War in Ukraine
Search and rescue operations continue in Ternopil after the Russian attack on high-rise buildings. Contact has not yet been established with 16 people, and 638 tons of debris have been removed.
For November 21, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 15, which is 6 kopecks more. The euro lost 12 kopecks, and the zloty lost 7 kopecks.
On November 20, the Russian army lost at least 1,050 servicemen, 20 artillery systems, and 3 armored combat vehicles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 21.11.25 amounted to 1,163,170 personnel.
The US has developed a draft security guarantee for Ukraine based on NATO's Article 5 model, which provides for a joint response to an attack. This plan, presented to Zelenskyy, is part of Trump's "peace plan" and may include the use of military force.
Great Britain has identified units and headquarters locations for troop deployment in Ukraine as part of a 30-country coalition. Plans include training Ukrainian troops within the country and coordinating multinational forces.
As a result of the night attack on Odesa on November 21, four people were injured, three of whom were hospitalized with burns and blast injuries. A residential building and an enterprise were damaged, and the aftermath is still being dealt with.
US Permanent Representative to the UN Mike Waltz stated Washington's readiness to increase economic pressure on Russia. This will happen if the Kremlin does not agree to a ceasefire and does not start real negotiations, and also continues to provide military support to Ukraine.
The European Union has announced a new €17 million call for proposals under the Ukraine Facility to support civil society in Ukraine. The call includes five thematic areas, and civil society organizations from all over Ukraine are eligible to participate.
Ukraine stated at the UN Security Council its readiness to consider the American peace plan for resolving the war, emphasizing its unwavering position regarding its territorial integrity. No temporarily occupied territories are recognized as Russian, and Ukraine reserves the right to self-defense.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called on the EU to stop aid to Ukraine amid a corruption scandal at Energoatom. He called the EC's intention to send another 100 billion euros to Ukraine absurd.
Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka will lead the Ukrainian delegation to Israel to develop economic cooperation, marking the first visit of this level since 2022. The meetings will take place within the framework of the Joint Ukrainian-Israeli Commission, which has not met since 2021.
The occupation authorities in Henichesk have obliged entrepreneurs to install the ID MAX system, which is connected to Russian state databases. This facial recognition system allows tracking people, their purchases, and movements.
SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian military intelligence informant in Donetsk region who was adjusting strikes on Lyman. The 50-year-old saleswoman collected data on the Armed Forces of Ukraine and passed it on to an acquaintance who works for the Russian special service.
The United States Agency for Global Media has decided to close Szabad Europa, the Hungarian editorial office of Radio Free Europe, as of November 21, 2025. The reasons for the cessation of operations have not been disclosed, despite previous accusations of excessive criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The United States of America insists that Kyiv intensify negotiations and prepare a draft peace agreement by November 27. After this, Washington plans to hand it over to Russia, aiming to complete the process by early December.
President Zelenskyy met with the majority faction, emphasizing the coordinated work of the parliament during wartime. He confirmed the receipt of US proposals for ending the war, which are currently being processed.
As a result of a kamikaze drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia region, five people were killed and three more were injured. Residential buildings, a store, and a market were damaged.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that the plan to end the war in Ukraine, supported by Donald Trump, is constantly changing, but it is good for both sides. The US is working on its implementation and is negotiating with Ukraine and Russia.
Since the beginning of November 20, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have recorded 161 combat engagements. Russian troops have significantly increased the intensity of strikes, using aviation, guided bombs, and thousands of kamikaze drones.
President Zelenskyy has decided not to dismiss Andriy Yermak from the post of head of the President's Office after a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction. This decision was made despite calls for Yermak's removal amid a deepening corruption scandal, as reported by FT journalist Christopher Miller.
In Ternopil, rescuers found the body of another deceased person under the rubble. The total number of victims of the Russian missile strike has reached 28, including three children. 94 people were injured, and 16 are considered missing.
The General Staff refuted the Russian information about the capture of Kupiansk, Yampil, 80% of Vovchansk, and 70% of Pokrovsk. Counter-sabotage measures are ongoing in Kupiansk, and search and assault operations are underway in Pokrovsk.
French military chief General Mandon stated during a meeting with French mayors that the country must be prepared for the loss of its soldiers in a potential war.
Agents of the pro-Ukrainian ATESH movement reported that those mobilized from the occupied Luhansk region near Pokrovsk are deserting and do not want to go on "meat assaults. "
The EU has imposed sanctions on 10 Russian judges and security officials involved in human rights violations and repression in Russia. The list includes employees of the FSIN administration in the Rostov region, responsible for the torture and death of 15 prisoners, including 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna.
Indian company Reliance Industries Ltd. has stopped processing Russian oil at the export-oriented section of its Jamnagar refinery due to US sanctions. This will allow the plant to supply fuel to Europe and avoid a ban on importing petroleum products made from Russian oil.
President Zelenskyy, after meeting with US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, stated that Ukraine is ready for constructive work on the points of the peace plan. He also reported on Russia's strike on Ternopil with an X-101 missile containing foreign components, providing Driscoll with materials about the companies that produce the parts.
In Ternopil, a woman's body was recovered from under the rubble of a destroyed building. The total number of victims of the Russian attack has reached 27 people.
The Cabinet of Ministers increased monthly additional payments to disabled family members of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes. From December 1, 2025, the monthly additional payment to the pension will be UAH 12,971, which is received by 92 family members of 76 Heroes.
Germany is urging the European Union to reach an agreement with the United Kingdom on access to the EU defense fund by the end of the month. This would allow the UK to participate in the €150 billion fund designed to strengthen European defense.