The war in Ukraine, day 997. Zelensky: “We must do everything to end the war next year through diplomatic means” / Ukraine destroys the flag flown by Russian troops at the border in the Chernihiv region

The war in Ukraine, day 997. Zelensky: “We must do everything to end the war next year through diplomatic means” / Ukraine destroys the flag flown by Russian troops at the border in the Chernihiv region

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The war in Ukraine, day 997. Zelensky: “We must do everything to end the war next year through diplomatic means” / Ukraine destroys the flag flown by Russian troops at the border in the Chernihiv region

  • Ukraine destroys the Russian Buk air defense system worth 10 million dollars, the Ministry of the Interior announces.
  • Zelensky: “We must do everything to end the war next year diplomatically.”
  • Germany and China will discuss the war in Ukraine and North Korean troops.
  • The EU is preparing new sanctions against Iran for supplying missiles to Russia.

The war in Ukraine, day 997. Ukraine’s foreign budget support exceeds $100 billion since the start of the war / Kazakhstani companies supply electronic warfare equipment to Russia, despite sanctions

UPDATE Ukraine destroys the flag raised by Russian troops at the border in the Chernihiv region

A day after videos showed Russian troops planting a Russian flag in a gray area near the border in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, the State Border Police Service of Ukraine released a video showing a drone destroying the flag, Kyiv Independent reports.

“Information indicated that the Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group left the area even before the removal of the established flags, not daring to take further action,” the service wrote in a statement accompanying the video.



UPDATE Andrii Sybiha: Pyongyang wants access to Russian military technology to join the war

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that, based on Ukrainian information, Pyongyang is trying to trade its participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine for access to Russian technology in the field of missiles, nuclear and other military programs, writes Ukrainska Pravda.

“This is extremely dangerous. All this can only concern our partners”, said Sybiha.

UPDATE Elon Musk mocks Zelenski regarding the peace negotiations

Elon Musk ridiculed the statement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to which Ukraine is an independent country that cannot be forced to “sit down and listen” at the negotiating table.

Musk reposted a modified quote from Zelenskyy’s interview with Radio Ukraine. The tweet reposted by the billionaire read as follows: “The US cannot force us to ‘sit and listen’ at the negotiating table. We are an independent country”.

UPDATE Japanese minister visiting Ukraine to emphasize the country’s concern regarding North Korean troops

UPDATE Finland claims that Russian spies are increasingly posing as journalists and researchers

Finland’s Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) believes that Russian intelligence officers may increasingly disguise themselves as journalists or researchers to carry out intelligence activities in Finland, reports Yle, quoted by Ukrainska Pravda.

Law enforcement officials report that the number of Russians involved in intelligence activities in Finland has dropped significantly due to the deportation of diplomats and visa denials.

UPDATE The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, on the verge of a blackout

One of the two power lines of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) was cut off due to Russian attacks, the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy announces. Currently, the plant is connected to the electricity grid by only one line, Ukrainska Pravda notes.

According to the authorities, experts are already working to restore the power supply line of the nuclear power plant.

Ukraine destroys the Russian Buk air defense system worth 10 million dollars, the Ministry of the Interior announces

A drone unit from the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard destroyed a $10 million Russian BUK-M1 anti-aircraft missile system, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on November 16.

The end of the war in Ukraine is in sight. Zelenski’s statement: “it will end faster” with Trump as president

Ukraine must make all necessary efforts to end the war through diplomatic means, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an extensive interview given to Suspilne and broadcast on November 16.

Germany and China will discuss the war in Ukraine and North Korean troops

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese President Xi Jinping intend to address topics related to the war in Ukraine and the involvement of North Korean troops in the conflict, during the G20 Summit that will take place next week in Brazil, according to German media from November 15.

Russia’s losses in Ukraine

According to a report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia has lost 719,240 soldiers in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion on February 24, 2022. This includes 1,650 casualties in the last 24 hours.
In addition to personnel losses, Russia suffered significant damage to its military equipment, including 9,338 tanks, 18,994 armored fighting vehicles, 29,236 vehicles and fuel tanks, 20,520 artillery systems, 1,252 multiple launcher systems of missiles, 999 air defense systems, 369 aircraft, 329 helicopters, 18,914 drones, 28 ships and boats and a submarine.

The EU is preparing new sanctions against Iran for supplying missiles to Russia

The European Union is preparing to impose additional sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities involved in supporting Russia’s war machine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on November 15, citing a senior EU official.

The foreign minister of Japan arrives in Kyiv

Japan’s foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, arrived in Kiev during the night of November 16, on an unannounced visit, as a sign of Tokyo’s support for the besieged country.

Ukraine’s foreign budget support exceeds 100 billion dollars since the beginning of the war

Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has received more than $100 billion in external financing supported by foreign partners to support the state budget, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine announced on November 15.

Kazakhstani companies supply electronic warfare equipment to Russia despite sanctions

Several companies from Kazakhstan significantly contribute to the circumvention of Western sanctions by Russia, supplying equipment for the development of electronic warfare systems, according to the independent Russian publication The Insider.

Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into Musk’s talks with Russian officials

In a letter obtained by Reuters on November 15, two senior Democratic senators called for a review of Elon Musk’s involvement in the SpaceX programs. They argued that Musk’s interactions with Russian officials could justify possible exclusion from government projects and investigation for possible violations.

Four Ukrainian children have returned home from the occupied areas of the Kherson region

Governor Oleksandr Prokudin announced on November 15 that four boys, aged between 1.7 and 17, had returned home from Russian-occupied areas in the Kherson region. According to the Ukrainian government’s database, Russia has illegally abducted more than 19,500 children since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022, writes The Kyiv Independent.



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