Andriy Yermak resigned a day before meeting with US President's special representative Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The purpose of the visit was to finalize the positions of the US and Ukraine before Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Moscow.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the dismissal of the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine a political crisis. This happened against the backdrop of Orban's visit to Putin and the chaos in the negotiations on the Witkoff plan.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Moscow on November 28. Merz recalled that after Orban's previous visit to the Kremlin in July 2024, Russia intensified airstrikes on Ukraine.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing a proposal that involves recognizing Russia's control over annexed Crimea and occupied territories of Ukraine. This is part of a peace agreement being developed by US Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, stated Budapest's readiness to provide a platform for negotiations on "conflict resolution" in Ukraine. The leaders also discussed a possible Russian-American summit in Budapest and cooperation in the energy sector.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban went to Moscow on November 28. He plans to discuss oil and gas supplies, as well as peace efforts in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not sign any document on renouncing Ukrainian territories as long as he is in office. He emphasized that the Constitution of Ukraine prohibits such actions.
Vladimir Putin demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas, threatening military seizure of new territories if they refuse. He announced an increase in "returned" territories and made false statements about Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Siversk, and Vovchansk.
Vladimir Putin stated that legal recognition of the Russian occupation of Crimea and Donbas should be a key issue in negotiations with the United States. He is ready to consider an updated package of proposals after the Ukraine-US talks in Geneva.
Donald Trump set a deadline for Ukraine to agree to the White House's 28-point plan to end the war, which he later postponed. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky believes that the plan needs refinement, as Ukraine, as a party to the conflict, needs to be heard.
Vladimir Putin stated that the American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow next week. According to him, the Kremlin is "open to dialogue," and the composition of the delegation must be approved by Donald Trump.
Putin stated that he received an updated package of proposals after negotiations between Ukraine and the United States in Geneva. He is ready to consider it as a basis for further agreements, divided into 4 components.
The accused pleaded not guilty, despite Russian accusations of cooperating with Ukrainian special services.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that there are no signs of a quick peace in Ukraine. He noted that Putin is using a tactical moment to increase pressure on the front and civilians, expressing skepticism about a US-led peace agreement.
European countries are considering joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military exercises in response to Russia's hybrid attacks. This comes amid an unprecedented number of sabotage acts and attempted attacks linked to Moscow.
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Representatives of companies controlling mines in temporarily occupied Luhansk region warned the Russian government about the impossibility of extraction without 40 billion rubles. Instead of assistance, the purchase of coal in Kuzbass is being considered, which will destroy the local economy.
Russia's war against Ukraine is increasingly affecting the daily lives of Russians, leaving a noticeable mark on the economy. Russians are experiencing price increases faster than wage growth and are cutting back on food spending.
Germany has announced winter aid to Ukraine amounting to 170 million euros, as well as increased military support. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that the total amount of German aid to Ukraine has reached 11.5 billion euros.
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.
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.
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 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".
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia is facing a significant increase in the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel due to a change in the pricing mechanism. The government plans to abandon the link to inflation, switching to a composite index that takes into account a wider set of factors.
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.
Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, stated that the Kremlin had not discussed the US peace plan, having received several unofficial options. He added that representatives of the Russian and Ukrainian special services periodically meet in the UAE to discuss sensitive issues, including prisoner exchanges.
On October 16, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin convinced Donald Trump not to approve the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. This happened on the eve of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House.
Russia and the United States have tentatively agreed on a visit by US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow next week. US President Donald Trump confirmed Witkoff's visit to Moscow, where he will meet with President Putin.
The Russian government has approved a list of 42 specialties for which the admission of fee-paying applicants to higher education institutions is restricted. This decision is explained by improving the quality of education, but the real goal is to increase the number of young people in the army and in blue-collar jobs in the military-industrial complex.
