Ukraine

The relevant committee of the Rada recommended to cancel the requirement of a 75% passing score for cognitive testing of HACC judges. Experts believe that this will increase the court's dependence on the NABU and the SAPO.

The Ministry of Defense has announced the launch of the Pluses program to support military personnel through the Army+ app. The program will involve 100 of Ukraine's largest businesses that will provide bonuses and discounts to the military.

The governor of Magadan supported the initiative to use reindeer skins to camouflage the Russian military from thermal imagers. Local reindeer herders offered to send the skins to the front to cover equipment and keep warm.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he had no plans to talk to putin, unlike Scholz. He emphasized the need to double support for Ukraine on the eve of the 1000th day of the war.

The head of the #SaveFOP movement sharply criticized the initiative of the “white business club” due to its discriminatory nature and non-transparent selection criteria. Experts and the Business Ombudsman consider the project a violation of the Constitution.

The Ministry of Defense has announced the introduction of military registration through online services without visiting a military registration and enlistment center in 2025. Verification will take place through Bank ID, SMS documents and the Unified State Demographic Register.

The ECHR found violations of lawyer Sergienko's rights by NABU detectives during his detention. Ukraine must pay compensation for ill-treatment and improper investigation of the incident.

BookChef presents new book releases for fall reading, including the first installment of the popular series The Blessing of the Heavenly Commissioner. The new releases also include romantic stories, dystopia, and scandalous memoirs.

Following the Russian attack on November 17, power companies have restored electricity supply in most regions of Ukraine. However, 220,000 customers in Odesa and Dnipro regions remain without electricity.

The Deputy Minister of Defense stated that it is illegal to demand a paper military ID when there is an electronic one in the “Reserve+”. An electronic document with a QR code is equated to a paper document by a Cabinet of Ministers resolution.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister speaks at an EU Council meeting calling for tougher sanctions against Russia. Sibiga emphasized the importance of lifting restrictions on long-range strikes and fighting Russia's “shadow fleet.

Israel's deputy foreign minister offered to transfer Russian weapons seized from Hamas and Hezbollah to Ukraine. Ukraine's Ambassador Yevhen Korniychuk supported this initiative, emphasizing the common enemies of the two countries.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto criticized Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike russia with American missiles. He believes that this could lead to a global escalation of the conflict.

The Ministry of Energy asks not to publish information about the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure. The enemy uses this data to coordinate new attacks.

Heavy precipitation and strong winds are expected in Ukraine on November 21-23. The State Emergency Service warns of ice and recommends refraining from long-distance travel.

The EU Council has adopted new restrictive measures against Iran due to military support for Russia. The restrictions apply to the export of components for missiles and UAVs, as well as ports and shipping companies.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has announced that candidates for the position of military ombudsman are being prepared. The new institution is being created to protect the rights of servicemen and process their complaints.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting on life support in Donetsk region and inspected the construction of fortifications. According to him, most of the planned defense structures have already been completed.

A training and production laboratory with modern equipment was opened at Nemishayiv College. Food production technology students will be able to practice on a combi steamer and other modern devices.

The White House calls the latest Russian shelling of Ukraine a “major escalation. ” The United States is ready to evolve its decisions on support for Ukraine, the deputy national security adviser said.

The Polish president said that the US authorization to use weapons to strike Russia could be decisive in the war. He also criticized Germany for trying to negotiate with Russia over energy resources.

The Ministry of Defense is developing a new digital tool for communication between business and the state. The platform will allow companies to receive government orders and monitor the development of the defense industry.

The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada approved the draft state budget for the second reading with important changes. The general fund expenditures amount to UAH 3709.8 billion.

The Ministry of Defense has been working on the digitalization of the MCC services for a year, and 3. 5 million Ukrainians have already updated their data through Reserve+. The ministry is considering reforming the MCC into a service office for servicemen.

The President of Ukraine will deliver his annual address to the Verkhovna Rada and present the Resilience Plan. The plan covers 10 key areas, including the frontline, energy, and the policy of heroes.

The President of Ukraine visited the location of the 25th Brigade in Pokrovsk and awarded the city's defenders. Ukrainian troops stopped 32 hostile attacks in the Pokrovsk sector over the last day.

The Minister of Defense announced new proposals to reform the mobilization system in Ukraine. It is planned to abandon the forced recruitment of citizens and introduce new mechanisms for military service.

The State Employment Service of Ukraine has launched a mobile application for job search with enhanced functionality. The app allows you to search for vacancies, make appointments and receive educational vouchers via your smartphone.

Peskov said that allowing the United States to launch missiles deep into Russia would mean direct US involvement in the conflict. France and the EU are also considering allowing Ukraine to strike at Russian military targets.

Defense Minister Umerov reported on the work on a draft law on military rotation and demobilization. The defense of the country remains a priority due to the enemy's increase in the number of personnel.