Latvia and the United Kingdom lead the International Drone Coalition, which will support Ukraine with €1. 8 billion in 2024. The Coalition has a €83 million Joint Fund for the purchase of drones and the development of their production.
Russian troops made 116 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions. In the Kurakhove sector, 23 out of 27 attacks were repelled, and in the Pokrovsk sector - 20 out of 29.
In Odesa, a scheme of extortion by TCC employees for deferring mobilization at checkpoints was exposed. During the search, one of the suspects threatened law enforcement officers with a service weapon.
G7 ministers plan to increase pressure on China over its assistance to Russia in the war against Ukraine. New sanctions and measures against Russia's “shadow fleet” are expected to be adopted.
Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's tax committee, tried to force the tax authorities to charge VAT on Concorde's banking services. The tax authorities tried to impose a UAH 400 million fine for services that are legally exempt from VAT.
The chairman of the NATO Military Committee said that the Russian army has become larger but has lost quality compared to 2022.
The mayor of Brovary described the work to ensure the city's energy independence.
The NABU Audit Commission has approved the criteria and methodology for assessing the bureau's work for the period from March 2023 to November 2024. The audit will cover five key areas of activity, including corruption investigations and international cooperation.
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 30 Russian ships that were transporting oil worth more than $4. 3 billion. The sanctioned vessels include the Bratsk, Belgorod, Antarctica, and others.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga takes part in the G7 meeting in Italy on November 25-26. Negotiations with representatives of the US, EU and other countries are scheduled to discuss support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
Polish farmers have temporarily stopped blocking the border with Ukraine after talks with the minister. If their demands are not met by December 10, they promise large-scale protests along the eastern border.
Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi briefed the President on the situation in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and the Kursk sector. The most difficult situation is now in the Kurakhove sector, where work is underway to strengthen positions.
Ukraine's prosecutor's office employs 831 people with disability status, of whom 524 are prosecutors, said MP Honcharenko.
GGBET became the title sponsor of FC Zorya (Luhansk).
In a hotel in Kyiv's Pechersk district, a conflict between two companies escalated into a shooting that left one person dead. Two participants in the incident were notified of suspicion of hooliganism, one of them of murder.
The co-founder of Concord Bank, Olena Sosiedka, thanked journalist Plinsky for his support in the fight for justice. The journalist appealed to the Supreme Court to impartially consider the bank's cassation appeal.
The Ministry of Health introduces new requirements for medical institutions to conduct psychiatric examinations starting January 1, 2025. Only licensed institutions and qualified psychiatrists registered with the EHSU will be able to conduct examinations.
Oil prices have stabilized after a 6% rise last week due to tensions between the West, Russia and Iran. Brent is trading at $74.91, WTI at $70.89 per barrel.
ATACMS missiles attacked the Russian air defense system in the Fatez district of Kursk region, killing 4 soldiers. This is the second attack in a day - earlier, the Khalino airfield was hit.
The first instance and appellate courts have ruled that the NBU's decision to liquidate Concord Bank was illegal. The Sosiedko sisters proved that the bank had no violations, but the liquidation process remains irreversible.
Serhiy Kryvosheenko became the new head of the Sumy City Military Administration by presidential decree. Prior to his appointment, he served as the deputy head of the Sumy MMA.
Draft law No. 12222 has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada to reduce the age limit for military service from 60 to 55. The initiative is justified by the poorer health of older servicemen and the need for rotation.
In 2023, 5,100 women and girls were killed by partners or relatives, an average of 140 victims per day. The highest rate was recorded in Africa - 21,700 victims per year.
OpenAI has notified owners of paid accounts that the “Google tax” in Ukraine will start on January 1, 2025. This was announced by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, noting the “success” of Hetmantsev's initiative on taxation.
G7 foreign ministers meet in Fujairah and Ananya on November 25-26. The agenda includes the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and other international issues.
A toxic odor was detected on the ISS after the Progress MS-29 cargo ship docked. The crew had to close the hatch and use protective equipment, although NASA assures that there is no threat.
MP Fedir Venislavskyi said that no radical changes to the mobilization process are currently planned. The only change concerns the postponement for relatives of fallen soldiers.
Mike Waltz, Trump's future adviser, announced cooperation with the Biden administration on the war in Ukraine. The two administrations are working as a team to achieve peace and contain the escalation of the conflict.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine spoke about the stages of preparation of long-range UAVs made in Ukraine. Each drone carries 75 kg of explosives and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 2000 km.
Ukrainian defense forces attacked important facilities in the Bryansk, Kaluga and Kursk regions of Russia. A successful attack on an oil depot in the Kaluga region was confirmed.
