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Donald Trump said that the parties are close to reaching a peace agreement over the war in Ukraine. The U.S. president made the remark during the Thanksgiving turkey-pardoning ceremony.
Kyrylo Budanov is heading the Ukrainian delegation at talks in Abu Dhabi with U.S. and Russian representatives. The Americans reported progress, and a source said Ukraine may agree to a peace deal.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke positively about the talks in Geneva, saying the peace plan has become more workable. The number of points was reduced from 28, and many valid elements have been taken into account. Difficult work lies ahead on the final document.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation in which they discussed trade, the war in Ukraine, and Taiwan. Xi stressed that Taiwan’s return to China is part of the international order. Trump accepted an invitation to visit Beijing in April.
Russia rejected the European version of a peace plan for Ukraine, calling it "unconstructive." Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov said Moscow is ready to discuss the American version of the document directly with the United States.
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk outlined five "red lines" for Ukraine in peace negotiations. They include refusing to recognize the occupation of territories, preserving Ukraine's Defense Forces, and the right to choose its future alliances.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the negotiations in Switzerland the most successful in the 10 months of working on the peace plan. The parties have significantly narrowed the range of open issues, but details are not being disclosed.
The first meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and the United States regarding the peace plan has concluded in Geneva. Marco Rubio stated that Washington is making adjustments to the document based on the negotiations. Final decisions will be made by Zelensky and Trump.
The Reuters agency published a text that is claimed to be the European counterproposal to the 28-point U.S. peace plan, which the media saw on Sunday.
On Sunday, November 23, a Ukrainian delegation approved by President Volodymyr Zelensky began its work in Geneva. This was announced by the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid negotiations in Switzerland, announced that the United States may consider several critically important provisions for Ukraine in the peace plan. The head of state shared this information on his social media.
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized the leadership of Ukraine and Europe amid new negotiations in Switzerland regarding a peace plan to end the Russian war. He expressed this in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The revelation of a massive embezzlement in the energy sector, Trump's disgraceful 28-point ultimatum, tragic news of the Russian attack on Ternopil, and grim updates from the front almost coincided in timing - and this was not by chance or coincidence. Such things do not happen on their own.
A conversation about French solidarity with Ukraine: volunteers who protect the skies, fighters on the front lines, and millions of euros in aid. Oksana Melnychuk and Xavier Titelman discuss the war and victory.
This report is an in-depth analysis of the speech delivered by the Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces (Chef d'État-major des armées, CEMA), General Fabien Mandon, at the 107th Congress of Mayors and Heads of Intermunicipal Unions of France (AMF) in November 2025. The report assesses the strategic imperatives behind his resonant statements, their impact on military-civil relations, and their role in France's national resilience doctrine (résilience nationale) amid geopolitical degradation.
The Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces addressed the mayors at the 107th Congress of the Association of French Mayors with a stern warning: the global geopolitical order is rapidly degrading, and France and Europe are entering a period of heightened risks for which society is not yet prepared.
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Ukrainian people on Friday, stating that the 28-point peace plan proposed by President Trump would force Ukraine to choose between "losing dignity" or risking the loss of U.S. support.
The President of the United States insists that legal immigration is not only acceptable but also economically necessary, which continues to outrage right-wing radicals.
The high-profile visit of U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll to Ukraine to present the new peace plan from the Trump administration showcases his growing role as a key negotiator, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegset remains in the background.
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during which they discussed diplomatic opportunities and the plan to end the war proposed by the United States.
The Russian dictator stated that the United States had asked Moscow to "show flexibility," but has not yet received Kyiv's approval for the peace plan.
Washington wants Kyiv to sign a framework agreement by November 27, sources from the agency claim.
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council denied information about allegedly approved points of the American peace plan, including full amnesty for participants in hostilities.
Deputy Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, Kristina Hayovyshyn, made a principled statement regarding Kyiv's position in peace negotiations.
The Trump administration, along with Russian officials, is developing a 28-point plan to end the war. Special Representative Steve Witkoff is discussing the details with Moscow and consulting with Kyiv and European partners. Ukraine has not yet announced an official position on the plan.
A crisis is not necessarily a bad thing. Through a crisis, something gets resolved. Something that cannot be resolved without a crisis. However, considering how critical the current historical moment is for the Ukrainian people and state, this crisis is very dangerous.
Three individuals have expressed their willingness to stand surety for former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov. Among them is the exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarch in Ukraine, Bishop Mykhailo Komansky (in the world Mykhailo Anishchenko), reports Interfax-Ukraine.
Spain will allocate over 600 million euros in military aid to Ukraine over the course of a month. This was announced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a briefing with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a declaration of intent regarding defense cooperation. This was reported by Zelensky on his Telegram channel.
With every military adventure in Moscow, there is always great turmoil. There are no exceptions. The Livonian War, the Crimean War, the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, Afghanistan – all of these had their heavy and long-lasting consequences.