Ukraine
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have launched 79 attacks along the entire frontline. The most active fighting is taking place at the Liman, Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the enemy is trying to break through the defense.
Due to a storm warning and wind gusts of 15-20 m/s, the national flag of Ukraine has been lowered in Kyiv. The flag on the 90-meter flagpole will remain at half-mast until weather conditions improve.
A Russian court has closed the trial of 18 captured Ukrainians from the Aidar battalion due to public outcry. The prosecutor referred to Dmitry Gordon's post about the availability of data on judges in Ukraine.
Lithuania is providing Ukraine with power generators, ammunition, and mortar shells to prepare for the winter. The total amount of military aid from Lithuania has already exceeded 1 billion euros.
The Ministry of Health is discussing the possibility of adding the flu vaccine to the mandatory vaccination schedule. Currently, more than 100,000 Ukrainians get sick with SARS and influenza every week.
On November 3, wet snow is expected in the eastern regions and Sumy region. The temperature will drop to -3° at night, and during the day it will be from +2° to +7°, with wind gusts of up to 20 m/s.
Brovary has allocated UAH 1. 5 million to support Olympians and develop sports. The funds will be used to reimburse athletes' travel expenses and help participants of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The NBU expects international reserves to grow to USD 43. 6 billion in 2024 and USD 41 billion in 2025. The forecast is improved by the expected international assistance of USD 41.5 billion in 2024.
The Ministry of Health reports more than 100 thousand cases of ARVI and influenza every week in Ukraine. From October to May, the epidemic season of respiratory infections, including influenza and COVID-19, lasts.
An experienced Swedish soldier was killed last week during the fighting in Ukraine. The Swedish Foreign Ministry has confirmed the death of its citizen and is conducting an investigation.
The NBU forecasts that Ukraine's real GDP will grow by 4% in 2024. In 2025-2026, the economy is expected to grow further by 4.3-4.6%, driven by international financing and external demand.
MHP implements a multi-level quality control system at all stages of chicken production. The company ensures control from egg hatching to sales in stores, involving more than 300 quality specialists.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects inflation to rise to 9. 7% by the end of 2024. It is forecast to decline to 6.9% in 2025 and reach the 5% target in 2026.
In October, Ukrainian courts issued about 100 rulings not to imprison military personnel for AWOL. The decisions concern five western regions where the military were allowed to return to duty.
The NBU expects moderate fluctuations in the exchange rate in both directions within the framework of managed flexibility.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reported a difficult situation at the front due to Russia's superiority in manpower and ammunition. Ukraine plans to call up more than 160,000 troops to strengthen the Armed Forces.
The National Bank of Ukraine has kept its key policy rate at 13%. The regulator plans to keep the rate at least until the summer of 2025 to control inflation and bring it back to the 5% target.
Ukrainian defense forces have stabilized the contact line in Toretsk, preventing the enemy from advancing beyond the eastern outskirts. Ukrainian infantry is effectively resisting the occupiers in urban battles, despite constant shelling.
40-year-old Dieter S. is accused of membership in the DNR terrorist organization and participation in hostilities in eastern Ukraine. The man fought against Ukraine in 2014-2016 and prepared acts of violence.
MHP's Sensory Analysis Laboratory was accepted into the European Sensory Analysis Network (ESN).
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the first reading the draft state budget for 2025 with expenditures of over UAH 3. 6 trillion. Security and defense remain the top priority with funding of UAH 2.2 trillion.
The state subvention for hot meals for pupils in grades 1-4 will continue next year. The government has allocated UAH 2 billion for free meals for primary school children starting in October 2024.
Vasyl Bodnar became Ukraine's new ambassador to Poland by presidential decree on October 25. Previously, he served as Ambassador to Turkey and has extensive diplomatic experience.
The President signed a law allowing plea bargaining in corruption cases. The document provides for a reduced sentence in exchange for the disclosure of accomplices and compensation for damages.
The President supported the idea of multiple citizenship for Ukrainians in the EU and close partners.
Zelenskyy announced the creation of special departments in Germany and Poland for the return of Ukrainians. The President noted that foreign countries would stop social payments to unemployed Ukrainians in the future, which would also be an incentive to return home.
A 22-year-old head of a public organization who demanded $2500 for help in evading conscription was detained in Odesa. During the detention, $5000, seals of the TCC and forms of military documents were seized.
Mykhailo Poplavsky has reached 8. 2 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on TikTok thanks to his unique content. His videos about Ukrainian cuisine have gained over 34 million views on YouTube.
On November 1, from 9:00 a. m. to 3:00 p.m., the checkpoint “Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke” will suspend the clearance of freight transport. The reason is the update of the server software on the Slovak side.
The Brovary City Council has appealed to sister cities in the United States, France, Poland, Germany, Croatia, Italy, and Estonia to support Zelensky's Victory Plan. The plan consists of five points and three secret annexes.