Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French leader Emmanuel Macron signed an agreement on the long-term strengthening of Ukraine's defense capabilities. Macron stated that the purpose of the agreement is to 'engage the French defense industry in the service of Ukraine's protection' and to provide the necessary systems to counter Russian aggression.
In Paris, Zelensky and Macron also participated in a Ukrainian-French forum on joint drone production.
The Russian terrorist army shelled Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in the deaths of a 76-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man, with others injured.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) is choosing a preventive measure for former Minister of National Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov, who is suspected of involvement in embezzlement at 'Energoatom'. Chernyshov himself denies the allegations.
Romania evacuated an entire village due to a drone strike on a ship in Odesa region
In Romania, local authorities evacuated the village of Plaiu in Tulcea, near the border with Ukraine, following a Russian strike on a vessel carrying liquefied gas. A Russian drone hit the ship near the Ukrainian port of Izmail.
Syvyrydenko reported on the audit of 'Energoatom'
Government head Yulia Syvyrydenko stated that the audit of NAEC 'Energoatom' has already begun. Interim results of the audit are expected to be ready in December.
'I discussed the conduct of state financial control of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector with the head of the State Audit Office Alla Basalaeva. The audit of NAEC 'Energoatom' has already begun; this is a top priority. The SAO will check the activities of the enterprise's management apparatus directly, 10 of its branches, including three nuclear power plants, for the years 2023-2025,' Syvyrydenko stated in a post.
In Paris, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron signed an agreement on cooperation in the defense sector aimed at supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities. The participation of the French defense industry in protecting Ukrainian interests and joint drone production has also been agreed upon. At the same time, armed conflicts continue in eastern Ukraine and around it, leading to human casualties and catastrophic consequences for residents of border regions. Anti-corruption checks of former officials and financial audits of state enterprises, particularly NAEC 'Energoatom', are also ongoing to ensure transparency in management and finance.