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.
Apple plans to overtake Samsung and become the world's largest smartphone manufacturer thanks to the success of the iPhone 17 and high demand. iPhone shipments are expected to grow by 10% in 2025, and Apple's share will reach 19.4%.
Donald Trump stated that the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine has been finalized, with only a few disagreements remaining. He hopes to meet with Zelenskyy and Putin for final approval.
President Zelenskyy expressed readiness to meet with Donald Trump to discuss sensitive points of the peace plan. He believes that the participation of European leaders in this meeting could be beneficial.
On Tuesday, Syrian security forces used firearms to stop clashes between two groups of protesters in Latakia. The incident occurred amid inter-confessional tensions after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, when Alawite demonstrators demanded autonomy, and supporters of the new government shouted insults.
There is progress between the US and Ukraine in formulating a new draft proposal to end the war, but the final text has not yet been agreed upon. Disagreements remain over territories, army size, and Ukraine's NATO membership.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided not to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo from the 2026 World Cup matches, despite his red card. The footballer served one match of punishment, and the rest of the disqualification has been postponed for a one-year probationary period.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a decision regarding frozen Russian assets, which are a means of pressure on Russia and a source of funding for Ukraine, will be made in the coming days. This will happen in coordination with European countries and the European Commission.
Storms, heavy rains, and snow disrupted millions of Americans' travels. A tornado destroyed dozens of homes in Texas, and new heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the South.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the Ukrainian army cannot be limited, amid various peace proposals to cap the size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. EU countries hope to reach a final decision on financing Ukraine's defense, including frozen Russian assets.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban plans to visit Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin. The meeting, according to journalist Szabolcs Panyi, could take place on November 28.
US President Trump expressed confidence in progress towards a peace deal for Ukraine, speaking in the White House Rose Garden. He noted that he had expected an easier end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Kyiv's readiness to move forward with a US-backed peace agreement. He is ready to discuss delicate issues with Donald Trump in negotiations that should include European allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio participated in a virtual meeting of the "coalition of the willing," which was also joined by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. This meeting took place against the backdrop of negotiations on a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia, initiated by Donald Trump.
Talks between the US and Russia on a peace plan are ongoing, with optimism about further steps. The US delegation, led by Dan Driscoll, is negotiating with the Russians.
Officials from Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar met in Cairo to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. They agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation to ensure the continuity of the truce and counter violations by Israel.
Romania will receive the American Merops drone defense system to deter Russian airspace violations. The system is almost ready for deployment, confirmed the commander of the US Army in Europe and Africa.
President Zelenskyy stated that most points of the US peace plan can be accepted. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that negotiations on the peace plan are moving in a positive direction.
President Zelenskyy wants to meet with President Trump as soon as possible to finalize work on a US-Ukrainian agreement to end the war. The Ukrainian leader wants to discuss territorial concessions with Trump personally.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping could hold up to four meetings next year. This will help maintain the stability of the trade truce between the two countries.
White House spokeswoman Carolyn Leavitt reported significant progress in advancing a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. According to her, there are delicate details that require further negotiations.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are holding a conference call with members of the coalition of the willing, discussing the progress of developing a peace plan for Ukraine. The coalition unites over 30 countries that have pledged to facilitate a peace agreement.
A Ukrainian official said after talks in Geneva that Kyiv supports the essence of the framework peace agreement. However, some sensitive issues remain subject to discussion between the US and Ukrainian presidents, and final agreements have not yet been reached.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the application of sanctions against 56 merchant ships that illegally entered the occupied ports of Ukraine and exported food. The sanctions, imposed for 10 years, provide for asset blocking and restrictions on trade operations.
Following negotiations in Geneva, the US agreed to strengthen the draft security guarantees. The most sensitive territorial issue will be discussed by Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy face-to-face.
The heads of Ukrainian and Russian military intelligence were supposed to meet in Abu Dhabi on another topic, but the arrival of US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll came as a surprise. This changed the initial plan for the meeting, which was supposed to take place in the UAE.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer downplayed reports of Ukraine's agreement to a peace deal, stating that it confirms satisfaction with the Geneva draft, which does not cover territorial issues. He emphasized that a just and lasting peace is only possible if Ukraine's sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are preserved.
Ukraine has tentatively agreed with the US to limit the size of its Armed Forces to 800,000 servicemen. However, territorial policy and security guarantee mechanisms remain unresolved issues.
