Swiss citizens will decide whether to replace military service for men with universal civic duty for all and introduce new taxes for the super-rich to support climate projects. The government urges the rejection of both initiatives, citing potentially huge costs and a threat to the economy.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the first time, across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating. The final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Ukraine will play in the qualification playoffs.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the application of sanctions against 56 merchant ships that illegally entered the occupied ports of Ukraine and exported food. The sanctions, imposed for 10 years, provide for asset blocking and restrictions on trade operations.
This UAV was first demonstrated in June this year by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is meeting with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss the peace process. These meetings come amid increased efforts by US President Donald Trump to secure a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre, discussing the negotiation process in Geneva regarding the cessation of the war with Russia. The Ukrainian delegation is returning home, and Zelenskyy is awaiting a full report on the progress of the negotiations.
The US and Ukraine pressed on with talks in Switzerland on a peace plan, agreeing on changes to the US proposal. Work is ongoing at the technical level, and Washington expects proposals from Kyiv in the coming days.
EU leaders will be briefed this morning on peace talks to end the war in Ukraine after a weekend of rapid negotiations in Geneva. Officials have become more optimistic about peace, although details were scarce.
Slovenians voted against a new law legalizing euthanasia in a referendum, suspending its implementation for at least one year. About 53% of voters opposed the law, while 47% voted in favor.
Officials from the United States of America and Ukraine are discussing a potential visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington. The trip depends on the results of peace talks in Geneva.
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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington and Kyiv have made progress in working on a peace initiative that is being discussed with Donald Trump's team. According to him, Trump was informed about the negotiations and was satisfied.
President Zelenskyy announced progress in peace talks and signs that Donald Trump's team is ready to listen to Ukraine's position. Diplomatic work is intensifying, and negotiations in Switzerland will continue until late in the evening.
The President of Ukraine held talks with Emmanuel Macron and emphasized the active work of Ukrainian teams in Geneva. He also stressed the importance of US leadership and thanked Trump and America for their support.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Umerov announced that the current draft of the joint document with the US, in its final stage of approval, already reflects most of Ukraine's key priorities. He expects further progress throughout the day.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that American proposals may take into account a number of elements based on the Ukrainian vision. This is critically important for Ukraine's national interests, and the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva is working on it.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, informing him about the work of negotiating teams in Switzerland. Ukraine seeks the most constructive work on the steps proposed by America, and is also preparing for a conversation with the Coalition of the Willing.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the start of the meeting between the Ukrainian and American delegations in Switzerland. He hopes for a constructive conversation and a positive outcome for everyone.
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 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held telephone conversations with the heads of the foreign policy agencies of India and Great Britain. Peace efforts and coordination of steps to promote a just peace were discussed ahead of the meeting of national security advisors.
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.
Switzerland has allocated almost $12 million to the World Bank fund to support the restoration of the Ukrainian healthcare system. The funds will be directed to a project to expand access to medical services, restore and modernize hospitals, and provide them with modern equipment.
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.
World coffee prices sharply dropped after Trump's decision to lift 40% tariffs on agricultural imports from Brazil. Arabica futures on ICE fell by 4.6% to $3.5925 per pound, while robusta dropped by 5% to $4400 per ton.
The Guardian reviewed ancient European traditions that help keep people healthy from Iceland to Ukraine. Among them are daily swimming workouts, short daytime naps, and five meals a day.
Switzerland managed to get the US to lower tariffs imposed by Donald Trump with expensive gifts. The delegation presented a Rolex watch and a personalized 1 kg gold bar worth over $130,000.
