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Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️BREAKING: Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak resigns amid major corruption scandal.
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises >>
⚡️BREAKING: Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak resigns amid major corruption scandal.
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises >>
Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak resigns amid Ukraine's biggest corruption scandal
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises earlier on Nov. 28, President Volodymyr Zelens...
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️BREAKING: Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak resigns amid major corruption scandal.
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises >>
⚡️BREAKING: Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak resigns amid major corruption scandal.
Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, submitted his resignation following searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) at his premises >>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia expects to receive an updated draft of the “peace” plan for Ukraine before the arrival of the American delegation in Moscow next week, Kremlin spokesman Peskov said.
Peskov also confirmed that Russia is negotiating only >>
Russia expects to receive an updated draft of the “peace” plan for Ukraine before the arrival of the American delegation in Moscow next week, Kremlin spokesman Peskov said.
Peskov also confirmed that Russia is negotiating only >>
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia expects to receive an updated draft of the “peace” plan for Ukraine before the arrival of the American delegation in Moscow next week, Kremlin spokesman Peskov said.
Peskov also confirmed that Russia is negotiating only >>
Russia expects to receive an updated draft of the “peace” plan for Ukraine before the arrival of the American delegation in Moscow next week, Kremlin spokesman Peskov said.
Peskov also confirmed that Russia is negotiating only >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
The US is READY to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea and other occupied territories as part of a potential agreement — The Telegraph >>
The US is READY to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea and other occupied territories as part of a potential agreement — The Telegraph >>
‘Everyone Wants to Bring It Onto a Peaceful Track’: Kremlin Says Received Geneva-Fine-Tuned Peace Plan
Moscow confirms it received US-Ukraine peace plan parameters, but deep divisions remain: Ukraine refuses to cede territory, and Putin argues peace talks cannot legally move forward.
www.kyivpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
The US is READY to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea and other occupied territories as part of a potential agreement — The Telegraph >>
The US is READY to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea and other occupied territories as part of a potential agreement — The Telegraph >>
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇪🇺The EU has commented on the searches conducted at the home of Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office. Officials say that any such investigation shows that the country’s anti-corruption bodies are functioning. >>
🇪🇺The EU has commented on the searches conducted at the home of Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office. Officials say that any such investigation shows that the country’s anti-corruption bodies are functioning. >>
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇪🇺The EU has commented on the searches conducted at the home of Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office. Officials say that any such investigation shows that the country’s anti-corruption bodies are functioning. >>
🇪🇺The EU has commented on the searches conducted at the home of Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office. Officials say that any such investigation shows that the country’s anti-corruption bodies are functioning. >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The frontline in Ukraine is not facing imminent collapse despite recent Russian gains and Kremlin assertions.
Key Takeaways Thread
The frontline in Ukraine is not facing imminent collapse despite recent Russian gains and Kremlin assertions.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 28, 2025
The frontline in Ukraine is not facing imminent collapse despite recent Russian gains and Kremlin assertions.
understandingwar.org
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The frontline in Ukraine is not facing imminent collapse despite recent Russian gains and Kremlin assertions.
Key Takeaways Thread
The frontline in Ukraine is not facing imminent collapse despite recent Russian gains and Kremlin assertions.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Putin refuses to budge on territorial demands in Ukraine ahead of Witkoff's Moscow visit.
Putin reiterated that the U.S. peace plan could serve as the basis for future agreements, adding that the text needs further discussion.
⚡️ Putin refuses to budge on territorial demands in Ukraine ahead of Witkoff's Moscow visit.
Putin reiterated that the U.S. peace plan could serve as the basis for future agreements, adding that the text needs further discussion.
Putin demands Ukrainian troops withdraw before ceasefire, as Witkoff set to visit Moscow
Putin reiterated that the U.S. peace plan could serve as the basis for future agreements, adding that the text needs further discussion.
kyivindependent.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Putin refuses to budge on territorial demands in Ukraine ahead of Witkoff's Moscow visit.
Putin reiterated that the U.S. peace plan could serve as the basis for future agreements, adding that the text needs further discussion.
⚡️ Putin refuses to budge on territorial demands in Ukraine ahead of Witkoff's Moscow visit.
Putin reiterated that the U.S. peace plan could serve as the basis for future agreements, adding that the text needs further discussion.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia is withdrawing its consent for the operation of the last Polish Consulate General in Irkutsk. This decision was made in response to a similar step taken by Poland.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia is withdrawing its consent for the operation of the last Polish Consulate General in Irkutsk. This decision was made in response to a similar step taken by Poland.
