US President Donald Trump's special representative, Steven Witkoff, arrived in Moscow for peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. His and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin is scheduled for the evening.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a detailed report from the Ukrainian delegation after peace talks in the US, where the American side's priorities were discussed. He instructed to continue constructive work with President Trump's team and European partners.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced a possible reset of US-Russian relations. He believes that Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who has good relations with Donald Trump, should intervene in the situation.
Russian troops attempted a "flag-raising" in Pokrovsk so that propagandists could use it as proof of control over the city. After that, they hastily fled, and the cleanup of enemy groups is underway. In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator Peskov stated that the Kremlin is "ready" for negotiations only after achieving the goals of the so-called "SVO. "
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reacted to the arrest of Nonkululeko Mantuli, a SAFM South African Republic host, suspected of recruiting men for the war in Ukraine on the side of the Russian Federation. MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called it an example to follow.
On the night of December 2, drones attacked the Orelnefteprodukt oil depot in Russia's Oryol region, causing facilities of the fuel and energy complex in the Livensky district to catch fire. There were no casualties.
In December, the Kremlin will intensify its disinformation campaign regarding negotiations on a diplomatic settlement of the war in Ukraine. The NSDC predicts that Russia will focus on discrediting the negotiation process between Ukraine and the United States, strengthening the narrative that "Ukraine is disrupting negotiations."
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the Russians will try to increase pressure on the front in the coming weeks and accompany it with loud statements. This is being done for the Western audience and to raise the stakes in diplomacy.
The occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region solemnly presented the mother of a fallen soldier with a multicooker, a laptop, and a bouquet of flowers. This happened in front of cameras and with words about supporting "patriotic" projects.
Vladimir Putin announced his intention to create a security zone along the border with Ukraine. He also reported on the alleged successes of Russian troops at the front and control over several settlements.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted Russian statements about the capture of Klynove and the advance of the occupiers deep into Ukrainian territory.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed support for close relations with Poland, emphasizing European unity and a common stand against threats from Russia. Deeper cooperation in defense was discussed, including the protection of NATO's eastern flank and plans to sign a new defense agreement in 2026.
The SBI reported suspicion to the acting director of the state enterprise "Enterprise of the State Criminal Executive Service of Ukraine (No. 98)" for demanding 10% kickbacks. He received 600,000 hryvnias for a 6 million hryvnia contract for the production of goods by prisoners.
A Land Cruiser 200 Prado belonging to a 41-year-old doctor of physical and mathematical sciences, a developer of targeting systems for long-range missiles, exploded in Moscow. The owner of the car, a specialist at the Moscow Research Institute "Polyus", is currently on a business trip.
The indictment against the former Minister of Internal Affairs during Yanukovych's time, who is hiding in Russia, has been sent to court. He is accused of treason and justifying Russian aggression, which included proposals to surrender territories and spread pro-Russian narratives.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted statements by the Russian military leadership regarding the capture of the settlements of Stavky and Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Commander of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade Dmytro Rohoziuk emphasized that there are no grounds for such statements, and Ukrainian units are firmly holding their occupied positions.
The SBU detained a 35-year-old unemployed man, who was hiding from mobilization, for adjusting missile and drone attacks on Chernivtsi and calling for new strikes on the western regions of Ukraine. Prohibited symbols and evidence of cooperation with the Russian occupiers were seized from him.
As a result of an explosion in Berdiansk on November 19, 2025, at 22:20 Kyiv time, five Rosgvardia occupiers were eliminated, and four were seriously wounded. Two enemy pickup trucks and a Tigr armored vehicle were also destroyed.
The Russian federal agency "Rossotrudnichestvo" is launching a new project, within which groups of "masters of the Russian language" will be sent for internships to countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. These programs are used to promote Russia's political interests and spread its influence.
The Kremlin is spreading a narrative about Ukraine's imminent collapse to induce the West to capitulate, despite the vulnerabilities of the Russian war effort. Peskov's statements are part of a cognitive effort aimed at creating a false sense of urgency about Russia's victory.
Vladimir Putin signed the state national policy strategy until 2036, which provides for the formation of a homogeneous civic identity and the integration of occupied Ukrainian territories. The document is aimed at large-scale Russification and the elimination of Ukrainian national consciousness.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated Ivanivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, driving out Russian occupiers. Soldiers of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade destroyed 53 and captured 19 Russian servicemen.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and propagandists of the aggressor country are spreading disinformation about the alleged "imminent collapse" of the front line in Ukraine. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War believe that this is being done to force Ukraine and the West to agree to the Kremlin's terms.
Ukrainian soldiers in the east and south of the country have spoken out against the peace plan supported by Donald Trump, calling it an actual capitulation. They do not agree to concessions regarding the territories that Ukraine controls.
Oksana Markarova has been appointed presidential adviser on Ukraine's reconstruction and investment attraction. Her work will focus on improving the country's business climate and financial stability.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has synchronized sanctions with the United States and imposed them against "Rosneft" and "Lukoil," as well as against other Russian companies and enterprises.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine detected networks of special secure communication terminals of the Russian army along the front line and on the African continent. After using the information from the terminals, the HUR decided to disclose their geolocation and destroy them.
Zelenskyy may also face problems controlling the ruling Servant of the People party and ministries amid the pluralism of Ukraine's domestic politics.
The interpreter for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán poorly heard Putin during a visit to Moscow, leading to an inaccurate translation. Tamás Menczer, communications director for Hungary's Fidesz party, explained that she is the best interpreter, but perhaps had a bad day.
