Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Ternopil, 26 Killed; US Unveils Controversial Ukraine Peace Plan – 11/20/2025, 8:30:28 PM

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 26 people in Ternopil — A devastating Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Ternopil has killed at least 26 people, including three children, with 10 still missing.[1] The strike devastated an apartment block, and this represents one of the deadliest attacks this year.[2]

US presents new peace proposal to Ukraine — The Trump administration has presented Ukraine with a new peace plan to end the war, with proposals including cutting the Ukrainian army, Russia retaining occupied territory, and establishing a demilitarized buffer zone.[3] Ukrainian officials have criticized the plan, calling it a capitulation that heavily favors Russia and makes no demands on Putin for concessions.[3]

US Army secretary arrives in Kyiv for high-level talks — Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll and the Army’s top general have been sent to Ukraine by the Trump administration to restart peace talks, with meetings scheduled with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[1]

Israel strikes back after Hamas attacks — Israel has launched strikes against Hamas leaders in Gaza after Hamas attacked Israeli soldiers, with Israeli warnings that Hamas is attempting to undermine the ceasefire agreement.[5]

Mount Semeru volcano eruption in Indonesia — More than 170 climbers have been rescued after Mount Semeru’s sudden eruption forced an emergency evacuation, with Indonesian authorities raising the volcano’s alert level to the highest level.[1]

Nigerian court convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu — A Nigerian court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of seven terrorism-related charges.[1]

Pakistan military kills 23 militants near Afghan border — Pakistani forces have conducted raids on two Pakistani Taliban hideouts in the country’s northwest near the Afghan border, resulting in 23 militants killed in intense shootouts.[1]

Spain’s attorney general found guilty of leak in tax fraud case — Spain’s Supreme Court has found the country’s attorney general guilty of leaking confidential information about the boyfriend of a leading conservative politician and government rival.[1]

UN demands Iran provide nuclear information — The UN atomic watchdog’s board of governors is demanding that Iran fully cooperate and provide precise information about its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium and grant access to nuclear sites.[1]

Congo river barge capsizes with 60 people missing — A boat has capsized in central Congo, leaving at least 60 people missing.[1]