Belarus, a close Russian ally, pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens, state TV said on Saturday, as part of an agreement between President Alexander Lukashenko and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.
Trump has pushed Belarus to free political…
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Germany knew about the peace plan for Ukraine since the end of October – BZ
The German authorities have been aware of the new US peace plan to resolve the armed conflict in Ukraine since the end of October 2025. This was reported in the Berliner Zeitung (BZ) newspaper.
According to the…
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Russia Attacks Ukraine Amid Rising US Pressure On Kyiv Over Peace Plan
Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 drones and a ballistic missile overnight, striking a critical border crossing with Romania as pressure mounts on Kyiv to accept a US-proposed peace deal to end the war.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 89 of…
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In the future, the situation for Ukraine will become ‘much worse’ – RS
Alternatives to the US plan for Ukraine will lead to an even worse situation for the country in the future, writes Responsible Statecraft.
‘The alternatives to the plan [the US plan to resolve the Ukrainian…
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European politicians unhappy with US plan for Ukraine – Politico
European officials have criticised the American plan to use Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, writes Politico.
“One senior EU official in Brussels dismissed the idea with derision, noting that whatever [US…
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Trump Says Zelensky ‘Will Have to Like’ Ukraine Peace Plan Ahead of Nov. 27 Deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday urged Ukraine to accept his administration’s plan aimed at ending the war with Russia by ceding territory, saying his counterpart in Kyiv will “have to like it.”
“He’ll have to like it, and…
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In the US, they’re hoping Ukraine will sign a peace plan by the end of 2025 – FT
Ukraine must accept the United States’ peace plan by the end of 2025, writes the Financial Times (FT), citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.
According to the publication, the Ukrainian authorities are currently…
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Trump wants Russia to surrender its frozen assets. Here’s why Putin likely won’t do it — and why he just might. — Meduza
On November 20, Axios published the draft text of the Trump administration’s latest plan to end the Russian–Ukrainian war. One of the most detailed sections of the document is point 14, which outlines how the White House intends…
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Promises of housing and stability are luring Russia’s orphans into the war in Ukraine — Meduza
Thousands of Russia’s orphans have been sent to fight in Ukraine, many drawn in by promises of finally receiving the housing they were already entitled to. While officials won’t say how many have been killed, journalists from…
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In his first public comments, Putin says Trump’s 28-point peace plan wasn’t discussed ‘substantively’ with Moscow but could serve as ‘basis for a final peace settlement’
In his first public comments on the Trump administration’s 28-point peace plan for the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin said on Friday that an early version of the White House’s proposals was part of discussions ahead of his meeting…
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