Pavlo Bashynskyi
The US and Switzerland are close to reducing tariffs on exports to 15% instead of 39%. An agreement could be reached within the next two weeks.
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that the government is working to minimize electricity outage schedules. The situation in the energy system remains difficult due to Russian attacks, which may change the basic scenario of reducing schedules.
The Zakarpattia Court of Appeal upheld the verdict against three individuals convicted of sexual violence against a minor. Each received 6 years in prison.
Serhiy Kuznetsov, a suspect in the Nord Stream case, is being held in an Italian prison in isolation with limited opportunities for exercise. He believes he is being forced to give a confession and has been on a hunger strike for 10 days.
The parliament adopted a bill that provides for criminal liability for TCC and VVK servicemen for violating mobilization and medical examination procedures. The bill is not yet on the committee's agenda, but it provides for imprisonment for up to 8 years for violations under martial law.
On November 10, the world celebrates World Top-Up Day, International Accounting Day, World Orphan Day, and World Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Day. These days are dedicated to supporting families, recognizing professions, helping children, and raising awareness about rare diseases.
The Ukrainian cruise missile FP-5 "Flamingo" has a flight range of up to 3,000 km, which is twice that of the American "Tomahawk. " Its main advantage is that Ukraine can use it without the permission of allies to strike Russian territory.
The head of the Bureau of International Policy at the President of Poland, Marcin Przydacz, stated that Poland expects reciprocity from Ukraine, especially in matters of historical and economic policy. He emphasized that there will be no return to thinking in terms of "a call to Warsaw asking for support."
The UK government is investigating the purchase of Russian goods worth £80 million, of which £36. 3 million was for aviation equipment. This occurred in the year leading up to June 2025, despite sanctions prohibiting such transactions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the imposition of personal sanctions against eight individuals and five legal entities. The restrictions apply to Putin's special representative Kirill Dmitriev, former head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Oleksandr Tupitsky, as well as Russian publishing houses.
Over $5 billion in US arms exports to support NATO allies and Ukraine have been delayed due to the government shutdown. This affects deliveries of AMRAAM missiles, Aegis combat systems, and HIMARS to Denmark, Croatia, and Poland.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated his readiness to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but insisted on taking into account Moscow's interests during the discussion of the war in Ukraine. He also touched upon the issues of resuming air travel and returning diplomatic property.
From January 1, 2027, Ukraine will introduce a new classification of economic activities, NACE 2. 1-UA, which will replace the current KVED. The new system will cover all entrepreneurs, including individual entrepreneurs, maintaining a four-digit code structure but complying with the European standard.
On November 6, large-caliber bullets hit the facade and glazing of the 8th floor of the M. A. Semashko Clinical Hospital in Simferopol. This happened during the repulsion of a drone attack on an oil depot in the village of Bitumne; there were no casualties.
On Monday, November 10, cloudy weather with light rain is expected in Kyiv and the region. Daytime air temperature will be 10-12°C in Kyiv and 8-13°C in the region.
This move could unlock funding for Kyiv as the EU seeks ways to secure a loan without the risk of non-repayment.
The system can independently detect and extinguish oil fires on warships.
Energy workers are gradually stabilizing and restoring the operation of thermal power plants after Russia's massive ballistic missile attack, but the electricity deficit persists. Hourly blackouts are being applied in most regions of Ukraine, with the most difficult situation in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
Air traffic at Vilnius Airport was temporarily halted at 8:45 PM due to a threat from a weather balloon. The airport resumed operations at 9:50 PM, which was a record-breaking quick recovery.
Tens of thousands of people in Lisbon protested against new labor laws, which unions believe will undermine workers' rights. Protesters are also demanding higher wages.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko spoke about the influence of retrograde Mercury and the waning energy of the week on events from November 10-16. This period is favorable for completing tasks and re-evaluating, but not for new beginnings.
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie commented on her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, calling it difficult but inspiring. She noted that families live under constant drone threat, which creates a psychological burden.
Former US President Joe Biden stated that Donald Trump's policies destroyed state institutions and the very idea of democracy in the country. Biden also ridiculed Trump's statements about the "golden age" of his second term.
In Ukraine, driving an electric scooter and bicycle while intoxicated is equated to driving a car while intoxicated. The fine is 17,000 hryvnias and deprivation of driving rights, even for teenagers.
The Cabinet of Ministers is launching an experimental project to pay monetary compensation for retrofitting vehicles for driving by persons with disabilities due to war. The compensation will amount to up to UAH 70,000 based on documented expenses.
The President of Ukraine approved the appointment of Yuriy Cherevashenko as the commander of unmanned air defense systems. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal has already signed the relevant order.
The United States fully supports the European Union's use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The EU proposes to use up to 185 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets frozen in Europe without confiscating them.
The President of Ukraine dismissed Serhiy Demediuk and Andriy Kononenko from their positions as Deputy Secretaries of the National Security and Defense Council. Demediuk had held the position since October 2019, and Kononenko since April 2024.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a hotel building fire covering an area of approximately 750 sq. m. was extinguished on the territory of the Bukovel resort complex. There were no casualties, and about 70 people were evacuated.
The European Investment Bank has provided Ukraine with 100 million euros to strengthen economic resilience and restore municipal heating infrastructure. 70 million euros will be allocated to a loan program for businesses, and 30 million euros will be used for the repair and modernization of heating systems.