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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the first time, across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating. The final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Ukraine will play in the qualification playoffs.
U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained Bruna Ferreira, the mother of the son of White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt's brother. The woman arrived in the U.S. as a child, and her lawyer claims she was in the process of obtaining a green card.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is negotiating with Minsk on the possible release of over 100 political prisoners. The US is considering easing sanctions on Belarus' potash industry in exchange for a deal.
Poland will receive 44 billion euros from SAFE funds to strengthen its army, drone systems, and security infrastructure on the EU's eastern border. The funding will also go towards space initiatives, AI-powered defense technologies, and the SAFE Baltic program.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Issues of strengthening sanctions against Russia, financial assistance to Ukraine, and the use of frozen Russian assets were discussed.
The Trump administration is trying to protect Elon Musk from testifying in a lawsuit related to his work at the U. S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit concerns allegations of "unconstitutional seizure of power" and "dismantling" USAID, an international aid agency.
The US says Xi Jinping is trying to build an alternative world order, relying on allies among anti-democratic states such as Russia and North Korea. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission published its annual report with dozens of recommendations.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has requested 22 billion euros for the next three years and will present a proposal for 1. 35 billion euros for a new program to strengthen defense capabilities in space. This is the first time that the civilian organization ESA, founded in 1975, is moving into the military sector.
US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Kyiv regarding the adoption of a peace plan, threatening to stop arms and intelligence supplies. POLITICO claims that Europe will not be able to fully replace American support, and Ukraine will face serious difficulties without US assistance.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined five EU priorities for peace talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine in the European Parliament on November 26. She emphasized the importance of a just peace, Ukraine's sovereignty, financial support, the role of the EU and NATO, and the return of abducted children.
Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, stated that the Kremlin had not discussed the US peace plan, having received several unofficial options. He added that representatives of the Russian and Ukrainian special services periodically meet in the UAE to discuss sensitive issues, including prisoner exchanges.
EU countries are working on a "plan B" in case they cannot reach an agreement on seizing frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine.
Donald Trump's support among Republicans remains high, despite a slight decrease since January. At the same time, younger voters who supported him last year have expressed disappointment.
On October 16, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin convinced Donald Trump not to approve the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. This happened on the eve of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House.
European leaders, including France and Great Britain, are discussing the creation of multinational military forces to support Ukraine after a peace agreement with Russia. A working group has been established to clarify the details of military assistance, which may include troop deployment and air support.
Russia and the United States have tentatively agreed on a visit by US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow next week. US President Donald Trump confirmed Witkoff's visit to Moscow, where he will meet with President Putin.
US Army Secretary Dan Driskell stated that Ukrainian forces are in a difficult position and will soon be defeated. He also added that the Russians are escalating their attacks and can fight indefinitely. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President J.D. Vance reacted to this.
Donald Trump's administration has ordered a review of all refugees admitted to the US under Joe Biden's administration. This decision could potentially affect more than 200,000 refugees who began the legal immigration process over the past four years.
The 28-point US peace plan, unveiled last week, is based on a Russian document submitted to the Trump administration in October. That document contained Moscow's terms for ending the war, including concessions that Ukraine had previously rejected.
US President Donald Trump announced the reduction of the initial 28-point peace plan to 22 points.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russia has already made concessions in the peace plan regarding the war in Ukraine, and will further agree to cease hostilities and not seize new territories. He also announced that the issues of security guarantees for Ukraine and its accession to NATO would be resolved together with Europe.
According to the President of Ukraine, Kyiv expects further cooperation with the American side and President Trump. In Zelenskyy's opinion, it is American power that Russia respects most.
Steve Witkoff, an envoy of the US president, had a phone conversation last month with Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov. He gave advice on how best to present Russia's proposals for a "peace deal" to Donald Trump.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak announced the visit of US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll to Kyiv this week. The visit aims to finalize steps to end the bloodshed, based on agreements reached in Geneva.
