Despite the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU until March 2027, Great Britain, Poland, and Germany have already announced restrictions on social assistance. UNHCR emphasizes the importance of supporting vulnerable groups and providing accessible information for refugees.
European officials fear that Donald Trump may cease support for Ukraine. Meetings are scheduled next week between France, Germany, and Great Britain, as well as other countries, to discuss possible changes to the US plan.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposed Russia's return to the G8, as envisioned in the US "peace plan" for Ukraine. He stated that no one in the G7, except the United States, wants Russia to return.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had not received information about European proposals, despite meeting with national security advisers. He had not seen any counter-plan, although the media had circulated the text of a revised peace agreement from Great Britain, France, and Germany.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that peace plan talks in Geneva will resume on November 24. Work on the plan has been ongoing for three weeks, and over the past four days, the process has significantly accelerated.
European media have circulated the full text of a revised peace agreement that the leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany are proposing as an alternative to the American plan for resolving the war between Ukraine and Russia. The E3 countries' document is based on the American plan, but contains a number of significant clarifications, changes, and exclusions in each section.
Great Britain, France, and Germany presented a modified version of the American peace plan for Ukraine. They reject limitations on the size of the armed forces and territorial concessions, proposing an army limit of 800,000 and security guarantees similar to Article 5 of NATO.
The US opposes the participation of European diplomats in today's talks in Switzerland on Ukraine's peace plan. Americans do not want the presence of other European diplomats during negotiations with Ukrainians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the most painful choice: to agree to a peace deal that involves giving up part of Donbas, or to continue the war. This is due to new efforts by the Trump administration for a peace deal that involves compromises from Ukraine.
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.
US senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Washington's peace plan Moscow's 'wish list'. Rubio later denied this, stating that the plan was developed based on proposals from Russia and Ukraine.
The US continues to work with Ukraine on a revised peace plan that provides security guarantees based on the principle of NATO's Article 5. Negotiations on the plan involving the US, Ukraine, Germany, France, and Great Britain will take place in Geneva.
The Dutch military opened fire on unknown drones over Volkel Air Base. The drones were observed for two hours before flying away, and could not be tracked.
Ukrainian advisors will work in Switzerland tomorrow with representatives from the US, Britain, France, and Germany on the parameters of a peace agreement. President Zelenskyy announced that the absolute majority of European leaders are ready to help and join the consultations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, discussing diplomatic work in planning the peace process. Ukrainian advisors will work in Switzerland together with representatives of the US and the E3 format.
Representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the EU, the US, and Ukraine will meet in Geneva. They will discuss the peace plan for Ukraine proposed by Washington.
Immediately after the opening of the G20 summit, the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany met to discuss US President Donald Trump's plan for Ukraine. Other leaders from Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan also joined the meeting, working on adapting the American plan.
European leaders are trying to buy time to develop a new ceasefire framework with Russia after the administration of US President Donald Trump set a deadline of November 27. They aim to rewrite much of the proposed plan, presenting it as constructive updates.
The Office of the President of Ukraine announced consultations on ending the war after the President approved the delegation's composition. This comes against the backdrop of a 28-point US peace plan, which envisages territorial concessions and a threat to cease arms supplies to Ukraine.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that a peace agreement for Ukraine requires long-term guarantees, and the details of "Trump's plan" have not yet been worked out. The minister emphasized that Russia is building up its armaments, and European countries have reservations about some points of the plan.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his support for the American "peace plan" for Ukraine, believing that Russia would emerge victorious from it. He noted that the current version is less favorable for Ukraine than in 2022, but could quickly end hostilities.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the American proposal for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the importance of supporting negotiation processes and the desire to achieve a just peace.
In 2025, 122,000 Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes due to the war. In total, about 10 million Ukrainians have become refugees or internally displaced persons.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will hold coordination talks with European ministers on the situation around Ukraine. Ministers from Germany, Poland, Great Britain, Finland, Italy, and the head of the EU foreign policy department will join the conversation.
French and Ukrainian companies are intensifying negotiations on drone cooperation. The goal is to sign agreements by the end of the year, despite uncertain funding and competition.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Donald Trump held a 15-minute conversation. They discussed the American peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine, but details were not disclosed.
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.
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.
