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China warned it would crush any attempts by foreign powers to interfere in Taiwan's affairs after Japan announced the deployment of missiles on an island near Taiwan. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and does not rule out the use of force to establish control.
The 28-point US peace plan, unveiled last week, is based on a Russian document submitted to the Trump administration in October. That document contained Moscow's terms for ending the war, including concessions that Ukraine had previously rejected.
Pope Leo embarks on his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. He will call for peace and unity among branches of Christianity, meet with government officials, and visit cultural sites.
On Tuesday, Syrian security forces used firearms to stop clashes between two groups of protesters in Latakia. The incident occurred amid inter-confessional tensions after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, when Alawite demonstrators demanded autonomy, and supporters of the new government shouted insults.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Kyiv's readiness to move forward with a US-backed peace agreement. He is ready to discuss delicate issues with Donald Trump in negotiations that should include European allies.
The international volunteer medical organization "Doctors Without Borders" temporarily withdrew staff from a hospital in Darfur due to the death of a Sudanese Ministry of Health paramedic and the wounding of four people during a shooting on November 18. This happened at Zalingei Hospital, located in an area controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Officials from Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar met in Cairo to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. They agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation to ensure the continuity of the truce and counter violations by Israel.
White House spokeswoman Carolyn Leavitt reported significant progress in advancing a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. According to her, there are delicate details that require further negotiations.
A Ukrainian official said after talks in Geneva that Kyiv supports the essence of the framework peace agreement. However, some sensitive issues remain subject to discussion between the US and Ukrainian presidents, and final agreements have not yet been reached.
An EU loan of 140 billion euros, which Ukraine may receive, backed by frozen Russian assets, does not pose a threat to the sovereign ratings of EU countries. Leading rating agencies S&P and Fitch stated minimal risks for EU members, despite concerns about possible Russian lawsuits.
Russian oil supplies are declining for the fifth consecutive week, and Urals prices have fallen to their lowest levels in two years. This is happening against the backdrop of new US sanctions and the reformatting of sales markets, which has led to a decrease in Russia's oil export revenues.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the Zaporizhzhia NPP needs a special status and a cooperation agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. This comes amid increased efforts by the administration of US President Donald Trump to end the war.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated the need for NATO to accelerate its work on strengthening the defense of the eastern flank against Russian drones. This came after Romania scrambled fighter jets twice due to the detection of drone incursions into its airspace on November 25.
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.