British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Ukraine's sovereignty is a fundamental principle of any future agreement. He emphasized that Ukraine must determine its future, but it is necessary to "work from where we are" to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Lukoil has dissolved the supervisory board of its international business due to US sanctions pressure. The company's management is concentrated in the hands of managing director Alexander Matitsyn; despite the reorganization, the international structure remains under Lukoil's control.
As of 4:00 PM, 130 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with the enemy actively attacking in the Pokrovsk and three other directions. Communities in Sumy and Chernihiv regions have suffered from enemy fire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks today with US Vice President J. D. Vance. They will discuss the peace plan proposed by the US, as reported by Axios journalist Barak Ravid.
Rescuers of the State Emergency Service found two cats, Milka and Miya, alive in a house destroyed by a missile strike in Ternopil. The owners had been waiting for them since the first day of the tragedy.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that Russia has no right to receive concessions from Ukraine, as this provokes aggression. She emphasized that lasting peace requires certain elements, and succumbing to aggression is dangerous for everyone.
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."
President Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv is actively working on the document proposed by the United States regarding the end of the war. Negotiations with partners continue hourly to coordinate Ukraine's position.
The heating season continues in all regions of Ukraine, 96% of the housing stock is connected to centralized heating. Almost 98% of boiler houses and over 98% of social infrastructure facilities are operating.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to discuss the 28-point US peace plan with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This conversation will take place after the plan's announcement and its discussion with European leaders and G20 leaders.
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 US is threatening to stop supplying weapons and intelligence to Ukraine if it does not sign the American peace plan by November 27. Washington is increasing pressure on Kyiv to agree to a framework peace agreement with Russia.
European Commission spokespersons Anita Hipper and Paula Pinho stated that they were unaware of any other peace plan allegedly being worked on by European officials in Kyiv. Earlier, WSJ reported on Europe's development of an alternative plan to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with the leaders of France, Britain, and Germany regarding the American peace plan. The parties coordinated further steps and agreed on joint work of the teams.
Masters of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine special unit "Ghosts" successfully hit an enemy Ka-27 helicopter and several radar complexes on the temporarily occupied peninsula. The operation inflicted serious losses on the Russian occupation army.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They reaffirmed their full support for Ukraine and discussed US efforts to end the war, emphasizing the need for European partners' approval for any peace agreement.
The Ministry of Energy denied Ukraine's electricity exports, explaining that production is entirely for domestic consumption. Damage to thermal and hydroelectric power plants by enemy attacks has reduced production capacity, so exports are not carried out.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled a series of meetings on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. The talks concern the situation in Ukraine, including Trump's 28-point plan.
International Holding Company from the UAE, led by the brother of the UAE president, has expressed interest in acquiring assets of "Lukoil", which is under US sanctions. The US Treasury Department has allowed companies to negotiate with "Lukoil" until December 13.
The Wall Street Journal learned about the US framework for security guarantees for Ukraine, which offers 10-year guarantees with the possibility of extension, but without direct military assistance. European countries, according to the report, are developing their own peace plan.
Russian dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has not received a peace settlement plan for Ukraine, but contacts with the United States continue. He emphasized that it is "better for Zelenskyy to negotiate now than later."
Ukraine has extradited Russian serviceman Margen Gadzhymagomedov to Lithuania for the first time. He is suspected of torturing prisoners, including a Lithuanian volunteer, at the airfield in Melitopol.
European leaders are urgently coordinating a response to the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine. The initiative has caused panic and concern among European officials, who believe it could force Ukraine to cede territory and limit NATO force deployment.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with an American delegation led by US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. He stated that Ukraine carefully studies every proposal from partners and clearly articulates its own position.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump will discuss the proposed US peace plan next week. The conversation will take place after Zelenskyy's consultations with the leaders of Great Britain, Italy, France, and Germany, scheduled for today at 13:00 Kyiv time.
Political expert Kyrylo Sazonov called the proposal to make Petro Poroshenko prime minister in exchange for the votes of "European Solidarity" for the 2026 budget and non-interference in peace talks a humiliating blackmail. He claims that Poroshenko's key demands are the premiership, lifting sanctions, and closing the treason case.
The German Chancellor, the Presidents of France, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain will hold an urgent conversation with Zelenskyy. They will discuss the US and Russian plan to end the war. A meeting is also expected on the sidelines of the G20 in South Africa.
On November 18, Delo. ua and Ekonomika+ held the GET Business Festival 2025, where 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and top managers discussed doing business in unstable conditions. Over 100 speakers on three stages touched upon digital transformation, production scaling, and partnerships.
The death toll from the Russian attack on Ternopil on November 19 has risen to 31, including six children. The bodies of three more people, a woman and two children, were pulled from under the rubble of the destroyed high-rise building; 94 people were injured.
