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In Ukraine, there are schedules for hourly power outages, and imports from 5 neighboring countries are planned. Power engineers restored electricity supply to more than 22 thousand consumers after the fighting.
The russian company Gazprom intends to stop gas transit through Ukraine after December 31, 2024. Gas exports to" non-CIS countries " will decrease by 20% and amount to less than 39 billion cubic meters.
Due to the frosty weather, electricity consumption increased by 5%, and blackout schedules were introduced from 14:00 to 21:00. In the Ternopil region, there are emergency blackouts due to drone attacks, and 38 settlements are without power due to bad weather.
The EU plans to include Chinese companies that help russia produce drones in the 15th sanctions package. Control over russian oil tankers will also be tightened to avoid sanctions circumvention.
In Zakarpattia, border guards rescued three men who were trying to illegally cross the Tisza River into Hungary. The violators got stuck in a tree in the middle of an icy current and were rescued by law enforcement.
Due to the hostile attack, the transmission system operator is applying hourly power outage schedules. Power engineers have restored power to 29 thousand consumers, and imports of 9200 MWh from 5 countries are planned.
Ukraine's women's foil fencing team has reached the World Cup final for the first time in its history. The team defeated rivals from Hungary, Italy and France, losing in the final only to Japan.
The European Commission has announced the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, which is expected to be presented next week. The package will not contain economic restrictions, but will expand the blacklist of individuals and companies.
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.
The UK government signals its readiness to execute the ICC warrant for Netanyahu's arrest. Germany and Hungary refuse to execute the warrant.
Hungarian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions against Gazprombank an attempt on the country's sovereignty. Hungary is discussing the situation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Serbia over the threat to energy security.
New US sanctions against Gazprombank could make it impossible for the EU to pay for Russian gas until the end of 2024. The sanctions include a wind-down period until December 20 and restrict energy transactions through the US financial system.
The specialists of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise were trained in the identification and neutralization of improvised explosive devices in Hungary. The training was conducted jointly with EU experts and the US FBI at a special training ground.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and guarantees him safety from the ICC warrant. Orban called the ICC's decision “wrong” and promised not to execute it in Hungary.
Due to the bad weather, 325 settlements in nine regions of Ukraine are without power. The power grid is still experiencing a power shortage, with outage schedules from 6:00 to 22:00.
Due to the bad weather, 109 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine are without power. Blackout schedules are in place in 11 regions and Kyiv, and electricity is being imported from 5 countries.
Hungary's defense minister has ordered the deployment of air defense assets in the northeastern part of the country. The decision is related to changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine and the West's permission to strike Russian territory.
According to sources, Russia has developed a document with a plan to eliminate Ukrainian statehood and divide the territory into three zones. The plan envisages the creation of “new regions of Russia,” a pro-Russian quasi-state, and “disputed territories.
Ukraine defeated Albania 2-1 in the final match of the Nations League. Goals by Zinchenko and Yaremchuk early in the game brought the victory and second place in the group, which gives the right to play in the playoffs.
Ukraine has a single-round blackout schedule from 6:00 to 22:00. Consumption increased by 1.6%, the power system has a significant capacity deficit, and imports from 5 countries continue.
Romania and Bulgaria will join the Schengen area by land in January 2025. This will allow the countries to avoid multibillion-dollar economic losses and increase their growth rates.
Following a massive attack on the energy infrastructure by Russia, blackout schedules have been introduced. Ukraine imports electricity from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova in the total amount of 4,521 MWh.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto criticized Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike russia with American missiles. He believes that this could lead to a global escalation of the conflict.
Due to the hostile attack, blackout schedules are in effect in most regions of Ukraine. Electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova are expected to total 3,427 MWh.
On November 16, Russian Gazprom halts gas transit through Ukraine to Austria. The Austrian authorities say they are ready for such a step and have alternative sources of gas supply.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains high, with a significant capacity shortage during peak hours. Electricity is imported from five countries in the total amount of 2422 MWh.
The European Union is developing a package of sanctions against tankers transporting Russian oil in circumvention of restrictions. It is planned to introduce fines for the trade participants and additional measures in early 2024.
The hacker group INC Ransomware has hacked and encrypted the files of the Hungarian Defense Procurement Agency. The attackers are demanding $5 million in ransom and have already published some of the secret military documents on the darknet.
Ukraine's power system remains balanced, importing 3039 MWh of electricity from 5 countries. The water level in ZNPP's cooling pond is 14.13 meters, which is sufficient for the plant's operation.
High electricity consumption has been recorded in Ukraine, leading to a power shortage. NPC Ukrenergo has temporarily restricted supplies to industry and business from 7:00 to 20:00.