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia is withdrawing its consent for the operation of the last Polish Consulate General in Irkutsk. This decision was made in response to a similar step taken by Poland.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia is withdrawing its consent for the operation of the last Polish Consulate General in Irkutsk. This decision was made in response to a similar step taken by Poland.
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thrad
Europe is now seriously considering what was once unthinkable: a retaliatory response against Russia, Politico reports.
Following a series of Russian provocations — including drone incursions, GPS jamming, and acts of sabotage — the EU is >>
Europe is now seriously considering what was once unthinkable: a retaliatory response against Russia, Politico reports.
Following a series of Russian provocations — including drone incursions, GPS jamming, and acts of sabotage — the EU is >>
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thrad
Europe is now seriously considering what was once unthinkable: a retaliatory response against Russia, Politico reports.
Following a series of Russian provocations — including drone incursions, GPS jamming, and acts of sabotage — the EU is >>
Europe is now seriously considering what was once unthinkable: a retaliatory response against Russia, Politico reports.
Following a series of Russian provocations — including drone incursions, GPS jamming, and acts of sabotage — the EU is >>
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇧🇪Belgium has found a new reason to block the EU plan to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever says using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine could undermine a future peace agreement.
Brussels >>
🇧🇪Belgium has found a new reason to block the EU plan to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever says using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine could undermine a future peace agreement.
Brussels >>
November 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇧🇪Belgium has found a new reason to block the EU plan to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever says using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine could undermine a future peace agreement.
Brussels >>
🇧🇪Belgium has found a new reason to block the EU plan to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever says using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine could undermine a future peace agreement.
Brussels >>
No ISW production yesterday because of Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
No ISW production yesterday because of Thanksgiving.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️As winter nears, Russia advances in two hotspots on Ukraine’s eastern front, DeepState says
Russian forces completed the capture of two villages, Promin in Donetsk Oblast, and Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Ukrainian >>
⚡️As winter nears, Russia advances in two hotspots on Ukraine’s eastern front, DeepState says
Russian forces completed the capture of two villages, Promin in Donetsk Oblast, and Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Ukrainian >>
Russian forces occupy 2 villages in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, DeepState reports
Promin in Donetsk Oblast and Vysoke in Zapoirzhzhia Oblast were reported taken, the analytical and mapping group reported on Nov. 26.
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️As winter nears, Russia advances in two hotspots on Ukraine’s eastern front, DeepState says
Russian forces completed the capture of two villages, Promin in Donetsk Oblast, and Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Ukrainian >>
⚡️As winter nears, Russia advances in two hotspots on Ukraine’s eastern front, DeepState says
Russian forces completed the capture of two villages, Promin in Donetsk Oblast, and Vysoke in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Ukrainian >>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov said that Russia is not ready to publicly discuss the details of the so-called peace plan for resolving the war in Ukraine.
He stressed that there can be no concessions or any retreat >>
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov said that Russia is not ready to publicly discuss the details of the so-called peace plan for resolving the war in Ukraine.
He stressed that there can be no concessions or any retreat >>
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov said that Russia is not ready to publicly discuss the details of the so-called peace plan for resolving the war in Ukraine.
He stressed that there can be no concessions or any retreat >>
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov said that Russia is not ready to publicly discuss the details of the so-called peace plan for resolving the war in Ukraine.
He stressed that there can be no concessions or any retreat >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia said that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were “serious”, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65072) after earlier welcoming parts of a new US plan to halt the deadliest fighting in Europe since World War II.
Russia said that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were “serious”, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65072) after earlier welcoming parts of a new US plan to halt the deadliest fighting in Europe since World War II.
Russia Says Talks on Ending Ukraine War ‘Serious’, After New US Plan
A deal was still a long way off, Russian officials warned, with US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff due in Moscow next week for further talks.
www.kyivpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia said that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were “serious”, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65072) after earlier welcoming parts of a new US plan to halt the deadliest fighting in Europe since World War II.
Russia said that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were “serious”, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65072) after earlier welcoming parts of a new US plan to halt the deadliest fighting in Europe since World War II.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
The United States warned European partners about Russia’s expanding missile arsenal while pushing its “peace plan”, The New York Times reports, citing sources.
Lead U.S. negotiator Daniel Driscoll told European diplomats >>
The United States warned European partners about Russia’s expanding missile arsenal while pushing its “peace plan”, The New York Times reports, citing sources.
Lead U.S. negotiator Daniel Driscoll told European diplomats >>
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
The United States warned European partners about Russia’s expanding missile arsenal while pushing its “peace plan”, The New York Times reports, citing sources.
