Ukraine

The Moldovan Defense Minister said that the existing radars cannot identify the drones due to their small reflective surface. After the crash of two Russian drones, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador.

During a telephone conversation, Poland announced the 45th package of support for Ukraine and the start of work on the next one. The parties discussed European integration and support for Ukraine's accession to NATO.

The Cabinet of ministers added kratom to the list of narcotic substances because of its opioid and stimulating properties. Previously, kratom drinks were popular among young people and were sold in coffee shops.

The aggressor country conducts an information and psychological attack, sending fake messages about the threat of massive strikes. Gur urges you to trust only official sources and not give in to panic.

Putin's spokesman denied the possibility of freezing the conflict in Ukraine, despite his willingness to discuss it with Trump. Putin demands that Ukraine abandon NATO and is not ready for territorial concessions.

The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court did not extend the duties for the former head of Naftogaz Kobolev, suspected in the case of the bonus. The court allowed him to travel abroad, leaving only a bail of UAH 107 million.

In the Kiev region, the Grindim program has been launched to compensate for the installation of solar power plants for condominiums and HBC. The first project is already being implemented in Bucha, where the installation of a solar power plant on a nine-story building has begun.

The French Foreign Minister called Putin's decision to lower the threshold for a nuclear strike "just rhetoric. " The change in the doctrine occurred after Ukraine used ATACMS missiles.

The city of Brovary is actively implementing alternative energy sources at critical infrastructure facilities. Solar panels are installed in hospitals and kindergartens, and alternative fuel boilers are used.

As a result of the shelling on November 17, electricity generation and transmission facilities were damaged. In most regions of Ukraine, there are shutdown schedules, consumption is growing, and restoration work continues.

The government has allocated UAH 260 million for educational vouchers for Ukrainians in 2023. The most popular areas were nursing, psychology and preschool education, and the maximum amount of the voucher is 30 280 UAH.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on creating an interactive housing database for IDPs. Displaced persons will be able to choose housing through a public card and apply for accommodation.

British Prime Minister Cyrus Starmer hinted at the possible lifting of restrictions on the use of Storm Shadow missiles at the Russian Federation. The change of position occurred after a similar US decision on long-range missiles.

According to Kantar, the share of illegal tobacco decreased from 25. 7% to 14.6% after BEB searches. Detectives seized products worth UAH 1 billion and revoked the licenses of three manufacturers.

The Ombudsman presented a document with 15 stories of Ukrainian prisoners about russia's violation of the Geneva Conventions. Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has managed to return 3,767 military and civilians.

The head of the NSDC CCD explained Russia's plans for shelling and made recommendations to the Ukrainians after the closure of four foreign embassies in Kiev amid warnings of attacks.

Naftogaz group buys a controlling stake in Shell in Ukraine, which includes 118 gas stations. After the acquisition, all Shell gas stations will be renamed within a year, and 1,500 employees will retain their jobs.

NBU chief lawyer Oleksandr Zima remains in office despite criminal proceedings on possible abuse of power. Experts explain this by the lack of an effective institution of business reputation in Ukraine.

The Turkish president expressed concern about the US permission for Ukraine to use ATACMS against Russia.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the qualification exam for judges through anonymous testing. Candidates must get a minimum of 75% correct answers and pass a cognitive aptitude test.

ARMA announced a tender for the management of the Gulliver shopping center, without taking into account the interests of state-owned creditor banks. According to Galina Yanchenko, the actions of Armat BEB can lead to billions of dollars in losses of Oschadbank.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on depriving state awards for propaganda of the aggressor state.

Ukraine defeated Albania 2-1 in the final match of the Nations League. Goals by Zinchenko and Yaremchuk early in the game brought the victory and second place in the group, which gives the right to play in the playoffs.

The Verkhovna Rada supported a bill to create a system for registering people affected by Russian aggression. The registry will contain data on the dead, wounded, deported and other victims, and will be accessible through the Diia app.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading the draft law No. 12089 on strengthening the protection of the rights of bona fide purchasers. The document establishes a 10-year period for challenging unlawful acquisition of property and provides for compensation mechanisms.

Ukraine has a single-round blackout schedule from 6:00 to 22:00. Consumption increased by 1.6%, the power system has a significant capacity deficit, and imports from 5 countries continue.

Starting November 20, 2024, the National Bank will introduce changes to currency restrictions to support international trade. The amendments relate to import contracts, repatriation of dividends, and the use of foreign currency loans.

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 122 drones, including Shahed, S-300 and X-59/69 missiles. Air defense forces destroyed 56 drones and 2 missiles.

A man shouted pro-Russian slogans during the transfer of a book donation in a Ljubljana library. Police detained the offender, who was shouting “Russia will win” in English.

Paris is negotiating with London for further supplies, as the UK has a larger arsenal of Scalp/Storm Shadow missiles.