Ukraine
In September, mortgages on the secondary real estate market rose to 9. 37%, while on the primary market the rate remained unchanged. Banks issued 851 mortgage loans for UAH 1.6 billion, of which 62.5% are accounted for by the primary market.
On Wednesday, November 26, warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures of +8+12 degrees, in the south up to +17. The cold snap will arrive on November 30.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced significant results after talks with the US in Geneva, which took place on November 23-24. He noted that there are many prospects for a real path to peace, but much work still lies ahead.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, after talks with Russian officials, will also meet with Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This comes amid intensive efforts by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine.
The Defense Forces and the SBU attacked Novorossiysk, hitting an oil terminal and a large landing ship. The operation was carried out jointly with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and other units.
This UAV was first demonstrated in June this year by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that US President Donald Trump's peace plan needs refinement to be acceptable to Ukraine and Europe. He emphasized that only Ukrainians can decide on territorial concessions.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi for the second time. This happened against the backdrop of a reduction in the US peace plan between Ukraine and Russia from 28 to 19 points, which the Russian side called a non-starter.
This winter, Ukraine will face the risk of prolonged power outages, which will depend on temperature and the intensity of Russian attacks. Expert Ivan Perehinets emphasized that economical electricity consumption can positively affect the situation and reduce the number of outages.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims about the capture of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast. Commander of the 19th Army Corps, General Oleksandr Bakulin, recorded an address from the city center, confirming that Kostiantynivka remains under Ukrainian control.
Up to half a meter of snow fell in Lviv region, border guards of the "Smilnytsia" department are on duty. They advise tourists to choose verified routes and take into account weather conditions.
Ukrainian and American delegations have reached a common understanding on the key terms of the agreement after peace talks in Geneva. Ukraine expects President Zelenskyy's visit to the US in November to finalize the agreements.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the aircraft repair plant in Taganrog with the experimental A-60 aircraft and the drone production enterprise. The oil terminal in Novorossiysk and the Tuapse refinery were also hit.
A Russian drone fell on a house in the Florești district of Moldova. Also, in the neighboring country, a drone was reported to be flying towards Romania.
On November 24, former Crimean political prisoner Edem Bekirov died in Istanbul. He was an activist awarded a state scholarship for protecting citizens' rights.
On the night of November 25, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using 22 missiles and 464 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 14 missiles, including one Kinzhal, and 438 drones.
On the night of November 24-25, the enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and several regions. Over 100,000 consumers were left without electricity, and emergency and hourly blackouts were implemented.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's massive night attack with 22 missiles and over 460 drones. The main strike hit Kyiv and the region, and the enemy also attacked Odesa region and 4 other regions, targeting energy infrastructure.
Romania scrambled Eurofighter Typhoon and F-16 fighter jets twice on November 25 due to the detection of drone incursions into national airspace. Radars detected targets near Tulcea and Galați counties.
Russia's night attack with drones and missiles on Ukraine resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, and damaged homes and infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called it a terrorist response to the peaceful proposals of the US and Trump.
Donald Trump's spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, stated that the US cannot endlessly supply weapons to Ukraine, as Trump seeks to end the war. Washington continues to sell a significant amount of weapons through NATO mechanisms.
Brent crude futures fell to $63. 10 a barrel, WTI to $58.61. The decline comes amid fears that supply will outstrip demand next year, despite sanctions on Russian supplies.
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.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for November 25 at 42. 37 hryvnias. The official exchange rate of the euro is 48.92 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.56 hryvnias.
A poll by The Vandenberg Coalition showed that 72% of Donald Trump voters support aid to Ukraine and holding Russia accountable. The majority also supports intelligence sharing and selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
On November 24, Russian troops lost 1120 soldiers and 448 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.11.25 amount to 1,167,570 personnel.
On November 25, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, light rain and wet snow in the west, and black ice on the roads. The air temperature during the day will be 3-8°C, in the south up to 17°C.
Russia is restricting access to prestigious education in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, promoting vocational schools instead of universities. This leads to the preparation of teenagers for hard labor and mobilization pressure on boys.
The heads of the foreign affairs committees of 20 European countries adopted a joint statement on the war in Ukraine. They emphasized that a just peace must be based on international law and respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.
According to Karoline Leavitt, negotiations between the Ukrainian and US delegations in Geneva were productive, but several points of disagreement remain. A meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy is not planned for this week.