War in Ukraine
According to YouControl, 5,817 Ukrainian companies and 686 individual entrepreneurs have probable ties to Russian businesses as of November 2025. Their total revenue in 2024 amounted to UAH 150.3 billion, which is one-third more than in 2023.
Russian propaganda, through a pocket 'American expert', threatens General Kyrylo Budanov with murder amid negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine has achieved the removal of the point about "full amnesty" from the US peace plan proposed by the Trump administration. This was confirmed by Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Oksana Stefanishyna, who noted that the issue of amnesty is not included in the final 19 points.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump and the American people on Thanksgiving Day. He expressed hope that a dignified peace in Ukraine and guaranteed security would become a common achievement.
American analysts have identified little-known sanctions that could harm the Russian war machine, focusing on chemicals for lubricants and tires. Blocking the Chinese company Xinxiang Richful and other suppliers could create a shortage of these critical materials.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the introduction of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds due to the growing threat from Russia. The program will last 10 months, and by 2030, it is planned to recruit 10,000 new recruits.
The IJF Executive Committee voted to restore full national representation for Russian athletes. They will be eligible to compete under their national flag, with anthem and symbols, starting from the Grand Slam tournament in Abu Dhabi in 2025.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Mykola Trofymenko stated that the NMT format will not change in 2026. This decision is due to the proven effectiveness and transparency of the testing, which ensured equal conditions for admission.
Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of NEC "Ukrenergo", reported that Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Donetsk Oblast have the biggest problems with electricity. These regions suffer the most from Russian attacks, where repair crews work in the most difficult conditions due to the complex security situation.
The accused pleaded not guilty, despite Russian accusations of cooperating with Ukrainian special services.
Russia will close Poland's Consulate General in Irkutsk after December 30, 2025. This decision is a response to Poland's withdrawal of consent for the functioning of Russia's Consulate General in Gdańsk from December 23, 2025.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, a TCC official beat a conscript who refused to undergo fluorography, inflicting at least five blows to his groin. The victim sustained severe bodily injuries, which led to the need for surgical removal of an organ.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that there are no signs of a quick peace in Ukraine. He noted that Putin is using a tactical moment to increase pressure on the front and civilians, expressing skepticism about a US-led peace agreement.
Ukraine expects concrete progress in the peace process and is interested in a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that achieving a truce is extremely important for Ukraine.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is a mandatory condition for discussing the deployment of "assurance forces. " Ankara is ready for discussion, but only after clear conditions for the mission are established.
Artur Yemelyanov is suspected of participating in a criminal organization, illicit enrichment, and legalizing over UAH 114 million. The investigation established that he was part of a criminal organization that influenced justice by making "necessary" decisions for money.
Ukraine maintains constant contact with the United States and is preparing for a new round of negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the war with Russia. The goal is to define concrete steps to bring about a just peace.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys emphasized that concessions to Russia regarding borders threaten the security of Lithuania and Europe. He named three key levers of support for Ukraine: the use of frozen Russian assets, accelerated Ukrainian membership in the EU, and the creation of a Special Tribunal.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi shared memories of the 30th anniversary of his PR project "Singing Rector" and spoke about future plans, including transferring university management. He also revealed the secrets of his youth and success, emphasizing the importance of Ukrainian song and investments in national projects.
The Central Bank of Russia has begun direct sales of gold from its reserves on the domestic market. This is aimed at supporting the ruble and covering budget needs.
Emergency power outages have been implemented in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. The reason is the consequences of missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
According to the depository's management, this could scare investors in European government debt and lead to countermeasures from the Russian side.
The SBU counterintelligence detained an FSB agent in Dnipropetrovsk region who was adjusting artillery shelling of Nikopol. The 42-year-old unemployed man was recruited through a dating site and transmitted data about the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Prosecutors documented new war crimes committed by Russian military personnel in the Kharkiv and Kyiv regions. The victims were civilian women who suffered sexual and physical violence during the occupation.
12-year-old Adriana Unolt died after nine days of fighting for her life, becoming the seventh child killed as a result of the Russian missile attack on Ternopil on November 19. The total number of victims reached 34; her mother died earlier, and her sister is still in the hospital.
As a result of Russian strikes on energy facilities, local power outages have been recorded. Emergency shutdowns have been applied in the Kharkiv region to stabilize the situation.
Germany is developing and implementing a secret 1,200-page "Operational Plan Germany" (OPLAN DEU) in case of war with Russia, which provides for the transfer of up to 800,000 NATO troops to the front line. The plan details logistics and defense, and also brings back a Cold War mentality, taking into account modern threats and infrastructure problems.
Ukraine and Great Britain have signed a licensing agreement for the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone. Mass production of interceptors is planned, which will be transferred to Ukraine to strengthen its air defense.
Brent crude futures fell 0. 5% to $62.8 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost 0.6% to $58.33. The price decline is linked to expectations of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, which could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian supplies.
US Special Envoy Daniel Driscoll stated that Russia is accumulating missiles, producing them faster than it uses them. This increases the threat to Ukraine and could spread to other European countries.