Retail trade in non-food products in Russia has been shrinking for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to Sberbank. Sales decreased by 7% on average, and in some regions by up to 25%, indicating a deterioration in the well-being of the population.
In 2025, trade between Russia and China decreased by 9. 4% to $163.6 billion. This strengthens the Russian economy's dependence on Beijing due to energy and metal exports.
The Defense Forces withdrew units from Novovasylivske in Zaporizhzhia to more advantageous defensive positions. This decision was made due to the regrouping of combat formations and a change in the configuration of the contact line.
ATESH partisans scouted the coordinates of a Russian enterprise in Orenburg that produces Oniks missiles and handed over the information to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Agents thoroughly studied the plant, including workshops, warehouses, and security schemes, with the help of Ukrainian workers.
Estonia will allocate €3. 5 million to Ukraine for the purchase of Starlink communication systems. The funds, earmarked for 2025, will be channeled through the IT Coalition, led by Estonia and Luxembourg.
For the first time in 30 years, the United States did not send a delegation to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, allowing China to take a central role in the global fight against warming. The Chinese pavilion dominates the summit, and its companies are presenting "green future" strategies, strengthening the country's influence.
The mobile service "Diia" stopped working for many users on Saturday morning. This probably happened due to many applications for the "winter thousand".
During the night, a fire broke out at an industrial enterprise in the Ryazan region after drone debris fell. Local residents suggest that an oil refinery could have been the target.
On November 14, 265 combat engagements were recorded along the entire front line, with the most attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched two missile strikes with 23 missiles and 52 air strikes with 111 guided bombs.
Google plans to invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas by 2027 to increase AI computing power. These centers will create thousands of jobs and provide student training, as well as support energy initiatives.
On November 14, Russian occupation forces lost at least 1000 servicemen, 20 artillery systems, and 6 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.11.25 are estimated at 1,157,400 personnel.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved the sale of air defense systems worth $3. 5 billion to Germany. Berlin requested 173 Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and 577 Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC missiles, as well as related equipment.
Los Angeles startup 2Wai has developed the mobile application HoloAvatar, which allows users to create interactive digital avatars of deceased relatives. The application, already available in the App Store, has sparked lively discussions about its ethics and impact on the grieving process.
North Korea has halved its shell supplies to Russia this year, mostly transferring outdated ammunition due to the depletion of its own stocks. At the same time, the country has started mass production of FPV drones.
Russia plans to produce at least 120,000 guided aerial bombs and over 70,000 drones, including 30,000 Shahed-type attack UAVs, in 2025. This is a threat that will require an appropriate response, according to Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of the HUR.
In Ukraine, from December 1, the "ePoints" system for the military will start operating, which will stimulate the use of ground robotic systems. It will allow exchanging points for combat damage for drones and electronic warfare equipment.
Since the beginning of November 14, more than 250 combat engagements have taken place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The most intense battles continue in the Lyman, Kostiantynivka, and Pokrovsk directions.
The US may sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House on Tuesday. The deals will include a possible F-35 contract and LNG imports, as well as discussions on access to AI chips and nuclear technology.
The President of Ukraine held a video conference with the heads of diplomatic missions, discussing work priorities. He emphasized Russia's increased attacks as temperatures drop and the need to strengthen air defense.
The US has signed a defense contract with Boeing for the production of up to 60 CH-47F Block II heavy-lift helicopters for Germany. The contract is valued at $876 million, with work to be completed by October 28, 2035.
The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on Danish digital services on November 13, including government agencies and defense enterprises. These attacks, which occurred on the eve of municipal elections, aimed to block access to websites and influence the political process.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the enemy's attempts to break through to residential areas in the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions. He held a meeting with commanders to develop measures to counter the enemy's plans.
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Ukraine is launching mass production of the Octopus interceptor drone to combat Iranian "Shaheds. " The technology has been transferred to three manufacturers, with eleven more preparing for launch.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy used about two dozen armored vehicles to support infantry attacks. Ukrainian soldiers destroyed two tanks and four armored combat vehicles, and one more tank and two armored vehicles were damaged.
On the night of November 14, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a ship base in Novorossiysk, an oil refinery in the Saratov region, and a fuel and lubricants depot near Engels. Neptune missiles and attack UAVs were used, with explosions and fires reported.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a concentration point of personnel of the 51st Russian army in Zatyshok near Pokrovsk. Drones hit a building where contingents of the 1st and 9th separate motorized rifle brigades were located.
Emirates airline intends to equip its fleet with Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX. This could be the biggest victory for Elon Musk's service in the aviation industry.
The Dutch government has temporarily taken control of Nexperia, one of Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturers. This decision is aimed at countering China's influence and could prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions.
The body of another deceased person has been found in one of the damaged buildings in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, bringing the number of victims to six. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, five people were injured, and 17 were rescued.
