Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia aims to achieve victory in Pokrovsk and seize the entire Donetsk region. This is intended to convince US President Donald Trump that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the entire eastern Donbas.
In October, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 3,000 hybrid passenger cars, which is 57% more than last year. Toyota RAV4 remains the leader among new cars, and Ford Escape among imported used cars.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU allies to overcome differences on using frozen Russian assets, as new funding is critical for the country's economy. The EU has postponed a decision until December on using Russian state assets to provide Ukraine with €140 billion in loans, facing objections from Belgium and Slovakia.
Over the past day, 226 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is more than the day before. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 81 attacks.
The price of A-95 gasoline in Ukraine remains at about 58 hryvnias per liter. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that Russian attacks do not pose a threat to the fuel market, as oil depots are decentralized and the price of oil on the world market is stable.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that there is no talk of Russian control over the city of Pokrovsk or the operational encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces group. He stated that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, where a constant struggle with small enemy assault groups continues.
On November 13, a drop in temperature to +5. .+10 degrees is expected in Ukraine, and pressure will increase. No precipitation in the west, light rains in other regions, fogs in places.
During his visit to Canada, Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with Paul Grod, President of the Ukrainian World Congress. They discussed cooperation with Ukrainian communities and plans for 2026 to strengthen the unity of the Ukrainian people at home and abroad.
Roger Waters, the founder of the legendary band Pink Floyd, stated that Angelina Jolie and other celebrities who support Ukraine are "absolute ignoramuses" regarding the history and essence of the "conflict. " He emphasized the need to study various sources of information before providing support to any side.
Almost 40% of large companies in Russia have faced non-payments from counterparties, which has become the main barrier to business operations. The amount of overdue debt exceeded 3.8 trillion rubles, with manufacturing enterprises owing the most.
The US remains steadfast in working with partners to encourage Russia to diplomacy and engagement with Ukraine. This was confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha at the G7 meeting in Canada.
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries have agreed to intensify economic pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine. They are also considering additional sanctions and the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Air Defense Coordination Centers, similar to the one in Kharkiv, will be established in Chernihiv, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions. This will strengthen the Ukrainian air defense shield for effective counteraction to Russian terror.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US senators, informing them about the situation at the front and the need for weapons. They also discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Europe must be ready to support Ukraine for at least another three years. He believes that Russian dictator Putin will not be able to wage war for so long.
The Montenegrin parliament supported the decision to involve its country's army in NATO's activities to create a Ukraine Assistance and Training Service.
On November 12, Russian drones twice hit civilian vehicles in the Krasnopillia community. The driver of a bread delivery truck sustained a hand injury, and the windows of a Ukrposhta vehicle were shattered.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" refuted the report about the impossibility of receiving electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine. Poltava region remains part of the IPS of Ukraine and receives power both through the main grid and from the distribution networks of neighboring regions.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
In a few weeks, Ukraine will launch its first DWS-1 air defense system, a "drone wall," to intercept enemy drones and glide bombs. This system, developed by the Western company Atreyd, consists of dozens of drones that form a "minefield" and operate using artificial intelligence.
42% of adults and 70% of teenagers in Ukraine regularly use AI tools. Half of adults and 76% of teenagers have already made decisions based on interaction with artificial intelligence.
Germany stated that it trusts President Zelenskyy and Ukraine, despite the scandal in the energy sector.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" cannot receive electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine after the massive Russian attack on November 8. The company reported force majeure circumstances that delay the fulfillment of obligations.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov held meetings in Turkey with the Minister of Defense, the head of intelligence, and the President's advisor. Prisoner exchanges and deepening defense cooperation, including joint projects and technologies, were discussed.
Ukraine expects a €6 billion tranche of direct budget support from the EU on November 13. The funds include €4.1 billion under ERA loans and €1.9 billion under the Ukraine Facility.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US Secretary of State Mark Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada. They discussed the situation on the battlefield, peace initiatives, and strengthening Ukraine's defense and energy resilience.
Three men who set up illegal production of e-cigarette liquids have been exposed in Poltava region. Quarterly profits from the illegal trade reached millions of hryvnias.
Ukrenergo announced the application of electricity restrictions throughout Ukraine due to Russian attacks. Hourly outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a motion to dismiss Minister of Justice Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk. The ministers submitted their resignation letters in the manner prescribed by law, although the relevant resolutions are not yet available on the Rada's website.
A lecturer at one of Kharkiv's universities provided Russians with technical developments to improve the Geran UAV; he has been served with a notice of suspicion.