Ukraine
NABU announced the discovery of an office in the center of Kyiv, which was used to legalize $100 million obtained through criminal means. The premises belonged to the family of former MP, and now Russian Senator Andriy Derkach.
Former prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi stated that there is no control over NABU and SAP, which leads to questionable decisions and the dismissal of prosecutors. He noted that since 2015, no audit of SAP has been conducted, unlike international practice.
The all-Ukrainian mental health program "How are you?", initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska.
The head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), Oleksandr Klymenko, has established a commission for an internal investigation into a possible leak of pre-trial investigation data from NABU and SAPO. The decision was made based on a report from the prosecutor handling the case of a corruption scheme in the energy sector.
The IOC is discussing a complete ban on transgender women participating in women's competitions due to potential physical advantages. Possible changes could come into effect before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but no final decisions have been made yet.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported the approval for operation of over a hundred new types of domestically produced weapons and military equipment in the last month. Among the novelties are unmanned aerial systems, electronic warfare systems, large-caliber artillery shells, and more.
The total number of combat engagements at the front reached 125, with 51 enemy assault attempts recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in various directions, and some combat engagements are still ongoing.
SWIFT is fully transitioning to the digital standard ISO 20022 CBPR+, which will synchronize the banking systems of 11,000 financial institutions. This update will enable international transfers in a single digital format, compatible with blockchains and CBDCs.
Parents of first-graders can receive a one-time assistance in two ways.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation is launching a program to pay citizens and businesses for connecting generators with a capacity of 7. 2 kW or more to mobile stations. For an hour of work, you can get 110-140 UAH to ensure communication during blackouts.
Power outages will last until the end of the heating season due to attacks on substations and reduced NPP generation. Shelling of substations supplying the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne NPPs forced a reduction in generation.
The European Union will discuss two main ways to raise financial support for Ukraine: borrowing or using frozen Russian assets. EU finance ministers are meeting in Brussels after pledging to cover Ukraine's needs in 2026-2027.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Canada's Niagara region this week for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. He will discuss President Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, security in Haiti and Sudan, maritime security, critical minerals, and global supply chains.
Starting November 11, a new type of traffic light signal, the "Greek Cross," will be tested at the intersection of Volodymyrska Street and Taras Shevchenko Boulevard. It is being introduced to make left turns safer, as the signal will show drivers when oncoming traffic has stopped.
The investigator stopped the criminal prosecution regarding Slovakia's transfer of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. The transfer of military equipment did not harm the Slovak Republic.
A man who was on an international wanted list on suspicion of embezzling over UAH 5. 8 billion has been detained in Ukraine. He was part of an organized group operating in Ukraine's fuel and energy sector.
Law enforcement officers published a photo, presumably taken during searches. The photo shows, most likely, a notebook with the inscription "Security Service of the President of the Russian Federation."
In Ukraine, parents will confirm the fact of conducting psychological, pedagogical, and correctional-developmental classes for children with special educational needs. This became possible thanks to changes to the Procedure and conditions for providing subventions, introduced by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1386 of October 29, 2025.
Since 2022, the SBU has initiated 208 criminal proceedings regarding the anti-Ukrainian activities of UOC (MP) clerics, including 27 high-ranking church officials. 78 defendants have already been notified of suspicion, and 40 clergymen have been sentenced to imprisonment.
Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences of a massive Russian strike on critical infrastructure, and heat and water supply are being restored. The situation in the energy system after the attack remains difficult, with hourly blackouts applied in 13 regions and Kyiv.
A colonel and two servicemen have been detained in Ukraine. They were selling over 500 kg of explosives and ammunition for 88 thousand US dollars.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has revealed new details of a large-scale corruption scheme in Ukraine's energy sector. The criminal organization systematically received 10-15% kickbacks from Energoatom's contractors for avoiding payment blocking.
According to a Rakuten Viber survey, 83% of Ukrainians do not plan to make purchases on Black Friday. Among those who are waiting for sales, 39% intend to buy clothes and shoes.
At the border with Poland, customs officers discovered 14,487 postage stamps with Nazi symbols hidden among clothes. The estimated value of the seized items is over 1.5 million hryvnias.
On November 11, Cyclone Niksala will cause rain in most regions of Ukraine. Air temperature will drop in the west, north, and center, while the south is expected to reach up to +17 degrees.
The Ministry of Energy and NPC "Ukrenergo" reported new damage to the energy sector as a result of Russian strikes. Electricity consumption remains high, so hourly outage schedules are being applied.
The President of Ukraine also noted that Europe perceives non-forceful responses to Russian aggression as weakness.
The SBU detained an FSB agent who tried to plant an F-1 grenade in a Kharkiv park. The perpetrator, recruited through his wife, also planned to make an improvised explosive device for an explosion in the city center.
New data indicates millions of tons of Russian oil were transshipped through a port partly owned by Macquarie Bank, with potential sales to Australian companies. Australia has imported over 3 million tons of Russian-origin petroleum products since 2023 through third countries, creating loopholes in sanctions.
The average salary in the trade sector in Ukraine in 2024 reached UAH 11,379, which is a third more than last year. The leader in remuneration is — GoodWine with over UAH 82,000, while some companies, such as Express-Apteka, increased salaries sixfold.