On November 27, the US celebrated Thanksgiving amid complex political events. There was a shooting near the White House, injuring two US National Guard soldiers. The suspect, an Afghan national, has been detained, but there are conflicting reports about the injured soldiers' conditions.
This incident is one manifestation of heightened political tension in the US as the presidential campaign approaches. Donald Trump stated he would not invite Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House without a signed peace agreement concerning the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the importance of freezing the war.
In Europe, concerns are rising about ending the war without Ukraine and the EU participating in negotiations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a peace deal without Ukraine's consent cannot be lasting, and the EU opposes peace at the cost of Ukraine’s capitulation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that dividing Ukraine is unacceptable as it could set a precedent for future conflicts.
Canada’s position is to support Ukraine's territorial integrity while stating that the final resolution should rest with Ukraine itself. There is ongoing media debate about security guarantees for Ukraine if a peace agreement is signed.
On the frontlines, Ukraine continues to face attacks — at night, Russian troops struck the Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Odesa regions with casualties, injuries, and damaged infrastructure. Ukrainian drones targeted the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Russia.
The article also highlights the need for a balanced view of US aid and calls for a more active European role in ensuring peace and security for Ukraine. Further expert discussion of these issues is expected in the coming days.
