Trump helped the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign a peace agreement and economic pacts. This will give the US access to the region's valuable minerals, although the implications for the 30-year conflict remain unclear.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported that Russia and 11 other countries opposed the return of Ukrainian children, despite the adoption of a UN resolution. Only 1,850 children have been returned home after forced deportation.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding that the Russian Federation immediately return all illegally deported Ukrainian children. The document was supported by 91 countries, 57 abstained, and 12 opposed it.
The crew of the Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea has been released. All 11 crew members, including Filipinos, a Russian, and an Indian, will arrive in Oman.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces are systematically holding captive residents of El Fasher for ransom. Those whose families cannot pay thousands of dollars are killed or severely beaten.
US President Donald Trump urged Israel to continue dialogue with Syria after a border incident that escalated relations. This happened after Israeli soldiers were wounded during an operation near the Syrian border.
Kaja Kallas expressed concern about possible pressure on Ukraine in peace talks and emphasized the importance of reparations credits from frozen Russian assets. She also supported Ukrainian anti-corruption institutions, stressing the importance of trust during the war.
The EU warns the Donald Trump administration against granting amnesty to Putin or writing off Russia's war crimes, calling it a strategic catastrophe. The EU emphasizes the need to hold Russia accountable for crimes in Ukraine and supports the creation of a tribunal.
December 1 marks the Day of Prosecutors of Ukraine, World AIDS Day, Prisoners for Peace Day, and Neurologist Day. Also on this day, Walt Disney is honored and "Wear a Dress" Day is celebrated.
Ukraine has taken note of Kazakhstan's concerns regarding the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized that Ukraine's actions are aimed at repelling Russian aggression, and not against Kazakhstan or third parties.
Czech Prime Minister Fiala stated that the Czech Republic earned more than it spent on supporting Ukraine during the war. According to him, since the beginning of the war in 2022, aid for all departments and government agencies has reached 91.3 billion crowns.
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have declared General Horta N'Ta as the head of the military government, which will oversee a one-year transitional period. This occurred after a forceful seizure of power that began following the presidential elections.
Tokyo has dropped to third place in the ranking of the world's most populous metropolises, ceding to Jakarta, which topped the list. According to a UN report, the number of metropolises has quadrupled since 1975, mainly in Asia.
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.
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.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with Danish Ambassador Thomas Lund-Sørensen, discussing business protection and cooperation in the security sector. They also touched upon the investigation of international crimes committed by the Russian Federation and the establishment of a Special Tribunal.
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.
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.
The legal status of over 200,000 Ukrainians in the US is at risk due to delays and new immigration system rules introduced by the Trump administration. This has led to job losses and loss of insurance for many, as well as mass deportations.
Turkey has been granted the right to host and lead the next UN climate talks – COP31, following an agreement between Turkey and Australia. Australia will assume the role of "Negotiations President," but its responsibilities remain partially undefined.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has launched a campaign to collect signatures to vote on a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. This comes amid reports of a possible "peace plan" for Ukraine, which Fitzpatrick called "propaganda."
The UN World Food Programme says more food is entering Gaza after the October ceasefire, but it's still not enough. Hundreds of thousands of people remain in critical need, and at least half a million residents are already starving.
ISIS-linked rebels in DR Congo are massively attacking people. 89 civilians, including women and children, were killed in attacks from November 13 to 19.
Today, November 21, the world celebrates International Anti-Bullying Day, World Multiplication Table Day, No Music Day, World Television Day and World Hello Day. These events aim to address pressing issues, promote knowledge and draw attention to important aspects of life.
US Permanent Representative to the UN Mike Waltz stated Washington's readiness to increase economic pressure on Russia. This will happen if the Kremlin does not agree to a ceasefire and does not start real negotiations, and also continues to provide military support to Ukraine.
Ukraine stated at the UN Security Council its readiness to consider the American peace plan for resolving the war, emphasizing its unwavering position regarding its territorial integrity. No temporarily occupied territories are recognized as Russian, and Ukraine reserves the right to self-defense.
A fire broke out at the UN COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, leading to the evacuation of delegates. Brazilian organizers stated that the fire was under control and there were no casualties.
Turkey will host the UN climate summit next year, and Australia will lead intergovernmental negotiations. This compromise agreement will resolve the standoff between countries over hosting COP31.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a series of decisions on World Children's Day aimed at protecting children and supporting Ukrainian families. These include updating the statuses of deported children, introducing compensation mechanisms, a procedure for responding to cases of violence, new principles for financing health improvement, and additional guarantees for graduates of boarding schools.
25 Palestinians were killed in four Israeli airstrikes in Gaza after a Palestinian militant group fired on Israeli troops. Israel accuses Hamas of violating the truce.
