US trims Ukraine peace plan, Russia's oil export revenue plunges - Monday brief
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The US peace plan was shortened after talks with Ukrainian officials in Geneva. Meanwhile, Russia's oil export revenues have plummeted.
Read more about what happened on Monday, November 24.
No limits for Ukraine’s army and no amnesty: How Geneva talks reshape US plan
After the negotiations between the Ukrainian and US delegations in Geneva, the draft peace plan will no longer contain 28 points and will be shortened.
The peace plan should no longer include a radical and strict limit on the size of the Ukrainian army. During the discussion, the Ukrainian delegation and the military present provided explanations regarding the necessary size of the Armed Forces under different conditions — both in peacetime and wartime.
Russia's oil and gas export revenues to fall by third in November — Reuters
Russian budget revenues from oil and gas in November may decline by approximately 35% compared to November last year.
Among the main reasons are lower oil prices and sanctions.
Something good may be happening: Trump makes statement after Geneva talks
US President Donald Trump made his first statement after talks in Geneva on a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.
"Is it really possible that big progress is being made in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine? Don’t believe it until you see it, but something good just may be happening," the US President wrote on social media.
