Criminal actions continue: BES detective says in court that gray exports from Olimpex are still going on
The court postponed consideration of a motion to seize grain stored at the Olympex terminal as part of a tax evasion case.
"Olympex is again at the center of a scandal. Court in Kyiv will decide the fate of “gray” grain
A court in Kyiv will decide the fate of “gray” grain.
BEB came with searches at the Odessa customs in the case of "gray" grain export-source
Beb detectives conduct investigative actions in the premises of the customs itself, as well as at customs posts and seize documentation. According to sources, several individuals were handed suspicions in the case of "gray" export.
Companies controlled by Grozi and Naumenko have been evading taxes for years thanks to the "gray" grain exports from the Olimpex terminal
The territorial Department of BEB in the Odessa region is investigating criminal proceedings on the fact of tax evasion on a particularly large scale by four companies that are part of the GNT Group, businessmen Sergey Groza and Vladimir Naumenko.
Mayor: drone threat over Kyiv city center
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has warned Kyiv residents about an enemy drone flying over the center of the capital. He urged citizens to stay in shelters until the danger is over.
The EU has set a record for issuing residence permits: to whom and for what reasons were the most issued
In 2023, EU countries issued 3. 7 million primary residence permits for third-country nationals. Ukrainians, Belarusians and Indians received the most permits, with one third of all permits issued for employment.
Trump has chosen a new CIA director - John Ratcliffe will lead the US intelligence agency
Donald Trump has announced the appointment of John Ratcliffe as CIA Director in his upcoming administration. Ratcliffe is known for his fight for the truth and his investigation of Hillary Clinton.
A series of explosions in the capital: Preliminary, fires started - Media
In Kyiv, a series of explosions caused fires and smoke in several districts of the city. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the threat of drone attacks remains in other regions of Ukraine.
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect sleet and rain on November 13
On November 13, it will be cloudy with precipitation in Ukraine, with sleet possible in the west. The air temperature will range from 0 to +10°C, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.
Kyiv warns of possible emergency power outages due to missile threat
Kyiv authorities may introduce schedules of emergency power outages due to the threat of a missile strike. Air defense is operating in the city, and people are asked to stay in shelters.
Terrorist losses per day: how much equipment and military destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,770 Russian troops. Also, 24 tanks, 49 infantry fighting vehicles, 56 artillery systems and 61 enemy UAVs were destroyed.
Day of Mourning declared in Kryvyi Rih due to death of mother with three children
A day of mourning is declared in Kryvyi Rih for the mother and three children killed in the Russian attack. The occupiers continue shelling the Dnipro region, attacking communities with drones and artillery.
Occupants inflicted 510 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region
Enemy forces conducted 510 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones, MLRS and artillery. The shelling damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, and wounded a 69-year-old woman.
Air defense in Kyiv: missile threat
A missile threat has been detected in the capital and throughout Ukraine. Air defense forces are currently operating in Kyiv, and people are being asked to take shelter.
Trump plans to nominate Christie Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security
Donald Trump is planning to appoint South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem is known for her tough stance on border security and her support for Texas in resolving the border crisis.
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia: infrastructure damaged, no casualties
At night, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging the city's infrastructure. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.
Air Force warns of missile threat from southern Ukraine
A missile threat from the south has been detected, missiles may appear in the airspace within an hour. Air defense units are on high alert, and the population is urged to take cover.
russia fired 67 times at Sumy region: which communities suffered the most
Over the past day, the occupiers fired 67 times at the border areas of Sumy region, and 124 explosions were recorded. The attacks were carried out using artillery, mortars, FPV drones and UAVs.
U.S. bans civilian flights to Haiti after plane is shot down
The FAA has banned all civilian flights to Haiti for 30 days after a Spirit Airlines plane was shot down near Port-au-Prince. Restrictions were imposed on flights below 3 km, and one crew member was slightly injured.
Musk and Ramaswamy to head new ministry in the future Trump administration
Trump plans to create a Ministry of Government Efficiency under the leadership of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The new structure will optimize the work of federal agencies and reduce bureaucracy by 2026.
Occupants force Ukrainian schoolchildren to draw postcards for the DPRK military
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, children are forced to create drawings to support North Korean mercenaries. Teachers involved in these propaganda activities will be brought to justice.
