Former head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced his intention to go to the front after NABU and SAP searches of his home on November 28. He said he was ready for any consequences and felt discredited.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak was shocked and confused after learning about Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss him from the post of head of the OP, although he was previously considered too influential to resign.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will take part in negotiations with Donald Trump's envoy, Scott Witkoff, and the US delegation. Umerov will go to Miami instead of Andriy Yermak, who was dismissed from the post of Head of the Presidential Office and had previously planned the trip.
The current US President Donald Trump decided to annul over 90% of the decrees and official decisions of his predecessor Joe Biden because Biden used an "autopen" when signing documents.
United States Secretary of State Rubio is likely to miss the December 3 NATO meeting in Brussels. This raises concerns amid negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Russian dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Vladimir Putin will meet with US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff in the first half of the week. The Kremlin will announce the date of the meeting in due course.
Andriy Yermak resigned a day before meeting with US President's special representative Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The purpose of the visit was to finalize the positions of the US and Ukraine before Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Moscow.
Two tankers, Kairos and Virat, carrying Russian oil and under sanctions, exploded off the coast of Turkey in the Black Sea. The causes of the incidents are unknown, and a rescue operation is underway.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the dismissal of the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine a political crisis. This happened against the backdrop of Orban's visit to Putin and the chaos in the negotiations on the Witkoff plan.
Iran will boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington over the US refusal to issue visas to members of its delegation. The Iranian Football Federation has appealed to FIFA for help in resolving the issue.
In the US, Chicago and neighboring Midwest cities are expecting significant snowfall, up to 30 centimeters of snow. Meteorologists predict about 20 centimeters of precipitation in Chicago, which could repeat the record snowfall in November.
North of the Turkish coast, the tanker Kairos, part of Russia's shadow fleet, was damaged and caught fire. The vessel, which is under EU and UK sanctions, was not carrying cargo at the time of the incident.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Moscow on November 28. Merz recalled that after Orban's previous visit to the Kremlin in July 2024, Russia intensified airstrikes on Ukraine.
The price of silver surged to a record high, exceeding $54. 76 per ounce, driven by hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a supply shortage. The London silver market reported a severe supply deficit, impacting prices in Shanghai and New York.
A new study has found that tattoo ink rapidly travels to the lymphatic system, where it can remain for months, kill immune cells, and disrupt the body's response to vaccines. This raises public health concerns as tattooing becomes increasingly common.
Starting next year, the Louvre will increase ticket prices for non-EU tourists by 45% to €32. This is expected to generate €15-20 million annually to fund the museum's renovation and modernization.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, stated Budapest's readiness to provide a platform for negotiations on "conflict resolution" in Ukraine. The leaders also discussed a possible Russian-American summit in Budapest and cooperation in the energy sector.
Donald Trump asked a journalist, "Are you clueless?" during a press conference. This happened after he announced the death of Sarah Backstrom, one of two National Guard service members wounded in the attack.
The main parameters of the US-backed peace plan for Ukraine and Russia were handed over to the Kremlin after negotiations in Geneva. The plan will be discussed next week in Moscow.
The Asset Recovery and Management Agency has started collecting tender proposals for IDS Ukraine assets until December 12, 2025. The auction will take place on Prozorro in December 2025, with expected budget revenues of at least UAH 24 million per month.
US President Donald Trump said that the US would "very soon" start stopping suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers by land. This is a continuation of efforts that already stop about 85% of drug trafficking by sea.
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.
The Donald Trump administration is initiating a review of green cards for immigrants from 19 high-risk countries following a shooting in Washington, which injured two National Guardsmen. This decision was made after the shooting suspect was identified as an Afghan citizen.
US President Donald Trump announced the death of 20-year-old National Guard servicewoman Sarah Beckstrom, who was wounded in a shooting near the White House. The second guardsman, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, is in critical condition.
The Mexican President expects her first meeting with Donald Trump next week in Washington. This could happen during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw.
Swiss parliamentarians have appealed to the prosecutor's office, demanding an investigation into whether gifts to Donald Trump from business leaders violated anti-corruption legislation. This occurred after a lucrative tariff agreement was concluded between the countries.
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.
Brazil plans to seek US assistance in combating organized crime and arms trafficking as part of trade negotiations. Investigations have uncovered money laundering through investment funds in Delaware and illegal arms exports from the US.
Porsche introduced the Panamera Sonderwunsch with a unique custom-made design. The interior combines the luxury of a limousine and a sports sedan, showcasing individuality.
