On November 9, Valeriy Klochok presented an overview of the main political and energy events affecting Ukraine and the world.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán's visit to Washington saw differing interpretations between Budapest and the White House. US officials clarified that Hungary’s sanctions exemption is temporary and urged diversification of energy sources.
The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants were forced to reduce power output following attacks. According to the IAEA, nuclear safety in Ukraine remains unstable. Ukraine urgently called for an IAEA Board of Governors meeting.
Russia indicated its readiness for dialogue with the US on strategic arms and softened its nuclear test rhetoric. Meanwhile, China suspended export restrictions on rare earth materials to the US for one year.
Attacks on power infrastructure continue: Russian drones targeted Clear Energy’s biomass CHP, while Ukrainian drones hit targets in Russia’s Bryansk and Voronezh regions, causing power outages.
Western aid to Ukraine has decreased; some EU states oppose using Russian assets to assist Ukraine. The US temporarily froze arms sales to allies due to the government shutdown.
Belgium has reported increased activity of unidentified drones near military bases; the UK is sending troops in response, linking events to potential Russian pressure.
In Ukraine, investigation revealed ties between a senior Prosecutor General’s Office official and individuals associated with Russian-occupied territories. Official comments are awaited.