Six Russian Tu-95MS take off from the airfield in Olenegorsk
Six Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from the Russian airfield in Olenegorsk. The planes will reach the launch area at approximately 5:00.
Trump is planning appoints veteran Fox News host Pete Hagel as new US Secretary of Defense
Pete Hughes, a U. S. National Guard officer and Fox News host, has been appointed Secretary of Defense. He has military experience in Iraq and Afghanistan and has led veterans' organizations.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon: at least 33 people killed
At least 33 people were killed in a series of Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The strikes were carried out in areas where Hezbollah does not usually operate, including Shuf, Aleppo and Tyros.
156 combat engagements in the frontline: where is the hottest spot and what is happening - General Staff
In total, 156 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, with 47 attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The highest intensity of hostilities remained in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 28 attacks.
British writer wins the Man Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey won the Man Booker Prize for her novel Orbital, about six astronauts on the ISS. The work explores the relationship between humans and the planet, touching on themes of sadness and the climate crisis.
Leak of US classified documents: court sentences military guardsman
A 22-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard was sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking classified documents. Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty in a case involving data on the war in Ukraine.
Explosions recorded in Zaporizhzhya region
Explosions have been heard in Zaporizhzhya region. This was reported by the head of Zaporizhzhya RMA Ivan Fedorov.
Electricity curtailment schedules are introduced in Prykarpattia: what awaits companies
Ivano-Frankivsk region is introducing power curtailment schedules due to energy shortages. The restrictions will be in effect on November 13 from 07:00 to 20:00 for companies in five queues due to infrastructure damage.
The new ePreneur service already has 2000 users
2000 Ukrainians are already using the new eEntrepreneur service. The time for business registration has been reduced from 50 days to 33 minutes, and the most popular areas are retail, IT and online trading.
The US has $7.1 billion left for military support for Ukraine: where will the money go
The Pentagon announced the availability of another $7. 1 billion for military support to Ukraine under USAI. The funds include $4.3 billion for 2024 and $2.8 billion in refunds.
More than 53 thousand people are listed in the register of missing persons - Ministry of Internal Affairs
The unified register of missing persons under special circumstances includes 53860 people. Since September 2023, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been responsible for searching for such persons, including civilians, military personnel, and children.
An explosion occurs in Sumy after a warning of an enemy missile
An explosion occurred in the city of Sumy. The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of an enemy missile heading toward the city.
A mysterious drone was found near the village of Cosernita in Moldova
A drone was found in the Criuleni district of Moldova near the village of Cosernita. Experts are conducting an examination to determine the origin and purpose of the drone.
Part of Georgia may be left without electricity this winter due to uncontrolled mining
Mestia City Hall called on residents of Chuberi and Haisha villages to disconnect mining farms due to the critical load on the power grid. Due to preferential electricity tariffs, the region has become a center of uncontrolled cryptocurrency mining.
Israel conducts large-scale air strikes on the outskirts of Beirut: what is known
The Israeli military carried out powerful air strikes on the southern districts of Beirut controlled by Hezbollah. The attacks led to significant destruction of the group's facilities, including weapons depots and missile positions.
DIU launches new way to report enemy equipment via Viber
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine has added Viber as a new channel for receiving information on the movement of Russian troops. The bot has secure technology and guarantees the safety of informants.
Blast wave destroys several floors of a high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia - Fedorov
An explosive wave destroyed several floors and the entrance of a multi-storey building in one of the settlements of Zaporizhzhya Oblast. Emergency services were sent to the scene to assess the situation and help the victims.
Trump appoints special forces veteran Mike Waltz as national security adviser
Donald Trump has appointed Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor. Waltz has 27 years of experience in the US Special Forces and has worked in the White House and the Pentagon.
Ukrainian forces hit occupants' fuel depot in Belgorod region, fire breaks out
Ukrainian defense forces strike at the Oskolneftelektesnab fuel depot near Stary Oskol in Belgorod region. A fire broke out on the territory of the facility, creating logistical problems for the Russian army.
Zelensky accepted credentials from ambassadors of four countries
The President of Ukraine met with the newly appointed ambassadors of Greece, Albania, Japan and Egypt. They discussed the importance of restoring international law and supporting Ukraine.
