Ukraine
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine could harm a peace agreement. Belgium has not seen the legal wording from the European Commission, which will present a proposal this week on the use of the assets.
North Korea is using the war in Ukraine for military propaganda, ordering soldiers to blow themselves up if threatened with capture. This is glorified as "eternal devotion" to Kim Jong Un, promoting the idea of self-sacrifice without ensuring the military's right to life.
The European Commission is urging Western allies to speed up payments on a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. This comes as Belgium is stalling EU efforts to support Ukraine with a larger financing scheme using Russian assets.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban went to Moscow on November 28. He plans to discuss oil and gas supplies, as well as peace efforts in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin.
Three Ukrainian nuclear power plants controlled by Kyiv have resumed normal electricity production after last week's Russian military attacks. Almost all power units are operating at full capacity, and damaged high-voltage power lines have been restored.
Russia has started using Shahed-type drones to hunt Ukrainian planes and helicopters, said Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yuriy Myronenko. This marks a new turn in Moscow's combat tactics.
After the war, Ukraine will have about 5-6 million veterans and their family members. The government is developing a veteran policy, integrating it into all spheres of life.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine will need strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace agreement with Russia. He emphasized that Kyiv should not be forced to cede territory, and the most important guarantee is a well-equipped Ukrainian army.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not sign any document on renouncing Ukrainian territories as long as he is in office. He emphasized that the Constitution of Ukraine prohibits such actions.
Oleksandr Shovkovsky was dismissed from the post of head coach of Kyiv's Dynamo. Ihor Kostyuk, the coach of Dynamo U19, was appointed as acting head coach.
In Chernivtsi, a man set fire to the Sadhora Synagogue, having entered inside when the guard went outside the gate. The police detained the offender, who a month ago tried to set fire to a local church and, according to preliminary data, is mentally unstable.
Czech Prime Minister Fiala stated that the Czech Republic earned more than it spent on supporting Ukraine during the war. According to him, since the beginning of the war in 2022, aid for all departments and government agencies has reached 91.3 billion crowns.
The American magazine Time included five Ukrainian photographs in its annual list of the 100 most significant shots of 2025. They reflect the consequences of the war and the daily lives of Ukrainians.
Minister of Youth and Sports Matviy Bidnyi stated that it is too early to talk about the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Winter Olympic Games. He emphasized that war is a crime, and Russian athletes should not be allowed to have an international arena.
Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko reported that 62,000 protective structures in Ukraine can accommodate only half of the population. The Civil Protection Shelters Coalition has been launched to develop and modernize protective structures.
The sanctions coalition imposed restrictions on over 500 entities in Russia's energy sector, including oil tankers and financial institutions. This led to a decrease in the price of Russian oil and a reduction in its exports, forecasting significant losses for the Russian budget.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced important negotiations next week, which will involve not only the Ukrainian delegation but also himself. He noted that a solid foundation is being prepared for these talks.
President Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian team, together with American representatives, will continue to bring the points of the Geneva agreements closer to a form that will lead to a path of peace and security guarantees. The negotiations, which will take place at the end of the week, aim to achieve tangible progress in defining steps to end the war.
US President Donald Trump will host the G20 at his golf resort in Miami next year, personally determining the guest list. He will not invite South Africa, which chairs the G20 this year and has incurred his wrath.
Latvia, the leader of the Drone Coalition, has supplied Ukraine with about 12,000 drones this year. President Zelenskyy discussed defense support and sanctions pressure on Russia with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže.
Lithuania has informed the Council of Europe of its intention to join the Special Tribunal on the crime of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, becoming the first state after Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania calls on other countries to follow suit, emphasizing the need for accountability.
On November 28, power outage schedules will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. Restrictions will be applied from 00:00 to 23:59, covering from 0.5 to 2.5 queues of consumers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. They discussed Ukraine's needs for defense and protection of civilian infrastructure, as well as the current diplomatic situation after the meetings in Geneva.
On November 27, 2025, in the Huliaipole direction, Russian military personnel shot five captured Ukrainian defenders. The Prosecutor General's Office is investigating this event as a violation of the laws and customs of war.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that allows local authorities and utility companies to officially support mobile communication during blackouts. This will allow communities to connect mobile networks to their generators and provide personnel for their maintenance.
Ukrposhta CEO Ihor Smilianskyi commented on the photo of a woman with a "Russian passport" in Dnipro. He stated that she was an "agent" who returned from a mission and did not have time to take out her Ukrainian passport from the cover.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan praised Pope Leo's approach to the Palestinian issue and his calls for peace in Ukraine. He expressed hope that the new Catholic leader's first foreign visit would contribute to world peace.
Vladimir Putin demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas, threatening military seizure of new territories if they refuse. He announced an increase in "returned" territories and made false statements about Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Siversk, and Vovchansk.
Relatives of victims of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" publicly appealed to law enforcement to investigate the deaths of their loved ones and bring those responsible to justice. They claim that the medical institution avoids punishment by hiding behind statements about pressure on business.
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the EU to take more responsibility for European security and support peace in Ukraine. MEPs believe that lasting peace must be preceded by an effective ceasefire and reliable security guarantees from the EU and the US.