Lead U.S. negotiator Daniel Driscoll told European diplomats >>
The United States warned European partners about Russia’s expanding missile arsenal while pushing its “peace plan”, The New York Times reports, citing sources.
Lead U.S. negotiator Daniel Driscoll told European diplomats >>
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 27, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Triple-digit aerial attacks overnight, all drones; 18 locations affected, interception rate could be better
■ Fewer MLRS strikes; seven 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/poKXOd1HJMg
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■ Triple-digit aerial attacks overnight, all drones; 18 locations affected, interception rate could be better
■ Fewer MLRS strikes; seven 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/poKXOd1HJMg
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 27, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Triple-digit aerial attacks overnight, all drones; 18 locations affected, interception rate could be better
■ Fewer MLRS strikes; seven 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/poKXOd1HJMg
...
■ Triple-digit aerial attacks overnight, all drones; 18 locations affected, interception rate could be better
■ Fewer MLRS strikes; seven 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/poKXOd1HJMg
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent.
Key Takeaways Thread
Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 26, 2025
Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable.
understandingwar.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent.
Key Takeaways Thread
Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent.
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 26, 2025 (2/3)
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■ New batch of visually confirmed losses drives the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 ratio further down
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lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
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■ New batch of visually confirmed losses drives the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 ratio further down
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lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 26, 2025 (2/3)
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■ New batch of visually confirmed losses drives the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 ratio further down
■ ...
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lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
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■ New batch of visually confirmed losses drives the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 ratio further down
■ ...
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lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 26, 2025 (3/3)
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■ Double-digit aerial attacks overnight, including two Iskander-M missiles; ten locations hit, interception rate could be better
■ Increased strikes on both sides
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
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■ Double-digit aerial attacks overnight, including two Iskander-M missiles; ten locations hit, interception rate could be better
■ Increased strikes on both sides
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 26, 2025 (3/3)
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■ Double-digit aerial attacks overnight, including two Iskander-M missiles; ten locations hit, interception rate could be better
■ Increased strikes on both sides
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
...
■ Double-digit aerial attacks overnight, including two Iskander-M missiles; ten locations hit, interception rate could be better
■ Increased strikes on both sides
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/up-gddYSzdY
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan.
Steve Witkoff is set to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington aims to finalize a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Trump said on Nov. 25.
⚡️Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan.
Steve Witkoff is set to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington aims to finalize a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Trump said on Nov. 25.
Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan
"The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement," U.S. ...
kyivindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan.
Steve Witkoff is set to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington aims to finalize a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Trump said on Nov. 25.
⚡️Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan.
Steve Witkoff is set to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington aims to finalize a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Trump said on Nov. 25.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️ President Trump stated that he had not set any deadline for reaching a peace agreement in Ukraine.
He emphasized that many points of the plan are already agreed upon, and that Whitkoff’s meeting with Putin in >>
❗️ President Trump stated that he had not set any deadline for reaching a peace agreement in Ukraine.
He emphasized that many points of the plan are already agreed upon, and that Whitkoff’s meeting with Putin in >>
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️ President Trump stated that he had not set any deadline for reaching a peace agreement in Ukraine.
He emphasized that many points of the plan are already agreed upon, and that Whitkoff’s meeting with Putin in >>
❗️ President Trump stated that he had not set any deadline for reaching a peace agreement in Ukraine.
He emphasized that many points of the plan are already agreed upon, and that Whitkoff’s meeting with Putin in >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a peace proposal brokered (www.kyivpost.com/post/64976) by the Trump administration, with only minor details left to finalize, as US-mediated talks with Russian officials continue in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a peace proposal brokered (www.kyivpost.com/post/64976) by the Trump administration, with only minor details left to finalize, as US-mediated talks with Russian officials continue in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine Agrees on Core Terms of Trump-Brokered Peace Proposal as Talks Continue in Abu Dhabi
With Kyiv signaling broad acceptance of the revised US peace framework, attention now turns to Moscow’s response and a potential Zelensky-Trump meeting in Washington.
www.kyivpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a peace proposal brokered (www.kyivpost.com/post/64976) by the Trump administration, with only minor details left to finalize, as US-mediated talks with Russian officials continue in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a peace proposal brokered (www.kyivpost.com/post/64976) by the Trump administration, with only minor details left to finalize, as US-mediated talks with Russian officials continue in Abu Dhabi.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇭🇺 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday, November 28, for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi reports.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday, November 28, for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi reports.
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇭🇺 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday, November 28, for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi reports.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday, November 28, for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi reports.