Exclusives
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Russian oligarch found legal weapon to kill Western sanctions — and a former UK PM's wife is on his team. If Fridman wins, every sanctioned oligarch could follow. |
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What Ukraine's new sanctions say about Russia's deepening oil crisis (INFOGRAPHIC). Kyiv's 13th synchronized package arrives as Russia's oil sector shows signs of systemic crisis. |
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Ukraine's war effort can't succeed without political goal, and peace without guarantees risks civil war, Zaluzhnyi warns. "Strategy cannot have a rational basis until the goals that need to be achieved are clearly defined," Ukraine's former army chief wrote. |
Military
Frontline report: Ukrainian marines ambush Russian infiltrators in ruins of Myrnohrad — capture them alive. Fog and shattered buildings helped turn Russia's high-stakes push into a quiet surrender on the town's front line.
Drones fly 600km to Caspian Sea, strike torpedo plant arming Russian Navy. Moscow claims interception, Kaspiysk residents see destruction.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 89 drones. The Air Force recorded 26 UAV hits. Russia launched 89 drones against Ukraine overnight, including Shahed & Gerbera types from Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk & occupied Crimea.
Ukraine's interceptor drone downs Russia's jet-propelled Shahed UAV in historic first.
Frontline report: Ukraine clears Lyman's forests with drones, snipers, and US fighters — Russians forced back to Yampil. Once a gray zone, the wooded belt near Lyman is becoming a trap where infiltrators are exposed and picked off.
Intelligence and technology
3.5 kg warhead, 1.5 km range: Russia arms Shahed drones with 1970s missiles for specific reason. Shaheds now hunt back.
Ukraine enters top 100 defense companies rating as 6th fastest-developing defense company on Earth with 41% growth amid war. Ukraine's defense sector grows to $3B, partners with Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems.
Turkish UAV fighter destroys aircraft for first time in history, marking Ukraine's defense industry triumph (VIDEO). Five F-16s fly alongside Turkish unmanned fighter as it shoots down aircraft.
International
Swedish Church warns parishes: Don't let Belarusian nuns fundraise for Russia's war. Convent leader calls his monastery a "combat unit" — with documented GRU ties
Study reveals Europe's real choice on Ukraine: $972 billion for victory, or $1.8 trillion when Russia comes for Baltics. Abandoning Ukraine will cost twice as much as saving it.
"Historic mistake": EU warns Trump's amnesty plan for Russia forgiving war crimes, including Bucha invites next aggression. EU commissioner condemns any deal that frees Russia from accountability for war crimes.
Kazakhstan protests pipeline strike while staying silent on Russian attacks against Ukraine. Kyiv highlights Kazakhstan's selective concern as millions of Ukrainians endure Russian bombardment.
Sweden: Ukraine could receive billions to continue defense and reconstruction if Europe agrees. Swedish defense minister claims frozen Russian assets must be used for Ukraine.
US may sign separate agreement with Russia on Ukraine's non-accession to NATO – CNN. US negotiators are exploring what sources call a "creative solution" to Russia's demand that Ukraine renounce NATO membership: Moscow would receive assurances directly from NATO member states or bilaterally from Washington, according to the report
US-Ukraine talks end without security deal – WSJ. The most critical question from Ukraine's perspective—what security guarantees the West will provide—remained unanswered after four hours of negotiations between US and Ukrainian officials in Florida on 30 November, Wall Street Journal reports.
Humanitarian and social impact
Ukrainians forced to fight Ukrainians in conditions that drive them to suicide: POW describes being used as cannon fodder, abandoned to die. Ukraine's hidden tragedy: Occupied citizens conscripted to fight their own country.
"Whole family fell from third floor": Strike on Flamingo missile company employee signals Russia is hunting Ukraine's defense innovators at their homes. His family is in critical condition.
Political and legal developments
Soldiers exposed scheme: Ukraine arrests businessman embezzling funds meant for 830 defense uniforms. He faces 12 years in prison.
"Record since the Soviet era": Putin's budget reveals Kremlin's priorities for 2026. Putin signs 2026 budget with 40% for war, social spending gutted.
New developments
Vacancies: Deputy editor-in-chief, fundraising communications manager. Euromaidan Press is expanding and searching for professional soulmates who believe in independent journalism.
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