The first Ukrainian series about cadets topped the content ratings on Kyivstar TV’s movie and TV platform. The evaluation was based on the number of users who watched the series and the total duration of the viewing.
The Ukrainian multi-part series Border Guards, launched on October 1 exclusively on Kyivstar TV, immediately took the lead in October and has been holding it ever since. Currently, the series is in the top 10 in terms of the number of views on the movie and TV platform, which confirms the popularity of Ukrainian content.
Kyivstar TV has already announced that the final 12 episodes will be broadcast on November 29 and posted a new trailer for the series, the soundtrack for which was created by Zhadan and the Dogs.
The plot revolves around border guard cadets who chose to defend the borders of their own country in September 2021, six months before the start of the full-scale invasion. Young boys and girls from different parts of Ukraine enter the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
To make it easier to watch “Border Guards” during power outages, users of Kyivstar TV mobile application can use the download function. After downloading, the episodes will be displayed in the “My Videos” section.
Kyivstar TV movie and TV platform has a large video library of Ukrainian content. In particular, Ukrainian viewers can watch such Ukrainian film projects as Revenge, Doctor by Vocation, Dr. Baby Dust. A New Life”, ‘Easter egg’, ‘Konotop Witch’, ”The Host 2. On His Own Land”.
Most of the Ukrainian content is available on Kyivstar TV by subscription in the Premium HD package. Until December 1, the platform has made it more affordable with a 65% discount on Black Friday.
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Kyivstar TV is a joint project of Kyivstar and 1+1 media, founded on December 11, 2019. It is a film and television platform that provides users with access to hundreds of thousands of hours of Ukrainian and world content, live programs, and regularly offers exclusive projects for viewing. The platform has more than 430 TV channels and a VOD library of 20,000 movies, series, cartoons and shows. Kyivstar TV is available for all mobile operators in Ukraine and all Internet providers. Find out more about the new releases on the platform in the Kino for TV telegram channel.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has launched the Warm Winter program, which provides for the payment of a one-time financial assistance of UAH 6.5 thousand for each child from low-income families, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
“One of the priority areas is the protection of Ukrainian children, who should receive the safest, most comfortable and favorable conditions for life, education and development. The children’s component of the Winter Support includes a number of items. The first is the “Warm Winter” program: a one-time financial assistance for children to survive the winter period… Today we are adopting a resolution that launches this program,” Shmyhal said at a government meeting on Tuesday.
According to the Prime Minister, in December, every low-income family, as well as families of internally displaced persons who have children or adults with disabilities of group I, will receive UAH 6.5 thousand for each child.
“These funds will be used to buy warm clothes, shoes and other things needed in winter,” said Shmygal.
Ukraine exported 17.497 mln tonnes of grains and pulses since the beginning of 2024-2025 marketing year (MY) as of November 25, including 3.098 mln tonnes shipped in November, the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food reported, citing the data of the State Customs Service.
According to the report, as of November 27, 2023, the total shipments amounted to 12.693 mln tonnes, including 3.453 mln tonnes in November.
At the same time, in general, in 2024-2025 MY the exports of all major crops are significantly higher than last year. Thus, since the beginning of the current season, Ukraine has exported 8.629 mln tonnes of wheat (5.755 mln tonnes in 2023/24 MY), 1.86 mln tonnes of barley (870 thsd tonnes), 10.8 thsd tonnes of rye (0.9 thsd tonnes), and 6.689 mln tonnes of corn (5.936 mln tonnes).
The total export of Ukrainian flour since the beginning of the season as of November 25 is estimated at 30.1 thsd tonnes (in 2023/24 MY – 48.8 thsd tonnes), including 27.4 thsd tonnes of wheat (46.7 thsd tonnes).
The Spanish city of Palma de Mallorca hosted the opening of the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in the Balearic Islands, the press service of the Spanish Embassy in Ukraine reports. During the event, a charity auction was held to support Ukrainian children affected by Russia’s armed aggression. UAH 8.4 million was raised for their needs.
The event was attended by state and cultural figures, representatives of local authorities, business, and the Ukrainian community.
Volodymyr Nosov was appointed Honorary Consul of Ukraine in the Balearic Islands, emphasizing that the newly created institution will respond to the requests of Ukrainian citizens and develop Ukrainian-Spanish relations in economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
“The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine will become a bridge of interaction between Ukraine and Spain in business, trade, technology and exchange of experience. We will be actively working in the cultural sphere, as well as supporting social and humanitarian initiatives aimed at helping Ukraine, paying special attention to children and youth. Our goal is to create favorable conditions for Ukrainian businesses seeking to enter the Spanish market and grow here. At the same time, we are ready to support Spanish companies wishing to develop business in Ukraine,” emphasized Vladimir Nosov.
A charity auction at the opening raised UAH 8.4 million to support Ukrainian children.
The Honorary Consulate will also provide consular services within its competence to Ukrainian citizens residing in the Balearic Islands. The institution will be open from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00. For consultations, please contact the following phone numbers: +34 661 484 600, +38 075 10 21 730 and by e-mail: consulatepalma@gmail.com.
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya (UGV) has launched a new well with a depth of 4202 m and a flow rate of 170 thousand cubic meters of gas per day, the press service of Naftogaz Group reports.
According to the press service, this is the 15th well at the field since the beginning of 2024. Another one is planned to be drilled by the end of the year.
“The new well was drilled in the central part of the field. We plan to drill another one by the end of the year and four more next year. Thanks to the professional and well-coordinated work of all UGV specialists, we have been able to increase production for the second year in a row,” said Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov, as quoted by the press service.
According to Serhiy Lagno, the head of Ukrgasvydobuvannya, this result was achieved due to the successful choice of the well site.
“This was preceded by earlier 3D seismic surveys and their qualitative analysis, preliminary identification of promising horizons, as well as clarification of their capacity,” he explained.
As reported, in January-October 2024, Ukrgasvydobuvannya increased commercial gas production by 6% compared to the same period in 2023 – up to 11.6 bcm. At the end of 2023, commercial gas production amounted to 13.224 bcm, which is 0.679 bcm more than in 2022.
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine owns 100% of Ukrgasvydobuvannya shares.
Arabica coffee is actively rising in price on Monday, reaching 13-year highs on weak forecasts for the Brazilian coffee harvest.
The price of arabica futures on the New York Stock Exchange ICE Futures rose by 1.2% to $3.0575 per pound.
Meanwhile, robusta futures jumped 4.1% to $5191 per ton.
The US Department of Agriculture has predicted that the coffee harvest in Brazil in the 2024/25 agricultural year will amount to 66.4 million standard 60-kilogram bags, while previously the harvest was expected to reach 69.9 million bags.
According to the Cemaden meteorological service, the current season in Brazil is the driest since 1981.
