Ukraine’s internal security agency, counter-intelligence and anti-terrorism force
The Ukrainian presidency has awarded Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, First Class, for humanitarian and charitable work related to Ukraine. The decree notes her contribution and her role in a local ceasefire in Oleshky, enabling evacuations. Zelensky is in Madrid seeking renewed Western backing as Russia conducts strikes across Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, and a trilateral talks plan is outlined for Abu Dhabi.
Missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv and surrounding regions, leaving multiple fatalities and injuries. Authorities report damage to residential areas, a medical facility, and a school; NATO and neighboring states warn of heightened tensions as Russia's campaign and Ukraine's response continue.
A Russian drone has hit the central SBU building in Kyiv, focusing on the office of the head of Ukraine’s Security Service. President Zelensky has ordered a proportionate, tangible response and US mediators are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv for talks.
Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive talks aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite weekend diplomacy, Moscow and Kyiv show deep gaps on terms. Ukraine halts airstrikes during the visit; Russia has escalated strikes elsewhere.
Kushner and Witkoff have travelled from Moscow to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials and other European representatives. They have met Zelensky and stressed security guarantees as crucial for a post-war peace. Attacks continue on front lines as fighting remains active.
The Federal Security Service has detained a 21-year-old Moldovan national linked to an assassination attempt on a Russian Defense Ministry officer in Engels, Saratov region. Authorities say the suspect was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence and offered $70,000. The case follows a string of attacks tied to the Ukraine conflict. The victim is hospitalized; officials have not named him.
Ukraine faces intensified Russian strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and energy facilities, with multiple cities reporting casualties and widespread damage. Western diplomacy and fear of winter shortages shape the response as Moscow presses its campaign and Kyiv seeks international support.
Denmark has summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Russian warship has fired two emergency flares at a Danish Fennec helicopter during a routine photographic mission in international waters off Gedser. Copenhagen has called the action unacceptable and reckless; Moscow has defended its crew and accused Danish aircraft of dangerous manoeuvres.