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  • Israel urged citizens to avoid attending the national team’s match in Paris and other events in Europe

    Israel urged citizens to avoid attending the national team’s match in Paris and other events in Europe

    Israel urged citizens to avoid attending the national team's match in Paris and other events in Europe

    Israel's National Security Council urged citizens not to attend the November 14 soccer match with France due to threats. It also recommended avoiding other mass events in Europe due to possible attacks.

    Israel has called on its citizens to refrain from attending the football match between the national teams of their country and France, which will take place on November 14 in Paris. In addition, it is about other events abroad. This was reported by The Times of Israel, according to UNN.

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    It is noted that the call was issued by the Israeli National Security Council. It is related to a series of organized attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans after the match in Amsterdam on November 7, which the authorities described as a “pogrom.

    Over the past few days, various calls have been made by pro-Palestinians and supporters of the terrorist group to harm Israelis and Jews under the guise of protests and demonstrations, as well as using mass attendance (at sporting and cultural events) to maximize damage and media coverage,

    – the statement reads.

    The council, which regularly issues travel warnings, says Israeli citizens should “completely avoid games and cultural events involving Israelis next week.

    Mass attacks on Israelis in Amsterdam: Israel calls on the Netherlands to protect citizens

    The statement specifically mentions the UEFA Nations League match in Paris on Thursday. It also says that threats to Jews and Israelis exist in Brussels, Amsterdam, and unnamed “central British cities.

    In addition, the document states that Israelis traveling abroad should avoid identifying themselves as Israelis. Travelers are advised to examine the risks in their destinations, including whether there are large numbers of migrants from countries that oppose Israel.

    Macron to attend “high-risk” soccer match between France and IsraelNovember 11 2024, 12:27 AM • 3667 views

  • Russian artillery production to outmatch all of EU by 30% next year, Ukrainian intelligence says

    Russian artillery production to outmatch all of EU by 30% next year, Ukrainian intelligence says

    Russian artillery production to outmatch all of EU by 30% next year, Ukrainian intelligence says

    Russia will be able to produce 30% more artillery shells than all EU member states combined next year, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said at a press conference in Kyiv on Nov. 9.

    "According to Ukrainian intelligence, using the information we have, if there is no proper response or prevention, Russia will be able to produce 30% more artillery shells than all countries of the European Union combined," he said in comments reported by Ukrinform.

    Sybiha called for international action to constrain Russia's industrial capacity.

    "First of all, here I am referring to the shadow fleet, which helps Russia circumvent sanctions and continue to trade energy resources, oil. It is very important that the further strengthening of the EU's sanctions policy of our allies focus on this aspect," he said.

    An ammunition shortage has long been a cause for concern in Ukraine but has escalated this year. The EU failed to deliver on its promise to produce 1 million artillery shells between March 2023 and 2024 while disputes in Washington led to a severe delay in a $61 billion aid package.

    Several countries have backed a Czech-led initiative to procure 800,000 shells for Ukraine proposed in February this year. In March, the EU allocated 500 million euros ($544 million) to bolster the EU's ammunition production capacity to 2 million shells per year by the end of 2025.

    Ukraine has long tried to ramp up its own domestic ammunition production to become more independent from Western partners.

    In the summer of 2023, Ukroboronprom said that it had already mastered the production of 82 mm mortar mines, 122 mm, and 152 mm artillery rounds, as well as 125 mm tank shells.

    Earlier media reports cited Ukrainian officials hoping to begin producing "desperately needed" NATO-standard 155 mm artillery rounds in the 'second half' of 2024 at the earliest.

    Despite domestic efforts, the Ukrainian army still mainly depends on supplying 155 mm shells from partners, as European countries join forces to buy the rounds outside Europe.

    The U.S. also opened a new factory last May to produce 155 mm munitions for Ukraine and significantly increased production in some existing factories.

    ‘Crimea is gone’ — Senior Trump advisor says Ukraine needs to have ‘realistic’ war aimsA senior advisor to Donald Trump has said Ukraine needs to be “realistic” in its aims for the war, adding the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea was “gone.”Russian artillery production to outmatch all of EU by 30% next year, Ukrainian intelligence saysThe Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news deskRussian artillery production to outmatch all of EU by 30% next year, Ukrainian intelligence says
  • Occupants attacked Mykolaiv with drones: there are hits to residential buildings

    Occupants attacked Mykolaiv with drones: there are hits to residential buildings

    Occupants attacked Mykolaiv with drones: there are hits to residential buildings

    Russian occupants launched a drone attack on Mykolaiv, damaging residential buildings. Relevant services are working at the scene, there are fires in the buildings.

    As a result of a hostile attack by Russia in Mykolaiv, fires broke out in houses and there is damage to residential buildings. This was reported by the head of the Mykolaiv RMA Vitaliy Kim and the mayor of the city Oleksandr Senkevych, UNN reports.

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    Vitaly Kim said that there are fires in residential buildings in the city. He added that all relevant services are on the ground.

