The Institute for the Study of War believes that Russia's consistent pace of advance on the front does not mean the inevitable capture of Donetsk Oblast. The Kremlin is spreading the narrative of inevitable victory to coerce Ukraine and the West into meeting its demands.
The Russian company Neiry announced the creation of bio-drone pigeons with neurointerfaces that allow remote control of their flight. These bio-drones are planned to be used for monitoring infrastructure facilities.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban plans to visit Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin. The meeting, according to journalist Szabolcs Panyi, could take place on November 28.
Former SAP prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi criticized NABU Director Semen Kryvonos' statement regarding Timur Mindich's escape, calling it a manipulation. He emphasized that there are long-established methods to prevent suspects from fleeing, which were not applied.
Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the President's Office, expressed full support for anti-corruption bodies, emphasizing that no one in Ukraine is above the law. She stressed that corruption risks are increasing in wartime, but Ukraine is responding to them.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski predicts an increase in Russian sabotage activities after the explosion on the railway route to Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Europe should not count on negotiations with Russia, as its elites seek Russia's "strategic defeat. " He also noted that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his entourage are making contradictory statements regarding the US peace plan.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims about the capture of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast. Commander of the 19th Army Corps, General Oleksandr Bakulin, recorded an address from the city center, confirming that Kostiantynivka remains under Ukrainian control.
A Ukrainian citizen has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison in Lithuania for setting fire to an IKEA furniture store in Vilnius. He was also accused of illegal possession of explosives and ties to Russian military intelligence.
According to confirmed information from medics, 6 people died as a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv. Earlier, two deaths were reported at night and four in the morning.
Russia is experiencing a growing shortage of vital medicines, particularly for people with diabetes and cancer. In a number of regions, insulin preparations are running out, and patients cannot obtain them by prescription for months.
The petition received 25,019 votes out of the 25,000 required. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has 53 days to respond.
Fighters of the active action unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) "Kraken" destroyed hundreds of Russian occupiers and dozens of enemy shelters in the Zaporizhzhia region using drones. During October, Ukrainian special forces also shot down enemy drones and burned armored vehicles.
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.
Forest fires in northern Iran have approached the unique Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Due to a lack of resources, the government has appealed to Turkey and Russia for assistance.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reported that Russian regions are reducing payments for contracts that previously attracted volunteers to the armed forces. This indicates the depletion of the resource base, despite stable official contracting statistics.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed progress in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, but reminded that there are still "unresolved issues. "
Donald Trump is not deeply involved in the details, the media learned amid peace plan talks between Ukraine and Russia.
The Katerynivka quarry in the Mariupol district has ceased operations due to the complete depletion of alkaline kaolin reserves. During the years of occupation, kaolin was massively exported to Russia, where it was used in the production of refractories, faience, and ceramics.
Hungarian Minister Szijjártó stated that Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine is a chance to end the war, but European leaders are blocking it.
Information from Russian media about the arrival of DPRK military in the Zaporizhzhia direction has not been confirmed. This was reported by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko.
A new feature has been launched on the X platform that automatically determines the country based on the user's IP address. It revealed that popular pro-MAGA accounts are registered in Thailand, Nigeria, Turkey, and other countries.
The Russians launched another fake, this time it concerned the official account of the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov. Russian special services claim that Budanov's account was created on the territory of Russia.
The head of Russia's tax service, Daniil Yegorov, informed Putin about a 2 trillion ruble drop in oil and gas revenues. Russia's official budget deficit has already reached 4.2 trillion rubles, which is 4.3 trillion more than last year.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of Ukraine stated that Russia systematically turns the issue of water resources in the occupied territories into a tool of propaganda and justification for war. The Kremlin uses the "water issue" as a justification for the full-scale invasion, as well as to divert attention from real problems with water supply in the temporarily occupied territories.
US senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Washington's peace plan Moscow's 'wish list'. Rubio later denied this, stating that the plan was developed based on proposals from Russia and Ukraine.
Russian officials and media reject the US peace plan, demanding full compliance with Russia's demands and refusing territorial compromises. The Kremlin is actively shaping public opinion not to agree to anything less than a complete victory in Ukraine.
Surveys show a worsening financial situation for Russians, with only 8% reporting an increase in wealth, while 23% report a deterioration. Only 24% hope for an improvement in their financial situation in the coming year.
Russia organized the removal of schoolchildren from Shakhtarsk to the Sakhalin region of the Russian Federation under the guise of a "university shift. " This is part of a colonial program aimed at assimilating Ukrainian children and preparing them for relocation.
Today at 4:00 PM, the "Light a Candle of Remembrance" campaign and a nationwide minute of silence will begin in Ukraine. The President and the First Lady have already honored the memory of the Holodomor victims, calling on Ukrainians to join the campaign.
