President Zelenskyy, after meeting with US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, stated that Ukraine is ready for constructive work on the points of the peace plan. He also reported on Russia's strike on Ternopil with an X-101 missile containing foreign components, providing Driscoll with materials about the companies that produce the parts.
The Cabinet of Ministers increased monthly additional payments to disabled family members of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes. From December 1, 2025, the monthly additional payment to the pension will be UAH 12,971, which is received by 92 family members of 76 Heroes.
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.
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.
MP Nagornyak stated that Ukrainian water utilities are in a critical financial state. This could lead to their disconnection from the power grid and the cessation of water supply in large cities.
Changes in the operation of the Khreshchatyk metro lobby are related to state events held to mark the Day of Dignity and Freedom.
At the meeting of the "Russian People's" Council, Putin's Patriarch Kirill justified Russian crimes and interpreted the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" in his own way.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Donald Trump wants Ukraine and Russia to end the war and resume trade. He believes that world peace will benefit American workers and the people.
Emergency power outages, which were in effect in most regions, have been canceled in Ukraine. Hourly blackout schedules remain in effect.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to discuss key aspects necessary for achieving peace with US President Donald Trump in the coming days. Details of the conversation will be added later.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a draft plan from the American side that could activate diplomacy. Ukraine is ready to work constructively with the American side and partners to achieve peace.
Kaja Kallas stated that a peace agreement for Ukraine cannot come at the cost of abandoning its own state. No government would agree to a deal that benefits the aggressor.
On November 21, power outage schedules will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. The restrictions, which will last from 00:00 to 23:59, will affect 2.5 to 4 queues of consumers, as well as industrial facilities.
The CPD stated that the Russian authorities no longer hide their interference in the communication sphere. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Kremlin fully supports restrictions on mobile internet.
Ukrainian nuclear power plants temporarily reduce capacity after Russian attacks for safety reasons and due to infrastructure damage. These are preventive measures to avoid severe consequences when high-voltage lines are disconnected.
The Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate has lost about 2,000 religious communities that have joined the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Support for the Moscow Patriarchate among Ukrainians does not exceed 4–5%, while about 55% of citizens support the OCU.
Metropolitan Yevstratiy (Zorya) stated that imperial-Russian narratives and the influence of special services shaped the leadership of the Moscow Patriarchate. He emphasized that the leaders of the Moscow Patriarchate passed through the "KGB sieve," and Metropolitan Onufriy was formed in the 1970s in the Moscow region.
The General Staff reported 112 combat engagements on the front, 43 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is also active in the Kostiantynivka and Oleksandrivka directions, where fighting continues.
The SBU detained an FSB agent couple in Shostka district, Sumy region, who were directing Russian "Grads" at units of the Defense Forces. The husband and wife received 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason.
On Children's Day, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine presented an audiobook voiced by police officers, National Guardsmen, border guards, and rescuers. The collection of 10 fairy tales is designed to give children a feeling of warmth and safety.
The system, transferred by Great Britain, is equipped with a 30-mm Mark 44 Bushmaster II cannon and can operate autonomously, destroying air, ground, and sea targets.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of massive Russian attacks on the energy system and a difficult situation.
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.
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.
Despite closed skies and war, Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing remains one of the largest donors to the state budget: every hryvnia of tax benefits returns to the state in 2. 5–3 times the amount. The industry not only generates billions in revenue but also maintains tens of thousands of jobs and critical defense technologies, which is why the state needs to restore tax preferences for the industry.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a repeated strike on the Ryazan Oil Refinery on November 20, 2025, causing a fire. Hits on concentrations of enemy personnel in the Donetsk region were also recorded.
According to Denys Shmyhal, these drones will allow Ukrainian military personnel to more effectively counter Russian drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a series of decisions on World Children's Day aimed at protecting children and supporting Ukrainian families. These include updating the statuses of deported children, introducing compensation mechanisms, a procedure for responding to cases of violence, new principles for financing health improvement, and additional guarantees for graduates of boarding schools.
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.
