On November 26, the Russian army lost 1,140 soldiers, 2 aircraft, and 214 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 27.11.25 amount to 1,169,690 personnel.
On November 27, most of Ukraine will be cloudy, with light rain expected during the day in the northern, central, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytsky, and Odesa regions. Air temperatures will range from 1-6°C in the west to 12-17°C in the south.
The Institute for the Study of War predicts that Russian forces will be able to capture the rest of Donetsk Oblast by August 2027 at current rates of advance. From July 31 to November 26, the occupiers advanced 0.12 km per day.
The occupation authorities of Crimea have launched a typical form of lawsuit against Ukraine for alleged "water and energy blockade. " A database of pseudo-lawsuits is being formed, which is intended to create the illusion of "massive losses from Ukraine" and is used as a tool of political pressure.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed European allies that Washington requires a peace agreement to be reached before providing security guarantees to Ukraine. This condition has been key in US proposals to Kyiv over the past week.
Bloomberg published the transcript without any author's name or date. However, given the agency's reputation, it can be assumed that the source was considered very reliable before the decision to publish was made.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned against forcing Ukraine into unilateral territorial concessions. He emphasized that Ukraine must remain capable of defending itself in the future.
Frozen Russian assets could be the only way to end the war in Ukraine and prevent its spread to Europe. Europe must demand a just peace for Ukraine, using confiscated assets to save it.
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement on a new 4-year support program worth $8. 2 billion. This program will help finance critical expenditures and maintain macro-financial stability.
The US Department of Defense proposes adding Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the list of companies posing a national security threat due to their ties with the Chinese government. Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers of this decision on October 7.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 216 attacks by Russian invaders as of 10:00 PM on November 26, 2025. The enemy launched 41 airstrikes, used 3178 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2972 shelling attacks.
The Latvian government is exploring the possibility of completely dismantling railway tracks leading to Russia, following a meeting between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on November 26. The first conclusions of the analysis, conducted with the participation of the National Armed Forces and in coordination with Lithuania and Estonia, are expected in early 2026.
Russia's war against Ukraine is increasingly affecting the daily lives of Russians, leaving a noticeable mark on the economy. Russians are experiencing price increases faster than wage growth and are cutting back on food spending.
Germany has announced winter aid to Ukraine amounting to 170 million euros, as well as increased military support. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that the total amount of German aid to Ukraine has reached 11.5 billion euros.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the fair distribution of personnel among brigades. Draft decisions are to be prepared in the near future.
Ukraine successfully returned three children from Russian occupation, including two boys and one girl. The children were under pressure from the occupation authorities and propaganda, but now they are safe in the controlled territory.
Poland has chosen the Swedish company Saab to supply three A26 submarines under the "Orka" program, worth 2. 3 billion euros. The first vessel is expected in 2030, which will strengthen the country's security in the Baltic Sea.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed cultural observer Bohdana Laiuk as Deputy Minister of Culture. She will be responsible for book publishing, reading, the visibility of Ukrainian literature abroad, and language policy.
Poland is changing the rules for obtaining a residence permit for Ukrainians with PESEL UKR: from 2026, they will be able to apply for CUKR, which grants the right to a three-year stay. Document submission will be fully electronic through the Case Management Module (MOS) portal.
Russia officially enshrines the policy of total Russification of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories by adopting the national policy strategy until 2036. The document envisages involving 2.5 million residents in "all-Russian events" and increasing the role of the Russian language.
On November 27, electricity consumption restrictions will be introduced throughout Ukraine due to the consequences of Russian attacks. Throughout the day, hourly outage schedules will be in effect, and for industrial enterprises, power limitation schedules will be applied.
The high-profile anti-corruption operation by NABU and SAPO, which ended with the escape of businessman Timur Mindich, revealed deep systemic problems. The low quality of suspicions, the political context, and the lack of results in major cases undermine trust in the anti-corruption infrastructure.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, stated the need to limit the size of the Russian army and its military budget. This is to prevent further military conflicts, avoiding the trap Russia is setting regarding limiting the Ukrainian army.
The Odesa private clinic Odrex found itself at the center of a high-profile scandal due to numerous complaints from patients and families of deceased individuals who were "treated" at the medical facility. To avoid reputational losses and potential revocation of its medical license, the administration of "Odrex" resorted to covering up legal traces. The Odrex clinic is changing legal entities and medical licenses.
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Head of the Presidential Office, said that negotiations on Trump's peace plan concern security guarantees and consequences for Russia. He also noted that Ukraine is not involved in the leaks of conversations of Trump's representative.
Donald Trump Jr. responded to criticism of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who had a phone conversation with Putin's aide regarding "peace deal" proposals. Trump Jr. stated that Witkoff's critics want the war to continue indefinitely.
The Ukrainian Air Force demonstrated the operation of the French Mirage 2000 fighter jet at an operational airfield during a combat mission. The pilot and technicians spoke about the aircraft's effectiveness and the importance of international support for Ukraine.
The Russian Foreign Ministry once again stressed that they do not plan to agree to new terms of the peace plan, but remain committed to the agreement in Anchorage and the plans for the "SVO".
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 144 combat engagements on the front as of 4 p. m. on November 26. The greatest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
Changes in schedules and restrictions on suburban train services are due to repair works next month.
