Germany and France have set a deadline of December 18 for aviation concerns regarding the FCAS/SCAF program. The project, which is intended to replace Rafale and Eurofighter fighter jets after 2040, faces conflicts over work distribution and intellectual property rights.
European diplomats and officials are expressing outrage over a new US peace plan that could derail efforts to provide financial assistance to Ukraine. Trump's proposed plan involves using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine after a truce, which contradicts EU plans to use these funds for a loan to Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, discussing diplomatic opportunities and the plan proposed by the US. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness to work quickly and constructively for its implementation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an almost hour-long conversation with US Vice President Vance and US Secretary of the Army Driscoll. The parties agreed to work together at the advisor level to achieve lasting peace.
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration has set a deadline of next Thursday for Ukraine to agree to the White House's 28-point plan to end the war.
The White House wants Ukraine to sign a 28-point "framework" peace plan by Thanksgiving, which is seen as a goal rather than a hard deadline. Negotiations are expected to be difficult and lengthy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine may face a difficult choice: to lose dignity or risk losing a key partner. He emphasized that his answer was given on May 20, 2019, when he pledged to defend Ukraine's sovereignty and independence.
An Arctic air mass has brought the most intense November cold snap in over a decade to France and Switzerland. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Alps in the coming days, and temperatures in Bern will drop to -7 °C.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with US Vice President J. D. Vance, during which the proposed US peace plan was discussed. This 28-point plan, unveiled by Axios, includes territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Ukraine's sovereignty is a fundamental principle of any future agreement. He emphasized that Ukraine must determine its future, but it is necessary to "work from where we are" to achieve a just and lasting peace.
President Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv is actively working on the document proposed by the United States regarding the end of the war. Negotiations with partners continue hourly to coordinate Ukraine's position.
Great Britain will offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, which will include a military response to a future Russian attack. These guarantees will cover a 10-year period and are part of Trump's peace plan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with the leaders of France, Britain, and Germany regarding the American peace plan. The parties coordinated further steps and agreed on joint work of the teams.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They reaffirmed their full support for Ukraine and discussed US efforts to end the war, emphasizing the need for European partners' approval for any peace agreement.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled a series of meetings on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. The talks concern the situation in Ukraine, including Trump's 28-point plan.
European leaders are urgently coordinating a response to the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine. The initiative has caused panic and concern among European officials, who believe it could force Ukraine to cede territory and limit NATO force deployment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump will discuss the proposed US peace plan next week. The conversation will take place after Zelenskyy's consultations with the leaders of Great Britain, Italy, France, and Germany, scheduled for today at 13:00 Kyiv time.
The German Chancellor, the Presidents of France, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain will hold an urgent conversation with Zelenskyy. They will discuss the US and Russian plan to end the war. A meeting is also expected on the sidelines of the G20 in South Africa.
Great Britain has identified units and headquarters locations for troop deployment in Ukraine as part of a 30-country coalition. Plans include training Ukrainian troops within the country and coordinating multinational forces.
René Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Airbus, called on European countries to arm themselves with tactical nuclear weapons. This is a response to the threat from Russian Iskander missiles with nuclear warheads deployed in Kaliningrad.
French military chief General Mandon stated during a meeting with French mayors that the country must be prepared for the loss of its soldiers in a potential war.
Germany is urging the European Union to reach an agreement with the United Kingdom on access to the EU defense fund by the end of the month. This would allow the UK to participate in the €150 billion fund designed to strengthen European defense.
Iran has ceased cooperation with nuclear inspectors in response to a resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors, which demanded the disclosure of data on uranium stockpiles. This decision was Tehran's direct response to increased diplomatic pressure from Western countries.
Quiche, considered a French dish, has German roots, where it was invented to reduce bread waste. UNN culinary experts have prepared 5 of the most popular recipes for this dish for the whole family.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi emphasizes that all discussions about the US peace plan revolve around rumors. He also points out that Ukraine's position remains unchanged.
European countries have expressed their position on a possible US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, developed in secret. Most emphasize the need to involve Ukraine and Europe in any peace agreements.
A Spanish court has ordered Meta to pay over $550 million to Spanish digital media outlets. This is due to the use of personal data for behavioral advertising and a violation of EU data protection rules.
A Paris court has temporarily banned the export of one of the world's first calculating machines, La Pascaline, developed by Blaise Pascal in 1642. Christie's halted the sale of the machine, estimated to be worth 2-3 million euros, due to doubts about the legality of the export permit.
French prosecutors are investigating Holocaust denial by X's AI-powered chatbot Grok. Grok's comments about crematoria at Auschwitz are included in an ongoing cybercrime investigation.
The Louvre plans to install 100 video cameras by the end of 2026 and open a police station on its premises. These measures are part of a security enhancement program following a robbery on October 19, 2025, during which eight pieces of jewelry were stolen.
