The President of Ukraine signed decrees appointing new heads of Volyn and Zakarpattia RSAs. Biletskyi became the head of the Transcarpathian RSA, and Rudnytskyi - of the Volyn RSA.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland had a phone conversation on defense cooperation and international efforts for peace. They discussed the situation on the frontline and the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the war.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko spoke about the improvement of control on Ukraine's borders with the EU and Moldova. Over the past year, 2,500 criminal groups involved in organizing illegal border crossings were eliminated.
The North Atlantic Council issued a statement condemning military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. NATO member states called on Russia to comply with international obligations and UN resolutions.
Elon Musk was present during the 25-minute phone call between Zelenskyy and Trump. Trump promised to support Ukraine, and Musk confirmed his continued support for Starlink.
Almost 3,800 DPRK citizens entered Russia “for training purposes” in the third quarter of 2023. This coincides with intelligence reports of North Korean military personnel being sent to Russia.
The President will not sign a high-profile bill on fines for firewood storage. Prime Minister Shmyhal assures that there will be no restrictions on firewood collection for households.
MP Yegor Chernev suggests that the Biden administration may change its position on authorizing strikes deep into Russia. The coming weeks will be crucial for making such a decision.
The US State Department said it would support Ukraine's negotiations with Russia only if Zelenskyy decided to do so, without external pressure. Miller emphasized that Putin has not yet shown any willingness to abandon the seizure of Ukrainian territories.
The US State Department is consulting with partners on how to respond to the deployment of North Korean troops in Kursk. Miller emphasized that the US will continue to support Ukraine and work to preserve the alliance.
Frankenburg Technologies will provide Ukraine with samples of the new air defense missile for testing. If successful, the missiles, capable of destroying targets at an altitude of up to 2 km, may be manufactured in Ukraine.
Mr. Ilkov said that no one person can single-handedly influence the decision on NATO membership. He emphasized that the Alliance is a community of many European states.
Russia has attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, and there are dead and wounded. Zelenskyy called for strengthening air defense and sanctions against the aggressor.
Enemy troops carried out 384 attacks on 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, including 16 air strikes and 194 drone attacks. As a result of the attack on Zaporizhzhia, 8 people were killed, including a one-year-old child, and 42 people were wounded.
At the Budapest Summit, European leaders discussed the future role of the EU and security challenges. Leaders called for greater EU autonomy, especially in security matters.
The President of Ukraine held talks with the Prime Minister of Hungary at the summit of the European Political Community. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of equal relations and discussed the issue of national minorities.
Donald Trump had a phone conversation with the President of Ukraine after winning the election. He also spoke with about 70 world leaders, including Biden, but not with putin.
The President of Ukraine meets with the NATO Secretary General to discuss the participation of the North Korean military in the war. Russia deploys 11,000 DPRK troops in the Kursk region.
The President of Ukraine discussed the Victory Plan and military assistance with Kier Starmer and Emmanuel Macron. Particular attention was paid to long-range weapons and support on the path to NATO.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that there are $300 billion of frozen Russian assets in Europe. Zelenskyy proposed transferring these funds to Ukraine for reconstruction and weapons purchases.
President Zelenskyy commented on Trump's plan to end the war quickly in 24 hours. According to the president, a quick end would mean losses for Ukraine.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, 40 people were injured, including four children. About 30 of the wounded are in moderate condition in hospitals.
The President of Ukraine met with the newly elected President of Moldova at the summit of the European Political Community. They discussed European integration, security challenges and countering Russian disinformation.
The President of Ukraine warned against proposals for a ceasefire without security guarantees for Ukraine. According to him, such a step could lead to a complete occupation of the country.
As a result of the russian air strike on Zaporizhzhya, 33 people were injured, including 3 children, and 4 people were killed. A five-story building, a private sector and an oncology clinic were damaged, and the rescue operation is ongoing.
Trump's advisers gathered in Florida to plan the transition and select candidates for top positions. Potential candidates include Marco Rubio, Rick Grenell, Tom Cotton and other influential Republicans.
Poland's Defense Minister said that MiG-29s are needed to patrol the Polish skies. The country has provided Ukraine with the maximum possible military assistance, but must take into account its own security.
The construction of 1 GW of gas-fired power generation capacity in Ukraine is postponed due to delays in equipment and project preparation. An advisor to the Prime Minister confirmed the postponement of the implementation to next year.
Five Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhya killed one person and wounded three children. The bombs hit a five-story building and private households.
Russian troops launch an air strike in Zaporizhzhia, destroying residential buildings and damaging an oncology hospital. The attack left one dead and one wounded, and rescuers are conducting search operations.