fulfilling lives.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that there are no signs of a quick peace in Ukraine. He noted that Putin is using a tactical moment to increase pressure on the front and civilians, expressing skepticism about a US-led peace agreement.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys emphasized that concessions to Russia regarding borders threaten the security of Lithuania and Europe. He named three key levers of support for Ukraine: the use of frozen Russian assets, accelerated Ukrainian membership in the EU, and the creation of a Special Tribunal.
The Central Bank of Russia has begun direct sales of gold from its reserves on the domestic market. This is aimed at supporting the ruble and covering budget needs.
A Ukrainian entrepreneur has registered 25 companies with unusual names such as "Important Paper Goose" and "Cucumber Baron". These are the official names of legal entities, which indicates a creative approach to business.
The price of gold fell by 0. 3% to $4,153.49 per ounce, futures fell by 0.5% to $4,150. Investors are taking profits, awaiting the Fed's decision on a rate cut amid conflicting signals.
Prosecutors documented new war crimes committed by Russian military personnel in the Kharkiv and Kyiv regions. The victims were civilian women who suffered sexual and physical violence during the occupation.
Ukraine and Great Britain have signed a licensing agreement for the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone. Mass production of interceptors is planned, which will be transferred to Ukraine to strengthen its air defense.
Swiss citizens will decide whether to replace military service for men with universal civic duty for all and introduce new taxes for the super-rich to support climate projects. The government urges the rejection of both initiatives, citing potentially huge costs and a threat to the economy.
US Special Envoy Daniel Driscoll stated that Russia is accumulating missiles, producing them faster than it uses them. This increases the threat to Ukraine and could spread to other European countries.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is negotiating with Minsk on the possible release of over 100 political prisoners. The US is considering easing sanctions on Belarus' potash industry in exchange for a deal.
The US says Xi Jinping is trying to build an alternative world order, relying on allies among anti-democratic states such as Russia and North Korea. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission published its annual report with dozens of recommendations.
SAP and NABU exposed an organized group that embezzled 140 million UAH of budget funds intended for the restoration of heat and water supply in Donetsk region. Five participants, including an official of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, have been notified of suspicion.
The National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Public Utilities is maximally simplifying the conditions for the development of electricity and heat production. This applies to the production of thermal energy in cogeneration units and reducing the number of documents required to obtain a license.
The concert of Soviet and Austrian pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja, who visited Russia and performed with pro-Putin musicians, has been canceled in the Netherlands. This is the result of joint efforts by the Embassy of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Institute, the community, and the honorary consul.
Two employees of the Sukhodil Correctional Colony in Luhansk region have been notified of suspicion in absentia. They tortured over forty Ukrainian prisoners of war with electric current and beat them.
China warned it would crush any attempts by foreign powers to interfere in Taiwan's affairs after Japan announced the deployment of missiles on an island near Taiwan. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and does not rule out the use of force to establish control.
The selection of candidates for 4 independent positions on the supervisory board of JSC NNEGC Energoatom has begun, as part of the corporate governance reform plan according to G7 standards.