Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak announced the visit of US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll to Kyiv this week. The visit aims to finalize steps to end the bloodshed, based on agreements reached in Geneva.
Donald Trump stated that the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine has been finalized, with only a few disagreements remaining. He hopes to meet with Zelenskyy and Putin for final approval.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban plans to visit Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin. The meeting, according to journalist Szabolcs Panyi, could take place on November 28.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer downplayed reports of Ukraine's agreement to a peace deal, stating that it confirms satisfaction with the Geneva draft, which does not cover territorial issues. He emphasized that a just and lasting peace is only possible if Ukraine's sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are preserved.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims about the capture of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast. Commander of the 19th Army Corps, General Oleksandr Bakulin, recorded an address from the city center, confirming that Kostiantynivka remains under Ukrainian control.
Russia's night attack with drones and missiles on Ukraine resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, and damaged homes and infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called it a terrorist response to the peaceful proposals of the US and Trump.
A poll by The Vandenberg Coalition showed that 72% of Donald Trump voters support aid to Ukraine and holding Russia accountable. The majority also supports intelligence sharing and selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Russia is experiencing a growing shortage of vital medicines, particularly for people with diabetes and cancer. In a number of regions, insulin preparations are running out, and patients cannot obtain them by prescription for months.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must be forced to sit down at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia by confiscating Russian assets in Europe.
The European Council has officially approved the EU's annual budget for 2026 with commitments of €192. 8 billion and payments of €190.1 billion. The budget is aimed at defense, migration, competitiveness, and crisis preparedness.
At Sunday's talks, the list of key points of the US peace plan was shortened. Discussions on territorial issues will likely take place at the meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States.
According to Reuters calculations, Russia's energy revenues in November 2025 could fall by 35% compared to last year, to 520 billion rubles. This is due to falling prices for Russian oil and the strengthening of the ruble.
Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, including American proposals for a peaceful settlement. The Turkish president expressed his readiness to facilitate the negotiation process by providing the Istanbul platform.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian-American negotiations regarding the American plan are not scheduled. Moscow has not received information about negotiations involving the US, Ukraine, and European countries in Geneva.
US Senator Warner called the 28-point truce plan between Ukraine and Russia, proposed by the administration of Donald Trump, an "historically bad deal. " He believes that the plan means "the complete surrender of Ukraine" and could inspire China to aggression against Taiwan.
After Putin signed the law on mandatory three-year work experience for medical students, Russia is seeing mass expulsions from universities. Students do not want to fall into the scheme of "distribution" to depressed and frontline regions, which leads to a shortage of personnel and a deterioration of medical care, especially for children in the temporarily occupied territories.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia started the war and does not want to end it, and Putin does not care about the losses. He thanked the US and personally Trump for the assistance provided, emphasizing the importance of a just peace.
Turkish President Erdogan will discuss the war in Ukraine and the grain corridor with Vladimir Putin on November 24. This conversation will take place after Erdogan's meeting with Zelenskyy.
The head of Russia's tax service, Daniil Yegorov, informed Putin about a 2 trillion ruble drop in oil and gas revenues. Russia's official budget deficit has already reached 4.2 trillion rubles, which is 4.3 trillion more than last year.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of Ukraine stated that Russia systematically turns the issue of water resources in the occupied territories into a tool of propaganda and justification for war. The Kremlin uses the "water issue" as a justification for the full-scale invasion, as well as to divert attention from real problems with water supply in the temporarily occupied territories.
European leaders are seeking to rewrite Trump's Donbas proposal, which they believe benefits Russia. They want any ceasefire to begin with a freeze of the conflict along the current line of demarcation.
Surveys show a worsening financial situation for Russians, with only 8% reporting an increase in wealth, while 23% report a deterioration. Only 24% hope for an improvement in their financial situation in the coming year.
According to British journalists, Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is a "sad mixture of unabashed opportunism and strategic shortsightedness. " It is "poorly drafted, vague, unbalanced, and impractical," generously rewards Putin's aggression, and does not limit Russian strikes.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that any peace plan must take into account Russia's failure to fulfill its obligations, and key decisions must be made in Kyiv. He emphasized that no plan should allow Russia to achieve its strategic goals.
US officials, at a meeting with NATO ambassadors in Kyiv, stated that the US plans to push for Ukraine to sign a peace agreement as soon as possible, otherwise Kyiv will face a "much worse deal. " The proposed agreement involves Ukraine ceding territories occupied by Russia, as well as amnesty for war crimes.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has told Ukrainian and European officials that there is little room for negotiation on a plan to end the war with Russia. The US is pressuring Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign an agreement, drafted with Moscow's help, by Thursday.
US President Donald Trump may believe that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to bluff to get a better deal. Trump claims he has already solved eight wars and is desperate for Ukraine to be the ninth to boost his chances for next year's Nobel Peace Prize.
United States generals may arrive in Russia as early as next week for negotiations on Washington's proposed "peace plan" for Ukraine. According to sources, Russian President Putin liked the general structure of the plan, but it does not meet the Kremlin's key demands.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the extent of interaction between Russia and the United States regarding Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine still needs clarification. The necessity of a conversation between Putin and Trump, as well as the level of contacts between Moscow and Washington concerning the plan, is yet to be determined.
Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that Ukraine will lose the controlled parts of Donbas in the near future. He also noted that Russians would be stopped if they attacked the Baltic states.
