The President of Ukraine stated that Russia's massive attack on Ternopil claimed 25 lives, including three children, and injured 93 people. He emphasized that Russia will not stop on its own, and only strong pressure on the aggressor can stop it.
Russia decided to sell a 56. 15% stake in the Serbian oil and gas company NIS after US sanctions. The buyer's name has not yet been disclosed; the majority of shares are controlled by Gazprom Neft.
The oil tanker Talara, seized by Iranian forces, has been released, but without its gasoil cargo. The crew is safe, and the vessel has left Iranian waters with a shallower draft.
Scientists from Iran traveled to Russia twice in 2024, including November, seeking secret technologies for their nuclear program. The delegations included researchers from universities, some of which are under sanctions.
The "Servant of the People" faction issued a statement on the creation of a "coalition of national resilience" and a "government of national resilience" against the backdrop of the NABU and SAPO anti-corruption investigation. They call for negotiations between pro-Ukrainian factions and the formation of a government without party quotas.
The Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs has withdrawn consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Gdańsk. This decision was made in response to the railway sabotage, which is linked to the activities of Russian special services.
The Finnish chain of gas stations Teboil, owned by Russian Lukoil, is suspending operations. This is happening due to the depletion of fuel reserves amid US sanctions against the parent company.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after a report of increased US inventories. The price decline is limited by sanctions against Russian oil, which raises concerns about supply disruptions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the consequences of Russia's night attack with more than 470 drones and 48 missiles. In Ternopil, residential buildings were hit, which led to 9 deaths.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey on November 19. He was met by Deputy Mayor of Ankara Faruk Köylüoğlu.
The German concern Rheinmetall will begin transferring Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft systems based on the Leopard 1 tank to Ukraine next week. The contract, worth several hundred million euros, is being paid for by an unnamed EU country.
Kallas stated that the European Union's ties with Beijing limit the bloc's ability to effectively pressure China regarding its support for Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Russian seaborne crude flows fell for the fourth consecutive week, exacerbating the country's oil price slump and cutting the Kremlin's revenue to a two-and-a-half-year low – about $1. 2 billion a week. In the four weeks to November 16, the country shipped 3.36 million barrels per day, about 90,000 barrels less than in the comparable period to November 9.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Steve Witkoff to restore US involvement in diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion. Kyiv hopes that Washington will be able to push Moscow to negotiations, including through the imposition of sanctions.
Japan has urged its citizens in China to enhance security measures and avoid crowded places. This is due to the escalating dispute between the countries over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statements about Taiwan.
According to this article, Markov was supposed to inform the Russian Ministry of Justice himself and submit documents for inclusion in the register of "foreign agents" from the moment he was assigned the status of "foreign agent. "
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services to determine whether they should be subject to the Digital Markets Act. A decision is expected within 12 months, and if the conclusion is positive, the companies will have six months to comply with the requirements.
Russia's metallurgical industry is declining due to export restrictions, a high key rate, and competition from Chinese manufacturers. This economic cooling is forcing major players to curtail investment programs.
US President's envoy to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, calls on European allies to take a more aggressive stance on Moscow and use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. This move would provide support to Ukraine for years and signal a new, bolder phase in European politics.
Wright USA, an insurance company that insured FBI and CIA agents, was acquired by China's Fosun Group. This gave it access to the personal data of US secret service employees.
European leaders will gather on December 18 for the last EU summit in 2025 to address Ukraine's funding, aiming to avoid a funding shortfall by mid-next year. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for coordinated action, warning of costly alternatives.
The US Treasury Department said that sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil are already reducing Russia's oil revenues. The analysis showed that these measures are aimed at reducing the financing of Russia's military efforts against Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has supported the advancement in Congress of a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. The bill will provide Trump with more tools to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, allowing for the imposition of secondary sanctions and tariffs against countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that only new sanctions can stop Russia's war against Ukraine. Moscow finances its war economy through energy exports and the purchase of technologies via third countries.
A group of Republican congressmen appealed to the US Attorney General with a request to check the possible use of Orthodox communities in the US by Russian special services. This is related to the lobbying activities of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad.
US President Donald Trump will support the bill on sanctions against Russia if he is given the right to ultimately determine their application. The White House will seek clear provisions in the bill that will ensure Trump's decisive influence on the imposition of sanctions.
Belgium has purchased autonomous Blaze drones from the Latvian company Origin Robotics to detect and neutralize enemy aircraft. This is part of a 50 million euro package of measures aimed at countering drones after a series of incidents.
American oil corporation Chevron is considering acquiring the foreign assets of Russia's Lukoil, which is under US sanctions. The company may be interested in assets where their interests already overlap, particularly in Kazakh fields and a Nigerian project.
The German government will lift its ban on the sale of some weapons to Israel from November 24, following the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Germany had suspended deliveries after Israel approved a ground offensive to capture Gaza City.
The US Congress has begun work on a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. It will give President Trump the right to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs against countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
