Kyiv has become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the "Music" category. This year, 58 new cities from more than 40 countries joined the initiative, nine of them in the "Music" category.
The United States of America and Hungary signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy on November 7. The document provides for negotiations on cooperation in the civilian nuclear industry, including small modular reactors and spent fuel storage.
During the day, 170 combat engagements took place, Russian troops launched 55 air strikes and used 3,074 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks in various directions, destroying 110 occupiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russian kindergartens are introducing a new propaganda format – museums of the "special military operation. " This "educational methodology" was approved at the All-Russian Forum of Preschool Education.
On November 7, the Polish Sejm did not support President Karol Nawrocki's bill on aid to Ukrainian refugees, as it duplicated an already adopted government version. The law adopted by the government extends the legal stay of Ukrainians until March 4, 2026, strengthening the requirements for financial assistance and social support.
The US plans to acquire at least 1 million drones for the army over the next two to three years. This is a response to the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and concerns about dependence on Chinese-made components.
Naftogaz and the Greek company ATLANTIC-SEE LNG TRADE S. A. signed a memorandum on regular supplies of American liquefied natural gas to Ukraine until 2050. Supplies will be carried out through Greek gas terminals and the Vertical Corridor.
The United States fully supports the European Union's use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The EU proposes to use up to 185 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets frozen in Europe without confiscating them.
The President of Ukraine dismissed Serhiy Demediuk and Andriy Kononenko from their positions as Deputy Secretaries of the National Security and Defense Council. Demediuk had held the position since October 2019, and Kononenko since April 2024.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to cultural and art workers on the eve of their professional holiday. Among the awardees was Olena Kolyadenko, founder of the Freedom ballet and the Freedom Jazz collective, who received the Order of Princess Olga, III degree.
A young man was rescued from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine. The family was forced to hide their son from conscription into the Russian army after he turned 18.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a hotel building fire covering an area of approximately 750 sq. m. was extinguished on the territory of the Bukovel resort complex. There were no casualties, and about 70 people were evacuated.
Donald Trump said he canceled a meeting with Vladimir Putin because Russia does not want to stop. The US President believes that the invasion of Ukraine would not have happened during his presidency.
Donald Trump said that Washington is considering making an exception for Hungary regarding sanctions on Russian oil imports. This is due to the fact that it is difficult for Hungary to obtain oil and gas from other regions due to its landlocked status.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed partnership and food security with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Ukraine supports stabilization in the Middle East and is ready to involve logistics and agricultural technology specialists.
During a meeting with Trump, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban stated that Ukraine could still win the war, but, according to him, it would be "a miracle. " Trump agreed with this.
The European Investment Bank has provided Ukraine with 100 million euros to strengthen economic resilience and restore municipal heating infrastructure. 70 million euros will be allocated to a loan program for businesses, and 30 million euros will be used for the repair and modernization of heating systems.
President Zelenskyy spoke with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and discussed strengthening defense cooperation and joint projects. Zelenskyy invited the Romanian leader to visit Ukraine for further negotiations.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. Trump did not rule out a meeting with Putin in Budapest, despite the previous cancellation of negotiations.
The pro-Russian Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă has been summoned again to the Prosecutor General's Office, demanding her consent to hospitalization. She has been charged with 11 crimes, including legionary propaganda and antisemitism.
A local ceasefire has been established near the Russian-occupied ZNPP to repair a 330 kV backup power line. The line is scheduled to be restored on November 8, which should prevent a nuclear accident.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov denied media reports that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov had lost Putin's favor, stating that the minister continues to lead Russia's diplomacy. However, Lavrov was absent from an important meeting in Moscow, and the 75-year-old minister will not attend the G20 summit, which was previously his prerogative.
In October, Russian troops lost 25,000 servicemen, which is the largest monthly loss since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. This happened thanks to the actions of Ukrainian UAVs, which have video evidence.
In Kherson region, two civilians were killed and six more were wounded as a result of Russian attacks on November 7. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crimes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the case of former Ukrenergo head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi is a matter for the judicial system, and he did not ensure Ukraine's energy security. Kudrytskyi was detained for large-scale fraud and is suspected of involvement in a scheme to embezzle UAH 13.7 million in 2018.
An adaptive sports space "Recovery of the Unbroken" for veterans, military personnel, and people with disabilities has opened in Yahotyn, Kyiv Oblast. The project was implemented with the support of the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation and other partners, with a budget of UAH 2.455 million.
Throughout Ukraine tomorrow, November 8, forced restrictions on electricity supply are being introduced due to damage to energy infrastructure. Hourly shutdown schedules will be in effect from 08:00 to 21:00, and for industrial consumers – from 07:00 to 22:00.
Andriy Danyk, head of the State Emergency Service, presented state and departmental awards to 16 rescuers and pilots. They were honored for eliminating the consequences of Russian strikes on Kyiv.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of new contracts for servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The basic financial support for them will be 50-60 thousand hryvnias, and the term of the contracts will vary from 1 to 5 years.
An opinion column by Olena Sosedka, a financial expert and co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions.
