The United States Agency for Global Media has decided to close Szabad Europa, the Hungarian editorial office of Radio Free Europe, as of November 21, 2025. The reasons for the cessation of operations have not been disclosed, despite previous accusations of excessive criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The United States of America insists that Kyiv intensify negotiations and prepare a draft peace agreement by November 27. After this, Washington plans to hand it over to Russia, aiming to complete the process by early December.
President Zelenskyy met with the majority faction, emphasizing the coordinated work of the parliament during wartime. He confirmed the receipt of US proposals for ending the war, which are currently being processed.
As a result of a kamikaze drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia region, five people were killed and three more were injured. Residential buildings, a store, and a market were damaged.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for November 19 at 42. 09 hryvnias, which is 2 kopecks more than the previous day. The euro exchange rate remained unchanged, amounting to 48.79 hryvnias per unit.
On November 19, Russia launched strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to emergency power outages in several regions. Energy workers will begin eliminating the consequences of the attack after the security situation stabilizes.
On November 18, the Russian occupation army lost 850 soldiers and 56 units of automotive equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.11.25 amounted to approximately 1,161,230 personnel.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs on Latvia's Independence Day. Ukraine is grateful to Latvia for its unwavering support and active stance.
On the night of November 19, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with Geran-2 drones, damaging more than 10 buildings and other civilian infrastructure. 36 Kharkiv residents, including two children aged 9 and 13, sought medical help with an acute stress reaction.
US President Donald Trump has sent a high-ranking Pentagon delegation to Kyiv to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will hold talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials, and also plans to meet with Russian government officials.
On November 19, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will drop, wet snow is possible in the central regions.
Poland scrambled allied fighter jets and an early warning radar aircraft in response to Russian missile strikes on the western regions of Ukraine. Poland's ground-based air defense and radar detection systems have been brought to maximum readiness to ensure airspace security.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is secretly developing a new 28-point plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, discussed it with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
US President Donald Trump has called on the Federal Communications Commission to consider revoking the license of ABC News. He claims that journalists ask him unpleasant questions and criticize his activities, and that 97% of their materials express a negative attitude towards him.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated that Beijing's position on strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Moscow remains stable. He conveyed greetings from Xi Jinping and emphasized readiness to deepen cooperation in various fields.
On the night of November 19, the Russian army scrambled strategic bombers. Activity of 6 Tu-95MS aircraft from the Olenya airfield was recorded.
The European Commission plans to continue negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU at the working group level, even without the unanimous support of all member states. The Hungarian veto will not affect the overall decision, although the opening of negotiating clusters is currently not possible.
Germany will approve a bill on social assistance reform for Ukrainian refugees, reducing payments and requiring them to seek employment. Assistance will only be provided to those who do not have sufficient funds, with asset verification.
Donald Trump advocated for establishing a single national standard for artificial intelligence regulation. He believes that excessive regulation at the state level slows down the development of this field.
On the night of November 19, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine. The reason was the threat of ballistic missile use from the northeast direction.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 32 people, including three children. According to preliminary data, the enemy directed 19 Geran-2 type UAVs at three districts of the city. As a result of the strikes, a residential building, garages, an office building, and a supermarket were damaged. One of the hits was recorded in the schoolyard.
The UK Ministry of Defence has urged staff to refrain from discussing classified information in Chinese electric vehicles due to espionage concerns. Warning stickers have been placed in official cars, and certain electric vehicles with Chinese components are prohibited from being parked near military facilities.
A study involving over 300,000 people showed that smoking two to five cigarettes a day increases the risk of a heart attack by 50% and the probability of death by 60% within 15 years. The risk of cardiovascular disease decreases after quitting smoking, but remains higher than in non-smokers, even after 30 years.
In Kharkiv, 22 people were injured as a result of Russian shelling on the night of November 19. Among them is a 13-year-old girl with an acute stress reaction.
Donald Trump expressed surprise at the duration of the war in Ukraine, noting that it has lasted longer than he expected. The statement was made during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
On the night of November 19, Russian drones attacked Kharkiv. The Slobidskyi and Osnovianskyi districts of the city came under attack from 11 enemy UAVs. One of the drones hit a nine-story building, after which the building caught fire. A fire also broke out in garages. There are wounded.
The U. S. Department of State has approved the sale of Patriot air defense system modernization services to Ukraine for $105 million. This will improve Ukraine's ability to counter threats and ensure its self-defense.
Russia is appropriating the housing of Ukrainians in the occupied territories, as in Melitopol, where a house was registered to the occupation authorities and residents were evicted through sham courts. Similar schemes are being used in other cities, transferring housing to Russian military personnel and officials.
The German concern Rheinmetall will begin transferring Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft systems based on the Leopard 1 tank to Ukraine next week. The contract, worth several hundred million euros, is being paid for by an unnamed EU country.
SBU counterintelligence detained an 18-year-old student in Dnipro who was manufacturing improvised explosive devices on Russia's orders. He faces up to 12 years in prison for preparing a terrorist act.
