Ukraine
The draft State Budget 2025 envisages the restoration of the State Fund for Regional Development with funding of UAH 1 billion. The funds are to be distributed through participatory budgeting in large cities.
Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 100 air strikes and fired over 4,840 times.
Trump's party is projected to have a majority in the US House of Representatives and Senate. This will allow the Republicans to push through the tax cut program and may affect support for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Air Force spotted enemy UAVs over Kyiv region. One of them is moving in the direction of Vasylkiv, the others are heading towards Kaniv.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,690 enemy troops. Also, 19 tanks, 51 infantry fighting vehicles, 64 artillery systems and other military equipment of the occupants were destroyed.
In Ukraine, it is mostly cloudy with rains and sleet, with temperatures ranging from +1 to +9°C. No precipitation only in the west and in Odesa, the rest of the country will have precipitation.
Enemy forces have temporarily reduced the number of attacks by Iranian drones due to possible depletion of supplies. Experts attribute this to low production rates and reduced supplies from Iran.
In November, Ukrainians will be able to observe the Leonids meteor shower with the peak of activity on November 16-18. Meteors travel at speeds of up to 71 km/s, creating a spectacular stream of up to 15 meteors per hour.
Maxim Agarushev took third place at the Baltic Cup in modern pentathlon with 1522 points. Among other Ukrainians, Oleksandr Tovkay and Anastasia Chyzhova finished seventh in their respective categories.
Enemy troops occupied Illinka village and continued their offensive in the area of Dalne, Trudove, Novodonetske and Kupyansk. The enemy is trying to expand its control in the eastern region of Ukraine.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, a new propaganda subject, “family studies,” has been introduced. It is taught by collaborators and “veterans of the illegal armed conflict” without a pedagogical education to foster anti-Western sentiment.
Over the last day, 151 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 40 attacks. The enemy was actively attacking Ukrainian positions in all directions, using aviation and anti-aircraft guns.
Ukraine has no intention of developing nuclear weapons and complies with the NPT. Kyiv cooperates with the IAEA and ensures transparency in nuclear energy issues.
The Times reports on the possibility that Ukraine could develop a nuclear weapon in a few months if US military aid is cut. The country has enough plutonium and technological capabilities to produce hundreds of tactical warheads.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 14. 9 billion in reverse subsidies for frontline communities in the 2025 budget. An additional UAH 37.5 billion is allocated to restore the infrastructure of the affected areas.
US President-elect Trump met with incumbent President Biden in the Oval Office. They discussed the transfer of power, the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Chief of the Armed Forces Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation at the front, especially in Donetsk region and near Kupiansk. Zelensky recognized 10 combat brigades for their courage and efficiency.
John Thune has become the new leader of the Republican Party in the US Senate, defeating a candidate from Trump's supporters. Senators demonstrated their independence from the future president by electing an experienced politician.
Israel's ambassador to Ukraine confirms cooperation between the two countries to counter Iranian drones. Israel is studying Ukrainian technologies developed during the war for its own use.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the transfer of the sixth IRIS-T air defense system by the end of the year. During the conversation with Zelenskyy, they discussed further defense cooperation and support for the Ramstein format.
The US administration plans to provide Ukraine with significant amounts of military aid before the end of Biden's term. The aid will include weapons and funding for the production of new weapons.
The OP Advisor called on Israel to use its influence to strengthen its support for Ukraine. Mykhailo Podoliak also noted the correctness of Israel's tough and uncompromising policy in the international arena.
On the island of Galindez, penguins steal stones from other people's nests because of their shortage. The polar explorers filmed one penguin moving building material from another's nest until its owner appeared.
A 23-year-old resident of Kyiv region launched fireworks while intoxicated. He faces up to 5 years in prison for violating the ban on the use of pyrotechnics during martial law.
Fox News reports on Trump's plans to appoint a high-ranking special envoy for peace talks on Ukraine. The position will be unpaid, as it was during the time of Kurt Volker in 2017-2019.
Ukraine has lifted temporary power restrictions for business and industry. Ukrenergo calls for economical consumption of electricity and recommends that businesses import electricity more actively.
A 28-year-old man cut his veins on both arms in Odesa's Zankovetska Street shopping center. The victim was taken to the hospital, his condition is stable.
The EU Court of Justice dismissed the appeal of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine against the registration of the trademark “Russian warship, go. ..”. The court recognized the phrase as a political slogan that cannot indicate the commercial origin of goods.
The director of the PÖFF festival, Tiina Locke, said that the film Deaf Lovers will remain in the main program. The film tells about the relationship between a deaf Ukrainian woman and a Russian man in Istanbul.
Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.