On November 7, electricity consumption shows an upward trend. Hourly blackouts are applied in most regions of Ukraine: a significant number of consumers in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions remain without power.
On the night of November 7, Russian troops attacked a DTEK energy facility in Odesa region, causing significant damage. All buildings were promptly re-energized using backup schemes, and repairs will take a long time.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, during his visit to Washington, will try to organize a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which was previously postponed. He will also discuss US sanctions on Russian oil and seeks a visit by Trump to Hungary before the elections.
On November 7, Russian occupiers attacked energy infrastructure in Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules are applied from 08:00 to 21:00.
Oil prices are falling for the second consecutive week due to supply exceeding demand. US crude oil inventories rose by 5.2 million barrels, exacerbating oversupply concerns and price drops.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Hvardiiska oil depot and two trains with tanks. Oil depots and fuel and lubricants warehouses in Simferopol and the village of Bitumne were also hit.
In Odesa region, as a result of a night attack by enemy drones, energy infrastructure was damaged. Hits were also recorded on warehouses and an administrative building, with no casualties.
A bipartisan group of US senators is urging Hungary to stop buying Russian energy ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with US President Donald Trump. American lawmakers expressed concern that Hungary is not reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
United States President Donald Trump announced a significant reduction in Russian oil exports and expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the significant losses and the need to find ways to end the conflict.
Donald Trump announced a trade agreement between the US and Uzbekistan. It envisages investments of over $100 billion in the American economy over ten years.
Five countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy and reaffirmed their commitment to diversifying gas supplies to Europe. This will reduce dependence on Russian energy resources; opportunities to increase American LNG supplies were discussed.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that a meeting between the US and Russian presidents on a peaceful settlement in Ukraine could take place soon if several issues are resolved. After that, an agreement on establishing peace in Ukraine is possible.
Ukraine's Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna announced "positive" negotiations regarding the acquisition of Tomahawk missiles and other long-range weapons. This comes despite Donald Trump expressing reluctance to supply them to Ukraine.
SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian agent who tried to blow up a railway route of the Defense Forces in Kharkiv region. The detained 54-year-old mechanic, recruited through anti-Ukrainian comments, received instructions and 8 kg of plastic explosives via a drone.
At the climate summit in Belém, Brazil, world leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and the President of Brazil, called for immediate and equitable action in the fight against climate change. They emphasized the need to abandon fossil fuels and strengthen international cooperation.
Ford is considering abandoning the electric version of the F-150 Lightning pickup truck as it has faced difficulties due to high prices and limited range. The company plans to focus on smaller and cheaper electric vehicles.
164 combat engagements took place at the front, the hottest being in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and South-Slobozhansky directions. Ukrainian defenders are holding back Russian troops' attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.
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.
