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.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested deploying the Self-Defense Forces in response to China's blockade of Taiwan. Beijing's Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian, responded with a threat to "cut off the dirty head."
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks in the spring and summer of 2025 ignored steps towards ending hostilities. Instead, the Russians tried to manipulate and deceive the Americans by denying Ukrainian identity.
According to the intelligence report, for the first time since the beginning of the war, a noticeable decrease in Russian oil production and refining has been recorded. By the end of the year, Russia will lose at least $37 billion in budget oil and gas revenues.
Kyiv law enforcement officers are checking information about a possible attack on a woman in the Sviatoshynskyi district. Information is being spread on social networks about an armed man who allegedly attacked a woman and opened fire.
Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty in Rivne district. In the village of Mala Liubasha, unknown individuals poisoned over 15 dogs.
Sonder, a Marriott partner, declared bankruptcy, leading to the sudden eviction of guests worldwide. Their belongings ended up in hallways or plastic bags.
This morning, an extraordinary government meeting was held, at which Herman Halushchenko was suspended from his duties as Minister of Justice. Lyudmyla Suhak, Deputy Minister of Justice for European Integration, was appointed as acting minister.
Google plans to invest 5. 5 billion euros in the development of computing resources and operations in Germany over the next four years. The investment covers two data centers in the Frankfurt region, which is part of the company's ongoing commitment to Europe.
The Russian embassy in London called the BBC an "instrument of propaganda" after Donald Trump threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit. The scandal led to the resignation of the corporation's executives and a government promise to review funding.
Turkey's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that there were 20 people on board the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan expressed his condolences, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
The management of FC "Oleksandriya" filed a complaint against its own ultras due to the use of pyrotechnics, which led to fines and the closure of sectors.
Syria has joined the US-led international coalition to combat ISIS, becoming the 90th participating nation. The announcement followed a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a children's space in Kherson where children learn English, digital literacy, art, and sports for free. He spoke with schoolchildren about their dreams and parents who defend Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for children's development.
The European Commission plans to designate WhatsApp's open channels as a "very large online platform" under the Digital Services Act, which will require adherence to high content moderation standards. This decision applies to channels that are open news feeds and have over 45 million users in Europe, without affecting personal messages.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson, publishing a photo near the stele at the entrance. This happened on the third anniversary of the city's liberation.
Kim Kardashian failed the bar exam in California, even though four psychics assured her of success. The businesswoman expressed her disappointment, calling the psychics "pathological liars."
The SBU counterintelligence detained an agent of Russian military intelligence who was preparing to blow up a main gas pipeline in eastern Ukraine. The perpetrator was supposed to plant an improvised explosive device near a nodal section of gas lines that provide heat supply to Kharkiv and Poltava regions.
The Polish prosecutor's office is investigating attempts by the Belarusian KGB to recruit at least 10 employees of the National Anti-Crisis Management (NZA) in Poland. 15 recruitment attempts have been recorded, offering money and threatening relatives, punishable by 5 to 30 years in prison.
Armed militants in Mali abducted and publicly executed Mariam Cisse, a well-known TikTok user. She had about 100,000 followers and filmed patriotic videos in support of the military.
From spring 2026, "Roskomnadzor" will be able to block websites and disconnect the Russian internet without a court decision. This is a step towards complete censorship and isolation of Russians from alternative sources of information.
The Czech organization "Gift for Putin" raised 12. 5 million crowns for a "Flamingo" missile capable of reaching Moscow or St. Petersburg. The manufacturer will supply two missiles for the same amount, which will be handed over to the Ukrainian army.
According to the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, heavy fighting continues near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, but there is no encirclement, as announced by the Russians. The Defense Forces are also destroying Russian groups in Kupyansk and holding the defense in the Lyman and Zaporizhzhia directions.
In Iran, reservoirs are almost depleted, and the country is experiencing the most severe drought in decades. President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a possible evacuation of Tehran if there is no rain.
Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi extended the powers of Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of the State Biotechnological University. He is under the influence of bribe-taking MP Andriy Odarchenko.
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.
The Russian military has improved Gerbera unmanned aerial vehicles, equipping them with warheads with detonators that activate during flight. This makes the drones more dangerous, as the detonator remains armed even after a smooth landing.
During the night, naval drones attacked Tuapse, likely damaging one of the berths. Local residents reported explosions, and the drone threat alert lasted almost 8 hours.
In Odesa, people got stuck on one of Ukraine's highest rides, the Power Tower. This is not the first incident involving this ride, which is 60 meters high.
In Russia, preschool children are taught military skills, including assembling and disassembling Kalashnikov assault rifles. This is happening as part of preparations for potential participation in the war against Ukraine.
