Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated that Beijing's position on strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Moscow remains stable. He conveyed greetings from Xi Jinping and emphasized readiness to deepen cooperation in various fields.
On the night of November 19, the Russian army scrambled strategic bombers. Activity of 6 Tu-95MS aircraft from the Olenya airfield was recorded.
The European Commission plans to continue negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU at the working group level, even without the unanimous support of all member states. The Hungarian veto will not affect the overall decision, although the opening of negotiating clusters is currently not possible.
Germany will approve a bill on social assistance reform for Ukrainian refugees, reducing payments and requiring them to seek employment. Assistance will only be provided to those who do not have sufficient funds, with asset verification.
Donald Trump advocated for establishing a single national standard for artificial intelligence regulation. He believes that excessive regulation at the state level slows down the development of this field.
On the night of November 19, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine. The reason was the threat of ballistic missile use from the northeast direction.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 32 people, including three children. According to preliminary data, the enemy directed 19 Geran-2 type UAVs at three districts of the city. As a result of the strikes, a residential building, garages, an office building, and a supermarket were damaged. One of the hits was recorded in the schoolyard.
The UK Ministry of Defence has urged staff to refrain from discussing classified information in Chinese electric vehicles due to espionage concerns. Warning stickers have been placed in official cars, and certain electric vehicles with Chinese components are prohibited from being parked near military facilities.
A study involving over 300,000 people showed that smoking two to five cigarettes a day increases the risk of a heart attack by 50% and the probability of death by 60% within 15 years. The risk of cardiovascular disease decreases after quitting smoking, but remains higher than in non-smokers, even after 30 years.
In Kharkiv, 22 people were injured as a result of Russian shelling on the night of November 19. Among them is a 13-year-old girl with an acute stress reaction.
Donald Trump expressed surprise at the duration of the war in Ukraine, noting that it has lasted longer than he expected. The statement was made during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
On the night of November 19, Russian drones attacked Kharkiv. The Slobidskyi and Osnovianskyi districts of the city came under attack from 11 enemy UAVs. One of the drones hit a nine-story building, after which the building caught fire. A fire also broke out in garages. There are wounded.
The U. S. Department of State has approved the sale of Patriot air defense system modernization services to Ukraine for $105 million. This will improve Ukraine's ability to counter threats and ensure its self-defense.
Russia is appropriating the housing of Ukrainians in the occupied territories, as in Melitopol, where a house was registered to the occupation authorities and residents were evicted through sham courts. Similar schemes are being used in other cities, transferring housing to Russian military personnel and officials.
The German concern Rheinmetall will begin transferring Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft systems based on the Leopard 1 tank to Ukraine next week. The contract, worth several hundred million euros, is being paid for by an unnamed EU country.
SBU counterintelligence detained an 18-year-old student in Dnipro who was manufacturing improvised explosive devices on Russia's orders. He faces up to 12 years in prison for preparing a terrorist act.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate for November 18: the dollar rose to 42. 06 hryvnias, the euro and zloty fell. In banks, the dollar is traded at 41.80-42.25 UAH, the euro at 48.60-49.20 UAH, the zloty at 11.25-11.85 UAH.
On November 18, Kherson was partially de-energized due to Russian shelling. Possible interruptions in centralized water supply in apartment buildings.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated 960 occupiers and more than 350 units of weapons. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.11.25 are estimated at 380,960 personnel.
On the night of November 18, unknown drones attacked the Zuyivska and Starobeshevska thermal power plants in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. This led to power outages in many settlements and the shutdown of boiler houses and filtration stations.
On November 18, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with rain in some regions. Wind is western, south-western, 7-12 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in places.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that only new sanctions can stop Russia's war against Ukraine. Moscow finances its war economy through energy exports and the purchase of technologies via third countries.
On Tuesday, November 18, a gas pipeline exploded in the suburbs of Omsk (Russia), causing a large fire. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties, and the cause may have been a gas leak.
A group of Republican congressmen appealed to the US Attorney General with a request to check the possible use of Orthodox communities in the US by Russian special services. This is related to the lobbying activities of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad.
Elon Musk stated that people will be able to upload their minds to Tesla's Optimus robot within 20 years. This will be possible through a combination of Optimus robots and the Neuralink brain-computer interface, which will allow the transfer of a "mind copy" into a robotic body.
On November 17, the UN Security Council adopted a US resolution supporting Donald Trump's plan to end hostilities in Gaza and form an international contingent. Russia and China abstained, and Hamas refused to disarm.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has launched an investigation into new sexual assault allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The report came from Florida police, where the complainant resides, and the case is being handled by the special investigations unit. crimes. Combs is serving 50 months in federal prison for human trafficking for prostitution.
US President Donald Trump will support the bill on sanctions against Russia if he is given the right to ultimately determine their application. The White House will seek clear provisions in the bill that will ensure Trump's decisive influence on the imposition of sanctions.
The Guardian reviewed ancient European traditions that help keep people healthy from Iceland to Ukraine. Among them are daily swimming workouts, short daytime naps, and five meals a day.
NATO Assistant Secretary General Boris Ruge stated that there is no single position within the Alliance regarding the possibility of shooting down Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine, even if they threaten allies. NATO is focused on protecting the airspace of member countries and supports Ukraine with air defense systems.
