The Pension Fund of Ukraine has approved the average salary for July-September 2024 for the calculation of pensions. In September, the figure reached UAH 1,821, which is the highest value for the quarter.
The President of Kazakhstan has ordered urgent measures to be taken to protect the country's civilian and military infrastructure. The decision was made against the backdrop of the escalating war in Ukraine and on the eve of Putin's visit.
Rivne and Rivne district warn of possible emergency power outages and voltage fluctuations in the grid. Tomorrow, there will be one round of blackouts in Ukraine from 8:00 to 22:00 due to damage to power facilities.
Canada's Minister of Defense has confirmed the delivery of the promised NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine. The systems were purchased for $406 million, which was announced in January 2023.
Jake Reeves, 22, pleaded guilty in court to setting fire to commercial real estate in London with ties to Ukraine. Prosecutors suspect that he received payment from Russian intelligence.
The Government approved the implementation plan for the Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine developed by the Ministry of Defense. The plan envisages strengthening defense capabilities, de-occupation of the coast, and restoration of maritime infrastructure.
The Russian dictator announced the successful test of a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missile. According to him, this is a new development, not a modernization of Soviet systems.
Rustem Umerov holds meetings with partners to obtain new air defense systems. Zelenskyy orders to strengthen defense against new missile threats after Dnipro strike.
The President commented on the cancellation of the parliamentary session due to the threat of shelling of the government quarter. He emphasized that all state structures should work without air alert.
The massive use of UAVs has not allowed Russia to gain air superiority over Ukraine. Russia is forced to use tactical aircraft as air artillery, despite its technological superiority.
A meeting was held in Riga to establish a special tribunal to punish the leadership of aggressor countries. The jurisdiction and roadmap of the tribunal were agreed upon, which could be operational by the end of 2024.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi met with British Chief of Defense Staff Radakin. Britain confirmed further logistical assistance and training for the Ukrainian military.
Unidentified drones attacked the Kapustin Yar training ground in Astrakhan Oblast, from where Russia launched a new ballistic missile at the Dnipro River. At least two UAVs hit site 105 of the range, causing a fire.
The government dismissed Vasyl Shkurakov, First Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development. Rostyslav Zamlynskyi was also appointed First Deputy Head of the State Special Communications Service.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 64 enemy drones out of 114 launched across the country. 41 UAVs were lost in the area, and two flew in the direction of Belarus and Russia.
The Spanish Government is preparing a national civil protection plan to counter military threats. The plan will be part of a new five-year National Civil Protection Strategy.
The French brand Chanel has used Mykola Leontovych's “Shchedryk” melody in a new Christmas video for its makeup collection. In the video, top model Vittoria Cerreti waits for the first snow to the legendary Ukrainian melody.
A unit commander of the 153rd Brigade reported the accumulation of North Korean troops at the front. According to South Korean intelligence, about 10900 DPRK troops are deployed in the Kursk region of Russia.
France condemned russia's attack on Dnipro with a new Oreshnik ballistic missile and confirmed a NATO-Ukraine meeting on November 26. The main topics of the meeting will be strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting russian capabilities.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the country is not at war with Russia. This denial followed statements by the Russian ambassador about Britain's direct involvement in the conflict.
The Russian military shot five captured Ukrainian defenders near Vuhledar. The prosecutor's office opened a war crime investigation into the killing of unarmed prisoners of war.
Oil prices posted their biggest weekly rise in two months due to the escalating conflict in Ukraine. Brent reached $74.14 per barrel and WTI reached $70.07 amid rising geopolitical tensions.
In the mountainous areas of the Ukrainian-Romanian border, snow cover has reached 50-60 centimeters. The snowfall complicates the work of border guards, and a frost of -6 degrees was recorded on Mount Pip Ivan.
The prime ministers of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia called on Western partners to increase assistance to Ukraine. The countries agreed that Europe's security depends on Ukraine's victory and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
An unknown object in a box exploded in the Dniprovsky district of Kyiv, killing a man. The incident occurred at around 15:00 when the victim picked up a box that was standing near a vehicle.
Tomorrow, on November 23, there will be one round of blackouts from 8:00 to 22:00. The restrictions are related to the damage to power facilities during the attack on November 17, and restoration work is underway.
US and European officials are discussing the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent against Russia. The NYT notes that such a move would have serious consequences and be difficult to implement.
The Ministry of Social Policy launched the soc. gov.ua portal, where 37 social services are available online. It has also digitalized 17 social benefits that can be applied for through the Diia portal.
Ukraine has initiated a meeting in the NATO-Ukraine format because of Russia's use of a new ballistic missile on the Dnipro River. The meeting will take place on November 26 to discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting Russian military capabilities.
Russia has units of experimental Oreshnik missiles in service. Ukraine is discussing with the United States the modernization of the Patriot and the acquisition of new air defense systems to counter these missiles.
