Ukraine
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi met with British Chief of Defense Staff Radakin. Britain confirmed further logistical assistance and training for the Ukrainian military.
Unidentified drones attacked the Kapustin Yar training ground in Astrakhan Oblast, from where Russia launched a new ballistic missile at the Dnipro River. At least two UAVs hit site 105 of the range, causing a fire.
The government dismissed Vasyl Shkurakov, First Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development. Rostyslav Zamlynskyi was also appointed First Deputy Head of the State Special Communications Service.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 64 enemy drones out of 114 launched across the country. 41 UAVs were lost in the area, and two flew in the direction of Belarus and Russia.
The Spanish Government is preparing a national civil protection plan to counter military threats. The plan will be part of a new five-year National Civil Protection Strategy.
The French brand Chanel has used Mykola Leontovych's “Shchedryk” melody in a new Christmas video for its makeup collection. In the video, top model Vittoria Cerreti waits for the first snow to the legendary Ukrainian melody.
A unit commander of the 153rd Brigade reported the accumulation of North Korean troops at the front. According to South Korean intelligence, about 10900 DPRK troops are deployed in the Kursk region of Russia.
France condemned russia's attack on Dnipro with a new Oreshnik ballistic missile and confirmed a NATO-Ukraine meeting on November 26. The main topics of the meeting will be strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting russian capabilities.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the country is not at war with Russia. This denial followed statements by the Russian ambassador about Britain's direct involvement in the conflict.
The Russian military shot five captured Ukrainian defenders near Vuhledar. The prosecutor's office opened a war crime investigation into the killing of unarmed prisoners of war.
Oil prices posted their biggest weekly rise in two months due to the escalating conflict in Ukraine. Brent reached $74.14 per barrel and WTI reached $70.07 amid rising geopolitical tensions.
In the mountainous areas of the Ukrainian-Romanian border, snow cover has reached 50-60 centimeters. The snowfall complicates the work of border guards, and a frost of -6 degrees was recorded on Mount Pip Ivan.
The prime ministers of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia called on Western partners to increase assistance to Ukraine. The countries agreed that Europe's security depends on Ukraine's victory and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
An unknown object in a box exploded in the Dniprovsky district of Kyiv, killing a man. The incident occurred at around 15:00 when the victim picked up a box that was standing near a vehicle.
Tomorrow, on November 23, there will be one round of blackouts from 8:00 to 22:00. The restrictions are related to the damage to power facilities during the attack on November 17, and restoration work is underway.
US and European officials are discussing the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent against Russia. The NYT notes that such a move would have serious consequences and be difficult to implement.
The Ministry of Social Policy launched the soc. gov.ua portal, where 37 social services are available online. It has also digitalized 17 social benefits that can be applied for through the Diia portal.
Ukraine has initiated a meeting in the NATO-Ukraine format because of Russia's use of a new ballistic missile on the Dnipro River. The meeting will take place on November 26 to discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting Russian military capabilities.
Russia has units of experimental Oreshnik missiles in service. Ukraine is discussing with the United States the modernization of the Patriot and the acquisition of new air defense systems to counter these missiles.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said that Ukraine views Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election as an additional chance to speed up the peace process.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of the risk of global conflict after Russia launched a hypersonic missile at Ukraine. Poland increases defense spending to 4.7% of GDP in 2025 amid threats from Russia.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Argo Aurora all-terrain amphibious vehicle for use in the army. The four-axle vehicle is capable of overcoming water obstacles and carrying up to 500 kg of cargo in extreme conditions.
The monitoring channel reports about 14 visits of Russian kamikaze drones to Belarus from Ukraine and Russia. Eight of them returned to Ukraine, the fate of the rest is unknown.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Winter Support program, under which every Ukrainian will receive UAH 1,000 starting December 1. UAH 5 billion will be allocated for the program this year and UAH 10 billion next year.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to raise $4. 8 billion from the World Bank as part of the PEACE project. Funding from the United States and partners will be used for social and humanitarian programs.
The Cabinet of Ministers has added new categories for submitting applications to the Register of Losses through the e-services portal. IDPs and relatives of the dead and missing can now submit applications.
Law enforcers have identified two Ukrainian prisoners of war shot by Russians on November 10 near the village of Novodmitrivka. The investigation into the shooting of three more Ukrainian servicemen is ongoing.
Ukrainian developer GSC Game World has announced the sale of one million copies of S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The game is also available on Game Pass and has outsold Counter-Strike 2 on Steam.
Financier Stephen Lynch is asking for US permission to participate in the Nord Stream 2 auction. He plans to use the pipeline as leverage against russia in peace talks over Ukraine.
A deputy of the Keretsky village council is sentenced to life in prison for a grenade attack at a meeting. More than 20 people were injured in the explosion, and two deputies were killed.