In Zakarpattia, officials of the UTC and commercial structures were exposed for embezzling over UAH 6 million allocated for the construction of educational institutions. The organizer and three members of the organized criminal group have been notified of suspicion.
Ukraine received €5. 9 billion from the European Union, of which €4.1 billion came as part of the ERA Loans mechanism from the profits of frozen Russian assets. Another €1.8 billion was allocated within the framework of the Ukraine Facility, which confirms Ukraine's movement along the path of reforms and European integration.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against Israeli citizens Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman. The relevant decree was published on the President's website on November 13.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Chernivtsi sentenced in absentia the former governor of Russia's Rostov region, Vasily Golubev, to 7 years in prison. He financed the Russian army, supplied weapons, drones, and hundreds of vehicles to the occupiers.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions was damaged. Today, hourly power outage schedules for consumers are in effect around the clock in most regions of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian national team has published its official squad for the group stage match of the 2026 World Cup football qualifiers against France. Mykola Matviyenko and Ruslan Malinovskyi were not included in the list.
The court remanded private entrepreneur Lyudmyla Zorina, suspected of participating in a large-scale scheme to embezzle funds from Energoatom, in custody.
Kenya's Foreign Ministry said that over 200 Kenyans are fighting for Russia, and recruitment networks are active in both countries. Some recruits were promised up to $18,000, and 21 Kenyans who were being prepared for deployment to the war were rescued.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the allocation of almost 6 billion euros to Ukraine under the ERA loan and the Ukraine Facility. The European Council also committed to covering Ukraine's financial needs over the next two years, considering three funding options, including a reparations loan based on immobilized Russian assets.
The price of onions in Ukraine continues to fall, having decreased by 15% in a week. This is due to an increase in the supply of low-quality products unsuitable for long-term storage.
Ukraine is ready for negotiations with the Russians for a truce that Trump seeks. Zelenskyy believes that Trump can push Putin to negotiations, as Russians respect the US and Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia aims to achieve victory in Pokrovsk and seize the entire Donetsk region. This is intended to convince US President Donald Trump that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the entire eastern Donbas.
In October, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 3,000 hybrid passenger cars, which is 57% more than last year. Toyota RAV4 remains the leader among new cars, and Ford Escape among imported used cars.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU allies to overcome differences on using frozen Russian assets, as new funding is critical for the country's economy. The EU has postponed a decision until December on using Russian state assets to provide Ukraine with €140 billion in loans, facing objections from Belgium and Slovakia.
Over the past day, 226 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is more than the day before. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 81 attacks.
The price of A-95 gasoline in Ukraine remains at about 58 hryvnias per liter. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that Russian attacks do not pose a threat to the fuel market, as oil depots are decentralized and the price of oil on the world market is stable.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that there is no talk of Russian control over the city of Pokrovsk or the operational encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces group. He stated that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, where a constant struggle with small enemy assault groups continues.
On November 13, a drop in temperature to +5. .+10 degrees is expected in Ukraine, and pressure will increase. No precipitation in the west, light rains in other regions, fogs in places.
During his visit to Canada, Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with Paul Grod, President of the Ukrainian World Congress. They discussed cooperation with Ukrainian communities and plans for 2026 to strengthen the unity of the Ukrainian people at home and abroad.
Roger Waters, the founder of the legendary band Pink Floyd, stated that Angelina Jolie and other celebrities who support Ukraine are "absolute ignoramuses" regarding the history and essence of the "conflict. " He emphasized the need to study various sources of information before providing support to any side.
Almost 40% of large companies in Russia have faced non-payments from counterparties, which has become the main barrier to business operations. The amount of overdue debt exceeded 3.8 trillion rubles, with manufacturing enterprises owing the most.
The US remains steadfast in working with partners to encourage Russia to diplomacy and engagement with Ukraine. This was confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha at the G7 meeting in Canada.
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries have agreed to intensify economic pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine. They are also considering additional sanctions and the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Air Defense Coordination Centers, similar to the one in Kharkiv, will be established in Chernihiv, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions. This will strengthen the Ukrainian air defense shield for effective counteraction to Russian terror.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US senators, informing them about the situation at the front and the need for weapons. They also discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Europe must be ready to support Ukraine for at least another three years. He believes that Russian dictator Putin will not be able to wage war for so long.
The Montenegrin parliament supported the decision to involve its country's army in NATO's activities to create a Ukraine Assistance and Training Service.
On November 12, Russian drones twice hit civilian vehicles in the Krasnopillia community. The driver of a bread delivery truck sustained a hand injury, and the windows of a Ukrposhta vehicle were shattered.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" refuted the report about the impossibility of receiving electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine. Poltava region remains part of the IPS of Ukraine and receives power both through the main grid and from the distribution networks of neighboring regions.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