Ukraine considers May 2025 elections - The Economist
The Economist reports on the possible holding of elections in Ukraine on May 25, 2025, after the lifting of martial law. Official Kiev denies preparations for elections, and most sources remain skeptical.
Putin will not go to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro: who will replace him
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation to the G20 summit in Brazil on November 18-19. Putin refused to participate because of the ICC arrest warrant.
Zelenskyy and Trudeau discuss support for Ukraine and the upcoming G20 summit
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada to discuss support for the Victory Plan and NATO membership. The leaders also agreed on positions ahead of the G20 summit and discussed defense cooperation.
Explosions occurred in two regions of Ukraine: what is known
Explosions were reported in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. The Air Force had previously reported the threat of using unexploded ordnance in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Umerov discusses with Pentagon chief supply of Ukrainian army by the end of the year
Ukraine's Defense Minister had a conversation with the Pentagon's Chief of Staff to strengthen the Ukrainian army. The parties discussed providing the military with the necessary resources and thanked for the support.
Zelensky on the Technological Rate: the format has been agreed and the composition is being determined
The President announced that the work of the technological rate had been coordinated with a priority on drones to shoot down the “Shahed”. The specific composition and responsible persons are being determined.
NGO proposes to introduce a “compassionate leave”: for whom and why the idea came up
In Ukraine, they are initiating the introduction of "condolence leave" for workers who lost loved ones due to the war. Research has shown the need to allow time to recover from a loss.
Zelensky establishes a new professional holiday for the SBI: when it will be celebrated
The President signed a decree establishing the State Bureau of Investigation Day, which will be celebrated annually on November 12. He also awarded SBI employees, two of them posthumously.
Tragic accident in Kharkiv region: two-year-old child hit by a minibus
A Renault Trafic hit a two-year-old girl in a parking lot in Kharkiv region while she was driving after dropping off passengers. The child was taken to the hospital but could not be saved.
Transfer of military through “Army+”: Zelensky ordered to extend the opportunity to all Defense Forces
The President instructed to extend the possibility of transferring military personnel through Army+ to the National Guard and the Border Guard Service. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution on the transfer of military personnel between units of the Armed Forces without bureaucracy.
Fireworks were launched in one of Kyiv's districts immediately after the “alarm”
In the capital's Akademgorodok, unidentified people set off fireworks immediately after the air raid warning went off. Local residents were alarmed by the sounds that resembled air defense.
Explosions occurred in Sumy - media
Two explosions occurred in the city of Sumy with an interval of 10 minutes. The Air Force confirmed the information about the missile attack, and 6 people were injured in the attack by a “shahed”.
Blinken travels to Brussels to discuss NATO and EU support for Ukraine
US Secretary of State Blinken travels to Brussels to coordinate further support for Ukraine with NATO and EU partners. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Trump's election victory and North Korean troops' participation in the war on the side of Russia.
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 15 people and more than 100 companies
The President of Ukraine signed a decree on sanctions against 15 officials of the occupation authorities of Crimea and 102 legal entities. The restrictions include asset freezes and a ban on trade.
Caught on the hook in WhatsApp: financier thought about huge $47 million crypto dividend, but now will spend 24 years in prison
The CEO of a Kansas bank transferred $47 million in bank funds to fake crypto wallets after a fraudulent WhatsApp scheme. The FBI managed to recover only $8 million, and the banker was sentenced to 24 years in prison.
In Ukraine, more than five thousand OnlyFans models earned almost $80 million in 2022
There are more than 5000 OnlyFans models in Ukraine who earned almost $80 million in 2022. The income of Ukrainian models on the platform has increased 10 times since 2020.
“Stop Russia": Ukrainian activists disrupted Navalnaya's speech at a conference in Lisbon
During a speech by Alexei Navalny's widow at the Web Summit tech conference, Ukrainian activists staged a protest. They chanted anti-Russian slogans and sounded an air raid siren.
Who is interested in the inaction of the Prosecutor General's Office?
The Prosecutor General's Office is considering three candidates for the post of Prosecutor General: Ruslan Kravchenko, Oleh Kiper and Iryna Mudra. An information campaign has been launched against the candidates, which may be related to the delay in the appointment.
Strong turbulence during a Lufthansa flight injures 11 passengers
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 hit severe turbulence during a flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. The incident occurred at an altitude of 10,000 meters, with 329 passengers and 19 crew members on board.
