As of November 20, 2025, Ukraine continues to report significant losses of Russian forces during the full-scale invasion, including personnel, armored vehicles, and aircraft, according to a post by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.

Tensions between Russia and NATO countries are rising again after an alleged sabotage on a Polish railroad. Amid accusations of Russian operations expanding beyond Ukraine, experts are highlighting several areas where conflict could erupt further, writes Dagens (translated by Charter97.org ).

Drone strikes have hit the Ryazan oil refinery, a vital energy hub in Russia, prompting fire and reports of explosions.

Over the course of November 19, the 1,366th day of the war, Russian forces attempted to attack Ukraine's Defense Forces 200 times. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk direction, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, recovering from losses in the previous session, as markets assessed the latest U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine and prepared for a U.S. deadline to cease operations with two major Russian oil firms.

France's Chief of the General Staff said that there was a need for community mobilization. A fiery call by the new chief of staff of France's armed forces for mayors to prepare their constituents for a possible war with Russia has drawn swift condemnation from major political parties, Politico reports.