Trump sets deadline for Ukraine peace plan, Ternopil death toll rises after Russian strike - Friday brief

Trump confirms deadline for Ukraine’s peace plan

Ukraine must sign the 28-point US peace plan to end the war by next Thursday, November 27, US President Donald Trump stated this in a radio interview with Fox News.

"I've had a lot of deadlines, but if things are working well, you tend to extend the deadlines. But Thursday is it," he said.

Earlier, Reuters reported on this deadline, citing informed sources. According to them, "Washington is putting more pressure on Kyiv than during any previous peace talks."

Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians regarding peace plan: Country facing one of its toughest moments

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed all Ukrainians regarding the US peace plan. He emphasized that the country may currently face a very difficult choice.

"Right now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. The pressure on Ukraine is at its peak. The country may face a very tough choice: either a loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner," the president said.

UK preparing troops for Ukraine as US enters new round of talks - Bloomberg

The United Kingdom has clarified its plans regarding the deployment of military units in Ukraine as it prepares for a possible end to the war and potential involvement in a peace settlement.

Following summer intelligence missions and readiness assessments, the United Kingdom has identified which units and formations it would deploy to Ukraine, as well as the locations where their headquarters would be stationed.

Death toll in Ternopil rises to 31 after Russian missile attack

In Ternopil, the number of victims of the Russian missile strike has increased. At the site of the emergency search and rescue operations today, the bodies of three more dead people were found – a woman and two children.

It is reported that the number of the dead is 31 people, among them six children. The injured number 94, including 18 children.