War in Ukraine
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.
The President of Ukraine informed US Army Secretary Dean Driscoll about his readiness to cooperate with the Trump administration on a peace plan. This plan involves the transfer of some controlled territories to Russia, but Zelenskyy agreed to negotiations.
At the meeting of the "Russian People's" Council, Putin's Patriarch Kirill justified Russian crimes and interpreted the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" in his own way.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Donald Trump wants Ukraine and Russia to end the war and resume trade. He believes that world peace will benefit American workers and the people.
In Ternopil, the number of people who have not been in contact after the massive Russian attack and the hit on a residential building has decreased to 14. Six residents reported that they are safe.
Emergency power outages, which were in effect in most regions, have been canceled in Ukraine. Hourly blackout schedules remain in effect.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a draft plan from the American side that could activate diplomacy. Ukraine is ready to work constructively with the American side and partners to achieve peace.
Kaja Kallas stated that a peace agreement for Ukraine cannot come at the cost of abandoning its own state. No government would agree to a deal that benefits the aggressor.
On November 21, power outage schedules will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. The restrictions, which will last from 00:00 to 23:59, will affect 2.5 to 4 queues of consumers, as well as industrial facilities.
The CPD stated that the Russian authorities no longer hide their interference in the communication sphere. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Kremlin fully supports restrictions on mobile internet.
An analysis by OLX Real Estate showed that the most expensive houses in Ukraine are sold in villages in the Kyiv region, particularly in the village of Plyuty, where the median price is UAH 47. 5 million. Kyiv remains the leader among regional centers with a median price of UAH 9.6 million, while the lowest prices are recorded in Chernihiv (UAH 1 million).
Kyiv police have held more than 10 bloggers accountable for using police uniforms for provocative videos. Recently, another pseudo-policeman was identified who used obscene language and provoked conflict.
Ukrainian nuclear power plants temporarily reduce capacity after Russian attacks for safety reasons and due to infrastructure damage. These are preventive measures to avoid severe consequences when high-voltage lines are disconnected.
The Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate has lost about 2,000 religious communities that have joined the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Support for the Moscow Patriarchate among Ukrainians does not exceed 4–5%, while about 55% of citizens support the OCU.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and generals. The meeting is part of the efforts of US President Donald Trump's administration to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Metropolitan Yevstratiy (Zorya) stated that imperial-Russian narratives and the influence of special services shaped the leadership of the Moscow Patriarchate. He emphasized that the leaders of the Moscow Patriarchate passed through the "KGB sieve," and Metropolitan Onufriy was formed in the 1970s in the Moscow region.
The General Staff reported 112 combat engagements on the front, 43 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is also active in the Kostiantynivka and Oleksandrivka directions, where fighting continues.
The SBU detained an FSB agent couple in Shostka district, Sumy region, who were directing Russian "Grads" at units of the Defense Forces. The husband and wife received 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason.
Rescuers are conducting search and rescue operations for the second day in Ternopil after the Russian missile strike, having dismantled 880 square meters of structures and removed 370 tons of debris. Currently, 26 dead, 93 injured, and 18 missing are known.
On Children's Day, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine presented an audiobook voiced by police officers, National Guardsmen, border guards, and rescuers. The collection of 10 fairy tales is designed to give children a feeling of warmth and safety.
From December 4, official sales of New Year's trees will begin in Kyiv at 141 legal locations. The fairs will operate until December 31 in all districts of the capital.
The system, transferred by Great Britain, is equipped with a 30-mm Mark 44 Bushmaster II cannon and can operate autonomously, destroying air, ground, and sea targets.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of massive Russian attacks on the energy system and a difficult situation.
On November 20, emergency power outages were implemented in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kyiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions. The reason is the situation in the energy system after massive missile and drone attacks.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi emphasizes that all discussions about the US peace plan revolve around rumors. He also points out that Ukraine's position remains unchanged.
European countries have expressed their position on a possible US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, developed in secret. Most emphasize the need to involve Ukraine and Europe in any peace agreements.
Despite closed skies and war, Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing remains one of the largest donors to the state budget: every hryvnia of tax benefits returns to the state in 2. 5–3 times the amount. The industry not only generates billions in revenue but also maintains tens of thousands of jobs and critical defense technologies, which is why the state needs to restore tax preferences for the industry.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a repeated strike on the Ryazan Oil Refinery on November 20, 2025, causing a fire. Hits on concentrations of enemy personnel in the Donetsk region were also recorded.
According to Denys Shmyhal, these drones will allow Ukrainian military personnel to more effectively counter Russian drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a series of decisions on World Children's Day aimed at protecting children and supporting Ukrainian families. These include updating the statuses of deported children, introducing compensation mechanisms, a procedure for responding to cases of violence, new principles for financing health improvement, and additional guarantees for graduates of boarding schools.