Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening 10 new embassies. Zelenskyy announces the creation of grain hubs and technology exchange with African countries.
The President stated the need to reduce bureaucracy in the army and bring generals closer to soldiers in the trenches.
The President of the European Parliament supported the provision of German TAURUS cruise missiles with a range of 500 km to Ukraine. Mecola emphasized the urgent need for military assistance due to the intensification of Russian attacks.
The President of Ukraine met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky at the Grain from Ukraine summit. The parties discussed defense support, artillery supplies, and countering disinformation.
The French foreign minister said that there were no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine and allowing the use of French missiles for self-defense. Barro also did not rule out the possibility of French troops' participation in the conflict.
Ukraine's food exports supply 400 million people in 100 countries. The Grain from Ukraine program has saved 20 million people from hunger.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the Holodomor Museum, presented an electronic map of cannibalism cases of 1932-1933. More than 2050 cases have been digitized, demonstrating the scale of the tragedy in different regions of Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine honored the memory of the victims of the Holodomors of 1921-1923, 1932-1933, and 1946-1947. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of remembering and telling the world the truth about the genocide of the Ukrainian people.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved updated rules for reserving persons liable for military service, which will be in effect until February 28, 2025. Electronic data exchange between registers and new reporting requirements for employers are being introduced.
Banks in the UK, Turkey, UAE, Hungary and Thailand are cutting back on their cooperation with Russia following new US sanctions. Banks stop servicing Gazprombank's UnionPay cards.
Rustem Umerov holds meetings with partners to obtain new air defense systems. Zelenskyy orders to strengthen defense against new missile threats after Dnipro strike.
The President commented on the cancellation of the parliamentary session due to the threat of shelling of the government quarter. He emphasized that all state structures should work without air alert.
Unidentified drones attacked the Kapustin Yar training ground in Astrakhan Oblast, from where Russia launched a new ballistic missile at the Dnipro River. At least two UAVs hit site 105 of the range, causing a fire.
France condemned russia's attack on Dnipro with a new Oreshnik ballistic missile and confirmed a NATO-Ukraine meeting on November 26. The main topics of the meeting will be strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting russian capabilities.
Russia has units of experimental Oreshnik missiles in service. Ukraine is discussing with the United States the modernization of the Patriot and the acquisition of new air defense systems to counter these missiles.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of the risk of global conflict after Russia launched a hypersonic missile at Ukraine. Poland increases defense spending to 4.7% of GDP in 2025 amid threats from Russia.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Winter Support program, under which every Ukrainian will receive UAH 1,000 starting December 1. UAH 5 billion will be allocated for the program this year and UAH 10 billion next year.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves a bill to increase payments to families of fallen civilian defenders from UAH 1. 9 million to UAH 15 million. The government is also stepping up support for veterans' sports for rehabilitation.
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree to deprive 34 people who defected to the enemy of their state awards. Among them are former government officials, MPs, heads of law enforcement agencies and famous artists, and 10 of them have been subjected to maximum sanctions.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is preparing to visit the residence of the US President-elect to discuss peace talks on Ukraine. European leaders note the constructive dialogue with Trump on the Ukrainian issue.
Russia has launched a new Oreshnik missile, which is a version of the RS-26, down the Dnipro River. The missile was developed in violation of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
NATO and Ukraine will hold talks on November 26 over Russia's launch of an experimental hypersonic missile. The meeting will be held at the ambassadorial level after the strike on the Dnipro River, where ICBMs and other missiles were fired.
A session of the Verkhovna Rada was canceled due to the potential threat of a missile attack on the government quarter. The number of people in the Cabinet of Ministers, the Office of the President and other government agencies in the area was minimized.
Jan Lipavsky visits Kyiv to assess the situation with shelling and Czech projects. The minister supports Zelensky's peace plan, rejecting the idea of Russia's temporary occupation of the territories.
President Zelenskyy announces Russia's second step toward escalating the war after a new ballistic missile strike on the Dnipro River. The first step is the deployment of 11,000 North Korean soldiers.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirms its need for German Taurus missiles and continues its dialogue with Germany to obtain them. Germany remains the second largest supplier of military aid after the United States.
The United States said that Russia used an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile rather than an intercontinental missile. According to the US side, Russia has only a few such missiles.
The President of Ukraine congratulated the airborne assault troops on their professional holiday and held an award ceremony. He noted the successes of the Air Assault Forces at the front, particularly in the kursk operation.
russia launched missile attacks on three of DTEK's five thermal power plants, one of which is still out of service. The attack raised serious concerns about the stability of Ukraine's energy system in the winter.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine. British intelligence agencies and the EU are checking information about the ICBM launch, which could mean a new escalation.