Damage to the Kurakhivske Reservoir Dam: Villages on the Vovchya River are not flooded
The Kurakhivske Reservoir spilled 15 million cubic meters of water after the dam was damaged. No flooding of residential buildings or villages on the Vovchya River was recorded.
In Armenia, unexpected snow trapped hundreds of cars on a mountain road
In southern Armenia, about 250 cars were stuck in a traffic jam due to vans blocked by snow. Rescuers managed to free 7 vans and restore traffic in both directions.
Queen Camilla returns to duty after illness - media
Queen Camilla resumes public duties after suffering a respiratory infection. Her schedule will be adjusted to avoid unnecessary stress, including shortening the duration of events.
Russian frigate with “Zircon” conducted exercises in the English Channel
The Admiral Golovko frigate with Zircon hypersonic missiles conducted exercises in the English Channel. The crew practiced countering drones and conducted air defense and anti-submarine defense training.
Court leaves MP Tyshchenko under round-the-clock house arrest
The Kyiv Court of Appeal left Mykola Tyshchenko under round-the-clock house arrest until November 16. The MP is suspected of unlawful imprisonment of a former soldier in Dnipro.
Madonna breaks up with boyfriend, 37 years younger
Singer Madonna broke off her relationship with Akeem Morris, who is 37 years younger than her. The reason for the breakup was a big age difference, but the couple parted ways without drama.
Russia boosts oil exports as supplies from Arctic increase - Bloomberg
Russian oil exports rose to 23. 96 million barrels in the week to November 10. Increased shipments through the Arctic port of Murmansk offset a drop in exports through Kozmino.
Government allocates UAH 7.5 billion to build shelters in schools in frontline and border areas
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 7. 5 billion for the construction of shelters in schools in the frontline and border areas. Additional funds have been allocated for school buses, devices and meals for students.
Shmygal told what to expect from the reform of the MSEC
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a draft law to liquidate the Medical Expert Commission and create a new system for assessing work capacity. Starting in 2025, expert teams in hospitals will assess the condition of patients in three categories.
“If you don't want to be on the front line, you have to pay, if you want to go on vacation, you have to pay": Head of the PIC on corruption in the army
The head of the PIC, Anna Skorokhod, reported cases of military personnel paying to avoid the front line and take vacations. Abuse of awards and additional payments in the high command was also revealed.
Time to act, Unstoppable: how adaptive sport accelerates the path of rehabilitation and reintegration for veterans and people with disabilities
The MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation has allocated grants of up to UAH 400 thousand to create adaptive sports clubs in 13 regions of Ukraine. The project will help veterans and people with disabilities return to active life through sports.
Most fighting in the Kurakhove sector: what's happening at the front
Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors. The most intense fighting continues near Illinka and Novoselidivka.
HACC's political dependence on NABU and SAPO: why the anti-corruption court is losing credibility
Experts identify six main factors that point to the possible dependence of the High Anti-Corruption Court on the NABU and the SAPO. These include common interests, pressure from activists and international donors, and the peculiarities of selecting judges.
The Verkhovna Rada proposes to disband the TCC and create recruitment centers: what is known
The Temporary Investigation Commission of the Verkhovna Rada submitted a report with a proposal to replace the TCC with recruitment centers with civilian employees. Some MPs support the initiative, but there are also opponents of this decision.
MP: Military Qualification Commission acts on instructions to recognize all men liable for military service as fit for service
MP Anna Skorokhod stated that there are instructions to recognize all men as fit for service. The TCC also compiles unofficial lists of people who are not being served with calls.
Russians strike again with a drone in Kharkiv: high-rise building attacked, woman injured
Another hostile drone attacked a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv's Slobidskyi district, injuring a 60-year-old woman.
Winners of the 100 Ideas for Cities Hackathon announced at the Mayors Summit
Volunteers developed 63 projects for communities for free.
Zelensky announces the launch of military transfers through “Army+” on November 15
Starting November 15, military personnel will be able to submit requests for transfer through the Army+ application. The decision on the transfer will be made within 72 hours with a mandatory notification of the result.
A gasoline truck caught fire on the highway near Simferopol
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, a gasoline truck with a trailer caught fire on the territory of a technical inspection point, the area of the fire is 30 square meters. Fire brigades are working at the site, there is one victim.
