Kyslytsia on talks in Florida: good start of ongoing meeting
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Serhii Kyslytsia, who is taking part in the negotiations on the peace plan in Florida, noted the constructiveness of the American side.
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30 November 2025
Zelensky after talk with Rutte: many things may change in coming days
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that many things may change in the coming days.
Turkey responds to Ukrainian attacks on Russia's 'shadow fleet' tankers
The Turkish government has expressed concern over the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) drone strikes on two oil tankers belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea.
Meeting between Ukrainian, US delegations on peace plan begins in US – Umerov
A meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations on a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine has begun in the United States.
Zelensky announces “lots of work” with European partners next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Finnish President Alexander Stubb diplomatic prospects ahead of negotiations with partners in the U.S. and Europe.
Ukraine synchronizes sanctions with U.S., imposes sanctions on Russian drone production
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed two decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to synchronize sanctions with the United States and impose restrictions on individuals and legal entities involved in the production and operation of various types of Russian drones.
Not only Yermak's resignation needed, whole system must be rebooted, says Poturaiev
The resignation of Andriy Yermak as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine is the right move, but only a first step, as the current political situation requires a deep reboot of the entire system of governance, not just personnel changes.
AI to help adapt Ukrainian legislation to EU standards
Ukraine, Latvian company Tilde, and the National Artificial Intelligence Center of Latvia have signed a memorandum of cooperation that provides for the development of an AI tool to accelerate the adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to European Union norms.
29 November 2025
PM Tusk reminds allies NATO was created to protect against Russian aggression
The Polish Prime Minister reminded allies that NATO was created to protect the West from Soviet—that is, Russian—aggression.
Zelensky announces new sanctions against Russia
New sanctions decrees will be issued tomorrow as part of ongoing pressure by partners on Russia for waging its war.
It is feasible in coming days to finalize steps on how to end war with dignity – Zelensky
Thanks to active diplomacy, it is entirely realistic in the coming days to finalize the steps needed to determine how to end the war with dignity.
Zelensky, Macron to meet in Paris on Monday
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on December 1 to discuss security guarantees and continue the talks initiated in Geneva concerning the U.S. peace plan.
Zelensky’s week packed with high-stakes diplomacy, FM Sybiha says
Next week will be packed with diplomatic meetings for President Volodymyr Zelensky with key allies, aimed at achieving concrete results to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and protect its energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian peace delegation led by Umerov en route to U.S.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and head of the Ukrainian delegation Rustem Umerov, together with his team, is on the way to the United States for peace negotiations.
Poturaev on risk of lacking votes for state budget: calls it irresponsible toward state and army
Parliament must not allow the vote on the state budget to be disrupted, as the country's defense capability depends on it. The document can be amended later, but refusing to vote now is unacceptable.
28 November 2025
Government dismisses Hryhorenko as first deputy culture minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Halyna Hryhorenko as Ukraine's first deputy culture minister.
Palisa may head Zelensky's office – source
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering Pavlo Palisa as a candidate for the position of the new head of his office.
Norwegian parliament members expect support for Ukraine to not decrease in coming years
The head of the Norwegian Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense, Ine Eriksen Soreide, said that Norway will likely continue providing assistance to Ukraine at the same level even after 2026.
Kwaśniewski: This is not Putin’s war, it is supported by majority of Russians
Russian society broadly supports Putin’s war against Ukraine: when faced with a choice between the value of human life and the pursuit of a “greater Russia,” Russians choose the latter.
Orban proposes Budapest as venue for peace talks during meeting with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday and once again proposed Budapest as a venue for peace negotiations regarding Russia's war against Ukraine.
Polish government responds to searches at Yermak's apartment
Poland's support for Ukraine remains unchanged, but Warsaw will wait for an explanation regarding the searches at the apartment of Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Searches at Yermak's home: No charges filed, investigative actions ongoing – source
Detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) conducted searches at the residence of Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. No individuals were served with suspicion notices during the investigative actions.
Kremlin says it has received key parameters of peace plan from United States
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that the United States has provided Russia with the key parameters of a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which was coordinated in Geneva.
China says it engages with Ukraine on bringing war to end
China supports negotiations and any other efforts aimed at establishing peace in Ukraine, and is interacting with all parties, including Ukraine and Russia, to bring the war to a swift end.
Yermak confirms investigative actions at his home
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, has confirmed that procedural actions are being carried out at his home.
NABU, SAPO conduct searches at Yermak's premises
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), together with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), is carrying out investigative actions, searches, involving the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak.
While Zelensky is president, Ukraine should not expect to give up its territories, says Yermak
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will under no circumstances sign a document that would require Ukraine to relinquish any part of its sovereign territory.
27 November 2025
Zelensky appoints new ambassador to Serbia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleksandr Lytvynenko as Ukraine's ambassador to Serbia.
Zelensky: The stronger we are on battlefield, the more we can achieve in diplomacy
Russia is not seeking territory but the subjugation of Ukraine. Therefore, strengthening defense is the main task for both Ukraine and its partners, as outcomes in diplomacy depend on strength on the battlefield.
Ukraine preparing new round of peace and security talks – Zelensky
At the end of the week, the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations will continue working on aligning the points developed after meetings in Geneva in order to move toward peace and security guarantees.