US President Donald Trump received the newly established FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw. The award was personally presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who highly praised Trump's efforts to establish peace worldwide.
The Trump administration has published a new national security strategy that focuses on an updated "Monroe Doctrine," criticizes immigration and Europe, and intensifies confrontation with China. The document blames mass migration for global problems and claims that Europe undermines peace in Ukraine.
The United States is demanding that Europe take on a greater share of NATO's conventional defense capabilities by 2027, including intelligence and missiles. Some European officials consider this deadline unrealistic, as Europe needs time to build up its potential.
US President Donald Trump has hired a new architectural firm, Shalom Baranes Associates, to oversee the design of his new ballroom. This came after disagreements with the initial designer, McCrery Architects, regarding the project's size and timeline.
The Trump administration has instructed US embassies to prioritize visa applications from foreigners planning to visit the country for investment or participation in major sporting events.
Trump helped the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign a peace agreement and economic pacts. This will give the US access to the region's valuable minerals, although the implications for the 30-year conflict remain unclear.
President Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of the European Council António Costa, discussing the negotiation track and the planned meetings of the Ukrainian team with the American side. Ukraine expects meaningful work to achieve a lasting peace.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Hnatov flew to the United States. They will hold talks with the American delegation on the peace plan, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
Spiegel reported that the Élysée Palace, in a statement to the German publication, denied that Macron had spoken of any betrayal.
Negotiations on a US-backed peace plan to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine cover four elements, including Ukraine's sovereignty, territory, economic cooperation, and European security. The Ukrainian delegation will meet with Trump's negotiators on December 4, despite Putin's harsh demands.
Kremlin head Vladimir Putin held a nearly 5-hour meeting with American negotiators, calling it "very useful" and "necessary," and issued new threats regarding Donbas.
Negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war involving US representatives have hit a snag due to Vladimir Putin's stance. The Russian dictator has effectively rejected the agreement and is also unwilling to see US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow.
Donald Trump is revoking federal fuel economy standards set by the Biden administration, easing fuel efficiency requirements for gasoline-powered cars. This decision lowers the required fuel efficiency to 34 miles per gallon by 2031 instead of 50 miles per gallon.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia had the opportunity to reach agreements on ending the war earlier, but "in their wisdom chose not to. " He believes that the best time to conclude a peace agreement was when he spoke about the absence of maps.
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and US President's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will meet with Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, in Miami on December 4 to continue discussions on the American "peace plan" for Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump called the December 2 meeting between Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Vladimir Putin "very good. " The next steps after the meeting are currently unknown.
Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Democratic Representative from Texas Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda. They were accused of receiving nearly $600,000 in bribes in schemes benefiting an Azerbaijani state energy company and a Mexican bank.
President Zelenskyy announced preparations for meetings with the US after the American team's negotiations in Moscow and Washington. Rustem Umerov, Andriy Hnatov, and others will continue negotiations to advance Ukraine's peace plan.
Canadian oil prices have fallen to their lowest level relative to the American benchmark since March 2025. The decline is caused by increased production in Alberta amid a global raw material surplus and slowing global demand.
Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov will hold meetings with national security advisors to European leaders in Brussels. They will inform about US contacts in Moscow and discuss the security architecture.
President Donald Trump closed his eyes several times during an open Cabinet meeting that lasted over two hours. This is the second such incident in the last month, despite his claims of excellent health.
Donald Trump stated that he is revoking all of Joe Biden's pardons signed with a pen, claiming that this makes them invalid. Trump also questioned Biden's mental fitness.
The family of American billionaire Michael Dell plans to transfer $6. 25 billion to investment accounts for 25 million children as part of a government program by the Donald Trump administration. The funds, amounting to $250 per child, will be used to support children under 10 years old from families with an income of up to $150,000 per year.
Former Honduran President Hernandez has been released from a US prison after a pardon from Donald Trump. Hernandez was serving a 45-year sentence for conspiring to import tons of cocaine into the US.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified territories, frozen assets, and security guarantees as the most sensitive topics of the peace plan. He emphasized that he cannot unilaterally decide on the issue of frozen funds in the EU.
Before negotiations with Putin, US President's special representative Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner had lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Moscow. The lunch took place in the company of Russian dictator's representative Kirill Dmitriev.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a detailed report from the Ukrainian delegation after peace talks in the US, where the American side's priorities were discussed. He instructed to continue constructive work with President Trump's team and European partners.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced a possible reset of US-Russian relations. He believes that Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who has good relations with Donald Trump, should intervene in the situation.
US President Donald Trump is in excellent health, as evidenced by "absolutely normal" MRI results of his heart and abdomen. The 79-year-old president's examination was conducted in October and confirmed the absence of problems.
Gasoline prices in the US have fallen to $3 a gallon, the lowest level since May 2021. This drop is due to cheaper crude oil and weak consumer demand, although the price is still significantly higher than Trump's pre-election promise of $2 a gallon.
