Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
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The United States is pressuring Ukraine to sign a peace agreement by Thursday 28 November - the date of the US ‘Thanksgiving’ national Holiday. The 28-point proposal was drafted by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff together with Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, and approved by President Donald Trump. Neither Ukraine nor its European partners were involved in the drafting process.
The peace plan effectively aligns with many (though not all) of Russia’s key demands and crosses various Ukrainian ‘red lines’, though more official statements are expected next week.
On Saturday, European leaders are also set to convene on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in South Africa to discuss the next steps. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, who has gained a reputation for maintaining a direct line of communication with Donald Trump, is likewise expected to attend. The European leaders are not expected to endorse the U.S. peace plan, which does not take their interests into account.
On 24–28 November, the next session of the Conference of the States Parties of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will take place. Ukraine continues to raise concerns about Russia’s use of chemical weapons and is seeking a seat on the organisation’s Executive Council for the 2026–2028 term. Kyiv also stresses that Russia’s presence on the Council is unjustified and is working to secure support from countries of the Global South. As of July, over 10,000 cases of the Russian chemical weapons attacks against the Ukrainian army had been documented.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) may publish a new set of recorded conversations in the “Operation Midas” investigation. The materials may introduce new figures in the case. Thus far, seven individuals have been charged, and two ministers, of energy and justice, have been dismissed.
A new figure who may emerge in the case is Olena Duma, then head of Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), who was reportedly seen near the building where an alleged money-laundering “back office” operated. She left her post on 30 July this year, just days after news broke about searches conducted at the property of Tymur Mindich.
The central unresolved issue remains the possible dismissal of Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, whose resignation is demanded by the opposition and whose name has been politically tied to the scandal. During a meeting with the Sluha Narodu party yesterday, Volodymyr Zelensky signalled that no dismissals are planned.
The formation of a new supervisory board at the state-owned company Energoatom, which has been implicated in a corruption scandal, is expected in the coming weeks. The government’s approved action plan also foresees establishing executive bodies for the Naftogaz Group – including Ukrgazvydobuvannya, Ukrnafta, and Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine. Earlier, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko announced plans to conduct audits across state-owned enterprises.
A privatisation auction for the Odesa Port Plant will take place on 25 November. The state-owned chemical producer, designated as strategically important for Ukraine’s economy and security, has only been partially operational since the full-scale invasion, with core production halted. Potential bidders include Ukraine’s Agro Gas Trading as well as companies from the UAE and Kuwait. The starting price is UAH 4.5 billion (about €92.6 million).
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine will publish state and state-guaranteed debt data as of the end of October on 25 November. In addition, the National Bank of Ukraine will release its Business Outlook Survey for the third quarter on 28 November.
As of the end of September, Ukraine’s public debt stood at UAH 8,024.1 billion (€165.0 billion). The bulk of this debt (64%) consists of concessional loans from international financial organisations and partner countries.
A meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council is scheduled for 26–27 November in Bishkek, with Vladimir Putin expected to attend. The organisation remains in a prolonged crisis due to Armenia’s boycott, after Yerevan suspended its participation over tensions with Russia and the CSTO’s failure to defend Armenia’s interests in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Events and Milestones:
Next week:
- 26–27 November, Lviv. Offline event: Post-Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 Forum: “Capitalisation and the Way Forward: Decentralisation and Local Governance at the Centre of Ukraine’s Reconstruction.” The forum, co-organised by ALDA and the CEI, focuses on translating URC 2025 commitments into practical results for Ukrainian municipalities. More details & registration here.
- 27 November, Kyiv. Offline event: Forbes AI Summit. Forbes Ukraine gathers businesses to explore practical uses of AI, the results it delivers, and its impact on people, culture, and competitiveness throughout a full-day program. Tickets here.
- 27 November 2025, Online. Virtual event: European Strategic Autonomy or New Dependence? Russian Gas, Transatlantic Pressures, and the Green Deal. Hosted on Zoom by the Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe, the discussion will examine Europe’s energy policy amid Russian gas dependence, U.S. pressures, evolving sanctions, and debates over the Green Deal and energy sovereignty. Register here.
Further ahead:
- 2 December, Toronto. Offline event: 4th Annual Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference. Join international leaders, policymakers, and business innovators at this flagship conference organized by the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, highlighting Canada–Ukraine–EU–UK cooperation to advance Ukraine’s recovery. Register here.
- 5 December, Kyiv. Offline event: “What Are Ukraine’s 2026 Scenarios?” Pre-Christmas KI Insights briefing, exploring Ukraine’s possible development scenarios for 2026. Subscribers only. Register here.
- 9 December, London. Offline event: 9th Annual Ukrainian Investment Roadshow. Hosted at Clifford Chance with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK, the Roadshow brings together Ukraine’s leading corporates, top economic policymakers, and international investors to discuss opportunities and showcase Ukraine’s economic potential. Register here.
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