**Ukrainian Writer Killed in Action**
Myroslav Herasymovych, a Ukrainian poet, prose writer, and screenwriter, was killed on November 25 while fighting in Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast. His brother confirmed the news on Facebook.
**Georgian Response Condemned**
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Georgia’s aggressive response to protests in Tbilisi. The ministry released a statement on November 29 expressing its concerns about the situation.
**Ukrainian Children Returned from Occupied Territories**
Eight Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from temporarily occupied territories, according to Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office. This news was announced on November 29.
**US Envoy Appointed for Ukraine and Russia**
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Keith Kellogg as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Analysts say this choice is not ideal but acceptable for Kyiv.
**Key Developments on November 29**
* President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested ending the “hot phase” of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories.
* Ukraine hit an oil depot in Rostov Oblast and destroyed a Buk radar station in Russian–occupied territory, according to Kyiv.
* More reserves were deployed to Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions in Donetsk Oblast.
**Ukraine Demands NATO Membership**
Zelensky proposed that if Ukraine wants to stop the “hot stage” of war, it should quickly join the NATO umbrella for the territory under its control. This would allow Ukraine to regain other parts of its territory through diplomacy.
**Ukrainian Soldier Identified**
Editor’s note: Due to security protocols, most soldiers are identified by first names or callsigns only. However, one soldier is permitted to use his full name with the press: Ihor.