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The first group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signed contracts in Lublin and began 35 days of basic training. The recruitment center received about 700 applications from Ukrainians from all over Europe.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda on the Independence Day of Poland. The leaders discussed the Victory Plan, the Peace Formula and bilateral cooperation.

At the Yahodyn checkpoint, border guards found a nineteenth-century icon in the belongings of a 37-year-old resident of Kharkiv region. The antique, dated 1880, was seized for examination.

The “We are Europe” rally is held in Tbilisi. The ruling party refused to meet with MEPs who came to discuss election violations.

The Ukrainian players arrived in Belek to prepare for the matches against Georgia and Albania. The legionnaires will join the team later, and on November 15, the national team will travel to Batumi.

Rafał Trzaskowski said that Poland could take the position of political leader in the EU due to instability in Germany and France. He also noted that Poland is the only NATO country that spends almost 5% of GDP on defense.

Temporary emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. Consumption is in line with seasonal levels, but there is still a shortage of capacity during peak hours.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced, with power companies restoring electricity to 5,741 consumers. Electricity is expected to be imported from 5 countries in the total amount of 1000 MWh.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk predicts a decrease in the US role in the Ukrainian issue after the presidential election. He emphasized that decisions on the war cannot be made without the participation of Ukraine and Europe.

Polish President Andrzej Duda will soon visit the United States to meet with Donald Trump. During the visit, the Polish government's position on Ukraine will be presented.

Trump's plan calls for a 1,200-kilometer buffer zone to be patrolled by European troops. Ukraine is offered to postpone joining NATO for 20 years in exchange for American weapons.

Polish President Andrzej Duda may soon travel to the United States to meet with Donald Trump at his estate. The visit may take place in the near future, although there is no official confirmation from the presidential office.

In January-October 2024, Ukraine's trade turnover reached $92 billion, of which imports amounted to $57. 4 billion and exports to $34.6 billion. The largest trading partners were China, Poland, and Germany.

In 2024, 500,000 people will leave Ukraine, and in 2025 this figure will drop to 200,000. The NBU expects Ukrainians to start returning home in 2026.

Due to cloudy weather and lower temperatures, electricity consumption increased by 5% compared to the previous day. Ukrenergo calls for saving electricity during peak hours and reports on imports from neighboring countries.

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.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced, but needs to be saved in the evening. Electricity is imported from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova in the amount of 1900 MWh.

Due to cloudy weather, electricity consumption increased by 4. 4% compared to the previous day. Power shortages persist during peak hours, and 5 settlements remain without electricity due to the weather.

Taras Bakai has become the new head of the Brovary District State Administration in Kyiv Oblast. The decree was signed by President Zelensky on November 5, 2024.

The Berlin-Warsaw high-speed rail link is scheduled to be launched by 2030, and its extension to Kyiv by 2040. The European Commissioner will present a plan to connect the EU capitals by high-speed rail.

Polish security services arrested four people involved in sending parcels with hidden explosives to the United States, Canada, and Britain. Russia is suspected of involvement in attempts to blow up parcels on transatlantic flights.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced but requires rational use of electricity from 17:00 to 22:00. Overnight, power supply was restored to almost 21,000 consumers.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski discusses Ukraine's request to shoot down Russian missiles before they enter Polish airspace. The issue may be discussed with NATO allies.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski expressed his disappointment with the lack of progress in exhuming the victims of the Volyn tragedy.

The Center for Countering Disinformation has exposed another russian fake about an alleged offer to buy steamed shoes at a discount for veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The purpose of the disinformation is to create an image of contempt for veterans, to undermine trust in the government and social unity.

The court fined the editor-in-chief of the Pryamyy TV channel 68 thousand hryvnias for attempting to travel to Poland with false documents of unfitness for service. The journalist pleaded guilty to forgery.

Starting November 7, the Rava-Ruska-Krebenne checkpoint will introduce booking of border crossing times for buses. The eCheckpoint system will now operate at 22 out of 28 checkpoints.

In October 2024, Ukraine reached its highest level of exports, supplying goods worth $3. 8 billion. The significant growth was driven by an increase in agricultural exports and the revitalization of the maritime corridor.

The Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint has resumed operations after technical problems with the Polish customs system. Currently, transport is being cleared in both directions as usual.

Ukraine's energy system remains balanced despite the damage to its infrastructure. It is planned to import electricity from 5 countries in the total amount of 4004 MWh.