At COP29, the UK pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035
The UK has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990. Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented this goal at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku.
State Film Agency demands to exclude Russian film “Deaf Lovers” from Tallinn Festival program
The Ukrainian State Film Agency has called on the organizers of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival to exclude the Russian film Deaf Lovers from the program. The agency warns of the risks of propaganda through the screening of Russian films.
“Guides” for children with special educational needs: pupil assistants work in Brovary community
The Brovary community employs assistants for children with special educational needs in 179 inclusive classes and 59 groups. A total of 289 schoolchildren and 141 preschoolers receive support.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister heads to Brussels for important talks with the EU and NATO
On November 12-13, Andriy Sybiga will hold a series of meetings with senior EU and NATO officials in Brussels. The key topics will be military support, EU and NATO accession, and post-election security in the United States.
Expert: corrupt MSECs and “disabled” prosecutors are the consequences of the corruption system built by Poroshenko
Corrupt MSECs and “disabled” prosecutors are the consequences of the corruption system built by Poroshenko, the expert says.
Two women were injured in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv as a result of an occupant drone strike
Two women of 50 and 53 years old were injured in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv as a result of an enemy drone strike. Windows in two high-rise buildings and an electric pole were damaged.
OnlyFans in Ukraine: over 5000 Ukrainian creators have earned $120 million
The OnlyFans platform pays taxes in Ukraine, but Ukrainian content creators cannot legally tax their income. In 2020-2022, more than 5000 Ukrainians earned more than $120 million on the platform.
MHP launches catering project for other companies
MHP has introduced a new food business line for business catering. The service offers 300 meals with delivery across Ukraine and can provide up to 60,000 meals per month.
Andriy Shevchenko is inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame
AC Milan's legendary forward Andriy Shevchenko has been inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in the Foreign Players category. At the ceremony in Coverciano, he read an emotional letter in which he thanked Italy and AC Milan.
Ukraine will receive more detailed satellite images of the battlefield: a contract with Rheinmetall and ICEYE has been signed
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a contract with Rheinmetall and ICEYE to use SAR satellite data. The military will have access to high-precision satellite imagery regardless of weather conditions and time of day.
In China, a car crashes into a crowd: at least 35 dead and 43 injured
In Zhuhai, a driver crashed into a group of people near a sports center, killing 35 people and injuring 43. The 62-year-old driver has been detained, and the motives for the incident are unknown.
Subway flooding in Kyiv: the former head of the capital's subway was notified of suspicion
The former head of the Kyiv Metro has been notified of suspicion of official negligence due to the flooding of the tunnels. Due to the closure of metro stations, the budget lost more than UAH 138.5 million, and the subway lost UAH 26 million in revenue.
“Ukrainian Legion in Poland: first volunteers sign contracts
The first group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signed contracts in Lublin and began 35 days of basic training. The recruitment center received about 700 applications from Ukrainians from all over Europe.
Chemical analysis confirms that russia uses chess pieces with thermobaric warheads - Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise
Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise confirmed the use of Shahed-136 drones with thermobaric warheads by russia. Experts found three modifications of the drones and at least four different types of warheads.
Former Defense Ministry official suspected of nearly UAH 94 million in "written-off" fines for Lviv businessman - SBI
The former director of the Ministry of Defense department was informed of suspicion of abuse of office. He groundlessly reduced the fine from 98 million to 4.5 million UAH for overdue contracts for the supply of military clothing.
Russia passes a law on fines of up to five million rubles for “childfree propaganda”
The Russian State Duma has passed a law banning propaganda for voluntary child abandonment. Violations are subject to fines of 50,000 to 5 million rubles, depending on the method of dissemination and audience.
Veterans' spaces and solar panels for educational institutions: 7 communities to raise over UAH 11.5 million for their own projects with MHP support
The winners of the Growing Together with MHP competition have been announced. Seven communities are implementing projects on energy efficiency, veterans' reintegration and youth sports development for a total of over UAH 11.4 million.
Trump is considering cryptocurrency-supporting candidates for positions in federal financial agencies
Donald Trump is considering cryptocurrency-supportive candidates for positions in US federal financial agencies. Potential appointments include senior positions at the SEC and the creation of a new cryptocurrency position in the White House.