Animal rights activists have begun evacuating lionesses Sima and Simba from a private zoo in Khmelnytskyi, from which they previously escaped. After a veterinary examination, the animals will travel to a rehabilitation center in Kyiv, and then to South Africa.
In Kharkiv on November 20, the driver of a Toyota Avensis lost control, crashed into a power pole, and flew into a playground. As a result of the accident, a 19-year-old young man and two minors, aged 16 and 17, sustained bodily injuries.
In October, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with almost 10. 5 thousand electric cars. Lviv region leads in registrations, and Kyiv has the most new electric vehicles.
Umerov stated that his role during the trip to the USA was purely technical, without approving any points of the "peace plan". He called publications about "approval" unverified information.
On November 21, cloudy weather with rains is expected in Ukraine, with rain and wet snow in the far west. Air temperature will range from +2°C to +21°C depending on the region.
On November 21, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Dignity and Freedom in honor of the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Revolution of Dignity of 2013. The holiday was reinstated in 2014 after being canceled by Viktor Yanukovych.
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.
The United States of America insists that Kyiv intensify negotiations and prepare a draft peace agreement by November 27. After this, Washington plans to hand it over to Russia, aiming to complete the process by early December.
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.
The President of Ukraine informed US Army Secretary Dean Driscoll about his readiness to cooperate with the Trump administration on a peace plan. This plan involves the transfer of some controlled territories to Russia, but Zelenskyy agreed to negotiations.
An analysis by OLX Real Estate showed that the most expensive houses in Ukraine are sold in villages in the Kyiv region, particularly in the village of Plyuty, where the median price is UAH 47. 5 million. Kyiv remains the leader among regional centers with a median price of UAH 9.6 million, while the lowest prices are recorded in Chernihiv (UAH 1 million).
Kyiv police have held more than 10 bloggers accountable for using police uniforms for provocative videos. Recently, another pseudo-policeman was identified who used obscene language and provoked conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and generals. The meeting is part of the efforts of US President Donald Trump's administration to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.
From December 4, official sales of New Year's trees will begin in Kyiv at 141 legal locations. The fairs will operate until December 31 in all districts of the capital.
On November 20, emergency power outages were implemented in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kyiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions. The reason is the situation in the energy system after massive missile and drone attacks.
In Kyiv, on Kudryavsky Uzviz, a charging station explosion caused a fire in an apartment on the 4th floor. Rescuers saved two people, including a child, from a neighboring apartment.
On Friday, November 21, most regions of Ukraine are expected to see a temperature increase to +9+14 degrees. In the south and Crimea, warming up to +20 is possible, while cold weather will persist in the west.
Kyiv City TCC commented on the incident in the Desnianskyi district, where a serviceman struck a car after an attack. One of the servicemen fired a traumatic weapon into the ground to stop illegal actions.
Lawyers point to the inaccuracy and inconsistency of the suspicion against businessman Timur Mindich, which could lead to the suspect avoiding punishment.
The US has proposed a framework plan to Ukraine for ending the war, which reportedly involves giving up territories and reducing the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Kyiv did not participate in the development of the proposals but received “signals” regarding them.
The Telegraph columnist Daniel DePetris believes that Donald Trump's "peace" plan for the war in Ukraine is unrealistic and unacceptable for Kyiv. It envisages territorial concessions from Ukraine and de facto Russian control over Donbas.
On November 20, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Rains will occur in the southern, eastern, and most central regions, as well as in the Carpathians and Transcarpathia.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv, discussing defense innovations and the implementation of agreements. Ukraine is grateful to the US for approving the sale of a support package for the Patriot air defense system worth $105 million.
World-renowned actor Sean Penn starred in a Ukrainian war film. The star refused a fee, calling it symbolic - $1.
Peskov stated that Russia's contacts with the US continue, but not enough work has been done yet to hold another summit. Moscow remains open to negotiations, but the pause in dialogue arose due to Kyiv's position.
The President of Ukraine stated that Russia's massive attack on Ternopil claimed 25 lives, including three children, and injured 93 people. He emphasized that Russia will not stop on its own, and only strong pressure on the aggressor can stop it.
The US is promoting a plan to end the war that involves halving the Armed Forces of Ukraine, abandoning certain weapons, and Donbas. FT journalist Christopher Miller reports on Zelenskyy's dissatisfaction with this proposal.
David Arakhamia stated that the initiative to create a coalition and a government of national resilience is the position of individual deputies, and not of the entire "Servant of the People" faction. He also emphasized support for the fight against corruption and the dismissal of compromised government members.
Ukraine held a meeting with the IMF mission regarding a new Extended Fund Facility program for 2026-2029. The reboot of the energy system and the adoption of the State Budget-2026 by December 2 were discussed.
In Ukraine, cremation is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional burial, due to its environmental friendliness and lack of space. In Kyiv, 80% of burials are carried out by cremation, the cost of which starts from 3 thousand hryvnias.
