Russia, blaming U.S. sabotage, calls for U.N. probe of Nord Stream
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Italy's navy observes that Moscow is increasing its military presence in the Mediterranean. Putin wants to strengthen his army ... 
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Russia, blaming U.S. sabotage, calls for U.N. probe of Nord Stream : Moscow cited independent journalist Seymour Hersh’s account — vociferously denied by the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/02/22/russia-un-nord-stream-hersh-investigation/
Ukraine in winter: Worry about second Bakhmut: The second winter since the beginning of the war is settling over Ukraine. What does this mean for the course of ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/winter-kampf-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
US introduces bipartisan bill on confiscation of Russian assets in favour of Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431119/
Ukraine blows up main railway connection between Russia and China: Ukrainian saboteurs strike deep in enemy territory.
politico.eu/article/ukraine-security-service-blew-up-main-railway-connection-between-russia-china/
Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling: Addressing a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled the LGBTQ+ ...
npr.org/2023/11/30/1216159464/russias-bans-lgbtq-activism-supreme-court-gay-lesbian-transgender-extremist
Quick Glance: Russia Bans International LGBT Movement as 'Extremist'
- Russia's Supreme Court bans the 'international LGBT public movement' as an extremist organization, despite its lack of organizational structure or leaders.
- The ban could have sweeping implications for LGBT people in Russia, despite the movement's non-existence.
- The ruling shocked liberal Russians, with independent media organizations showing solidarity with LGBT people by displaying the LGBT flag.
- The ban could force LGBT groups to operate in secret and be used against LGBT people, with unclear legal implications.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky visits Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia oblasts as harsh winter looms on front line
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-zelensky-visits-kharkiv-and-zaporizhzhia-oblasts-as-harsh-winter-looms-on-front-line/
Ukraine war: Putin urges Russians to have 8 kids amid population crisis : Russia's birthrates have been falling for decades, and the Ukraine war has made it ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-war-putin-urges-russians-8-kids-amid-demographic-crisis-2023-11
Quick Glance: Russia's 'God of War' Putin
- Putin was initially chosen as a puppet but ended up keeping the power for himself.
- Putin is playing a game with his reelection, despite being determined to continue ruling.
- His political image as an unbeatable war god is specifically for the Russian public.
- Putin based his political image not on charisma or intellect, but on power plays.
NATO's Article 5 is only thing to stop Putin – former Pentagon official: The only thing that Russian President Vladimir Putin respects and understands have been ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/1/7431159/
Russian missile strikes in eastern Ukraine rip through buildings, kill 2 and bury families in rubble
pbs.org/newshour/politics/russian-missile-strikes-in-eastern-ukraine-rip-through-buildings-kill-2-and-bury-families-in-rubble
Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Recent Territorial Gains in Awdijiwka
- Significant territorial gains by the Russian army in Awdijiwka.
- Military expert Marcus Keupp highlights ongoing successes of Ukraine.
- Potential advantage for Ukraine.
- Ukraine's strategic position would be strengthened by the loss of personnel strength at the front.
Media: SBU set off explosion in railway tunnel in Russia's Far East: An explosion on a key railway line in Russia's far eastern republic of Buryatia ...
kyivindependent.com/media-sbu-railway-tunnel/
The situation in Ukraine: Zelensky wants to strengthen fortifications on the front
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/ukraine-selenskyj-will-befestigungen-an-der-front-verstaerken-19352835.html
Putin’s buddy Orbán pushes EU to the brink over Ukraine: This month’s summit will be a decisive test of how far Budapest will go to thwart EU support for Kyiv.
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-russia-buddy-hungaria-viktor-orban-pushes-eu-brink-ukraine-aid/
Ukrainian Design Makes Headway in France: Design is where the artistic sphere must align with economic realities. Ukrainian designers are gaining attention as ...
kyivpost.com/post/24894
Ukrainian soldier destroys Russian missile with his first ever shot: Dmytro Herasymenko, an anti-aircraft gunner of a radio engineering battalion protection unit ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431040/
Consolidation in US health insurance industry: Health insurer Cigna (CI.N) is in merger talks with Humana (HUM.N), a source familiar with the matter said on ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/consolidation-us-health-insurance-industry-2023-11-30/
EU defence strategy should include Ukraine – European Commission President: The European Union should take Ukraines military needs into account when determining ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431076/
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
US focuses on three key lines of effort to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/1/7431156/
OSCE as an “appendage” of NATO: Lavrov incites against “Western political elite”: The OSCE is in crisis. According to Russia's foreign minister ...
