**Key Developments in Ukraine on Nov. 29**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested ending the “hot phase” of war with Russia if NATO offers membership to Ukrainian territory under government control. This would involve recognizing Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders.
Zelensky said this in an interview with Sky News, where he stated that Kyiv had never considered such a proposal before because no one had offered it officially. However, his comments seem at odds with previous statements, where he said Ukraine would “never exchange any status for any of our territories.”
**Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets**
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck an oil depot in Russia’s Rostov Oblast and destroyed a Buk radar station in Russian-occupied territory in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The Ukrainian military said the strikes were aimed at exhausting Russian combat capabilities from afar.
**Reserve Deployment Ordered**
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi ordered the deployment of more reserves to the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions in Donetsk Oblast. This comes as Ukraine faces a possible new Russian push in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
**New Ground Forces Commander Appointed**
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed General Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s Ground Forces commander, replacing Oleksandr Pavliuk. Drapatyi has experience in organizing defense and disrupting Russian offensives.
**Record Russian Losses Reported**
Russia reportedly lost a record 2,030 troops in one day in Ukraine, according to figures released by Kyiv. This surpasses the previous record of 1,950 set on Nov. 12. The total figure stands at 738,660.
These developments come as Moscow’s forces make their fastest gains in months and North Korean troops are stationed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.