    In turn, Mayor Sienkiewicz noted that the Russians had once again attacked Mykolaiv with drones: "There is damage to residential buildings.

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  • Arteta believes ‘very unlucky’ Arsenal ‘dominated’ Chelsea and conceded ‘very poor’ goal

    Arteta believes ‘very unlucky’ Arsenal ‘dominated’ Chelsea and conceded ‘very poor’ goal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions during a match

    Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal were “very unlucky” not to beat Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

    Arsenal are nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

    Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for the Gunners, who were pegged back by a superb Pedro Neto strike.

    After the match, Arsenal manager Arteta said his players “were very unlucky” not to return to north London with all three points.

    “I am very disappointed but very proud as well with what I have seen from the team again,” he told BBC Sport. “We did the most difficult one to score the first goal but very disappointed with the way we conceded.

    “The standards and our defensive habits were nowhere near. They have quality and if you give them space they are going to punish you.

    “But then the team reacted in a way that was fabulous with the desire to win, show initiative, take risks and be so dominant but we didn’t manage to score the [winning] goal.

    “They destroy every team that comes here in every way, but I thought we were superb. We were very unlucky. We have dominated one of the best teams in Europe but we don’t get the results. That is what is missing.

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    “We are still missing a lot and some of the guys out there are not in the best condition and that is all we are asking, that they are fit and available and the physical condition to play at this level and we have not had any of that.

    “It was patch, after patch, after patch – a lot of players starting and not in the condition to finish games, so that is what I am praying for.”

    Arteta added to Sky Sports: “The disappointment of not getting three points is bigger [than being satisfied] and it will probably be bigger after watching it back.

    “I think we dominated them, we were the better team in many phases and situations in the game and after going ahead, very disappointed in the way we conceded. It was so poor. It is not our standards and we don’t accept.”

    “What we have found is that every day we have had to change something big, you know, the engine, the wheels, steering wheel because we’ve had problem after problem. Normally the team goes down but this team has unbelievable energy and spirit to play.”

    Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard returned to the starting XI after six weeks out and played the full match. Speaking after the match, he said: “Unbelievable…back doing what I love.

    “It has been a long time, the longest I have been out of football in my whole life. It felt good to be back out there although disappointed we didn’t get the win.

    “We’ve done a lot of work with the fitness coaches and physios pushing me every day. I wanted to come back as soon as possible. I felt okay today. I didn’t expect it [to play 90 minutes]. I’ve only done three training sessions with the team or something.

    “It is a long season, long way to go. We had a tough period in December last season and came back. We know the quality and mentality we have and we just have to keep going.”

  • Uzelkov will be buried on November 11 in Vinnytsia

    Uzelkov will be buried on November 11 in Vinnytsia

    Uzelkov will be buried on November 11 in Vinnytsia

    The funeral of Ukrainian boxer Vyacheslav Uzelkov will take place on November 11 in Vinnytsia. The athlete died on November 9 at the age of 46.

    Ukrainian boxer Vyacheslav Uzelkov will be buried on November 11 in his hometown of Vinnytsia. This was reported by his ex-wife Maryna Uzelkova on her Instagram, UNN reports.

    "For everyone who wants to say goodbye to Viacheslav. November 11, room 2, column hall. Farewell at 09:30. 11:00 departure for the burial," wrote Maryna Uzelkova.

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    Recall

    Yesterday, November 9, it became known that boxer Vyacheslav Uzelkov passed away at the age of 46. The cause of death is unknown, but a few months earlier he said that he had been in a coma and had been "pulled out of the other world.

  • Time, not money: the legendary Warren Buffett named the most valuable asset in the world

    Time, not money: the legendary Warren Buffett named the most valuable asset in the world

    Time, not money: the legendary Warren Buffett named the most valuable asset in the world

    Billionaire Warren Buffett, 94, said that time is the most valuable asset, not material wealth. He earned 99% of his $145.9 billion fortune after the age of 50 by relying on long-term investments.

    American billionaire Warren Buffett has called time the most valuable asset, emphasizing that money does not matter to him in the context of material achievements. This was reported by Yahoo! Finance, according to UNN.

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    American billionaire Warren Buffett is known worldwide for his investments. He is one of the most influential and successful representatives of this sector. The investor shared his experience and named his most valuable asset.

    The success of 94-year-old Warren Buffett was not instantaneous. It took him decades to make his investment decisions successful and help him accumulate capital.

    In particular, it is known that Buffett earned 99% of his capital after his 50th birthday. Moreover, he first entered the billionaire ranking at the age of 56. His reliance on continuous and long-term investments for more than 60 years is one of the main reasons why his wealth is ahead of most other professional investors.

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    Buffett, whose net worth is estimated by Forbes at $145.9 billion, said that for him, "money in the context of traveling or owning more houses, boats, or whatever, is of no use." Instead, he emphasized that his most valuable asset is time.

    According to him, the money lost on stocks can be recovered, but the absence of even one year in the stock market can reduce long-term profits more than expected.

