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Sybiha: Ukraine will use every opportunity to achieve just peace

Ukraine will use every opportunity – even the smallest – to achieve a just peace. It is crucial to prevent anyone from portraying Ukraine or Europe as obstacles on this path.

Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss use of immobilized Russian assets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the EU's work on a decision regarding the use of immobilized Russian assets during a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

NATO secretary general: We are still far from achieving peace in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the outcome of negotiations in Geneva, but stressed that the end of the war in Ukraine is still a long way off, and that separate discussions between NATO and the EU are also needed on a number of issues.

UN Under-Secretary-General stresses importance of Ukraine’s territorial integrity

The United Nations wants to see Ukraine able to move forward, exercising full control over its territory, within the framework of a just peace.

Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Even during the Cold War, we could solve conflicts more quickly than we do today

Germany provides EUR 170M in emergency aid to Ukraine – Merz

Germany will not reduce its support for Ukraine; it is increasing military assistance and immediately providing €170 million in winter aid, aiming to show, among other things, to Putin that he will not succeed in Ukraine.

Kremlin masks unwillingness to end war with references to “spirit” of Alaska summit – ISW

Russian officials are attempting to exploit the lack of clarity about the outcome of the August 2025 US-Russian Alaska summit to conceal the Kremlin’s continued unwillingness to compromise and its commitment to its maximalist demands.

Orban’s letter on blocking aid to Ukraine does not create new risks; work with EU continues – Kachka

A letter from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding the blocking of financial assistance to Ukraine does not create new risks. Ukraine and the European Union continue to work on aligning their decision on funding.

UN identifies factors complicating resolution of armed conflicts

The United Nations is finding it increasingly difficult to help resolve conflicts, given the fragmentation of the international community and the more complex nature of armed conflicts.

Ursula von der Leyen outlines key conditions for peace agreement in Ukraine

The essential priorities for the European Union on the path toward achieving a just and lasting peace include security guarantees for Ukraine without limitations on its military, unconditional respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as ensuring the financial stability of the Ukrainian state in 2026–2027, particularly through the use of Russian assets.

Latvian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has arrived in Kyiv on an official visit.

Geneva consultations: a successful defensive operation on the diplomatic front

Trump says ready to meet Zelensky, Putin only when peace deal is reached

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin only once a final peace agreement has been reached between the parties, or when the process is in its final stages.

Witkoff advised Kremlin on how to present peace proposals on Ukraine to Trump – Bloomberg

U.S. Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff advised Yury Ushakov, a top foreign policy aide to Russia's leader, on how Moscow should present its proposals for ending the war against Ukraine to U.S. President Donald Trump in a way that would ensure a favorable response.

Merz, Macron, Starmer issue statement following Coalition of the Willing meeting

The Coalition of the Willing supports efforts to establish a lasting peace in Ukraine, backed up by robust security guarantees that are to be developed in the near future.

Trump drops Thursday deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed away from a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to agree to a U.S.-backed peace plan.

French general: European states are only ones who can give Ukraine real security guarantees

European states are the only actors capable of and responsible for providing Ukraine with genuine security guarantees in the event of a peace agreement; without such guarantees, Ukrainians may be forced to continue fighting.

Ukraine, U.S. agree Zelensky and Trump will discuss territorial issues directly

The United States has agreed to strengthen security guarantees for Ukraine, while issues of territorial concessions, by mutual agreement, will be discussed face-to-face between Presidents Trump and Zelensky.

Ukraine elected to OPCW Executive Council, Russia fails again

Ukraine, Slovakia, and Slovenia have been elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for 2026–2028, while Russia has failed for the third consecutive time.

NATO Deputy Secretary General arrives in Kyiv

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has arrived in Kyiv, where she met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to discuss ways to increase contributions to the PURL initiative and Ukraine’s priority needs.

Lavrov claims that Russia received 28-point U.S. “peace plan” through unofficial channels

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow has received a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine through unofficial channels, which allegedly consists of 28 points.

Zelensky holds phone call with Merz ahead of Coalition of the Willing meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky coordinated next steps with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of the planned November 25 meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.

NABU investigates more than 10 cases of abuse in the construction of fortifications — Kryvonos

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine is conducting more than ten criminal proceedings regarding possible abuses in the construction of fortifications, including the case of the fortifications in the Donetsk region constructed by the Poltava Regional Military Administration.

Zelensky, Stubb discuss peace plan, security of Ukraine and Europe

President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, coordinated positions in detail regarding peace efforts.

Zelensky, Starmer coordinate positions ahead of Coalition of Willing meeting

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer coordinated their positions and priority issues for discussion ahead of the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, as well as some next steps and contacts.

Kallas rejects possibility of Russia returning to G8

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that Russia's return to the G8 format "definitely not" happening. 

Umerov: We expect arrangements for Zelensky's visit to US in November

The Ukrainian authorities expect arrangements for President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the United States in order to finalize the last stages and reach an agreement on a peace deal with US President Donald Trump.

Trump's peace plan narrows down to 19 points after Geneva talks – Bloomberg

The US peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine was narrowed down from 28 to 19 points as a result of negotiations in Geneva.

Sybiha to take part in EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on peace plan for Ukraine

Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha will participate in a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which will take place on Wednesday, November 26, where the peace plan for Ukraine will be discussed.