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US Military Secretary Dan Driscoll and his group arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday morning, the place they are going to maintain conferences with senior Ukrainian officers concerning the "peace plan". On Sunday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and particular envoy Steve Witkoff will be part of them.

Supply: a US official talking to CNN, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Rubio and Witkoff will be part of the talks in Geneva on 23 November, the official mentioned.

The intention of the negotiations is to agree on the wording forward of the assembly between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.

A gathering between the Russian and US delegations to debate the proposed "peace plan" can also be deliberate and "will happen quickly", the official mentioned, however not in Geneva. They declined to specify the place and when the assembly can be held.

Beforehand: Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree approving the Ukrainian delegation of senior officers for negotiations on the Trump group's "peace plan", which might be led by Andrii Yermak, the pinnacle of the President's Workplace.

Earlier than that, Rustem Umierov, Head of the Nationwide Safety and Defence Council of Ukraine, introduced consultations with the US in Switzerland concerning the Trump group's "peace plan".

Background:

• On the evening of 20-21 November, US media printed the complete listing of factors of the brand new US "peace plan" handed to Ukraine for consideration, in addition to a draft supplementary doc on safety ensures.

• On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Ukrainian individuals, stating that Ukraine now faces a tough selection and dangers both shedding its dignity or shedding its key associate.

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US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the "peace plan" proposed by the USA for Ukraine isn’t a last supply.

Supply: Trump talking to reporters outdoors the White Home, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: When requested whether or not the 28-point plan was a last proposal for Ukraine, the US president replied within the unfavourable: "No, not my last supply."

"I want to get the peace – It ought to have occurred a very long time in the past. The Ukraine struggle with Russia ought to have by no means occurred. If I have been the president, it by no means would have occurred. We are attempting to get it ended. In some way, now we have to get it ended," he added.

Background:

• Earlier, Donald Trump advised that Ukraine would finally "should agree" to sure painful concessions to finish the struggle.
• Earlier than that, he gave Ukraine till 27 November to answer the "peace plan" proposed by the American facet.
• On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Ukrainian individuals, stating that Ukraine now faces a tough alternative and dangers both shedding its dignity or shedding its key associate.

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French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged on Saturday that the "peace plan" introduced by the USA to finish the warfare between Ukraine and Russia is an efficient place to begin, but it surely requires revision with European involvement.

Supply: Reuters, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Macron advised journalists at a G20 assembly in South Africa that "there’s a peace plan that has emerged, which includes concepts which can be fairly acquainted, whether or not they have been shared or not. It's good in that it proposes peace and recognises vital parts on problems with sovereignty, safety ensures".

"Nevertheless it's a foundation for work that must be revisited, as we did final summer time, as a result of this plan, initially, wasn't negotiated with the Europeans," he added.

"But, it stipulates many issues for the Europeans. Frozen property are held by Europeans. The European integration of Ukraine is within the fingers of the Europeans. Understanding what NATO is doing is within the fingers of NATO members. So there are numerous issues that may't merely be an American proposal, that require broader session," Macron stated.

Background:

• Leaders of European states and EU establishments, in addition to G7 international locations (excluding the US), have expressed disagreement with elements of the US-proposed "peace plan" for Ukraine, however agreed to take the draft as a foundation and expressed readiness to work on it collectively.
• Based on Bild, Europeans need a minimum of 4 factors within the proposed draft to be amended.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and said that representatives from Ukraine, america, the UK, France, and Germany will meet in Switzerland on Sunday 23 November.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "I spoke with Prime Minister of the UK Keir Starmer. We had a protracted dialog and coated many nuances of diplomatic work in planning the peace course of. Coordination will proceed, and I’m grateful to the British society for his or her help.

Tomorrow, our advisers will work in Switzerland – representatives from Ukraine, america, and the E3 format, specifically the UK, France, and Germany."

Particulars: Zelensky famous that the overwhelming majority of European leaders are prepared to help and be part of the work on the peace course of.

"Consultations are ongoing at numerous ranges, and the efforts of everybody who seeks a real and lasting peace matter. Thanks!" he added.

Background:

• Earlier, Bild reported that representatives of main European states will meet with US officers in Geneva on 23 November, they usually disagree with at the very least 4 factors of the "peace plan" proposed by Donald Trump's group.
• In response to CNN, US Military Secretary Dan Driscoll and his group arrived in Geneva on Saturday morning, the place they may maintain conferences with senior Ukrainian officers relating to the "peace plan". On Sunday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and particular envoy Steve Witkoff will be part of them.

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Search and rescue operations within the metropolis of Ternopil following the Russian strike on 19 November have concluded: 33 folks have been killed, and 6 stay lacking.

Supply: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Particulars: The operations lasted 4 days and concluded at 18:00 on 22 November.

The strike claimed 33 lives, together with six kids. A complete of 94 folks have been injured, 18 of them kids.

Six persons are nonetheless thought-about lacking, together with one youngster.

A complete of 46 folks have been rescued, together with seven kids. In the course of the operations, rescue employees additionally discovered three pets (two cats and a parrot) and returned them to their house owners.

The principle search and rescue efforts in Ternopil have been performed at two areas. At one website, a high-rise residential constructing suffered important harm, with some residents trapped below the rubble and blocked inside their flats.

The search and rescue work concerned State Emergency Service models from 9 oblasts, search canine groups, heavy equipment, medical workers and psychologists.

Learn extra: Drenched in water he climbs into flames: man who saved residents after Ternopil strike has been found

Background:

• On the night time of 18-19 November, Russia struck an industrial facility and two residential buildings in Ternopil's Soniachnyi district. The assault triggered important destruction and civilian casualties.
• The Ukrainian Air Power has confirmed that the condominium buildings in Ternopil have been hit by Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles fired from strategic plane: six Tu-95MS (primarily based at Olenya airfield) and 4 Tu-160MS (primarily based at Engels and Ukrainka airfields). The launch areas have been in Russia's Vologda and Astrakhan oblasts.
• As of twenty-two November, the confirmed demise toll from the Russian strike on 19 November has risen to 33.

