Ukraine
Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie received gratitude from the border guards of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment for her constant support of Ukraine. She was presented with a set of national symbols and a coin of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
The official investigation into the temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, is taking significantly longer than standard. The Cabinet of Ministers is thoroughly examining the facts of the transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to a company associated with the Russian military-industrial complex, which may indicate serious offenses.
Ukraine joined the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025-2029, receiving 137 votes at the 43rd session of the General Conference in Samarkand. Russia dropped out of the race, having received the fewest votes.
The defense concern Rheinmetall and the Finnish company ICEYE are establishing Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH. The goal is to strengthen European capabilities in space reconnaissance and SAR satellite production.
Serhiy Rebrov replaced the injured Arseniy Batahov and Volodymyr Brazhko with Taras Mykhavko and Yehor Nazaryna in the Ukrainian national team. The changes took place on the eve of matches against France and Iceland.
24-year-old Brahim Kaddour-Sherif, who was accidentally released from Wandsworth prison on October 29, was re-arrested on November 7 in London. The man was convicted of exhibitionism and attempted burglary.
The executive committee of the Dnipro city council has adopted a decision to ban the public use of Russian-language content. The moratorium will be in effect until the end of the Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the imminent launch of an Instructor School, which will become a platform for accumulating and transferring combat experience. He emphasized the unacceptability of involving instructors in other tasks not related to unit training.
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to extend the "transport visa-free regime" until the end of 2027. This will allow Ukrainian carriers to transport goods without special permits, contributing to business development and Ukraine's integration into the European transport area.
Hungarian oil refiner Mol said it could source most of its oil from non-Russian sources, signaling a shift in tone ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
The new head of the lower house of the Czech Parliament, Tomio Okamura, ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag installed in 2022. In response, the opposition hung new flags from the windows of parliamentary offices, calling Okamura's actions shameful.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, at least 1,436 citizens from 36 African countries are fighting in the Russian army in Ukraine, although the actual number may be higher. Russia recruits them using various methods, promising money or deception, and most of them die on the front lines.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has been заочно notified of suspicion of aiding and abetting an aggressive war against Ukraine. He provided Russian troops with human and material resources, organized the mobilization of 100,000 servicemen, and facilitated the construction of fortifications.
The "AI-Ready Talents" meetup took place at IT Arena in Lviv, where FAVBET Tech discussed the adaptation of the Ukrainian IT market to artificial intelligence.
As the state spends billions on the army and social programs are cut, HIV infection is spreading at a catastrophic rate. The Irkutsk region recorded 611 new cases of infection in the first five months of 2025, and the total number of infected people exceeds 31,000.
Great Britain is ready to use all military capabilities to support Ukraine after the war ends. The country also announced the deployment of the first 50 Ajax armored vehicles on NATO's eastern flank, 8 years behind schedule.
A group of fraudsters, led by Yermak D. S., was detained for attempting to extort 100 thousand dollars. He impersonated the cousin of the Head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, promising to arrange a high position in the Presidential Office.
Western sanctions related to Russia's aggression in Ukraine have forced Russian consumers to switch to local wines. Sales of Russian wine have grown to 60% of the market, whereas 10 years ago this share was 25%.
Cloudy and foggy weather is expected in Ukraine over the weekend, with temperatures ranging from +9 to +15 degrees. Rains will cover a significant part of the country on Sunday. In Kyiv, the temperature will be +8 to +12 degrees, with possible light rain and fog.
The European Commission is tightening visa rules for Russian citizens due to increasing security risks. Russians will no longer be able to obtain multiple-entry visas, requiring a new application for each trip to the EU.
In Ukraine, cucumber prices are falling for the first time in several months, by an average of 17% per week. Sellers are forced to lower their selling prices due to falling demand and an increase in the supply of imported greenhouse vegetables.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has added nalbuphine to Table II of List No. 1 of narcotic drugs, strengthening state control over its circulation. Patients will continue to receive the drug according to medical indications and with an electronic prescription.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a summit with Trump would be in demand, but it must be preceded by expert work.
Prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office liquidated a network of 14 fraudulent call centers that, under the guise of investment platforms, extorted money from citizens of Ukraine, the EU, and Asia. Over 800 units of computer equipment and almost 500 mobile phones were seized.
The SBU detained a militant of the "DPR" who tried to flee to the European Union by obtaining a Ukrainian passport. He participated in the battles for Donetsk airport, and now faces up to 15 years in prison.
DTEK updated power outage schedules for November 7 for household consumers in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Kyiv regions. At the same time, DTEK noted that updated information would be published in case of changes.
Russia could launch a limited military attack on NATO territory at any moment, said German military politician Alexander Solfrank. He pointed to Russia's significant combat power, despite losses in the war against Ukraine.
Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that in Ukraine, real discounts are only possible at the initiative of the manufacturer, as retailers have limited opportunities due to low margins and exchange rates. He advised checking the average price of a product several months before the sale to avoid artificially inflated prices.
This indicates a sharp decline in scientific literacy and a rise in belief in pseudoscience, noted the Ukrainian foreign intelligence.
As of November 1, 2025, Ukraine's international reserves reached $49. 5 billion, the highest figure in the entire history of independence. The 6.4% increase in October is attributed to significant inflows from international partners.