Greece has begun fossil fuel drilling in the Mediterranean with US backing, for the first time in over four decades. This occurred on the day of the COP30 climate summit, where world leaders called for increased action on climate change.
DTEK announced the electricity outage schedules for household consumers on November 7 in Kyiv and certain regions of Ukraine. Power will be turned off in turns, covering different time intervals throughout the day.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the Azerbaijani army is fully transitioning to NATO standards. This statement was made during a meeting with a NATO delegation on November 6 in Baku, where regional security and the modernization of the armed forces were discussed.
Brazilian company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is increasing production volumes at the Buzios field, despite falling global oil prices. Production has reached 1 million barrels per day, making Brazil the leader in production growth among non-OPEC countries.
Russian occupiers continue to attack Dnipropetrovsk region, particularly energy infrastructure facilities, which has resulted in casualties and significant destruction. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council announced possible new attacks on the night of November 7, urging residents of the region to prepare.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov strengthening energy security and defense cooperation. The parties agreed on joint production of defense products, particularly for security in the Black Sea.
On November 7, consumption restriction measures will be applied in most regions of Ukraine due to the consequences of Russian attacks. Hourly outage schedules will be in effect from 08:00 to 21:00 for household consumers, and from 08:00 to 22:00 for industrial consumers.
The Volgograd oil refinery in Russia suspended operations after a Ukrainian drone attack on November 5. The plant processed 13.7 million metric tons of oil in 2024, accounting for 5.1% of the total volume.
93 combat engagements were recorded in a day, the enemy intensified in the north and east. The occupiers are unsuccessfully storming in several directions, with most attacks in Pokrovsk.
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Ukraine will face an "eternal war" if Europe does not increase pressure on Russia. He called for the deployment of European troops and the establishment of a missile and drone shield on NATO territory to protect Ukraine.
As a result of the Russian attack on November 6 in the Dnipropetrovsk region, eight coal mines were de-energized, where 2,595 miners were located. Rescuers promptly brought all people to the surface; there were no dead or injured.
Partisans from the "Freedom of Russia" movement destroyed control systems and power supply of dozens of vehicles that provided transportation of military cargo.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the Volgograd oil refinery, a storage base for Shahed-type drones in Donetsk, and three fuel and lubricant facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea. These actions are aimed at reducing the enemy's logistical capabilities and offensive potential.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the inadequacy of the current pressure on Russia after another attack by 135 UAVs, calling on the West to strengthen sanctions and use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. He stressed that the aggressor's money should work to protect against his war.
Russia again attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions. Power outage schedules are in effect throughout Ukraine from 8 AM to 10 PM.
As a result of the night attack on the railway infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, trains in the eastern direction are moving on altered routes with delays of up to 5 hours. There are no casualties, but the damage has affected train traffic, including services to Husarivka and international routes.
In Volgograd and Kostroma Oblast, Russia reports night drone attacks. A local oil refinery and the Kostroma State District Power Plant were attacked, and authorities are addressing the consequences.
Oil prices rose on Thursday after hitting two-week lows, with Brent and WTI futures increasing by 0. 27% and 0.3% respectively. Easing sanctions and OPEC+'s production plan influenced the market, but demand concerns persist.
On the night of November 6, the Russian army attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, as a result of which 8 people were injured in Kamianske. Residential buildings, infrastructure, and a transport enterprise were damaged; strikes also occurred in the Petropavlivka community and Nikopol district.
Google is developing Project Suncatcher to launch solar-powered satellites into orbit that will power artificial intelligence systems. The first mission with two prototypes is scheduled for early 2027.
The German Ministry of Defense and the military are concerned that MPs from the far-right AfD party may be using parliamentary inquiries to obtain strategically important information. They believe that some MPs are "deliberately processing questionnaires from Moscow" concerning the Bundeswehr's military capabilities and procurement schedules.
The SBU detained a 49-year-old car service employee in the Kyiv region who was adjusting Russian missile and drone attacks on the capital. He collected data on energy facilities and alternative basing points for Ukrainian defenders.
Poland is negotiating with the United States on importing liquefied natural gas for further supply to Ukraine and Slovakia. The volume of supplies to Slovakia could reach 4-5 billion cubic meters per year, which corresponds to the country's annual consumption.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced a change in the mechanism of state support for the installation of generating units from alternative energy sources. Instead of monthly interest compensation, the population will receive a one-time reimbursement of 30% of the principal debt amount.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a 32-year-old drug-addicted FSB agent in Donetsk region who was adjusting Russian air and artillery strikes on Kramatorsk. The perpetrator tracked the locations of command posts and checkpoints, as well as the routes of Defense Forces convoys.
Libyan military official Osama Al-Masri Njim, released from prison by Italy in January, has been arrested in Tripoli. He is accused of torture and violence against prisoners, including the death of one inmate.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced planned diplomatic measures in the coming weeks with partners in Europe and the United States. He expects November to bring no fewer results than October.
The foreign assets of Lukoil, which is under US sanctions, will be transferred to Gunvor, a company co-founded by Gennady Timchenko. This could be an attempt by Moscow to circumvent international sanctions through intermediary structures.
The European Commission has unveiled a plan to connect all European capitals with high-speed rail lines by 2040. This involves expanding existing lines and creating new ones, allowing trains to reach speeds of over 250 km/h.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a program of payments of UAH 6,500 under the "Winter Support" program. Funds will be received by orphans, children under guardianship, children with disabilities in foster families, internally displaced children, internally displaced persons with disabilities, and single pensioners.
