Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed bilateral cooperation and efforts to restore Ukraine with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. In particular, the parties raised the issues of energy and order in the border area. Ukraine thanked Slovakia for its assistance with electricity and expressed hope for further fruitful cooperation.
In 2023, Ukraine harvested nearly 77 million tons of grains and oilseeds, with the highest yields in Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv regions. The harvest included 56.3 million tons of grains and 20.7 million tons of oilseeds.
The International Red Cross has suspended the membership of Belarus due to the failure to dismiss its Secretary General, Dzmitry Shevtsov, over concerns about his actions. The suspension will remain in place until the Belarusian Red Cross complies with the ICRC's directive.
Russian authorities in occupied Sevastopol have reported storm damage totaling 743. 5 million rubles to infrastructure, homes and energy facilities.
Germany is ready to grant asylum to Russian queers, considering Russia's ban on the "LGBT movement" as political persecution and discrimination on the basis of sexual identity. Germany recognizes that it is difficult to reach its territory due to the limited number of flights and visa restrictions.
The Russian military attacked the border of Sumy region 4 times with mortars and artillery, causing 20 explosions in three settlements, but no civilian casualties were reported.
The G7+ Coordination Group discussed support for Ukraine's energy sector, focusing on strengthening the protection of energy infrastructure and replenishing emergency repair equipment. The US provided a $25 million grant to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine.
In Kyiv, a drunk driver drove into oncoming traffic, causing a collision that killed two people in a Renault. The drunken foreigner driver of the Toyota was detained and faces up to ten years in prison.
The State Emergency Service has released a video advising children to wear light-colored clothing with reflectors and use flashlights in the dark to improve visibility on the road and thus safety. The video emphasizes the danger of not being seen by drivers.
US Secretary of State Blinken said that Hamas had violated the ceasefire by attacking Jerusalem and not releasing hostages, which led to the resumption of hostilities by Israel.
Andriy Yermak discussed with foreign diplomats the last point of Ukraine's peace plan aimed at ensuring a just and lasting peace, with an emphasis on collective action and security guarantees for Ukraine. During the meeting at Boryspil airport, calls were made for compliance with international law and peace plans.
A couple from Bialohorshcha, Yosyp and Halyna Panas, donated a 20-year-old 14-meter Christmas tree to Lviv to inspire hope during the war. They also cut, transported and installed the tree for the city free of charge.
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska called the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia an act of genocide and called on the international community not to ignore the aggression. She expressed hope for the creation of a coalition to help return Ukrainian children from Russia.
The EU already has an agreement in place to facilitate cooperation with Ukraine; any decision on Ukraine's membership will be discussed at the EU leaders' summit in December, EU Council President Charles Michel said.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov introduced Major General Anatoliy Kazmirchuk as the new commander of the Medical Forces, emphasizing the implementation of NATO standards and digital systems in military medicine. The minister expects him to solve existing problems and provide guaranteed support for the transition period.
The National Bank of Ukraine has eased currency restrictions, allowing for more flexible allocation of cash foreign currency and expanded opportunities for cross-border transfers to pay for services such as medical treatment abroad. These changes are aimed at supporting the economy and defense in the face of Russian aggression.
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, reported to the G7 ambassadors on reforms in the ministry and the investigation of war crimes in Ukraine. Reforms include personnel changes and the Ministry has documented nearly 101,000 war crimes, many of which were committed in specific regions.
Russian combat dolphins kept in Sevastopol Bay, Crimea, may have been released or lost after their enclosures were damaged in a storm. The fate of the dolphins, which the russian Navy was preparing to defend, remains unclear pending clearer satellite images.
Ukrainian and German officials discussed investments in distributed energy projects to modernize Ukraine's energy sector, focusing on renewables and smart grids. The meeting was aimed at facilitating investment and accelerating integration into European markets.
Singapore and Zurich topped the EIU's list of the world's most expensive cities for 2023, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong. Despite a slight decline, the global cost of living crisis persists.
A contractor who embezzled UAH 500,000 from funds intended for the repair of school shelters will be tried in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district. He faces up to 8 years in prison for overstating the cost of repairs.
A storm in occupied Crimea damaged the famous "basilica of 1935" in Chersonesos, the most famous monument of the Sevastopol Museum.
The Border Guard Service of Ukraine has published a video showing its forces shooting down Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. It is noted that 14 of the 20 drones launched by the Russians were destroyed over Ukraine on November 30.
The NABU and the SAPO have managed to freeze $1. 5 million in cryptocurrency belonging to the former head of the State Special Communications Service, Yuriy Shchyhol, who is suspected of embezzlement. The High Anti-Corruption Court approved the decision to seize the assets on the crypto wallet.
200 people were evacuated from the Sechenov Medical University in Moscow because of a broken flask with bromine. No injuries have been reported. The Rospotrebnadzor laboratory is investigating the accident site.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has set priorities for 2024 to strengthen air defense and increase defense production, including increasing the production of missiles and ammunition.
German bank KfW will provide Ukraine with €50 million to refinance the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% program for small businesses, strengthening financial support in wartime.
In the Zaporizzhya sector, SBU counter-intelligence destroyed more than 10 units of enemy vehicles, including trucks, a missile system and engineering equipment, using unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny discussed the effectiveness of Western weapons and the situation at the front with U. S. General Charles Brown, who reaffirmed U.S. support. Zaluzhnyi reported significant losses suffered by Russian troops despite their offensive.
The Russians conducted about ten attacks on the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region, using artillery and kamikaze drones. These attacks resulted in the destruction of residential buildings, infrastructure and communications.