    Warren Buffett's company reported an increase in liquidity: the legendary investor sold $36 billion worth of sharesNovember 5 2024, 09:57 AM • 16508 views

  • Trump urges Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine, WP reports

    Trump urges Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine, WP reports

    Trump urges Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine, WP reports

    President-elect Donald Trump spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 7, marking their first phone conversation since Trump’s election victory, sources familiar with the matter told the Washington Post.

    During the call from Trump’s Florida resort, he advised Putin not to escalate the situation in Ukraine and highlighted Washington’s significant military presence in Europe, said one source familiar with the discussion. The sources requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive topic.

    Trump and Putin discussed the importance of peace in Europe, with Trump expressing interest in continuing conversations aimed at "the resolution of Ukraine’s war soon," according to several sources.

    Throughout his campaign, Trump pledged to bring an immediate end to the war in Ukraine but did not elaborate on specific plans. Privately, Trump has indicated support for a potential deal allowing Russia to retain some occupied territory. During the call, he briefly touched on the issue of land, sources said.

    Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed during a Nov. 8 interview, "Americans will quit" the Ukraine war under Trump.

    This previously unreported call took place amid widespread uncertainty about Trump’s approach to realigning U.S. relationships with global allies and adversaries after his election victory on Nov. 5.

    On Nov. 7, Trump told NBC he had spoken with about 70 world leaders since winning the election, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Elon Musk joining that call.

    The Washington Post said that Ukraine’s government was informed of the conversation with Putin and did not object to it, according to two sources familiar with the situation. However, Heorhii Tykhyi, Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesperson told Reuters on Nov. 10 that "reports that the Ukrainian side was informed in advance of the alleged call are false. Subsequently, Ukraine could not have endorsed or opposed the call."

    Trump’s initial outreach to world leaders has taken place without support from the State Department or U.S. government interpreters. The Trump transition team has not signed an agreement with the General Services Administration, a standard step in presidential transitions.

    Efforts underway to prepare Zelensky-Trump meeting, minister says“The dialogue between President Zelensky and President-elect Trump has already been established,” Sybiha said in Kyiv at a joint press conference with the European Union’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrell.Trump urges Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine, WP reportsThe Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news deskTrump urges Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine, WP reports
  • Air alert announced in Kyiv and the region

    Air alert announced in Kyiv and the region

    Air alert announced in Kyiv and the region

    Kyiv is on air alert and residents are urged to immediately take shelter in civil defense shelters.

    An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and the region. This was reported by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, according to UNN.

    ATTENTION! Air Alert Announced in Kyiv!!!
    We ask everyone to go to civil defense shelters immediately

    – Kyiv Regional Military Administration.

    Recall

    The Ukrainian Air Force warned earlier that enemy UAVs were approaching the capital.

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  • Trump speaks with Putin about war in Ukraine – WP

    Trump speaks with Putin about war in Ukraine – WP

    The Washington Post has reported that US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on 10 November.

    Source: The Washington Post, citing multiple informed sources

    Details: The newspaper’s sources revealed that Trump and Putin discussed the war in Ukraine. This was their first phone call since Trump’s election victory.

    One source shared that during the call, which Trump made from his resort in Florida, he advised the Russian leader against escalating the war in Ukraine and reminded him of Washington’s significant military presence in Europe.

    Several sources said that Trump and Putin discussed the need for peace on the European continent, with Trump expressing an interest in further talks to discuss a "swift resolution to the war in Ukraine".

    The newspaper noted, citing two sources, that the Ukrainian government was reportedly informed about the call with Putin and had no objections to it taking place. As reported, Ukrainian officials have long understood that Trump would engage with Putin regarding a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine.

    The report said Trump’s initial calls with world leaders are being conducted without the support of the State Department or US government interpreters. Trump’s transition team has yet to sign an agreement with the department, which is a standard procedure for presidential transitions.

    The Washington Post also reported, citing a source, that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is said to be considering candidates to replace Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, after Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson called for her dismissal following a visit Zelenskyy made to an ammunition factory in Pennsylvania in September.

    Background:

    • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Donald Trump on Wednesday, 9 November US time (early Thursday morning in Ukraine).
    • On 10 November, Trump mentioned that he had not yet spoken with Putin following the announcement of his election victory but indicated that such a conversation might take place.

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  • An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred in Cuba

    An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred in Cuba

    An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred in Cuba

    An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 occurred in eastern Cuba with an epicenter 40 km from the city of Bartolome Maso. The tremors were felt throughout the eastern part of the island, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.

    On Sunday, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred in eastern Cuba. This was reported by The Independent , UNN wrote.

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    According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was recorded about 40 km south of the town of Bartolome Maso.

    The tremors were felt throughout the eastern part of Cuba, including in major cities such as Santiago de Cuba.

    There were no reports of damage or injuries.

    Recall

    Hurricane Rafael caused a nationwide power outage in Cuba. 70,000 people were evacuated, and the category three storm brought heavy rains and the threat of flooding.