The Ukrainian aviation industry needs the restoration of tax breaks that were in effect from 2017 to 2024, as without them the country could lose a strategically important sector. According to forecasts, the return of benefits will bring the state 55 billion UAH in tax revenues for 2025-2035, which will triple the volume of preferences granted.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre, discussing the negotiation process in Geneva regarding the cessation of the war with Russia. The Ukrainian delegation is returning home, and Zelenskyy is awaiting a full report on the progress of the negotiations.
From January 1, 2026, men aged 23–60 who work in the media will be able to cross the border with a letter from the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting. This is stipulated by the new Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1509, which changes the procedure for strategic communications representatives to travel abroad.
Donald Trump is not deeply involved in the details, the media learned amid peace plan talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Pavlohrad was attacked by a UAV, as a result of which three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman, an 18-year-old girl, and a 31-year-old man. Administrative buildings, an enterprise, and cars were damaged.
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 European Commission has approved a new regulation requiring most charging devices up to 100W to switch to USB Type-C. The rules, which will come into force on December 14, 2028, cover a wide range of equipment.
EU leaders at an informal meeting in Angola discussed peace talks on Ukraine, agreeing that the 28 points proposed by the US and Russia need to be revised due to the unacceptability of some proposals. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that no agreement should weaken the security of Poland and Europe, nor should it benefit the aggressor.
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.
German Chancellor Merz stated that the path to ending the war in Ukraine would be long, despite some progress in negotiations in Geneva. He emphasized the need for coordinated European action and Russia's participation in real negotiations.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported significant progress in peace talks on Ukraine after consultations in Geneva. They emphasized the need for a long-term solution and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
According to a study by the European Business Association, 94% of companies in Ukraine plan to raise salaries in 2026, with 28% of employers increasing them by 11-15%. Staff shortages remain a significant problem, as only 5% of companies do not experience a lack of employees.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with the heads of diplomatic missions of key European countries, agreeing on positions regarding further steps in the peace process. He informed partners about the latest developments in peace efforts and the results of negotiations in Geneva.
On November 25, a meeting of the coalition of the willing will take place to discuss "constructive progress" in peace talks on Ukraine. The EU is working on a reparations loan for Ukraine, which is becoming increasingly urgent.
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.
President Zelenskyy discussed the results of the advisors' meetings in Geneva with the leaders of three European countries and emphasized the importance of carefully considered steps. Ukraine is working constructively, and European partners support its positions.
Poland has detained Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr B. on charges of aiding and abetting sabotage on railway infrastructure on November 15-16, 2025. He assisted in reconnaissance of the area and preparation of further actions, the Polish National Prosecutor's Office announced on November 24.
President Zelenskyy addressed the participants of the Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform. He called on the international community to actively support Ukraine and condemn Russia's aggression.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine received the first 100,000 FPV drones for the Armed Forces through the DOT-Chain Defence platform. The average delivery time for FPV drones is only 7 days, and units independently choose models from 40 manufacturing companies.
In Novovorontsovka, a 62-year-old employee of the village council was killed as a result of a Russian drone attack. Another woman, 61, sustained an explosive injury and shrapnel wound to her leg.
Lviv Mayor Sadovyi confirmed that students and teachers were not harmed in the Lviv school where an incident occurred between parents of students, resulting in one man being wounded.
Donald Trump spoke about possible significant progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, and Finland are holding a video call. This is happening against the backdrop of ongoing peace plan negotiations in Geneva.
Ukraine's dollar bonds due in 2029 rose 3 cents on the dollar, exceeding 72 cents, their highest level since February. This followed signs of progress on a US-backed peace plan that could end the fighting.
The Katerynivka quarry in the Mariupol district has ceased operations due to the complete depletion of alkaline kaolin reserves. During the years of occupation, kaolin was massively exported to Russia, where it was used in the production of refractories, faience, and ceramics.
Hungarian Minister Szijjártó stated that Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine is a chance to end the war, but European leaders are blocking it.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian-American negotiations regarding the American plan are not scheduled. Moscow has not received information about negotiations involving the US, Ukraine, and European countries in Geneva.
Information from Russian media about the arrival of DPRK military in the Zaporizhzhia direction has not been confirmed. This was reported by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized that Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force and Sweden does not recognize Russia's occupation of Crimea and other territories.
European Council President António Costa spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the informal meeting of EU leaders on peace efforts in Ukraine. He emphasized that a unified EU position is key to a successful outcome of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
