Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must be forced to sit down at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia by confiscating Russian assets in Europe.
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has refuted information about the alleged curtailment of the "National Cashback" program. The program continues to operate as usual, and changes in regulatory acts concern the technical redistribution of funds.
The Ukrainian authorities have decided on the mandatory evacuation of children from dangerous areas of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The evacuation takes place with parents, with the possibility of independently choosing a region for further placement.
European defense company stocks reached a nearly two-month low on November 24. This happened amid progress in negotiations on a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine.
A 51-year-old man, who was discharged from military service due to health reasons, sold a grenade launcher and ammunition for it for $2,000. He was notified of suspicion for selling firearms, which carries a penalty of three to seven years of imprisonment.
On November 24, Russians attacked the Sumy community with attack UAVs, which led to power outages in Sumy. The enemy also hit the residential sector of one of the starostyn districts, information is being clarified.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received information about Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan by phone from the special envoy and son-in-law of the US President. This happened during a meeting between the Americans and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov in Miami.
Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren stated that the country's laws prohibit the transfer of military equipment to countries involved in armed conflict. He denied information about Chile's agreement to supply Germany with Marder 1A3 IFVs for further transfer to Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre, discussing the negotiation process in Geneva regarding the cessation of the war with Russia. The Ukrainian delegation is returning home, and Zelenskyy is awaiting a full report on the progress of the negotiations.
In Kyiv and the region on November 24, cloudy weather with clearings is expected, rain and wet snow at night, no precipitation during the day. Until the end of the day On November 23, fog with visibility of 200-500 m is forecast in the capital.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the start of the meeting between the Ukrainian and American delegations in Switzerland. He hopes for a constructive conversation and a positive outcome for everyone.
The Ukrainian delegation, appointed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has begun work on peace talks in Geneva. This was announced by Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have arrived in Geneva. They will discuss a peace plan for Ukraine.
In Zaporizhzhia on November 22, a BMW driver lost control and crashed into a power pole. Two women died, and two more people were injured and taken to the hospital.
Ukraine's Defense Forces are holding back the Russians in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, where small arms battles are ongoing, preventing the enemy from gaining a foothold. Since early November, Ukrainian troops have eliminated 388 occupiers and wounded 87.
In Larnaca, unknown individuals attempted to kidnap Volodymyr Demchyshyn, former Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine. The attackers assaulted him and two other people, but met resistance and fled, leaving a car with weapons behind.
On the night of November 23, Russian drones shelled the Odesa region, causing fires at energy infrastructure facilities and an industrial building. The attack also damaged private residential buildings, but there were no fatalities or injuries.
On Sunday, November 23, cloudy weather with rain is expected in the Kyiv region. The temperature in the region will be 3-8°C, in Kyiv 5-7°C.
After the night attack on Dnipro on November 23, 15 local residents sought medical help, three of whom remain in hospitals. Among the injured are women aged 52 and 64, a 48-year-old man, and an 11-year-old girl.
On the night of November 23, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 98 attack UAVs of various types. Defense forces shot down 69 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country, but 27 UAVs hit targets at 12 locations.
On the evening of November 21, traffic to the city center in Kyiv was restricted due to a car fire on Mykola Mikhnovsky Boulevard. Bypass is carried out via the public transport lane, traffic is regulated by inspectors.
The athlete, who holds a Russian passport but competed for Ukraine, received 19 years in prison and a fine of 1 million rubles. She is accused of "treason" in favor of Ukraine.
An Arctic air mass has brought the most intense November cold snap in over a decade to France and Switzerland. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Alps in the coming days, and temperatures in Bern will drop to -7 °C.
Kyiv police detained a 35-year-old Kyiv resident who committed an armed robbery at a store on Mykhaila Stelmakh Street. The perpetrator, who had previously been convicted, detonated an airsoft grenade while fleeing, causing panic among people.
An explosion occurred at the Odesa District TCC on November 21, killing one person and injuring another.
The heating season continues in all regions of Ukraine, 96% of the housing stock is connected to centralized heating. Almost 98% of boiler houses and over 98% of social infrastructure facilities are operating.
A high-ranking security official for the President of Ukraine denied accepting Donald Trump's peace plan. This plan, developed without consultations with Ukraine and European allies, envisages Russian control over part of Ukrainian territories.
Deputy Prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office Andriy Synyuk resigned voluntarily. This happened on November 14 of this year, the SAP reported.
The Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine denied information about the encirclement of Ukrainian units in the Huliaipole direction and the presence of blocking detachments. They stated that the situation is difficult, but communication is maintained, logistics are established, the wounded are being evacuated, and reinforcements are being provided.
International Holding Company from the UAE, led by the brother of the UAE president, has expressed interest in acquiring assets of "Lukoil", which is under US sanctions. The US Treasury Department has allowed companies to negotiate with "Lukoil" until December 13.