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Anti-Corruption Bureau raids properties tied to Zelensky's ex-business partner Tymur Mindich amid expanding energy corruption probe
In recent months, Mindich has been in the spotlight, with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau looking into the businessman's activity.
Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' public newsletter, The Week Ahead, covering events from November 10-16 Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events delivered directly to your inbox every week. The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) will meet on November 13. For Ukraine, the main issue remains securing 2026 funding, as a $61 billion shortfall is still unresolved. Belgium continues to block the reparations loan
3 drones reportedly spotted flying over Belgian nuclear power plant
Three drones were spotted flying over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in northern Belgium on the evening of Nov. 9
Monday, November 10
Ukraine looking to order 27 Patriot air defense systems, Zelensky says
Ukraine would like to order 27 Patriot air defense systems from U.S. companies and is looking to borrow the crucial system from its European allies in the meantime, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in occupied Crimea
Ukraine's military reportedly struck a Russian oil depot near the village of Gvardeyskoye in occupied Crimea late on Nov. 9, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.
EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia to be prepared 'within a month,' Zelensky says
Zelensky said Kyiv will propose that the 20th sanctions package target "Russian legal entities and individuals that are still profiting from energy resources."
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Ukrainian drones — and the occasional missile — have been causing havoc across Russia for months. According to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted in 2025 against oil extraction and refining facilities, leading to fuel shortages and a 37% drop in refining capacity. "These are legitimate military targets. Oil extraction and refining make up around 90% of Russia’s defense budget. These are the dirty petro-rubles funding the war against us," SBU Chi
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