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Bild experiences that representatives of main European international locations will meet US officers in Geneva on 23 November, as they disagree with a minimum of 4 factors of the Trump workforce's "peace plan".

Supply: European Pravda, citing Bild

Particulars: The Europeans plan to current their very own proposals relating to the "peace plan".

In keeping with the publication, a minimum of 4 factors of the plan should be amended.

Europeans disagree with the US proposals on territorial division. The plan presumes that Ukraine will absolutely hand over strategically necessary areas similar to Donbas and Crimea to Russia.

The proposal to scale back the dimensions of the Ukrainian military, which is already far smaller than Russia's, can be prone to be mentioned.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz additionally desires to make it clear to Trump's workforce that the safety ensures Russia is meant to offer to Ukraine might develop into nugatory.

What significantly irritates Merz are Trump's plans relating to frozen Russian belongings (value round €300 billion). Trump not solely desires to channel €100 billion of American investments into Russia – with the US receiving a 50% stake – but additionally to make use of these funds to create a brand new US-Russia funding mechanism.

Merz has been one of many main advocates for the EU to make use of a big share of those funds (€140 billion) to finance a big mortgage for Ukraine.

Manfred Weber, head of the European Individuals's Get together within the European Parliament, has additionally known as for substantial modifications to the US peace plan: "It is a historic time. This isn’t about Ukraine – it's in regards to the safety of all of us."

"Everybody desires peace, nevertheless it should be lasting. There are three points. First, Ukraine should have the ability to determine sovereignly whether or not it ought to cede territory; this should not be imposed on it. Second, Ukraine should be strengthened militarily, not weakened. And third, we should flip the EU right into a European NATO. We will now not rely unconditionally on the USA," Weber stated.

Background: Leaders of European states and EU establishments, in addition to G7 international locations (excluding the US), have expressed disagreement with elements of the US-proposed "peace plan" for Ukraine, however agreed to take the draft as a foundation and expressed readiness to work on it collectively.

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Russian forces shot lifeless 5 unarmed captured Ukrainian servicemen within the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk Oblast, on 19 November.

Supply: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace

Quote: "On 19 November, throughout an assault on our positions close to the village of Kotlyne within the Pokrovsk district, troopers of the Russian forces captured 5 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Whereas the disarmed Ukrainian defenders have been mendacity on the bottom face down, one of many occupiers opened fireplace on them with an automated rifle, killing them."

Particulars: Beneath the procedural supervision of the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace, a pre-trial investigation has been launched right into a battle crime leading to demise (Article 438.2 of the Felony Code of Ukraine). The investigation is carried out by the Essential Directorate of the Safety Service of Ukraine in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.

Prosecutors pressured that killing prisoners of battle is a gross violation of the Geneva Conventions and constitutes a severe worldwide crime.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed Ukrainians and stated {that a} real plan should be primarily based on assured safety and justice, referring to the US "peace plan".

Supply: Zelenskyy's tackle

Particulars: Zelenskyy additionally commented on the delegation led by Andrii Yermak, Head of the President's Workplace, saying its members "know learn how to shield Ukraine's nationwide pursuits and what’s wanted to forestall Russia from launching a 3rd invasion".

Quote: "What’s at stake now’s far a couple of or one other level in a single or one other doc. We should ensure that no a part of Europe or the world accepts the concept crimes in opposition to folks and humanity, in opposition to states and nations, may be rewarded or excused.

Actual peace is at all times primarily based on assured safety and justice. And this isn’t simply my feeling. I do know it’s the feeling of thousands and thousands of our folks and of most individuals on the planet."

Background: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree establishing a Ukrainian delegation to participate in negotiations with the USA and different worldwide companions in addition to with representatives of the Russian Federation.

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Ukraine has positioned Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, suspects within the Midas case, on its needed listing over alleged corruption offences.

Supply: Ukraine's Ministry of Inside Affairs database

Particulars: The ministry mentioned that 20 November is taken into account the date Mindich and Tsukerman went lacking. It’s added that they’re believed to be hiding from pre-trial investigators.

Learn extra: Mindichgate: one week on from the corruption scandal, what's occurring within the authorities?

Background:

• Suspects within the investigation by the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), who had been reportedly shielded by authorities officers, laundered tens of tens of millions of {dollars} from Energoatom.
• In keeping with NABU, the money-laundering scheme was considerably crude: companies that needed to promote items or providers to Energoatom needed to pay a 10-15% kickback or face non-payment and elimination from the provider listing – a mechanism dubbed the "tollgate", because you both share your margin or you might be left standing at closed doorways.
• The ringleader is alleged to be Tymur Mindich (known as "Karlson" within the NABU recordsdata), a businessman and co-owner of Kvartal 95, the Ukrainian TV manufacturing firm that Volodymyr Zelenskyy based earlier than he grew to become president. Mindich left Ukraine simply hours earlier than the NABU search started.

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Russian forces attacked one of many districts of Odesa Oblast with assault drones on the night time of 21-22 November, injuring two folks.

Supply: Odesa Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace

Particulars: It’s reported that the injured civilians, aged 62 and 56, have been taken to hospital.

The prosecutor's workplace stated the Russians attacked civilian infrastructure. Administrative buildings and 11 automobiles had been broken.

A catering facility was destroyed.

Background: On the night time of 21-22 November, the Russians additionally attacked the Orlivka border crossing level in Odesa Oblast, on the border with Romania.

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