According to Denys Shmyhal, these drones will allow Ukrainian military personnel to more effectively counter Russian drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a series of decisions on World Children's Day aimed at protecting children and supporting Ukrainian families. These include updating the statuses of deported children, introducing compensation mechanisms, a procedure for responding to cases of violence, new principles for financing health improvement, and additional guarantees for graduates of boarding schools.
On Friday, November 21, most regions of Ukraine are expected to see a temperature increase to +9+14 degrees. In the south and Crimea, warming up to +20 is possible, while cold weather will persist in the west.
This was observed almost all over Ukraine. The reason is power outages due to massive Russian attacks. However, Kyivstar has reserved 99% of its home internet network for up to 12 hours of autonomous operation in case of prolonged blackouts.
Three Ukrainian NPPs lost connection to high-voltage power lines after a massive Russian attack on November 19. Four of the nine reactors reduced their power output due to grid destabilization.
Poland has sent a note to Belarus requesting the extradition of two Ukrainian citizens accused of sabotaging railways on behalf of Russia. These acts of terrorism are linked to incidents in the Mika and Golomb areas, where railway tracks were damaged.
Poland will provide $100 million for military aid and the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. The funds will be allocated by the end of 2025 as part of the PURL program.
1,000 bodies, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian servicemen, have been returned to Ukraine. In the near future, examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies will be carried out.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that any plan to end the war needs the participation of Ukraine and European countries. She emphasized that the EU supports a lasting, strong, and just peace, and welcomes any efforts to achieve it.
SES rescuers found a cage with a parrot among the ruins of a house in Ternopil, which was hit by a Russian missile on November 19. The feathered creature survived the horrific strike.
Kyiv City TCC commented on the incident in the Desnianskyi district, where a serviceman struck a car after an attack. One of the servicemen fired a traumatic weapon into the ground to stop illegal actions.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence has published data on ten Russian teachers who have moved to the occupied territories to ideologically re-educate Ukrainian children. They participate in the "Zemsky Teacher" program, receiving compensation and spreading propaganda.
The Ukrainian government has established uniform rules for forming the cost of construction works for state-funded projects and updated the approach to calculating builders' wages. The new rules will be in effect during martial law and for one year after its termination.
US President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to move forward with a bill on sanctions against Russia. The bill provides for a 500 percent duty on imports from countries that buy Russian uranium, gas, and oil.
Poland is launching a pilot defense program wReady for civilians, which will last until December 14. It is designed to increase readiness for crisis situations amid threats from Russia.
The commander of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment, Hero of Ukraine Oleh Shiryaev, stated that Russia is increasing pressure on the front. Every settlement results in heavy losses for the occupiers, especially in the battles for Pokrovsk.
US President Donald Trump's peace plan envisages territorial concessions from Ukraine and Russia paying rent for Donbas. The plan also provides for Ukraine's legal control over the occupied territories, but without disclosing the amount of rent from Russia.
Russia launched new attacks on energy infrastructure in Chernihiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions. Power outage schedules are in effect 24/7 in all regions of Ukraine.
Ukraine has identified Yuriy Kim, a platoon commander of the 76th Airborne Division of the Russian Federation, suspected of murders in Bucha. He ordered his subordinates to persecute, mutilate and kill civilians, and then burn the bodies to cover up the crimes.
Andriy Biletskyi's Third Corps presented the second wave of the recruiting campaign "We are here to live," focused on the future of children and the families of defenders. The campaign uses personal photos and videos of servicemen with their children, emphasizing the goal of preserving Ukraine for future generations.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko called on parliamentarians to support amendments to legislation providing for mandatory life imprisonment for intentional murder and rape of minors. According to him, 652 children became victims of crimes against life and health, and 120 children were raped.
Commander of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment, Hero of Ukraine Oleh Shiryaev called on the administration of US President Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with "Tomahawk" missiles. He emphasized that Ukraine stopped the advance of Russian occupiers in Sumy region and regaining territories will strengthen its position in negotiations.
Lawyers point to the inaccuracy and inconsistency of the suspicion against businessman Timur Mindich, which could lead to the suspect avoiding punishment.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, called Donald Trump's plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine an information-psychological special operation.
Oil prices rose after a fall, as a reduction in US inventories offset speculation about an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war. Brent and WTI futures recovered in price after reports of a possible action plan to end the war.
After the Russian strike on high-rise buildings in Ternopil, 22 people remain missing, and search operations are ongoing. President Zelenskyy reported 26 dead, including three children.
The Telegraph columnist Daniel DePetris believes that Donald Trump's "peace" plan for the war in Ukraine is unrealistic and unacceptable for Kyiv. It envisages territorial concessions from Ukraine and de facto Russian control over Donbas.
Timely preparation of your car for the winter season ensures safety on the road and helps avoid unforeseen expenses. It is important to change tires, check the battery, heating system, windshield washer, and wipers.
Marco Rubio confirmed the development of a "list of potential ideas" to end Russia's war against Ukraine, based on proposals from both sides. This comes amid reports of Trump's 28-point plan, which involves concessions to Russia.
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 890 Russian occupiers over the past day, November 19, and recorded 200 combat engagements as of the morning of November 20. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 57 air strikes, carried out 4,442 shelling attacks, involving 3,885 kamikaze drones.
