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Independent candidate Kelin Gheorgescu, known for his criticism of the EU and support for Ukraine, leads after the first round of elections in Romania. In the second round, he will compete with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.
Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, will speak at a NATO conference about the threat of Russian cyberattacks on Britain's critical infrastructure. Russia has already carried out at least nine cyberattacks on NATO countries through hacker groups.
Turkish President Erdogan will meet with NATO Secretary General on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Turkey supports Ukraine but opposes sanctions against Russia and the use of long-range missiles.
The French Foreign Minister stated that there are no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine and that he authorized strikes on Russian territory. He also did not rule out the possibility of French troops taking part in the fighting.
The French foreign minister said that there were no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine and allowing the use of French missiles for self-defense. Barro also did not rule out the possibility of French troops' participation in the conflict.
Switzerland has banned exports to a Polish military equipment supplier for violating the law. 645,000 Swiss rounds of ammunition were shipped to Ukraine through a Polish company in violation of the contract.
Donald Trump is considering the candidacy of Richard Grenell for the post of special envoy for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Grenell previously served as US Ambassador to Germany and acted as Director of National Intelligence.
Jake Reeves, 22, pleaded guilty in court to setting fire to commercial real estate in London with ties to Ukraine. Prosecutors suspect that he received payment from Russian intelligence.
France condemned russia's attack on Dnipro with a new Oreshnik ballistic missile and confirmed a NATO-Ukraine meeting on November 26. The main topics of the meeting will be strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting russian capabilities.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the country is not at war with Russia. This denial followed statements by the Russian ambassador about Britain's direct involvement in the conflict.
The prime ministers of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia called on Western partners to increase assistance to Ukraine. The countries agreed that Europe's security depends on Ukraine's victory and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
US and European officials are discussing the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent against Russia. The NYT notes that such a move would have serious consequences and be difficult to implement.
Ukraine has initiated a meeting in the NATO-Ukraine format because of Russia's use of a new ballistic missile on the Dnipro River. The meeting will take place on November 26 to discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting Russian military capabilities.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of the risk of global conflict after Russia launched a hypersonic missile at Ukraine. Poland increases defense spending to 4.7% of GDP in 2025 amid threats from Russia.
The German Chancellor condemned the use of a russian missile against Ukraine and the participation of North Korean soldiers in the war. Scholz reaffirmed his support for Ukraine, but refused to provide Taurus because of the risk of a direct confrontation between NATO and russia.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is preparing to visit the residence of the US President-elect to discuss peace talks on Ukraine. European leaders note the constructive dialogue with Trump on the Ukrainian issue.
Russia has launched a new Oreshnik missile, which is a version of the RS-26, down the Dnipro River. The missile was developed in violation of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
NATO and Ukraine will hold talks on November 26 over Russia's launch of an experimental hypersonic missile. The meeting will be held at the ambassadorial level after the strike on the Dnipro River, where ICBMs and other missiles were fired.
Ukraine is awaiting expert opinions on the new type of missile used by Russia, which has ICBM characteristics. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already contacted partners and international organizations to respond to this event.
Donald Trump has unveiled a collection of autographed guitars worth $10,000 a piece. This complements his line of branded products, which includes Bibles, sneakers, watches, and NFTs.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel admitted in her memoirs that she blocked Ukraine's accession to NATO out of fear of a military response from Russia. She explained this by the presence of the Russian fleet in Crimea and the low support for NATO among Ukrainians.
Donald Trump has nominated former Interim Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as US Ambassador to NATO. Mr. Whitaker intends to develop partnerships between NATO countries and work to prevent security threats.
According to sources, Russia has developed a document with a plan to eliminate Ukrainian statehood and divide the territory into three zones. The plan envisages the creation of “new regions of Russia,” a pro-Russian quasi-state, and “disputed territories.
IISS reports on a large-scale expansion of Russia's capacity to produce solid-fuel rocket engines at five sites. This could allow Russia to replenish its arsenal of missiles for war against Ukraine and threaten NATO.
During a telephone conversation, Poland announced the 45th package of support for Ukraine and the start of work on the next one. The parties discussed European integration and support for Ukraine's accession to NATO.
Putin's spokesman denied the possibility of freezing the conflict in Ukraine, despite his willingness to discuss it with Trump. Putin demands that Ukraine abandon NATO and is not ready for territorial concessions.
The Turkish president expressed concern about the US permission for Ukraine to use ATACMS against Russia.
Reuters: Putin may agree to a ceasefire along the front line, but demands that Ukraine abandon NATO. Russia may withdraw from some territories, but wants to maintain control over most of the occupied regions.
The largest EU member states have expressed their readiness to increase military and financial assistance to Ukraine in case the support from the USA is reduced, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said after a meeting with his European counterparts. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said this after a meeting with his European counterparts.