War in Ukraine
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the fair distribution of personnel among brigades. Draft decisions are to be prepared in the near future.
Ukraine successfully returned three children from Russian occupation, including two boys and one girl. The children were under pressure from the occupation authorities and propaganda, but now they are safe in the controlled territory.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Defense, Zukan Helez, denied permission for a Hungarian military aircraft carrying Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó to land. The reason cited was Hungary's support for actions undermining Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and the lack of explanation regarding the use of a military aircraft.
Poland has chosen the Swedish company Saab to supply three A26 submarines under the "Orka" program, worth 2. 3 billion euros. The first vessel is expected in 2030, which will strengthen the country's security in the Baltic Sea.
Poland is changing the rules for obtaining a residence permit for Ukrainians with PESEL UKR: from 2026, they will be able to apply for CUKR, which grants the right to a three-year stay. Document submission will be fully electronic through the Case Management Module (MOS) portal.
Russia officially enshrines the policy of total Russification of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories by adopting the national policy strategy until 2036. The document envisages involving 2.5 million residents in "all-Russian events" and increasing the role of the Russian language.
On November 27, electricity consumption restrictions will be introduced throughout Ukraine due to the consequences of Russian attacks. Throughout the day, hourly outage schedules will be in effect, and for industrial enterprises, power limitation schedules will be applied.
Romanian head of state Dan stated that the Russian drone, which was in the country's airspace, did not pose a direct threat. He called it an accidental incident and part of Russia's disinformation campaign.
The head of the Donetsk OVA, Filashkin, reported a difficult situation and frequent shelling of the city of Sloviansk, as well as an increase in the use of Molniya-type UAVs by the Russians.
The high-profile anti-corruption operation by NABU and SAPO, which ended with the escape of businessman Timur Mindich, revealed deep systemic problems. The low quality of suspicions, the political context, and the lack of results in major cases undermine trust in the anti-corruption infrastructure.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, stated the need to limit the size of the Russian army and its military budget. This is to prevent further military conflicts, avoiding the trap Russia is setting regarding limiting the Ukrainian army.
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Head of the Presidential Office, said that negotiations on Trump's peace plan concern security guarantees and consequences for Russia. He also noted that Ukraine is not involved in the leaks of conversations of Trump's representative.
Donald Trump Jr. responded to criticism of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who had a phone conversation with Putin's aide regarding "peace deal" proposals. Trump Jr. stated that Witkoff's critics want the war to continue indefinitely.
The Ukrainian Air Force demonstrated the operation of the French Mirage 2000 fighter jet at an operational airfield during a combat mission. The pilot and technicians spoke about the aircraft's effectiveness and the importance of international support for Ukraine.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov was summoned to the Moldovan Foreign Ministry, where he was handed a note of protest over the illegal flight of six drones. The Russian ambassador stated that the incident "needs to be investigated," as "many operations take place under a false flag."
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian security forces carried out a large-scale raid, involving over 90 people, including St. Petersburg police. They checked yards, parks, and houses, drawing up protocols for violations of the regime of stay by foreigners.
The Russian Foreign Ministry once again stressed that they do not plan to agree to new terms of the peace plan, but remain committed to the agreement in Anchorage and the plans for the "SVO".
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 144 combat engagements on the front as of 4 p. m. on November 26. The greatest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
The Ministry of Health has launched an unscheduled inspection of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" after the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, which became the subject of a criminal investigation. Lawyer Dmytro Kasianenko explains that systematic violations, relatives' complaints, and expert opinions are sufficient legal grounds for control and possible revocation of the clinic's license.
A 54-year-old resident of Irpin is suspected of murdering her 70-year-old husband due to his pro-Russian views and domestic violence. The woman inflicted fatal stab wounds to his chest during an argument.
Poland will receive 44 billion euros from SAFE funds to strengthen its army, drone systems, and security infrastructure on the EU's eastern border. The funding will also go towards space initiatives, AI-powered defense technologies, and the SAFE Baltic program.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Issues of strengthening sanctions against Russia, financial assistance to Ukraine, and the use of frozen Russian assets were discussed.
The US says Xi Jinping is trying to build an alternative world order, relying on allies among anti-democratic states such as Russia and North Korea. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission published its annual report with dozens of recommendations.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has requested 22 billion euros for the next three years and will present a proposal for 1. 35 billion euros for a new program to strengthen defense capabilities in space. This is the first time that the civilian organization ESA, founded in 1975, is moving into the military sector.
A roe deer, which underwent limb amputation after a car accident in Kyiv Oblast, did not survive the massive Russian shelling on the night of November 25. Its heart stopped from the horror of the explosions, despite all the efforts of the Wild Animal Rescue Center.
Alexander Lukashenka proposed to Vladimir Putin to hold talks on Ukraine in Minsk. The proposal was made during a meeting of the leaders at the CSTO summit in Bishkek.
The government has simplified the procedure for receiving compensation under the "eRecovery" program for co-owned housing. This will allow one of the co-owners to apply for assistance, even if the other cannot be reached.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed bill 4656-IX, which amends the Law of Ukraine "On Burial and Funeral Business". The document provides a clear legal mechanism for the reburial of fallen servicemen at state expense.
SAP and NABU exposed an organized group that embezzled 140 million UAH of budget funds intended for the restoration of heat and water supply in Donetsk region. Five participants, including an official of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, have been notified of suspicion.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the dates for contacts between the Russian side and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff in Moscow have not yet been determined. He also called judgments about Russia's proximity to a peace agreement with Ukraine premature.