President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not make a decision regarding the new Head of the Presidential Office until his return from his foreign visit. People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that the country has lived 10 days without a head of the Presidential Office after Andriy Yermak's dismissal.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that numerical superiority in personnel does not guarantee results in modern technological warfare. The effectiveness of drones, especially those with AI, will provide a "security wall" and become the basis of defense in the future.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he plans to visit London on Monday. The head of state also expects a report from the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov, regarding negotiations in the United States.
Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov. The parties discussed the results of the US meeting with the Russians and steps to end the war, as well as future economic projects and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
People's Deputy Hanna Skorokhod stated that NABU published fake photos from the search of her apartment, which do not match the interior of her apartment. She considers this a manipulation and an attempt to disrupt her trip to the USA.
US President's Special Representative Stephen Witkoff released a report on the meeting with the Ukrainian delegation, where the parties agreed on a framework for security measures and discussed deterrence measures to support lasting peace. Negotiations will resume today for further discussion.
A meeting of Ukrainian and American delegations on a peaceful settlement of the war has concluded in the USA. The results of the American side's meeting with Russia, the framework of security agreements, and the program for Ukraine's future development were discussed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Andriy Yermak from the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the National Security and Defense Council. This decision is recorded in decrees No. 902/2025 and No. 901/2025 after Yermak's dismissal from the post of Head of the President's Office.
After investigative actions at the apartment of MP Anna Skorokhod, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced the exposure of the MP in a case involving receiving $250,000 for resolving an issue regarding the application of NSDC sanctions. All exposed individuals have been served with suspicion notices for committing a crime.
US President's special representative Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner met with Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov in Miami. The meeting took place at the request of Witkoff and Kushner, who are Florida residents.
Fakes about "dangerous Ukrainian food" are spreading on the Polish segment of Facebook, calling for a boycott of products with code 482. The Center for Countering Disinformation notes that this is part of an anti-Ukrainian campaign aimed at undermining trust between nations.
Ukrainian representatives will continue talks in the US with President Trump's team. The task is to get full information about what was said in Russia and what other pretexts Putin found to prolong the war.
Russian "war correspondents" are spreading narratives about "preparing an offensive on Chernihiv," but the aggressor has no real forces for this. This is part of Russia's pressure tactics on Ukraine and an attempt to prolong US efforts.
Information about the capture of Dobropillia near Huliaipole is not true. The Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group that infiltrated the outskirts of the village has been destroyed, and the settlement is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Soldiers of the 17th Army Corps of the AFU are holding the defense and preventing the Russians from capturing Zatyshne and Solodke.
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and US President's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will meet with Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, in Miami on December 4 to continue discussions on the American "peace plan" for Ukraine.
Kyiv's Pechersk Court заочно sentenced former Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov to 15 years in prison with confiscation of all property. He was found guilty of high treason and encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Two concerts by Z-singer Shaman in Belgorod, scheduled for December 3 and 4, were urgently canceled. The reason given was the threat of provocations from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which the artist stated in a video message.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain control over part of the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. This information was confirmed by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation.
US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will hold talks with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday regarding a possible path to ending Russia's war against Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the afternoon, following the earlier establishment of an "updated and improved peace framework agreement" by the US and Ukraine.
In December, the Kremlin will intensify its disinformation campaign regarding negotiations on a diplomatic settlement of the war in Ukraine. The NSDC predicts that Russia will focus on discrediting the negotiation process between Ukraine and the United States, strengthening the narrative that "Ukraine is disrupting negotiations."
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the Russians will try to increase pressure on the front in the coming weeks and accompany it with loud statements. This is being done for the Western audience and to raise the stakes in diplomacy.
The Russian federal agency "Rossotrudnichestvo" is launching a new project, within which groups of "masters of the Russian language" will be sent for internships to countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. These programs are used to promote Russia's political interests and spread its influence.
After talks between the Ukrainian and American delegations in Florida, the issue of security guarantees for Kyiv remained unresolved. The issue of Russia's territorial claims regarding the territories it controls also remains unresolved.
President Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian and American delegations in Florida discussed ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty and national interests. According to him, the conversation was constructive, and the parties spoke frankly about all issues.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov reported to President Zelenskyy on the results of negotiations in the US. Kyiv has made significant progress in promoting peace and bringing positions closer with the American side.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, where they discussed the security and political situation. They identified important priorities for the negotiation process. Budanov is a member of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the US and other partners.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian delegation led by Rustem Umerov, which went to the USA, to promptly prepare steps to end the war. Ukraine continues cooperation with America, expecting the finalization of the results of the meetings in Geneva.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov, departed for the United States for negotiations. The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, also joined the delegation. The delegation has already reported to President Zelenskyy on the preparations for the meetings.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov as the head of Ukraine's delegation to participate in the negotiation process with the United States and other international partners, as well as with representatives of the Russian Federation. Previously, this delegation was headed by Andriy Yermak.
