Ukraine has achieved the removal of the point about "full amnesty" from the US peace plan proposed by the Trump administration. This was confirmed by Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Oksana Stefanishyna, who noted that the issue of amnesty is not included in the final 19 points.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump and the American people on Thanksgiving Day. He expressed hope that a dignified peace in Ukraine and guaranteed security would become a common achievement.
American analysts have identified little-known sanctions that could harm the Russian war machine, focusing on chemicals for lubricants and tires. Blocking the Chinese company Xinxiang Richful and other suppliers could create a shortage of these critical materials.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that there are no signs of a quick peace in Ukraine. He noted that Putin is using a tactical moment to increase pressure on the front and civilians, expressing skepticism about a US-led peace agreement.
Ukraine expects concrete progress in the peace process and is interested in a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that achieving a truce is extremely important for Ukraine.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is a mandatory condition for discussing the deployment of "assurance forces. " Ankara is ready for discussion, but only after clear conditions for the mission are established.
Ukraine maintains constant contact with the United States and is preparing for a new round of negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the war with Russia. The goal is to define concrete steps to bring about a just peace.
European countries are considering joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military exercises in response to Russia's hybrid attacks. This comes amid an unprecedented number of sabotage acts and attempted attacks linked to Moscow.
Germany is developing and implementing a secret 1,200-page "Operational Plan Germany" (OPLAN DEU) in case of war with Russia, which provides for the transfer of up to 800,000 NATO troops to the front line. The plan details logistics and defense, and also brings back a Cold War mentality, taking into account modern threats and infrastructure problems.
Brent crude futures fell 0. 5% to $62.8 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost 0.6% to $58.33. The price decline is linked to expectations of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, which could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian supplies.
Donald Trump stated that the suspect in the shooting, which resulted in two National Guardsmen being wounded, is a citizen of Afghanistan. The Trump administration has pledged to review the status of all Afghan immigrants admitted during the Biden era.
US Special Envoy Daniel Driscoll stated that Russia is accumulating missiles, producing them faster than it uses them. This increases the threat to Ukraine and could spread to other European countries.
US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated that security guarantees for Ukraine must be part of any peace agreement.
Thanks to sanctions, Russian oil exports have already decreased by 15-20%, and crude oil production in the Russian Federation will decrease by 5% by the end of the year. The 20th package of EU sanctions is being discussed, which includes restrictions on the financial sector and the infrastructure of the shadow fleet.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey retracted his own words about the death of two US National Guard soldiers wounded the day before. The suspect in the shooting is believed to be 29-year-old Afghan citizen Rahmanullah Lakhanwal, who immigrated to the US in 2021.
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.
The Republic of South Africa will not be invited to the G20 summit in Miami, USA, next year. President Trump stated that South Africa is "killing white people" and "taking their farms."
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.
Two West Virginia National Guard soldiers, wounded in a shooting in downtown Washington, have died. State Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed this information, and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of an additional 500 National Guardsmen to Washington.
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.
US President Donald Trump wrote on social media that whoever shot at National Guardsmen near the White House would pay an extremely high price, despite reports that the shooter was wounded.
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.
A shooting occurred near the White House in the US, resulting in the deaths of two National Guard members. One suspect has been apprehended.
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that Russia has no veto right on Ukraine's accession to the Alliance, rejecting a peace deal proposal that would block Ukraine's entry into NATO. He added that the Washington Treaty allows any country in the Euro-Atlantic region to join.
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.
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.
The Taiwanese government has announced a special defense budget of $40 billion and measures to counter Chinese attacks. President Lai Ching-te stated that there would be no compromises on national security issues.
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.
