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17 November 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of the Kernic Solidarites association and the National Committee of Fishermen of Brittany and France, which provide anti-drone nets to Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and other cities in Ukraine.
First Lady Olena Zelenska said that Ukraine has the lowest birth rate in its history due to the Russian invasion – about 0.8–0.9 children per woman.
The High Anti-Corruption Court will continue tomorrow at 4 p.m. the hearing on the election of a preventive measure for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov.
The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants have been operating at reduced capacity over the past ten days, as a military attack on the night of November 6–7 damaged an electrical substation that is critical for nuclear safety.
On Monday, November 17, the 36th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, unknown persons hung Ukrainian flags on the fence of the home of Czech Chamber of Deputies Speaker Tomio Okamura, who earlier in November removed the Ukrainian flag from the parliament building.
Canadian intelligence agencies successfully prevented several attempts to illegally export sanctioned goods to Russia.
The act of sabotage on the Polish railway, which occurred on Sunday on the track leading to Ukraine, was carried out by placing an explosive device. Experts at the scene collected evidence that should help quickly identify the perpetrators.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready for joint drone production with France. According to him, this partnership will strengthen both countries and contribute to enhancing European security overall.
U.S. President Donald Trump's stance toward Russian leader Vladimir Putin has changed, but he does not understand the motives behind his war, according to Adrian Karatnycky, Atlantic Council senior fellow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the measures taken to counter corruption are not sufficient and added that the authorities will "continue the relevant actions."
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko has stated that the audit of the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom is already underway, and its interim results are expected in December.
French President Emmanuel Macron commented on a ten-year agreement with Ukraine and announced that new SAMP/T air-defense systems could potentially be deployed on Ukrainian territory as early as 2026.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed three models of financial support for Ukraine for the coming years, including a loan option backed by frozen Russian assets.
The International Monetary Fund has proposed a new four-year financing program for Ukraine totaling about $8 billion.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is proceeding through the legal steps required to declare Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman — suspects in a large-scale abuse scheme in the energy sector who have left Ukraine — officially wanted.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he hopes peace in Ukraine can be achieved by 2027, stressing the importance of maintaining strong support for Kyiv and continuing to exert pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed a reparations loan and the use of frozen Russian assets to finance a European defense assistance package for Ukraine.
One of the advantages of Rafale fighter jets is that Ukrainian pilots already operating Mirage fighters will not require additional training.
Poland will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against armed aggression. Acts of sabotage on the railway will not affect Warsaw's further assistance to Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that France is preparing another defense package for Ukraine by the end of the year.
The consequences of Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia's energy sector, oil infrastructure, and defense industry will become evident as early as next year.
Of the roughly 7 million Ukrainians currently abroad due to the full-scale war, 4.6 million have temporary protection status in EU countries.
The “magic bullet” for influencing Putin is military and financial support for Ukraine
After the EU Temporary Protection Directive expires, Ukrainians who continue to need support can transition to national mechanisms.
Ukraine's Defense Forces continue to restrain Russian troops in the southern direction, repel attacks, and carry out blocking actions in areas of the enemy's highest activity.
Ukraine has placed an order for 100 Rafale fighter jets to equip its army.
The situation in the southern sector continues to worsen, with the number of attacks by Russian forces increasing both on the ground and in the air.
Ukraine has placed an order for 100 Rafale fighter jets to equip its army.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, signed a declaration of intent on cooperation regarding Ukraine's acquisition of French defence equipment.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, signed a declaration of intent on cooperation regarding Ukraine's acquisition of French defence equipment.