US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated that security guarantees for Ukraine must be part of any peace agreement.
Over the past day, 213 combat engagements were recorded on the front line, which is a third more than the day before. The greatest activity is observed in the Pokrovsk (57 attacks) and Lyman (44 attacks) directions.
A Russian UAV attacked a civilian car in Kherson, killing a 34-year-old woman and a 6-year-old child. The driver was injured and hospitalized.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the fair distribution of personnel among brigades. Draft decisions are to be prepared in the near future.
Three days after the presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau, head of state Umaro Sissoco Embaló was arrested. The military suspended the electoral process and closed the borders, imposing a curfew.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, stated the need to limit the size of the Russian army and its military budget. This is to prevent further military conflicts, avoiding the trap Russia is setting regarding limiting the Ukrainian army.
The Ukrainian Air Force demonstrated the operation of the French Mirage 2000 fighter jet at an operational airfield during a combat mission. The pilot and technicians spoke about the aircraft's effectiveness and the importance of international support for Ukraine.
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian security forces carried out a large-scale raid, involving over 90 people, including St. Petersburg police. They checked yards, parks, and houses, drawing up protocols for violations of the regime of stay by foreigners.
The Russian Foreign Ministry once again stressed that they do not plan to agree to new terms of the peace plan, but remain committed to the agreement in Anchorage and the plans for the "SVO".
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 144 combat engagements on the front as of 4 p. m. on November 26. The greatest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
The Ministry of Health has launched an unscheduled inspection of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" after the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, which became the subject of a criminal investigation. Lawyer Dmytro Kasianenko explains that systematic violations, relatives' complaints, and expert opinions are sufficient legal grounds for control and possible revocation of the clinic's license.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has requested 22 billion euros for the next three years and will present a proposal for 1. 35 billion euros for a new program to strengthen defense capabilities in space. This is the first time that the civilian organization ESA, founded in 1975, is moving into the military sector.
A roe deer, which underwent limb amputation after a car accident in Kyiv Oblast, did not survive the massive Russian shelling on the night of November 25. Its heart stopped from the horror of the explosions, despite all the efforts of the Wild Animal Rescue Center.
The government has simplified the procedure for receiving compensation under the "eRecovery" program for co-owned housing. This will allow one of the co-owners to apply for assistance, even if the other cannot be reached.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed bill 4656-IX, which amends the Law of Ukraine "On Burial and Funeral Business". The document provides a clear legal mechanism for the reburial of fallen servicemen at state expense.
SAP and NABU exposed an organized group that embezzled 140 million UAH of budget funds intended for the restoration of heat and water supply in Donetsk region. Five participants, including an official of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, have been notified of suspicion.
On November 25, 2025, Ukraine and NATO announced the launch of UNITE – Brave NATO, a joint program for innovation, technology, and engineering. The program's first competition, conducted by the NATO Communications and Information Agency, will focus on countering unmanned aerial systems, strengthening air defense, and communication security, with grants up to 10 million euros.
The National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Public Utilities is maximally simplifying the conditions for the development of electricity and heat production. This applies to the production of thermal energy in cogeneration units and reducing the number of documents required to obtain a license.
The number of vacancies with booking options has increased 8-fold over the year, with the most offers in blue-collar professions. Demand among job seekers has also significantly increased, rising 16-fold, according to OLX Robota.
Two employees of the Sukhodil Correctional Colony in Luhansk region have been notified of suspicion in absentia. They tortured over forty Ukrainian prisoners of war with electric current and beat them.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 90 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 72 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones.
Over the past day, 156 combat engagements took place at the front, which is fewer than the day before. The most intense battles were recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, where almost half of all engagements occurred.
On November 25, Russian troops lost 980 soldiers and 743 UAVs in the war with Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.11.25 are estimated at 1,168,550 personnel.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his readiness to cooperate with the EU on financial support for Ukraine based on frozen Russian assets. This should show Putin that he needs to negotiate.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia on November 25, at least 7 people were injured, three were hospitalized. 7 high-rise buildings, private houses, a dormitory, a shop, a gas station, and an enterprise were damaged.
Russian troops hit a residential building in Zaporizhzhia during shelling, causing a fire on several floors. Information about casualties is being clarified.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 147 combat engagements with Russian invaders per day as of 10:00 PM on November 25, 2025. The enemy launched 1 missile and 44 air strikes, used 22 missiles, 44 guided bombs, 3511 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3259 shellings.
There is progress between the US and Ukraine in formulating a new draft proposal to end the war, but the final text has not yet been agreed upon. Disagreements remain over territories, army size, and Ukraine's NATO membership.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine will not abandon its constitutional obligation to move towards NATO. This comes against the backdrop of a US peace plan that envisioned Ukraine abandoning its membership in the Alliance.
In the third quarter of 2025, Russia's coal industry deepened into systemic imbalances, leading to a persistent crisis, according to the Foreign Intelligence Service. 74% of companies are operating at a loss, and 23% have completely stopped production, with the industry's total loss reaching $3.32 billion.