n-tv.de/politik/Lawrow-hetzt-gegen-westliche-Politikelite-article24569371.html
Telegraph: UK Foreign Secretary urges allies to ramp up arms production for Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/telegraph-uk-foreign-secretary-urges-allies-to-ramp-up-arms-production-for-ukraine/
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief informs US General Brown on local offensive operations
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431146/
Russia bans LGBT movement as ‘extremist’: Supreme Court ruling places gay and transgender rights campaigns on legal par with al-Qaeda and Isis
ft.com/content/205e42b9-9264-4dc1-9030-f0f4b35c2f9c
Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts: The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election ...
bbc.com/news/technology-67560513
Quick Glance: Meta Uncovers Fake Chinese Accounts
- The network covered topics such as abortion, culture war issues, and aid to Ukraine.
- China is now the third-largest geographical source of such networks.
- More than 4,700 accounts were part of the China-based network and used copied profile pictures and names.
- The company prohibits 'co-ordinated inauthentic behaviour' in its rules - posts from accounts that work together and use false identities.
Cold, power outages, storms: The second winter of war is plaguing the Ukrainians at the front
stern.de/politik/ausland/ukraine--kaelte-und-stuerme-plagen-soldaten-im-zweiten-kriegswinter-34245816.html
Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers meet at OSCE meeting and discuss Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431082/
Quick Glance: Poland Boycotts OSCE Meeting Over Russian Minister
- Poland will not participate in an OSCE ministerial meeting in North Macedonia due to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's invitation.
- Szynkowski vel Sęk will not attend the meeting or send any deputy ministers to the North Macedonian capital.
- The foreign ministers of the Baltic states have joined the boycott of the OSCE meeting.
- Several more foreign ministers have confirmed they will not attend the OSCE meeting in protest against Russia’s participation.
Attacks from the darkness: Vampire drones become a nighttime nightmare for Russia
fr.de/politik/gegenoffensive-ukraine-krieg-vampir-drohnen-albtraum-fuer-russische-armee-verluste-zr-92704883.html
Quick Glance: Attacks from the Darkness: Ukrainian Vampir-Drones Become a Nightmare for Russia
- Ukrainian Vampir-Drones are fast, hard to detect, and can be used in the dark.
- The drones can fly close to Russian tanks in the dark and attack them.
- They can carry heavy payloads and are less susceptible to Russian radio jamming.
- Thanks to thermal imaging technology, the Vampir-Drones can attack enemies at night.
EU Should Consider Defense Bonds to Boost Sector, Michel Says: The European Union should consider issuing defense bonds to boost financing of the defense ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-30/eu-should-consider-defense-bonds-to-boost-sector-michel-says
European Commission prepares to approve plan to use frozen Russian assets in December – Bloomberg
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431105/
Ukraine War - why a stalemate is an illusion of the West: Neither Ukraine nor Russia is making progress on the front. The crucial question now is: Who can endure ...
stern.de/digital/technik/ukraine-krieg---warum-ein-patt-eine-illusion-des-westens-ist-34247360.html
For eastern Ukrainians, the ordeal of war is entering its second decade: Yevhen Tkachov, a volunteer aid worker and devout Pentecostal from Ukraine's eastern ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eastern-ukrainians-ordeal-war-is-entering-its-second-decade-2023-12-01/
Bloomberg: EU to announce plans to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-eu-to-announce-plans-to-use-frozen-assets/
Ukraine War | Military expert: "The front has come to an operational standstill": The Ukrainian counteroffensive has failed and the front is at a standstill ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100291888/ukraine-krieg-militaerexperte-front-ist-operativ-zum-stillstand-gekommen-.html
Ukraine’s new enemy: war fatigue in the West: Congress holds up military aid as unsupportive populists make gains in Europe
economist.com/europe/2023/11/27/ukraines-new-enemy-war-fatigue-in-the-west
US postpones supply of long-range air bombs to Ukraine until next year – Reuters: The US has postponed the supply of the first large batch of long-range ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431127/
Queer people in fear: Russia bans LGBTQI+ movement: Especially since the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine in February 2022 ...
de.euronews.com/2023/11/30/queere-menschen-in-angst-russland-verbietet-lgbtqi-bewegung
France to boost ammunition supplies for Ukraine in 2024: Deputy defense ministers Dmytro Klimenkov and Lieutenant-General Ivan Havryliuk met the French ...
