Ukraine is reforming its district heating sector to improve energy security in partnership with USAID, focusing on cogeneration, renewables, biofuels, and modernization to increase energy efficiency and sustainability.
The newly appointed government of Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, dominated by women and new members, risks failing to win a vote of confidence as his ruling party does not have a parliamentary majority.
Russian troops attacked the village of Lvov in the Kherson region, wounding a 40-year-old man. In addition, a 71-year-old Kherson resident died in hospital after a nighttime shelling of his home.
Ukraine has started consultations with Italy on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees. These negotiations are a step toward Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Ukraine and the United States agreed to strengthen monitoring of the end use of U. S. weapons, including inventories and joint inspections. This step is intended to ensure proper handling and increase transparency.
A driver in Kyiv region faces a fine of UAH 51,000 for a vehicle overloaded by almost 40%. The State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety has once again emphasized the importance of complying with weight standards.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the truce for two more days with the mediation of Qatar. This happened after a successful exchange of prisoners between the two sides.
Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reaffirmed his commitment to European integration reforms and discussed Russian liability and asset confiscation with EU Vice President Věra Jourová.
A 31-year-old Kharkiv resident was sentenced to 13 years for aiding Russian troops by helping to create a "law enforcement system" during the occupation of Balakliya.
The SBU suspects former Kherson Regional Council deputy Yuriy Kovalev of high treason for assisting Russian aggression and reorienting local businesses to support the occupiers.
In Odesa, the bad weather resulted in 27 people seeking medical care for injuries and hypothermia, three of whom were hospitalized. The city council assures that healthcare facilities are operating normally, providing services in full, despite the weather conditions.
A large Ukrainian flag in Zhytomyr was torn by bad weather, and repairs were postponed until November 29 due to the forecasted wind.
Kyiv police convinced a man who had threatened to detonate a grenade at home to surrender; the grenade turned out to be a training grenade, and firearms were also found in the apartment.
BioNTech reports successful trials of a cancer vaccine, plans to continue the study until 2029, and hopes to get approval by 2030. The vaccine, which uses personalized mRNA technology, has demonstrated tumor shrinkage in clinical trials.
Tomorrow, snow and sleet are expected in the western regions of Ukraine, with wind gusts of 15-20 m/s in the south. The temperature across the country will range from -3°C to +11°C.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will open a new regional office in Kyiv to strengthen its support for Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has launched an interactive map of Internet providers in Kyiv that can maintain communication during 72-hour power outages. It also contains information on the cost of services, user reviews, and will be expanded to other cities.
European Commission Vice President Věra Jourová visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's EU enlargement initiatives and the fight against corruption, pledging continued EU support.
Artifacts from Crimean museums presented at a Dutch exhibition in 2014 have returned to Ukraine after almost a decade of legal dispute. The 565 exhibits will remain in the National Museum of History of Ukraine until the de-occupation of Crimea.
2046 settlements in Ukraine are without power due to bad weather, which complicates emergency repair work; the fighting also leaves 530 settlements without electricity. Ukrenergo is restoring power supply as far as safety permits.
The SBI and the SBU exposed fraud by Kyiv military officials in the sale of soldiers' food worth millions of hryvnias. The suspects face up to 15 years in prison.
The country's largest flag in Kyiv was damaged by strong winds; it is being replaced and will be raised again as soon as weather conditions improve.
Due to the expected severe weather conditions on November 27, schools in Kyiv region are switching to distance learning, but kindergartens remain open. Authorities are urging residents to stay home to prevent traffic jams and facilitate snow removal.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed with US Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin the issue of strengthening the Ukrainian army, focusing on security assistance in the face of Russian drone attacks. Austin confirmed the continuation of US military support for Ukraine.
Switzerland and Sweden have pledged almost €12 million to support the humanitarian program Grain from Ukraine, aimed at delivering Ukrainian grain to countries in need.
Ukraine's armed forces killed more than 6,000 Russian servicemen and destroyed 672 pieces of military equipment between November 20 and 26, Ukraine's First Deputy Defense Minister said.
Ukraine is not experiencing any electricity supply constraints, as production meets consumer demand, only two TPP units are undergoing short-term repairs, and import and export operations continue.
In the Odesa region, 48 road accidents occurred due to unfavorable weather conditions; police and rescuers responded to the incidents, with no fatalities or hospitalizations. Due to snow and ice, the movement of heavy vehicles was temporarily banned on major roads.
Russia has deployed S-400 air defense systems from Kaliningrad to the front line in Ukraine to compensate for recent losses, indicating the challenges facing Russian military capabilities.
The Odesa-Reni highway has been closed due to severe weather conditions, and restrictions have been imposed on the M-05 Kyiv-Odesa highway for heavy vehicles. Road safety measures are being taken and assistance is being provided, and the resumption of traffic will be announced later.
