In Geneva and Pokrovsk, Ukraine fights Trump peace plan and Putin’s troops

A shooting incident near the White House on November 26, 2025, resulted in the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and left fellow Guardsman Andrew Wolfe in critical condition. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is set to be charged with first-degree murder as President Trump announces a crackdown on immigration policies, particularly targeting migrants from 'third world countries.'

Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators have conducted searches at the home and offices of Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amid allegations of a significant corruption scandal involving a $100-million kickback scheme in the energy sector. Yermak has confirmed the searches and expressed his willingness to cooperate fully with the investigation.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where they discussed Ukraine and energy deliveries. Putin praised Orbán's 'balanced' stance on the Ukraine conflict, while the European Commission rejected Putin's characterization of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as an 'illegitimate' leader, affirming Zelenskyy's democratic election by the Ukrainian people.

A recent shooting incident near the White House resulted in the critical injury of two National Guard members, with the suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. Following this event, President Trump announced a pause on immigration from countries labeled as 'Third World,' which includes Afghanistan. This decision comes amid heightened security concerns and scrutiny of Afghan nationals in the U.S.

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever has criticized the EU's proposal to utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, labeling the plan as fundamentally wrong and a violation of international law. He expressed concerns that such actions could destabilize financial markets and harm the euro, casting doubt on Europe's ability to fund Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption investigators conducted searches at the offices of Andriy Yermak, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid rising political tensions and increasing pressure from Washington for a peace deal with Russia. The specific reasons for the searches remain undisclosed, but they highlight ongoing concerns about corruption within the Ukrainian government.

Ukraine's anti-corruption agency has launched searches at the home of Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amid a significant corruption scandal involving a $100-million kickback scheme in the energy sector. This scandal has intensified public outrage as the country grapples with ongoing Russian attacks on its power infrastructure, leading to fears of winter heating shortages.

A recent shooting incident in Washington, D.C., resulted in the death of a National Guard member and critical injuries to another, with the suspect identified as an Afghan national. This event has prompted former President Trump to intensify his rhetoric against immigration from what he terms 'Third World' countries, linking the incident to broader concerns about national security and immigration policies.