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.
Turkey has been granted the right to host and lead the next UN climate talks – COP31, following an agreement between Turkey and Australia. Australia will assume the role of "Negotiations President," but its responsibilities remain partially undefined.
Hollywood film company Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Turkish national football team player Kerem Aktürkoğlu. The reason was his unauthorized use of elements from the "Harry Potter" film series on social media.
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.
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.
Israel attacked Gaza on November 20, killing five and wounding 18 people in Khan Yunis. The IDF stated that the strikes were in response to Palestinian militants firing at Israeli troops.
Turkey will host the UN climate summit next year, and Australia will lead intergovernmental negotiations. This compromise agreement will resolve the standoff between countries over hosting COP31.
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.
The Ukrainian national team will face Sweden in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers play-offs. If they win, Ukraine will play in the final against the winner of the Poland – Albania match.
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.
Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has announced his intention to step down in January. His departure means the loss of one of the few consistent supporters of Ukraine in the current Trump administration.
The meeting between Trump's adviser Stephen Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara has been canceled. The reason was Zelenskyy's vision, which Russia will never accept, according to Axios.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope for the resumption of prisoner exchanges by the end of the year during a press conference with Erdoğan. He aims to bring back Ukrainian military personnel, civilians, Crimean Tatar political and religious prisoners.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Ankara is open to discussing proposals with Russia for establishing a just peace in Ukraine. Turkey is ready to consider initiatives to achieve lasting peace.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with an official ceremony. Zelenskyy also visited Anıtkabir and laid a wreath at Atatürk's mausoleum.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks in Turkey and meet with US Army representatives in Kyiv. Kyiv has received 'signals' regarding a US plan to end the war.
Donald Trump stated that Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about Jamal Khashoggi's murder, contradicting US intelligence findings. The Crown Prince called the murder a "huge mistake," and Khashoggi's widow called on him to apologize.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak confirmed his visit to Turkey as part of a delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He stated that he is in constant contact with US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff to stop Russian aggression.
Ukraine expects the first gas supplies via the Greek route in January 2026, which is more expensive than the Polish LNG terminal. This route, although flexible, requires cooperation with five operators.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey on November 19. He was met by Deputy Mayor of Ankara Faruk Köylüoğlu.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs on Latvia's Independence Day. Ukraine is grateful to Latvia for its unwavering support and active stance.
US President Donald Trump has sent a high-ranking Pentagon delegation to Kyiv to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will hold talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials, and also plans to meet with Russian government officials.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is secretly developing a new 28-point plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, discussed it with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
President Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The purpose of the visit is to leverage growing US pressure on Moscow to resume diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on November 19. They will discuss ways to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and receive signals from the United States.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Madrid presented the Order of Princess Olga to Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla, director of the Santa Clara Monastery Foundation. She has visited Ukraine more than 40 times with humanitarian missions, providing assistance to wounded soldiers and civilians.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Felipe VI of Spain, thanking him for his support of Ukraine. Zelenskyy is in Spain to strengthen aid and bring an end to the war.
Russian seaborne crude flows fell for the fourth consecutive week, exacerbating the country's oil price slump and cutting the Kremlin's revenue to a two-and-a-half-year low – about $1. 2 billion a week. In the four weeks to November 16, the country shipped 3.36 million barrels per day, about 90,000 barrels less than in the comparable period to November 9.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Steve Witkoff to restore US involvement in diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion. Kyiv hopes that Washington will be able to push Moscow to negotiations, including through the imposition of sanctions.
