German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled a series of meetings on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. The talks concern the situation in Ukraine, including Trump's 28-point plan.
The Wall Street Journal learned about the US framework for security guarantees for Ukraine, which offers 10-year guarantees with the possibility of extension, but without direct military assistance. European countries, according to the report, are developing their own peace plan.
European leaders are urgently coordinating a response to the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine. The initiative has caused panic and concern among European officials, who believe it could force Ukraine to cede territory and limit NATO force deployment.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the cessation of activities of a fraudulent group that defrauded 25 EU citizens of approximately $250,000. Three members of the group, who operated from Kyiv, have been notified of suspicion.
The German Chancellor, the Presidents of France, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain will hold an urgent conversation with Zelenskyy. They will discuss the US and Russian plan to end the war. A meeting is also expected on the sidelines of the G20 in South Africa.
The death toll from the Russian attack on Ternopil on November 19 has risen to 31, including six children. The bodies of three more people, a woman and two children, were pulled from under the rubble of the destroyed high-rise building; 94 people were injured.
The enemy continues to attack Odesa region with attack UAVs. Falling debris and hits without detonation have been recorded, buildings in Odesa and rural areas have been damaged, and at least one person has been injured.
Rumer Willis spoke about her father, Bruce Willis's, struggle with dementia. She said that the actor doesn't always recognize her, but he feels her love.
European natural gas futures hit an 18-month low, and oil prices fell by more than 1%. This happened amid easing weather forecasts and discussions of a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia proposed by the US.
Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast are without power due to an emergency situation. Invincibility points operate at their usual addresses.
Bitcoin lost about 23% of its value in November, which is the largest monthly drop since June 2022. This drop follows a wave of liquidations on October 10, which wiped out $19 billion in leveraged tokens.
As a result of an operation by the HUR and the resistance movement in Kalynove, Luhansk region, four occupiers were eliminated, and enemy UAZ and buggy vehicles were destroyed. Medics confirmed the deaths of the invaders.
As a result of new Russian attacks, some residents of Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions were left without electricity. Due to bad weather, there are power outages in Mykolaiv region, and blackout schedules are in effect 24/7 in all regions of Ukraine.
After Russia's night attack on Zaporizhzhia, 10 people sought medical attention. Earlier reports indicated 5 dead and 5 injured.
In October, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with almost 10. 5 thousand electric cars. Lviv region leads in registrations, and Kyiv has the most new electric vehicles.
Overnight, Russia launched 115 drones at Ukraine, 95 of which were shot down or suppressed. 19 hits were recorded in 12 locations, with civilian casualties.
Axios has published US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine. The document provides for territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.
In Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims of Russia's night attack on November 21 has increased. Five people died in Zaporizhzhia, and five more were hospitalized. In Odesa, five people were injured, one of them in serious condition.
Fatima Bosch from Mexico became the new "Miss Universe" in Thailand, concluding a season of beauty pageants marked by scandals. Previously, a participant left the event due to an insult, and two judges resigned, accusing the organizers of rigging.
Search and rescue operations continue in Ternopil after the Russian attack on high-rise buildings. Contact has not yet been established with 16 people, and 638 tons of debris have been removed.
Prosecutors uncovered large-scale VAT evasion schemes that led to the state losing over UAH 35 million. Five officials of one company and the head of another enterprise fictitiously inflated tax credits.
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar's December 2025/January 2026 issue, where she shared her thoughts on parenting, her relationship with Prince Harry, and her career. She spoke about her viral moment at Paris Fashion Week and the importance of authenticity.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of massive Russian attacks on the energy system and a difficult situation.
On November 20, emergency power outages were implemented in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kyiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions. The reason is the situation in the energy system after massive missile and drone attacks.
The 2026 BMW iX3 electric crossover, the first representative of the Neue Klasse, traveled over 1000 km from Debrecen to Munich without recharging. The BMW team arrived in Munich with over 20 km of range remaining, proving the real capabilities of the electric vehicle.
European countries have expressed their position on a possible US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, developed in secret. Most emphasize the need to involve Ukraine and Europe in any peace agreements.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a repeated strike on the Ryazan Oil Refinery on November 20, 2025, causing a fire. Hits on concentrations of enemy personnel in the Donetsk region were also recorded.
Three Ukrainian NPPs lost connection to high-voltage power lines after a massive Russian attack on November 19. Four of the nine reactors reduced their power output due to grid destabilization.
Poland has sent a note to Belarus requesting the extradition of two Ukrainian citizens accused of sabotaging railways on behalf of Russia. These acts of terrorism are linked to incidents in the Mika and Golomb areas, where railway tracks were damaged.
1,000 bodies, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian servicemen, have been returned to Ukraine. In the near future, examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies will be carried out.
