Overview
- Opposition lawmakers blocked the Verkhovna Rada tribune, delaying consideration of dismissals for Justice Minister Herman Galushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk, and the speaker called a recess as a no‑confidence drive gathered signatures.
- Yulia Tymoshenko called for a cross‑party coalition and a government of national unity, describing it as the only path out of the current crisis triggered by the energy‑sector scandal.
- The Cabinet briefed EU ambassadors on steps to strengthen anti‑corruption controls in the energy sector, including planned audits, refreshed supervisory boards and the potential use of international auditors.
- NABU and SAP’s “Midas” case alleges at least $100 million laundered through energy schemes, with searches and charges naming businessman Timur Mindich and other figures as investigators release hours of audio recordings.
- The Kremlin confirmed Russia will not attend Ukraine‑related talks in Istanbul on November 19, as Russian military reports described ongoing clearing operations in Kupyansk and other fronts.