On the night of November 22, Russian drones attacked the Orlivka ferry checkpoint on the border with Romania, causing damage to civilian objects and 11 trucks. Two people were injured, and the international checkpoint temporarily suspended operations.
Since the beginning of the year, over UAH 13. 2 billion in "Google tax" has been received by the Ukrainian budget from foreign companies for electronic services. The largest amounts were paid by Apple, Google, Valve, Meta, Sony, Etsy, Netflix, and Wargaming.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that a peace agreement for Ukraine requires long-term guarantees, and the details of "Trump's plan" have not yet been worked out. The minister emphasized that Russia is building up its armaments, and European countries have reservations about some points of the plan.
On November 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated and wounded 1,170 Russian occupiers. Also, 9 artillery systems and 7 enemy armored combat vehicles were destroyed.
In Nigeria, in Niger State, armed criminals abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary's boarding school. The incident occurred after authorities issued a directive to temporarily close all boarding schools due to an increased threat level.
US Vice President J. D. Vance supported the American "peace plan," emphasizing the need to live "in the real world." He noted that any peace agreement must stop the killing, preserve Ukraine's sovereignty, be acceptable to both sides, and maximize the chances of preventing a new war.
On Saturday, November 22, precipitation in the form of rain and snow, as well as black ice and frosts, are expected in Ukraine in some regions. Significant precipitation is forecast in the western regions, while rain will fall in the rest of the country, except for the southeastern part.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his support for the American "peace plan" for Ukraine, believing that Russia would emerge victorious from it. He noted that the current version is less favorable for Ukraine than in 2022, but could quickly end hostilities.
Over 3. 2 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo live near erosion channels that are destroying entire city blocks. The length of the fissures exceeds 700 km, and their number has almost doubled from 2010 to 2023 due to urban expansion.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing the current course of the war and further steps of the European Union. The next steps will be a meeting of European leaders on the sidelines of the G20, and then in Angola at the EU-AU meeting.
Switzerland has allocated almost $12 million to the World Bank fund to support the restoration of the Ukrainian healthcare system. The funds will be directed to a project to expand access to medical services, restore and modernize hospitals, and provide them with modern equipment.
United States generals may arrive in Russia as early as next week for negotiations on Washington's proposed "peace plan" for Ukraine. According to sources, Russian President Putin liked the general structure of the plan, but it does not meet the Kremlin's key demands.
In Ternopil, the body of another woman was pulled from under the rubble of a destroyed high-rise building. The death toll from the Russian attack on the city on November 19 has risen to 32 people, including six children.
An investigation has been launched in Italy into "sniper tourists" who shot at civilians during the siege of Sarajevo. These foreigners, it is alleged, paid to participate in a "human hunt" that led to the deaths of over 11,000 civilians.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the extent of interaction between Russia and the United States regarding Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine still needs clarification. The necessity of a conversation between Putin and Trump, as well as the level of contacts between Moscow and Washington concerning the plan, is yet to be determined.
Medical Procurement of Ukraine has purchased over 850,000 rapid tests for hepatitis B and C, which will be distributed to the regions by the end of November. Screening for hepatitis B and C markers is included in 13 packages of the Medical Guarantees Program, allowing Ukrainians to receive this service free of charge.
The US has issued a general license permitting certain financial transactions related to Russia's Paks II nuclear power plant project in Hungary. The authorized transactions involve Gazprombank, VTB Bank, and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, provided they pertain to the implementation of the nuclear power plant project.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has launched a campaign to collect signatures to vote on a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. This comes amid reports of a possible "peace plan" for Ukraine, which Fitzpatrick called "propaganda."
The Russian army launched minor attacks in Zaporizhzhia, attempting to break through the defense in Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka. Ukrainian troops stopped them, controlling the situation and recording weak enemy attempts to probe the defense.
The Armiia+ application now offers a course called "Fundamentals of Combat Planning" for commanders and military personnel who train units. It teaches combat planning using the Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) methodology and consists of over 35 lessons.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the American proposal for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the importance of supporting negotiation processes and the desire to achieve a just peace.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that from late August to October 2025, the Defense Forces conducted counteroffensive operations in the Dobropillia direction. Russian losses amounted to over 13,000 killed and wounded.
Russia plans to significantly increase fines for 36 types of economic offenses, including illegal entrepreneurship and tax evasion, to replenish the budget. Fines will increase several times, reaching up to $61.5 thousand for significant damages from tax evasion.
SBU counterintelligence detained an agent of Russian military intelligence in the Kharkiv region, who provided the occupiers with coordinates for storming the positions of the Defense Forces in the Kupyansk direction. The perpetrator turned out to be a Kharkiv IT specialist, previously convicted of collaborating with the Rashists.
Donald Trump stated on November 21 that Volodymyr Zelenskyy must sign his peace plan, otherwise Ukraine will have to continue fighting. Trump emphasized that the US has its own vision for peace, which Zelenskyy should accept.
Russian troops are advancing into the central part of Pokrovsk, establishing positions and moving towards a full-scale battle for the city. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are hunting in the railway area, but sightings of infantry groups indicate a threat to the railway tracks.
In 2025, 122,000 Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes due to the war. In total, about 10 million Ukrainians have become refugees or internally displaced persons.
For November 21, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 15, which is 6 kopecks more. The euro lost 12 kopecks, and the zloty lost 7 kopecks.
On November 20, the Russian army lost at least 1,050 servicemen, 20 artillery systems, and 3 armored combat vehicles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 21.11.25 amounted to 1,163,170 personnel.
The US has developed a draft security guarantee for Ukraine based on NATO's Article 5 model, which provides for a joint response to an attack. This plan, presented to Zelenskyy, is part of Trump's "peace plan" and may include the use of military force.
