President Zelenskyy, after a report by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, announced an increase in assaults in the Pokrovsk direction and in Zaporizhzhia region. In the Kupyansk direction, the situation has improved thanks to the successes of the Ukrainian military.
Zelenskyy held a coordination meeting in Kherson, focusing on protecting the region from Russian drones and ensuring a stable life for the community. Improvements to electronic warfare systems, infrastructure protection, energy supply, and funding for communal services were discussed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a children's space in Kherson where children learn English, digital literacy, art, and sports for free. He spoke with schoolchildren about their dreams and parents who defend Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for children's development.
NEC "Ukrenergo" has agreed to increase electricity imports to 2300 MW with the European system operator, which will take effect from December. Industrial consumers who cover 60% of their consumption through imports will not be subject to restrictions according to schedules.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a security meeting in Kherson. Unmanned Systems Forces and other units will increase the city's defense capabilities, which is constantly under threat from Russian drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson, publishing a photo near the stele at the entrance. This happened on the third anniversary of the city's liberation.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of agreements with European countries to strengthen the protection of Ukraine's skies and energy infrastructure. These agreements will allow Ukraine to recover after Russian attacks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the NABU and SAP investigation into a large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector, emphasizing the inevitability of punishment. NABU published recordings of the corruption scheme known as "Midas," and SAP is investigating a possible data leak.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, discussing European integration and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. The parties also touched upon interstate cooperation and regional security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Canada's Niagara region this week for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. He will discuss President Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, security in Haiti and Sudan, maritime security, critical minerals, and global supply chains.
The President of Ukraine also noted that Europe perceives non-forceful responses to Russian aggression as weakness.
King Charles III of Great Britain played an unspoken role in encouraging US President Donald Trump to more actively support Ukraine. This happened after Trump's tense February meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
Ukraine intends to order 27 Patriot air defense systems from American manufacturers. President Zelenskyy noted that European states could also temporarily transfer their systems.
During the conversation between the President of Ukraine and a journalist from the British publication The Guardian, the lights went out in the Mariinsky Palace in the capital. Zelenskyy noted that "these are our living conditions."
According to the President, our countries share deep common values, unlike Russia. He also denied that Trump had abandoned the idea of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
Ukraine expects the European Union to prepare the content of the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions within a month. Kyiv proposes to add Russian legal entities and individuals who profit from energy resources to the sanctions list.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the imposition of personal sanctions against eight individuals and five legal entities. The restrictions apply to Putin's special representative Kirill Dmitriev, former head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Oleksandr Tupitsky, as well as Russian publishing houses.
Kharkiv is experiencing a power shortage, with some districts remaining without electricity due to damage to energy infrastructure. "Kharkivoblenergo" is carrying out emergency repairs, city services are coordinating actions and connecting backup power sources.
In Kyiv, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions, the elimination of the consequences of the enemy shelling, which included over 450 drones and 45 missiles, is ongoing. Headquarters have been deployed and are working around the clock to restore damaged facilities and provide the population with water, heat, and electricity.
The enemy launched the most massive attack on Ukrainian thermal power plants since the beginning of the war, completely destroying generation. This happened less than a month after the previous strike.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the military rank of brigadier general to Colonel Yevhen Lasiychuk. He is the commander of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Airborne Assault Troops.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing over 450 attack drones and 45 missiles, targeting residential buildings, energy, and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, especially regarding its energy sector and frozen assets.
The President of Ukraine approved the appointment of Yuriy Cherevashenko as the commander of unmanned air defense systems. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal has already signed the relevant order.
The President of Ukraine dismissed Serhiy Demediuk and Andriy Kononenko from their positions as Deputy Secretaries of the National Security and Defense Council. Demediuk had held the position since October 2019, and Kononenko since April 2024.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to cultural and art workers on the eve of their professional holiday. Among the awardees was Olena Kolyadenko, founder of the Freedom ballet and the Freedom Jazz collective, who received the Order of Princess Olga, III degree.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed partnership and food security with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Ukraine supports stabilization in the Middle East and is ready to involve logistics and agricultural technology specialists.
President Zelenskyy spoke with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and discussed strengthening defense cooperation and joint projects. Zelenskyy invited the Romanian leader to visit Ukraine for further negotiations.
The pro-Russian Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă has been summoned again to the Prosecutor General's Office, demanding her consent to hospitalization. She has been charged with 11 crimes, including legionary propaganda and antisemitism.
In October, Russian troops lost 25,000 servicemen, which is the largest monthly loss since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. This happened thanks to the actions of Ukrainian UAVs, which have video evidence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the case of former Ukrenergo head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi is a matter for the judicial system, and he did not ensure Ukraine's energy security. Kudrytskyi was detained for large-scale fraud and is suspected of involvement in a scheme to embezzle UAH 13.7 million in 2018.
