Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. They discussed Ukraine's needs for defense and protection of civilian infrastructure, as well as the current diplomatic situation after the meetings in Geneva.
Hong Kong authorities have revised the death toll from the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, confirming at least 75 fatalities. Among the deceased are a 37-year-old firefighter and two Indonesians who worked as domestic helpers.
China criticized the US for its plans to change nuclear policy, warning of an increased risk of conflict. This came after Washington's statement about its readiness to resume nuclear weapons tests in response to the actions of rivals.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced the continuation of the work of the Ukrainian and American delegations at the end of this week. The goal is to achieve tangible progress in defining steps to end the war.
Since the beginning of the day, 112 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions, having carried out 72 shellings.
The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy in Pokrovsk, fighting continues along the entire railway line. Assault units destroyed 21 Russians over the past day, FPV operators are working on enemy targets.
The international police agency Interpol has elected French police officer Lucas Philip as its president. He was elected for a four-year term during the general assembly in Marrakech.
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have declared General Horta N'Ta as the head of the military government, which will oversee a one-year transitional period. This occurred after a forceful seizure of power that began following the presidential elections.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump and the American people on Thanksgiving Day. He expressed hope that a dignified peace in Ukraine and guaranteed security would become a common achievement.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, a TCC official beat a conscript who refused to undergo fluorography, inflicting at least five blows to his groin. The victim sustained severe bodily injuries, which led to the need for surgical removal of an organ.
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that Russia has no veto right on Ukraine's accession to the Alliance, rejecting a peace deal proposal that would block Ukraine's entry into NATO. He added that the Washington Treaty allows any country in the Euro-Atlantic region to join.
Tokyo has dropped to third place in the ranking of the world's most populous metropolises, ceding to Jakarta, which topped the list. According to a UN report, the number of metropolises has quadrupled since 1975, mainly in Asia.
At least 36 people, including a firefighter, have died, and 279 are still considered missing after a massive fire in a residential complex in Hong Kong. Another 29 people have been hospitalized, seven of whom are in critical condition.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed cultural observer Bohdana Laiuk as Deputy Minister of Culture. She will be responsible for book publishing, reading, the visibility of Ukrainian literature abroad, and language policy.
A petition has been registered in Kyiv to rename the Akademmistechko metro station to Vasyl Stus. The author of the initiative, Serhiy Shevchenko, justifies this with historical, symbolic, and practical reasons, including the fact that the poet lived and worked in this area.
Three days after the presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau, head of state Umaro Sissoco Embaló was arrested. The military suspended the electoral process and closed the borders, imposing a curfew.
Yorgos Lanthimos' black comedy "Bugonia," Olivier Laxe's post-apocalyptic road movie "Sirens," and Masha Schilinski's German drama "The Sound of Falling" topped the list with five nominations each for the 2026 European Film Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on January 17 in Berlin.
Melia is currently serving an 8-month sentence for failing to appear before a controversial parliamentary commission, which, at the initiative of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was investigating alleged crimes of the previous government. His prison term was due to expire in January.
At least 17 people have died on the island of Sumatra (Indonesia) as a result of heavy rains that caused flash floods and landslides. Six people are considered missing, and rescuers have faced difficulties due to bad weather and limited access to affected areas.
The Taiwanese government has announced a special defense budget of $40 billion and measures to counter Chinese attacks. President Lai Ching-te stated that there would be no compromises on national security issues.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov was summoned to the Moldovan Foreign Ministry, where he was handed a note of protest over the illegal flight of six drones. The Russian ambassador stated that the incident "needs to be investigated," as "many operations take place under a false flag."
Erika Kirk is trying to dispel rumors of a romance with US Vice President JD Vance. She explained that her habit of hugging people is a "love language," and during a hug with Vance, he told her he was proud of her.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Issues of strengthening sanctions against Russia, financial assistance to Ukraine, and the use of frozen Russian assets were discussed.
A roe deer, which underwent limb amputation after a car accident in Kyiv Oblast, did not survive the massive Russian shelling on the night of November 25. Its heart stopped from the horror of the explosions, despite all the efforts of the Wild Animal Rescue Center.
The Prosecutor General's Office is systematically dismantling the fraudulent call center industry, having eliminated hundreds of such operations in recent months. Prosecutors urge Ukrainians to be vigilant and remind them of digital safety rules, as calls and messages from fraudsters continue to arrive.
In the village of Ositna, Cherkasy region, four children aged 10 months to 7 years died as a result of a fire, and two more children were hospitalized with burns. The mother was notified of suspicion of malicious failure to fulfill parental duties, which led to the death of the children.
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck military targets and Russian military-industrial complex facilities, including the "VNIIIR-Progress" plant in Cheboksary. A command post, a Tor-M1 air defense system, ammunition depots, and an enemy personnel concentration area were also hit.
US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Kyiv regarding the adoption of a peace plan, threatening to stop arms and intelligence supplies. POLITICO claims that Europe will not be able to fully replace American support, and Ukraine will face serious difficulties without US assistance.
In Hong Kong, a fire engulfed several apartment buildings in a residential complex, killing four people. Two injured are in critical condition, one in stable condition.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine will not abandon its constitutional obligation to move towards NATO. This comes against the backdrop of a US peace plan that envisioned Ukraine abandoning its membership in the Alliance.
