Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has removed US Army commander Dan Driscoll from participating in peace talks on Ukraine. This happened amid rumors of Driscoll's possible appointment as Secretary of Defense and his exceeding of authority.
The pace of Russian troops' advance in Ukraine is the slowest in the last century. Despite statements by the Kremlin and some American politicians, Ukrainian military and experts deny the proximity of a breakthrough.
Russia seized more than 500 square kilometers of territory in November, twice as much as last month. At the same time, with the onset of winter, analysts expect a slowdown in the Russian advance on the front.
Russia is increasingly using "disposable infantrymen" without equipment in attacks on Ukrainian positions, especially in the Lyman direction. This trend indicates high losses and supply shortages in the Russian army.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing a proposal that involves recognizing Russia's control over annexed Crimea and occupied territories of Ukraine. This is part of a peace agreement being developed by US Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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 Élysée Palace emphasized that all decisions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine require common support and consensus from European partners and NATO allies. The statement reiterates key provisions about "unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace" and the need for "full involvement of Ukraine, preservation of its sovereignty, and ensuring its future security."
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.
Great Britain will offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, which will include a military response to a future Russian attack. These guarantees will cover a 10-year period and are part of Trump's peace plan.
The new US plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war surprised the European diplomatic community. It envisages actual Russian control over part of the territories, which is unacceptable for Ukraine and causes concern among European countries.
The United States of America insists that Kyiv intensify negotiations and prepare a draft peace agreement by November 27. After this, Washington plans to hand it over to Russia, aiming to complete the process by early December.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi emphasizes that all discussions about the US peace plan revolve around rumors. He also points out that Ukraine's position remains unchanged.
Actor Kevin Spacey said he lost his Baltimore home due to astronomical costs related to sexual harassment allegations. He lives in hotels and rented accommodation. However, the actor also suggested that his return to Hollywood "will happen at the appropriate time."
US President Donald Trump's peace plan envisages territorial concessions from Ukraine and Russia paying rent for Donbas. The plan also provides for Ukraine's legal control over the occupied territories, but without disclosing the amount of rent from Russia.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, called Donald Trump's plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine an information-psychological special operation.
The Telegraph columnist Daniel DePetris believes that Donald Trump's "peace" plan for the war in Ukraine is unrealistic and unacceptable for Kyiv. It envisages territorial concessions from Ukraine and de facto Russian control over Donbas.
The UK Ministry of Defence has urged staff to refrain from discussing classified information in Chinese electric vehicles due to espionage concerns. Warning stickers have been placed in official cars, and certain electric vehicles with Chinese components are prohibited from being parked near military facilities.
A video is gaining popularity online in which US President Donald Trump calls a journalist a "piggy" during a conversation about the Epstein case.
Donald Trump plans to sue the BBC for $1-5 billion, despite the corporation's apology for editing his speech. The edited speech created a false impression that he called for the storming of the US Congress in 2021.
Donald Trump is threatening the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech. The move comes after the resignation of the BBC's Director-General and head of news over a scandal.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Director of News Deborah Turness have resigned over a scandal involving the forgery of a speech by US President Donald Trump. The creators of the Panorama documentary edited Trump's speech to create the impression of encouraging unrest on Capitol Hill.
Caroline Leavitt, Donald Trump's press secretary, called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine" after the broadcaster was accused of bias. She stated that watching the BBC "ruins" her day and that taxpayers are "forced to pay for a left-wing propaganda machine."
Germany is reclaiming its role as a military leader in Europe, having lifted financial restrictions on its defense sector. Berlin is investing hundreds of billions of pounds in state-of-the-art tanks, artillery, fighter jets, and warships.
After the rules for leaving Ukraine were relaxed, almost 100,000 men aged 18-22 crossed the border into Poland since the end of August. The number of Ukrainian men in Germany also increased to 1,400-1,800 per week by October.
Russia has become a totalitarian state under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, who defends his regime from threats. The FSB accused 22 members of the Russian Anti-War Committee, including Mikhail Khodorkovsky, of preparing a coup.
Detectives investigating the over $100 million Louvre robbery have uncovered digital evidence of a museum guard's cooperation with the criminals. The gang obtained confidential information about the security system and stole eight jewels from the French crown.
In Ukraine, forced mobilization has become the norm, and more than half a million men of conscription age are in hiding. This is happening against the backdrop of an escalating situation at the front and the depletion of volunteer resources.
The White House confirmed the cancellation of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest. The reason was the unsuccessful conclusion of telephone negotiations between negotiators regarding preparations for peace talks.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the army would be authorized to shoot down drones threatening the country's military bases. This decision was made in response to the growing threat from Russia and after a series of drone incursions into European airspace.
Polish civilians are actively undergoing survival courses and military training, preparing for a possible conflict with Russia. The government is expanding military training for adults and increasing the defense budget.
