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Ukraine
Sanctions Bill Halted Again – Peace Talks, Democrats’ Tariff Fears Offer Lifeline to Republicans
The bipartisan Russia Sanctions effort is put “on ice” as Trump’s negotiator heads to Moscow and Democrats fret over granting new tariff power, sources tell Kyiv Post
Updated: Nov. 29, 2025
Who Leaked Shock Calls Between Witkoff and Kremlin Aides?
Intelligence experts speaking to various outlets offered a range of different theories about who could be behind the shock leaks as Vladimir Putin finally responded to the controversy.
Nov. 27, 2025
Europe
US Cut Europe Out of Ukraine Peace Talks to Avoid ‘Too Many Cooks,’ Driscoll Reportedly Said
European leaders were blindsided by a leaked US–Russia peace plan for Ukraine after being excluded due to a judgement that they were too close to Kyiv to appraise the war objectively, NYT reports.
Nov. 27, 2025
Putin
‘Ready if Kyiv Fights to the Last Ukrainian’: Putin Rules Out Deal With Kyiv, Blames ‘Illegitimate’ Leadership
The Kremlin leader said no agreement with Kyiv is possible, questioned Ukraine’s leadership, and criticized the Witkoff leak while escalating his rhetoric toward the US.
Nov. 27, 2025
Ukraine
‘Full Amnesty’ Clause Dropped From Trump Peace Plan, Kyiv Says
As Kyiv’s objections appear to be addressed, focus shifts to Moscow, where a US delegation will arrive next week for talks on a potential peace framework.
Nov. 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
North Korea Makes Russian Language Mandatory in Schools, Official Claims
It came after Politico reported last week that two of the world’s most active state-backed cybercrime units from Russia and North Korea were engaging in “unprecedented” cooperation.
Nov. 27, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Turkeys at the Table: Trump and Witkoff’s Repulsive Banquet With Putin
As Americans carve their Thanksgiving turkeys today, turkeys of a human sort are carving up Ukraine and Europe’s future – and American credibility along with it.
Nov. 27, 2025
Putin
Putin Sets Ultimatum for Kyiv: Withdraw or Russia Will ‘Take Territories by Force’
Putin said Russia would halt its offensive only if Kyiv withdraws from the territories Moscow claims, while denying any threat to Europe and calling the US plan a possible basis for talks.
Nov. 27, 2025
Zelensky
Lukashenko Threatens Ukraine: Access to the Sea ‘Could Disappear in a Moment’ Unless Kyiv Signs Russian Deal
Belarus’s Lukashenko tells Ukraine to “negotiate” with Moscow; warns of war with “no winners,” especially “not the EU.” Zelensky counters that Kyiv “will not forget” Minsk complicity in February 2022.
Nov. 27, 2025
Ukraine
UK to Mass-Produce Ukraine’s OCTOPUS Drone: A Cheap, Deadly Answer to Russian Threats
The UK said it will mass-produce Ukraine’s OCTOPUS interceptor drone – an inexpensive system designed to hunt Shahed drones and bolster a future “drone wall” along NATO’s frontier.
Nov. 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Economy Cracks as War Reaches Daily Life and Sanctions Pressure Deepens
As talks on a possible peace plan advance behind closed doors, Russia enters another winter under clear economic strain – rising prices, weaker demand, fiscal stress, and ongoing supply disruptions.
Nov. 27, 2025
Russia
Russia Jails 8 for Life Over Crimean Bridge Explosion After Secretive Trial
In October 2022, a large explosion caused part of the road section to collapse and ignited a train loaded with fuel on the rail section, killing five people.
Nov. 27, 2025
Russia
Drones Hit Russian Oil Refinery, Power Plant in Overnight Strikes as Airports Shut Down
Explosions hit a Russian oil refinery in the Samara region and a power plant in Belgorod amid a massive drone barrage, warranting flight restrictions and airport closures across Russia’s southwest.
Nov. 27, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Ukraine – IMF Tells Europe to ‘Show Me the Money’
Ukraine has done a remarkable job, but unless donors come up with the cash now, it is screwed.
Nov. 27, 2025
Russia
Russia Closes Polish Consulate in Siberia in Tit-For-Tat Move
Warsaw last week closed Russia’s Gdansk consulate after accusing Moscow of orchestrating an act of sabotage on a Polish rail line.
Nov. 27, 2025
US
OPINION: Thanksgiving and Its Antithesis
As Americans celebrate the bounty bestowed on them, we should keep things in perspective by remembering the specter of hunger Ukrainians still face with Moscow bearing down on them.
Nov. 27, 2025
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