At the meeting of the "Russian People's" Council, Putin's Patriarch Kirill justified Russian crimes and interpreted the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" in his own way.
On Children's Day, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine presented an audiobook voiced by police officers, National Guardsmen, border guards, and rescuers. The collection of 10 fairy tales is designed to give children a feeling of warmth and safety.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction tonight. Earlier, he announced a meeting of the Staff and talks with government officials this week, as well as the preparation of "necessary legislative initiatives" and "fundamental quick decisions."
According to Denys Shmyhal, these drones will allow Ukrainian military personnel to more effectively counter Russian drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a series of decisions on World Children's Day aimed at protecting children and supporting Ukrainian families. These include updating the statuses of deported children, introducing compensation mechanisms, a procedure for responding to cases of violence, new principles for financing health improvement, and additional guarantees for graduates of boarding schools.
Search and rescue operations continue in Ternopil after a massive Russian attack; 18 people are considered missing. 26 people have died, including three children, and over 230 injured have sought assistance.
The Ukrainian government has established uniform rules for forming the cost of construction works for state-funded projects and updated the approach to calculating builders' wages. The new rules will be in effect during martial law and for one year after its termination.
The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development has begun updating management teams in key state-owned enterprises. The leadership of the Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company and the Administration of Seaports of Ukraine has been dismissed.
Lawyers point to the inaccuracy and inconsistency of the suspicion against businessman Timur Mindich, which could lead to the suspect avoiding punishment.
The Cabinet of Ministers temporarily assigned the duties of the Minister of Justice to Liudmyla Suhak, Deputy Minister for European Integration. Artem Nekrasov also temporarily headed the Ministry of Energy.
Peskov stated that Russia's contacts with the US continue, but not enough work has been done yet to hold another summit. Moscow remains open to negotiations, but the pause in dialogue arose due to Kyiv's position.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution establishing new rules for lottery operators. They provide for open competitions for obtaining licenses, annual license fees, and an electronic accounting system.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on Ternopil, 21 children were injured, three of whom died, and 18 are in hospital. The total number of dead rose to 25 people, 90 sought medical attention.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved an experimental procedure that allows enterprises to be involved in forming air defense groups. Operators of critical infrastructure and enterprises with the necessary resources can join the project.
The Cabinet of Ministers has established academic scholarships in memory of the defenders who died for Ukraine. The amount of scholarships for cadets, students, and adjuncts of military universities will be up to 10,000 hryvnias.
Emergency rescue operations are ongoing in Ternopil after the Russian attack. The number of injured has risen to 92, including 18 children.
The duties of the Minister of Energy of Ukraine have been assigned to the First Deputy Minister Artem Nekrasov. The government approved the relevant order at its meeting.
David Arakhamia stated that the initiative to create a coalition and a government of national resilience is the position of individual deputies, and not of the entire "Servant of the People" faction. He also emphasized support for the fight against corruption and the dismissal of compromised government members.
The state agency PlayCity appealed to the BEB with a demand to investigate possible illegal gambling conducted under the guise of state lotteries. This could lead to losses for the state budget and indicates criminal violations.
Ukraine held a meeting with the IMF mission regarding a new Extended Fund Facility program for 2026-2029. The reboot of the energy system and the adoption of the State Budget-2026 by December 2 were discussed.
In Ukraine, cremation is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional burial, due to its environmental friendliness and lack of space. In Kyiv, 80% of burials are carried out by cremation, the cost of which starts from 3 thousand hryvnias.
The first 7 schools for ground-based robotic complex (GRC) operators have been certified in Ukraine, which will allow private institutions to officially train specialists. The state will finance the training of thousands of military personnel to increase the number of trained operators at the front.
The "Servant of the People" faction issued a statement on the creation of a "coalition of national resilience" and a "government of national resilience" against the backdrop of the NABU and SAPO anti-corruption investigation. They call for negotiations between pro-Ukrainian factions and the formation of a government without party quotas.
The Ministry of Health is forming a commission to inspect the private clinic Odrex regarding compliance with licensing conditions. In case of violations, the medical license may be revoked.
The Parliament of Ukraine decided to dismiss Halushchenko from the post of Minister of Justice. This decision was adopted by a majority of people's deputies.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for obtaining a new combatant certificate in case of its loss or theft. The procedure for obtaining a certificate for servicemen released from captivity has also been simplified.
The Verkhovna Rada is summoning Svyrydenko, Halushchenko, and Hrynchuk for hearings today at 13:00. 200 deputies voted for this.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak submitted a resolution on the dismissal of Oleksiy Kuleba from the post of Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine - Minister for Communities and Territories Development. Zhelezniak noted that the reasons are systemic failures and corruption, as well as blocking the parliament's rostrum.
New criteria for reserving conscripts for critically important defense innovative enterprises have been introduced into Resolution No. 76. The number of reserved persons is now limited by the indicators specified in contracts with the Ministry of Defense.
The Ministry of Health reminds about the first symptoms and risk factors of COPD, which is the fourth leading cause of death in the world. Timely consultation with a doctor and quitting smoking are key to prevention.
