"Putin's War Rhetoric and Aggression in Ukraine Face International Condemnation"

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy wishes Americans a happy Thanksgiving and expresses gratitude for their support in Ukraine's struggle against Russia. Russian President Putin claims that Europe, particularly NATO countries, poses a threat to Russia. Ukraine successfully relocates its national seed bank from the frontline city of Kharkiv to a safer location. Norway considers closing its only border crossing with Russia due to an influx of migrants. Russian forces continue to attempt to encircle the town of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. South Korean lawmakers claim that North Korea received Russian aid for its successful satellite launch. The Wagner Group mercenaries are being "rehabilitated" as war veterans by the Russian defense ministry. Analysts suggest that Putin's peace talk comments are aimed at pressuring the West to push Ukraine towards negotiations with Russia. Ukraine welcomes the formation of a 20-nation air defense coalition by its Western allies. Finland closes all but one border crossing point with Russia to halt the influx of asylum seekers. Photos show Kyiv covered in snow as the war in Ukraine continues. Putin describes the war in Ukraine as a "tragedy" and blames Ukraine for the lack of peace talks. The UK's Ministry of Defence describes the fighting on the east bank of the Dnieper river as "confused" and taking place in complex terrain. The Kremlin declines to comment on the suggestion that Iran may provide Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine.