**Ukraine War: Latest Developments**
**Trump to Appoint Ukrainian Peace Envoy “Soon”**
US President-elect Donald Trump may soon appoint a Ukrainian peace envoy to lead negotiations on ending Russia’s war, according to Fox News. The appointment is expected to happen “in short order” and will be unpaid. This move comes as some of Trump’s picks have made controversial statements about the war in Ukraine.
**Russian Forces Suffer Record Losses**
Despite suffering record losses, Russian forces are making swift gains in eastern Ukraine. According to British defense intelligence figures, Moscow’s troops suffered 41,980 killed and wounded during October. Russia is encouraging its citizens to sign contracts with the army, offering financial benefits to join the military.
**Military Donations in Ukraine Plummet**
Military donations in Ukraine have fallen sharply amid rising financial pressures and war weariness. Major charities report drops by 20% or more in 2024, according to Bloomberg. The Serhiy Prytula Foundation has seen contributions decrease by approximately one-fifth this year.
**New E-Support Initiative Launched**
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new eSupport initiative scheduled to launch on December 1. Each Ukrainian will receive Hr 1,000 ($24) in aid, which can be used for specific expenses. These funds can also be redirected to the military through donations.
**Russian Forces Gain Ground**
While Russian forces are suffering record losses, they’re making increasingly swift gains in eastern Ukraine. According to a Bloomberg analysis, Ukraine has lost 1,146 square kilometers of its own territory since the launch of the Kursk Oblast incursion in early August.
**Ukraine Loses Territory, Russia Encourages Military Recruitment**
According to a Bloomberg analysis published on November 1, Ukraine has lost 1,146 square kilometers of its own territory since the launch of the Kursk Oblast incursion in early August. Meanwhile, Russia is encouraging its citizens to sign contracts with the army, offering financial benefits to join the military.