kyivindependent.com/france-to-boost-ammunition-supplies-for-ukraine-in-2024/
Russia's war of aggression: Massive air strikes on the south and east of Ukraine - Energy infrastructure in sight
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-krieg-massive-luftangriffe-auf-sueden-und-osten-der-ukraine-a-f6dfc67c-3170-402d-8509-7fb210d1fa1e
“This is the future of millennial Russia”: Putin suddenly appeals to Russian women
fr.de/politik/rede-russland-wladimir-putin-frauen-ukraine-krieg-verluste-soldaten-kinder-zr-92703611.html
Massive losses in Ukraine: NATO: Russia has lost a significant part of its armed forces
n-tv.de/politik/NATO-Russland-hat-erheblichen-Teil-seiner-Streitkraefte-verloren-article24567021.html
Quick Glance: NATO: Russia Suffers Massive Losses in Ukraine
- NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg reports massive losses of Russian troops in Ukraine.
- Ukraine still needs support.
- Stoltenberg warns against expecting the losses to quickly end the war.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges Ukraine's successes in defending against the invaders.
ISW: Kremlin concerned about how shifting Russian views on Ukraine war might impact 2024 presidential election
kyivindependent.com/isw-kremlin-concerned-about-how-shifting-russian-views-on-ukraine-war-might-impact-2024-presidential-election/
Russia is poised to take advantage of political splits in Ukraine: Politics has returned, but the fighting has gone nowhere
economist.com/europe/2023/11/28/russia-is-poised-to-take-advantage-of-political-splits-in-ukraine
The West could do more to stop Putin – The Economist : The Economist has examined Putins chances of winning the war and says the West is not doing enough to stop ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431150/
Ukrainian archives cry for help: “Russia uses the erasure of historical memory as a weapon”
spiegel.de/geschichte/ukraine-krieg-russland-setzt-die-ausloeschung-historischer-erinnerungen-als-waffe-ein-a-8a09e8aa-3b21-4c35-a470-4676a3e64648
Putin probably has five henchmen less - partisans report killing: Partisans are also playing a role in the Ukrainian counter-offensive. Now they are reporting ...
fr.de/politik/putin-fuehrungsriege-zirkel-partisanen-ukraine-russland-krieg-cherson-verluste-widerstandszentrum-zr-92703801.html
Ukraine's Peace Formula summit will not take place in 2023, Zelenskyy confirms: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed during a conversation with Bulgarian ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431153/
Ukraine's National Guard destroys Russian saboteurs' motor boat in Kherson Oblast
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431051/
Kyiv behind rail explosion in eastern Russia, says official; EU to unveil plan to tap frozen Russian assets
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-30-kyiv-behind-rail-explosion-in-eastern-russia-says-official-eu-to-unveil-plan-to-tap-frozen-russian-assets/
Von der Leyen: 480,000 EU-made shells delivered or on way to Ukraine: As part of the European Union’s ammunition procurement program, 480,000 artillery shells ...
kyivindependent.com/von-der-leyen-eus-ammunition-supply-to-ukraine-will-reach-480-000-rounds/
Russians attack Ukraine's south and east with missiles: explosions ring out in Kropyvnytskyi
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/1/7431161/
Power politicians of the greats: Henry Kissinger, the diplomat of the 20th century
n-tv.de/mediathek/bilderserien/politik/Henry-Kissinger-der-Diplomat-des-20-Jahrhunderts-article24568433.html
Despite Republican hesitance on Ukraine aid, red states reap economic benefits: Amid signs of a growing reluctance among U.S. Republicans to continue aid for ...
kyivindependent.com/despite-republican-hesitance-on-ukraine-aid-us-defense-contractors-are-reaping-economic-benefits-particularly-red-states/
Czechs raise ˆ500,000 for Black Hawk helicopter for Ukrainian intelligence: The Czech Republic has already raised almost half a million euros as part of the Gift ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/29/7430940/
OPEC+ suppliers struggle to agree on cuts to oil production : The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers including Russia are trying to agree ...
apnews.com/article/opec-oil-prices-saudi-arabia-russia-b7e7be4f92afc9ad1ba35830aa0da818
Quick Glance: OPEC+ Agreement on Voluntary Oil Production Cuts
- Multiple OPEC+ countries have agreed to voluntarily reduce oil production by 2.2 million barrels per day in the first quarter of 2024.
- Saudi Arabia, the world's largest exporter of crude oil, will lead the efforts by extending a voluntary production cut of 1 million barrels per day for an additional three months.
- In addition to Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman have announced voluntary production cuts.
- Brazil will also join the group next year, and it is currently unclear whether Brazil will need to commit to shared production quotas.
