In Sri Lanka, at least 56 people have died and 21 are missing due to floods and landslides caused by heavy rains. The country is preparing for Cyclone Ditwa, which increases risks for low-lying areas, including the capital Colombo.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine could harm a peace agreement. Belgium has not seen the legal wording from the European Commission, which will present a proposal this week on the use of the assets.
Firefighters continue to search for survivors after a massive fire engulfed seven of the eight towers of a complex in Hong Kong, claiming the lives of at least 94 people. More than 70 people were injured, and the fire became the deadliest in decades.
On the night of November 28, the enemy attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 72 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 63 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The European Commission is urging Western allies to speed up payments on a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. This comes as Belgium is stalling EU efforts to support Ukraine with a larger financing scheme using Russian assets.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban went to Moscow on November 28. He plans to discuss oil and gas supplies, as well as peace efforts in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin.
Over the past day, 247 combat engagements were recorded on the front, exceeding the figures of the previous day. The enemy launched one missile strike, 53 air strikes, 3470 shellings, and used 2814 kamikaze drones.
A burned-out car with the body of a 21-year-old Ukrainian was found in Vienna. Police believe it was a violent murder, as there were signs of blunt force trauma on the body.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has started selling its first AI-powered Qwen smart glasses, Quark S1 and G1. These devices feature built-in displays and cameras, run on Qualcomm Inc.'s Snapdragon AR1 platform, and are already available in China.
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the EU to take more responsibility for European security and support peace in Ukraine. MEPs believe that lasting peace must be preceded by an effective ceasefire and reliable security guarantees from the EU and the US.
EU officials do not expect new sanctions against Russia before the holidays, and discussions on the 20th sanctions package are reportedly not expected to begin until January. This package will reportedly focus on closing loopholes, particularly in the export of natural rubber, which is used in Russia's defense industry.
The Japanese government denied reports that Donald Trump advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan. This was a response to publications by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, which claimed such advice.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey, beginning his first foreign trip, where he will mark the anniversary of Christianity. He will then travel to Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, where he will hold meetings with religious leaders and youth.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the introduction of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds due to the growing threat from Russia. The program will last 10 months, and by 2030, it is planned to recruit 10,000 new recruits.
A Luxembourg court has sentenced a 23-year-old Swede to eight years in prison for planning a terror attack at Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam. He was arrested in 2020 after a bomb-making workshop and attack plans, which included cyanide and chlorine poisoning, were discovered.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Mykola Trofymenko stated that the NMT format will not change in 2026. This decision is due to the proven effectiveness and transparency of the testing, which ensured equal conditions for admission.
Russia will close Poland's Consulate General in Irkutsk after December 30, 2025. This decision is a response to Poland's withdrawal of consent for the functioning of Russia's Consulate General in Gdańsk from December 23, 2025.
Starting December 14, 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing a new train schedule for 2025-2026, which includes 11 new routes (8 international, 3 domestic) and hourly train service between Kyiv and Lviv. Among the domestic updates are the Kramatorsk-Chop, Kryvyi Rih-Ivano-Frankivsk trains, and the extended Kharkiv-Uzhhorod route.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is a mandatory condition for discussing the deployment of "assurance forces. " Ankara is ready for discussion, but only after clear conditions for the mission are established.
The body of the miner was found on November 27 at the Inhulska mine of the SkhidHZK. He died as a result of an accident, the circumstances of which are being investigated by a special commission.
European countries are considering joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military exercises in response to Russia's hybrid attacks. This comes amid an unprecedented number of sabotage acts and attempted attacks linked to Moscow.
Emergency power outages have been implemented in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. The reason is the consequences of missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
As of the morning of November 27, the air temperature on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky was about -4°C with a south wind of 5–6 m/s. The State Emergency Service urges tourists to be careful in the mountains, advising them to choose appropriate clothing, take a flashlight, water, and a charged phone, and also register with rescuers.
Ihor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov have not complied with the decision of the High Court of England dated November 10, 2025, by failing to pay PrivatBank over 3 billion US dollars. PrivatBank is preparing for the enforcement of the decision in various jurisdictions, including Ukraine.
The SBU counterintelligence detained an FSB agent in Dnipropetrovsk region who was adjusting artillery shelling of Nikopol. The 42-year-old unemployed man was recruited through a dating site and transmitted data about the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
12-year-old Adriana Unolt died after nine days of fighting for her life, becoming the seventh child killed as a result of the Russian missile attack on Ternopil on November 19. The total number of victims reached 34; her mother died earlier, and her sister is still in the hospital.
Germany is developing and implementing a secret 1,200-page "Operational Plan Germany" (OPLAN DEU) in case of war with Russia, which provides for the transfer of up to 800,000 NATO troops to the front line. The plan details logistics and defense, and also brings back a Cold War mentality, taking into account modern threats and infrastructure problems.
Brent crude futures fell 0. 5% to $62.8 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost 0.6% to $58.33. The price decline is linked to expectations of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, which could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian supplies.
In Ternopil, an 18-year-old student died in the hospital after falling from a third-floor dormitory window. Police are investigating the incident as an accident.
A group of military officers announced they had seized control of Guinea-Bissau, arresting President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. They suspended the electoral process and declared border closures and a curfew.
