US–Russia peace plan pressures Kyiv, deadly Russian attack hits Ternopil - Wednesday brief
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The leaked US–Russia peace plan pressures Ukraine to accept major concessions, sparking concern in Kyiv over its implications for the war’s outcome. Meanwhile, Russia’s Kh-101 missile strike on Ternopil destroyed residential buildings and left dozens dead and injured in one of the deadliest recent attacks.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, November 19.
Witkoff and Dmitriev’s peace plan promotes Ukraine’s capitulation: Media reveal points
The US and Russia have prepared a peace plan for Ukraine that includes meeting the Kremlin’s maximalist demands.
According to unnamed Reuters sources, the US has indicated to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Kyiv should accept the framework for ending the war with Russia prepared by Washington.
Specifically, the plan involves Ukraine giving up part of its territory and certain types of weapons.
Russia strikes high-rise buildings in Ukraine's Ternopil with Kh-101 missiles, air force says
On the night of November 19, Russian forces carried out a massive attack on Ukraine, with Ternopil among the targeted locations.
The strike destroyed one high-rise building, and another apartment block caught fire.
Russian forces used Kh-101 cruise missiles in a nighttime strike on high-rise buildings in Ternopil.
At least 26 people were killed, and more than 93 were injured.
Kellogg to step down as Trump's special envoy for Ukraine – Reuters
US special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, plans to leave his post as early as January.
According to four of the sources, Kellogg has shared his plans to leave the Trump administration with people he knows.
Reuters noted that the status of a special presidential envoy is temporary, and such envoys theoretically must be confirmed by the Senate to remain in the role for more than 360 days.
Ukraine's F-16 and Mirage-2000 fighter jets destroy 10 Russian missiles amid massive attack
The F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter jets, transferred to Ukraine by Western partners, are performing very well in the sky. In particular, during the Russian attack on November 19, they shot down at least 10 Russian cruise missiles.
Ukrainian Air Force recalls that F-16 aircraft entered service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in August 2024. Since then, American fighter jets alone have intercepted and destroyed over 1,300 Russian air targets.
Zelenskyy speaks amid rumors of a US peace plan for Ukraine
Ukraine is ready to work toward establishing peace in meaningful formats. Only US President Donald Trump has enough strength to bring the war to an end, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"We in Ukraine have supported every decisive step and the leadership of President Trump since the beginning of this year — every strong and fair proposal to end this war. And only President Trump and the United States of America have enough strength to finally bring the war to an end," he said.
