President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Bloomberg that he had not spoken to Timur Mindich since the announcement of the corruption case investigation.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions was damaged. Today, hourly power outage schedules for consumers are in effect around the clock in most regions of Ukraine.
The White House confirmed Hungary's exemption from US sanctions on the construction of new nuclear power units by the Russian corporation Rosatom.
Eurostat has published data for the first half of 2025, showing a significant gap in electricity and natural gas prices between European countries. Some countries pay several times more than their neighbors.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels reached a record 38. 1 billion tons in 2025. The carbon budget for keeping warming within 1.5°C is almost exhausted, indicating an increase in the dangerous consequences of global warming.
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, amid rising US crude inventories and OPEC's forecast of supply exceeding demand in 2026. Brent is at $62.71 a barrel, and WTI is at $58.46 a barrel.
The price of A-95 gasoline in Ukraine remains at about 58 hryvnias per liter. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that Russian attacks do not pose a threat to the fuel market, as oil depots are decentralized and the price of oil on the world market is stable.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová. They discussed, in particular, the prospects of Ukraine receiving a "reparations loan" from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" refuted the report about the impossibility of receiving electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine. Poltava region remains part of the IPS of Ukraine and receives power both through the main grid and from the distribution networks of neighboring regions.
The Cabinet of Ministers suspended Energoatom Vice President Jakob Hartmut and instructed to suspend Dmytro Basov, chief consultant to the president of NNEGC Energoatom. This decision was made based on materials received from NABU, as part of the exposure of a corruption scheme influencing strategic state-owned enterprises.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
Due to Russia's military aggression, part of Sumy was left without electricity. Energy workers are working to restore power supply, and hourly shutdown schedules remain in effect.
Germany stated that it trusts President Zelenskyy and Ukraine, despite the scandal in the energy sector.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) chose a pre-trial restraint for Ihor Fursenko, suspected in the case of corruption on Energoatom contracts, in the form of detention until January 8, 2026. The bail is 95 million hryvnias.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" cannot receive electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine after the massive Russian attack on November 8. The company reported force majeure circumstances that delay the fulfillment of obligations.
Iceland has included the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in its national security strategy. This event could cause a sharp cooling in Europe and have global consequences.
Toyota Motor Corp. is investing up to $10 billion in its U.S. operations over five years. The company launched a new $13.9 billion lithium-ion battery plant in North Carolina, creating 5,100 jobs.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) chose a pre-trial restraint for back-office employee Lesia Ustymenko in the form of detention for 60 days with a bail of UAH 25 million. This is related to the energy corruption case, particularly at JSC "NNEGC "Energoatom", known as Operation "Midas".
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, announced the receipt of submissions regarding the dismissal of Svitlana Hrynchuk and Herman Halushchenko. The Parliament will consider these issues in the near future, and the "Servant of the People" faction supports the resignations initiated by President Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US Secretary of State Mark Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada. They discussed the situation on the battlefield, peace initiatives, and strengthening Ukraine's defense and energy resilience.
Car and battery manufacturer BYD is completing a 130 square kilometer plant in Zhengzhou, China, which will become the world's largest complex for the production of electric vehicles and batteries. It will produce up to one million electric cars annually.
Ukrenergo announced the application of electricity restrictions throughout Ukraine due to Russian attacks. Hourly outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a motion to dismiss Minister of Justice Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk. The ministers submitted their resignation letters in the manner prescribed by law, although the relevant resolutions are not yet available on the Rada's website.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider the dismissal of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Energy on November 18. This issue is the first on the agenda, as reported by MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak.
Canada has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on 100 "shadow fleet" tankers, 13 individuals, and 11 companies. For the first time, Canada has also imposed sanctions on companies supporting Russia's cyber infrastructure, which is used in hybrid strategies against Ukraine.
Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk has submitted her resignation. She emphasized the absence of any violations of the law in her professional activities.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted proposals to the National Security and Defense Council regarding the application of personal sanctions against Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman. They are involved in a case concerning a corruption scheme influencing strategic state-owned enterprises, particularly JSC "NAEC "Energoatom".
In October, 15. 97 million tons of oil were exported from Russian ports by 140 tankers, 84 of which belong to the "shadow fleet". The main destinations for supplies were India, China, and Turkey.
The State Border Guard Service confirmed that Timur Mindich legally crossed the border, having all the necessary documents during martial law. There were no restrictions on his departure from Ukraine, and the State Border Guard Service did not receive any instructions prohibiting his departure.
President Zelenskyy called on the Verkhovna Rada to support the resignation statements of the Ministers of Justice and Energy, emphasizing the need for a legal response to their accusations.
