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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Europe should not count on negotiations with Russia, as its elites seek Russia's "strategic defeat. " He also noted that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his entourage are making contradictory statements regarding the US peace plan.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, after talks with Russian officials, will also meet with Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This comes amid intensive efforts by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine.

The price of gold rose to $4,141. 49 per ounce, reaching its highest level since November 14. This happened after the Fed signaled a possible rate cut in December, which increased the probability of such a decision to 81%.

Brent crude futures fell to $63. 10 a barrel, WTI to $58.61. The decline comes amid fears that supply will outstrip demand next year, despite sanctions on Russian supplies.

First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Sergiy Kyslytsya reported that copies of the peace agreement were taken from all participants in the Geneva negotiations, except for the heads of delegations. This was done to prevent information leaks, while national security advisers made progress in reducing the plan to key points.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is awaiting a detailed report from the Ukrainian delegation on the results of the meetings in Geneva. He emphasized the importance of involving Europeans in contacts with the American team and thanked them for their support of Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Donald Trump expressed readiness for a jointly developed peace plan for Ukraine. The talks in Geneva have concluded, but a breakthrough is not expected this week, adds the German leader.

The US peace proposal for Ukraine removed a clause on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction under American leadership. European countries opposed this provision.

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine, where China expressed support for all efforts aimed at achieving peace.

Yuriy Ushakov, aide to the head of the Kremlin, stated that the provisions of the European peace plan are not suitable for Russia. At the same time, Russia is familiar with one of the variants of the US peace plan, many provisions of which are acceptable.

The initial 28-point US peace plan between Ukraine and Russia was reduced to 19 points following negotiations on Sunday. European leaders expressed concerns about some parts of the plan, particularly the demands for sanctions against Moscow and the freezing of Russian sovereign assets.

Black Friday 2025 in the US is expected to see a record number of shoppers, but their spending will decrease due to fewer good discounts and a general increase in the price of goods. Sales in November-December could exceed $1 trillion, but the growth rate will be lower than last year.

At Sunday's talks, the list of key points of the US peace plan was shortened. Discussions on territorial issues will likely take place at the meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States.

The administration of US President Donald Trump is expanding its powers regarding Venezuela, classifying Nicolás Maduro and his allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization. This will allow for new sanctions and provide the US with expanded military capabilities to strike Venezuelan territory.

According to Reuters calculations, Russia's energy revenues in November 2025 could fall by 35% compared to last year, to 520 billion rubles. This is due to falling prices for Russian oil and the strengthening of the ruble.

Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, including American proposals for a peaceful settlement. The Turkish president expressed his readiness to facilitate the negotiation process by providing the Istanbul platform.

The US and Ukraine pressed on with talks in Switzerland on a peace plan, agreeing on changes to the US proposal. Work is ongoing at the technical level, and Washington expects proposals from Kyiv in the coming days.

Oil prices took a breather after last week's decline as investors weigh the chances of a US rate cut and a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Brent and WTI crude futures hit their lowest levels since October 21.

Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in the US face legal uncertainty due to delays by the Trump administration in processing a humanitarian program. This threatens them with the loss of legal status as of March 31.

China has sharply increased its oil imports from Indonesia, which traders link to the possible masking of sanctioned Iranian oil supplies. This comes amid a reduction in imports from Malaysia, which was previously a major transshipment hub for Iranian crude.

The US and Ukraine have agreed on changes to an earlier peace proposal, which many considered beneficial to Moscow. President Zelenskyy may visit the US this week to discuss details with Donald Trump.

Meta company halted Project Mercury research, which found a reduction in depression and anxiety among Facebook users after a week of being "offline. " This became known from documents in court proceedings regarding the harm of social networks to teenagers.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that peace plan talks in Geneva will resume on November 24. Work on the plan has been ongoing for three weeks, and over the past four days, the process has significantly accelerated.

The Trump administration effectively shut down the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was created to streamline government and was closely associated with Elon Musk. The department was disbanded approximately eight months before the expiration of its mandate, which was set to run until July 2026.

European media have circulated the full text of a revised peace agreement that the leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany are proposing as an alternative to the American plan for resolving the war between Ukraine and Russia. The E3 countries' document is based on the American plan, but contains a number of significant clarifications, changes, and exclusions in each section.

The UN climate change summit COP30 in Belém ended in a compromise, failing to meet most of the countries' demands. Wealthy nations pledged to triple financial aid for adaptation to global warming.

Israeli media confirm that the Hezbollah chief of staff was eliminated in Sunday's strikes on Beirut.

Great Britain, France, and Germany presented a modified version of the American peace plan for Ukraine. They reject limitations on the size of the armed forces and territorial concessions, proposing an army limit of 800,000 and security guarantees similar to Article 5 of NATO.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Donald Trump is making significant efforts to find a solution to the war in Ukraine. Stubb and Prime Minister Meloni discussed a 28-point plan with him on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

In the US, the Trump administration is considering a new phase of actions against the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. The US could launch new operations in the coming days, including covert actions aimed at removing Maduro.