Russian drone attacks policemen in Kherson Oblast, injuring two people: Two policemen have been injured on 30 November due to a Russian drone attack on Kherson ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431118/
Russian media: Russian general killed by landmine in Ukraine: Russian Major General Vladimir Zavadsky, the deputy commander of the 14th Army Corps of the Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-russian-general-killed-by-landmine-in-ukraine/
Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine is in the TOP-25 most influential women in the world, according to the Financial Times.Prime Minister of Estonia ... Show more
Ukrainian troops advance on Kherson Oblast's left bank and deploy reinforcements – ISW
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7430984/
Fico: Slovakia should prepare for normalization of relations with Russia: Slovakia should prepare for "the end of the war in Ukraine and for the ...
kyivindependent.com/fico-slovakia-normalization/
Serious loss for Putin: Mine explosion kills Russian general: A landmine explosion in Ukraine claims the life of a Russian general. This could mean “local chaos” ...
fr.de/politik/russland-general-getoetet-ukraine-krieg-verluste-mine-explosion-wladimir-sawadski-zr-92703337.html
NATO Ministers Vow to Maintain Support for Ukraine: Amid questions over Western resolve, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and other diplomats stressed their ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/29/world/europe/nato-blinken-ukraine.html
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Continued Support for Ukraine
- Stoltenberg urges NATO members to continue supporting Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- The US has provided over $40bn in security aid to Ukraine and pledged to back Kyiv for as long as necessary.
- Recent pledges from Germany and the Netherlands worth $11bn show NATO's commitment to supporting Kyiv.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister will lobby for continued NATO backing at the summit despite concerns over the future of Western support.
Zelenskyy stresses importance of air shield in conversation with UK PM: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has briefed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the priority ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431095/
10-month-old Ukrainian child abducted to Russia had her name changed: A member of the Russian parliament has adopted a 10-month-old child that had been abducted ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431100/
Netherlands to provide Ukraine with additional €2.5B in 2024: The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with an additional aid package of €2.5 billion in 2024 ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3794033-netherlands-to-provide-ukraine-with-additional-25b-in-2024.html
Ukraine: fear of winter is growing - “Then that was it for us”: Winter hit Ukraine hard - and he has only just begun. People are preparing for brutal months.
morgenpost.de/politik/article240715548/Dann-war-es-das-fuer-uns-Die-Ukrainer-fuerchten-den-Winter.html
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100: Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died. Kissinger was US Secretary of State from 1973 to ...
welt.de/eilmeldung/article248799434/Ehemaliger-US-Aussenminister-Henry-Kissinger-mit-100-Jahren-gestorben.html
Situation on Ukraine's border unacceptable: European Commissioner warns Poland of "consequences"
ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3793807-situation-on-ukraines-border-unacceptable-european-commissioner-warns-poland-of-consequences.html
🇺🇸 🎓 What would a younger Henry Kissinger have done about #Russia 's invasion of #Ukraine or what is happening in the #MiddleEast right now?
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EU states want less strict ban on re-export to Russia in new sanctions package – Reuters
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431108/
War in Ukraine: When Avdiivka Falls: Russia lost thousands of soldiers in the battle for Avdiivka and yet sends more to their deaths every day. Why?
sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/politik/awdijika-krieg-in-der-ukraine-e436301/
A hard, bloody winter awaits Ukrainian and Russian soldiers, say experts: Neither side is ready to give up, and neither can win in the medium term ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/30/a-hard-bloody-winter-awaits-ukrainian-and-russian-soldiers-say-experts
Long-Range Missile Delivery to Ukraine Delayed Until Next Year: According to reports, the Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs still require several months of ...
kyivpost.com/post/24895
Ukraine's political parties agree on carrying out elections only after the war : All political parties represented in the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/30/7431116/
Five in one fell swoop: Patriot system becomes a killer for Russian fighter jets: The Patriot system proves effective in the Ukraine war. The military still ...
fr.de/politik/usa-deutschland-ukraine-krieg-russland-patriot-system-abwehr-kampfjets-militaer-gegenoffensive-zr-92701377.html
After Finland: Estonia ready to close its border with Russia: One day after Finland closed its last border crossing with Russia, Estonia is hinting at following ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/estland-bereit-zur-schliessung-der-grenze-zu-russland-19349482.html
An unruly OPEC is causing problems for Russia and Saudi Arabia: The cartel is failing to drive up oil prices
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2023/11/29/an-unruly-opec-is-causing-problems-for-russia-and-saudi-arabia
At the summit: warm words from Nato, harsh reality for Kiev: Stalemate and war-weariness: How Ukraine fights two toxic words at the meeting in Brussels and Nato ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nato-bruessel-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
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