The State Customs Service prevented several attempts to import the narcotic tea Mitragyna speciosa and the SPIRULINA supplement into Ukraine, discovering the largest consignment at the border with Hungary. In total, hundreds of kilograms of crushed kratom leaves, which are a narcotic substance, were seized.
The Appellate Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the decision to detain former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov with the possibility of posting a bail of UAH 51. 6 million. Bail has already been posted for the suspect, and procedural obligations have been imposed, including surrendering his foreign passport.
Donald Trump's spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, stated that the US cannot endlessly supply weapons to Ukraine, as Trump seeks to end the war. Washington continues to sell a significant amount of weapons through NATO mechanisms.
Ukraine calls on the world not to allow Russia to be elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization, as the aggressor country strikes ports, merchant ships, and kills sailors. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba emphasized that Russia should not set global standards for maritime safety.
President Zelenskyy announced that Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will coordinate the candidacies for the positions of energy and justice ministers with the majority faction's MPs. This decision was made after a meeting with government officials regarding the selection of personnel for vacant positions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Cabinet of Ministers is preparing regulatory decisions to reduce the cost of natural gas for cogeneration plants and deregulate their installation procedures. The government must also accelerate the completion of tenders for the construction of new generating capacities.
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has refuted information about the alleged curtailment of the "National Cashback" program. The program continues to operate as usual, and changes in regulatory acts concern the technical redistribution of funds.
The Ukrainian authorities have decided on the mandatory evacuation of children from dangerous areas of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The evacuation takes place with parents, with the possibility of independently choosing a region for further placement.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine transferred 1. 5 hectares of land to Lviv for the Memorial Complex of Military Burials of the Heroes of Ukraine. This decision creates a legal basis for the implementation of the project to honor the Defenders.
From January 1, 2026, men aged 23–60 who work in the media will be able to cross the border with a letter from the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting. This is stipulated by the new Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1509, which changes the procedure for strategic communications representatives to travel abroad.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with the heads of diplomatic missions of key European countries, agreeing on positions regarding further steps in the peace process. He informed partners about the latest developments in peace efforts and the results of negotiations in Geneva.
The Cabinet of Ministers' resolution states that the accrual of "National Cashback" will cease from May 1. If there is a shortage of funds, cashback accrual will stop as early as January.
The competition for the supervisory board of NNEGC Energoatom will be held by the end of the year according to the full procedure, as required by international partners. Until then, the government will perform the functions of the supervisory board, cooperating with the nomination committee.
The government appointed Volodymyr Levchuk as State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, dismissing Oleh Kurochenko. Previously, Levchuk worked in the Cabinet of Ministers Secretariat in the department of humanitarian policy.
The Cabinet of Ministers initiated an audit of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry", the Defense Procurement Agency, and the State Logistics Operator. The renewal of the supervisory boards of these enterprises has also begun, and the Accounting Chamber will inspect ARMA and FDMU.
Within a week of the "winter thousand" program's launch, up to 10 million Ukrainians have submitted applications. The first payments will begin next week, and the funds can be used until the end of June next year.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered an audit of state-owned energy and defense companies. He also initiated a review of ARMA and FDMU.
European diplomats and officials are expressing outrage over a new US peace plan that could derail efforts to provide financial assistance to Ukraine. Trump's proposed plan involves using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine after a truce, which contradicts EU plans to use these funds for a loan to Kyiv.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko announced an expected reduction in power outages. This will be possible thanks to the coordination of the government and regional administrations after discussing ways to stabilize energy supply.
The White House wants Ukraine to sign a 28-point "framework" peace plan by Thanksgiving, which is seen as a goal rather than a hard deadline. Negotiations are expected to be difficult and lengthy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians to unite, stop feuds and political games. He emphasized that the state must work unitedly, and the parliament and government must work effectively.
The "Servant of the People" faction proposes Denys Maslov for the post of Minister of Justice, and this proposal was supported by the President. Maslov is a People's Deputy of the 9th convocation, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy, and a former judge.
The Ministry of Energy denied Ukraine's electricity exports, explaining that production is entirely for domestic consumption. Damage to thermal and hydroelectric power plants by enemy attacks has reduced production capacity, so exports are not carried out.
Political expert Kyrylo Sazonov called the proposal to make Petro Poroshenko prime minister in exchange for the votes of "European Solidarity" for the 2026 budget and non-interference in peace talks a humiliating blackmail. He claims that Poroshenko's key demands are the premiership, lifting sanctions, and closing the treason case.
NABU spokeswoman Margarita Zhyvaha neither confirmed nor denied media reports about the interrogation of Herman Halushchenko. Earlier, Bihus.Info reported that the former Minister of Justice was being interrogated by NABU.
In Ukraine, over 230 cases of bullying in educational institutions were recorded in the first 10 months of 2025, which is 7% more than last year. More than half of the cases involve bullying committed by minors or underage students.
Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka will lead the Ukrainian delegation to Israel to develop economic cooperation, marking the first visit of this level since 2022. The meetings will take place within the framework of the Joint Ukrainian-Israeli Commission, which has not met since 2021.
President Zelenskyy has decided not to dismiss Andriy Yermak from the post of head of the President's Office after a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction. This decision was made despite calls for Yermak's removal amid a deepening corruption scandal, as reported by FT journalist Christopher Miller.
The meeting of the President of Ukraine with the "Servant of the People" faction has concluded. This was announced by the President's communications advisor, Dmytro Lytvyn.
The Cabinet of Ministers increased monthly additional payments to disabled family members of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes. From December 1, 2025, the monthly additional payment to the pension will be UAH 12,971, which is received by 92 family members of 76 Heroes.
