François Heisbourg

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 13h

What will Trump will make of it is the 64 billion question

The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 13h

🤔 Rubio's arrival in Geneva has changed the tone and pace of peace talks - Politico

Driscoll spent two days in Geneva, pushing for Ukraine to adopt plan by Thanksgiving.

Rubio then joined the talks in person and softened Washington's approach and abandoned a hard deadline for Ukraine.

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 13h

Looks like confirmation of the destruction of one of Russia's two high-power laser A-60 aircraft (refitted Il-76)

Géopolitique @geopolitique.bsky.social · 13h

Ukraine / Le 14e régiment de drones ukrainien confirme avoir mené avec succès la frappe contre la base aérienne russe de Taganrog la nuit dernière (Les images satellites montrent les résultats de l'opération)

The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 13h

🤔 Rubio's arrival in Geneva has changed the tone and pace of peace talks - Politico

Driscoll spent two days in Geneva, pushing for Ukraine to adopt plan by Thanksgiving.

Rubio then joined the talks in person and softened Washington's approach and abandoned a hard deadline for Ukraine.

Géopolitique @geopolitique.bsky.social · 13h

Ukraine / Le 14e régiment de drones ukrainien confirme avoir mené avec succès la frappe contre la base aérienne russe de Taganrog la nuit dernière (Les images satellites montrent les résultats de l'opération)

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 14h

The US president described Witkoff's leaked talks with Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide as 'standard negotiations'. on.ft.com/49FKlk3

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 15h

SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1372

1. Witkoff in Moscow, Driscoll soon in Kyiv
2. Trump apparently drops Thanksgiving ultimatum
3.Progress EW plant hit in Cheboksary (Chuvashia)
4. 55 Shaheds, 10 leakers. 2 Iskander-M strike

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 15h

That too

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

"(Trump's peace plan) was a shock for everyone in Ukraine. It shifted the focus from the corruption scandal to a much more dangerous external threat," political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko told the Kyiv Independent.

Trump’s peace plan takes the heat off Zelensky amid major corruption scandal

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was hit with a large-scale corruption scandal and a controversial peace plan at the same time earlier this month, his position seemed desperate and vulnerable...

kyivindependent.com

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19h

⚡️Trump walks back Ukraine deadline, says 28-point peace plan was 'just a map.’

U.S. President Donald Trump said that there is no specific deadline for Ukraine to accept the initially drafted 28-point proposal, easing previous statements that implied he hoped for a Thanksgiving agreement.

Trump walks back Ukraine deadline, says 28-point peace plan was 'just a map'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 25 that there is no specific deadline for Ukraine to accept the initially drafted 28-point proposal, easing previous statements that implied he hoped for a Tha...

kyivindependent.com

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 1d

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow. What can go wrong?

NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 1d

Trump claims his team has made “tremendous progress” on ending the war in Ukraine, stating only a few points of disagreement remain. He’s sending Witkoff to Moscow and Driscoll to meet with Ukrainians. Trump says he’ll meet with Zelensky and Putin only when a deal is nearly finalized.

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 1d

And who knows what Witkoff and Putin will come up when they meet later this week

NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 1d

A Ukrainian negotiator says talks have been positive and constructive, but key issues remain unresolved. The toughest topics: territorial questions, frozen Russian assets, and future security guarantees are still on the table. On NATO, Ukraine aims not to amend its constitution regarding membership.

NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 1d

A Ukrainian negotiator says talks have been positive and constructive, but key issues remain unresolved. The toughest topics: territorial questions, frozen Russian assets, and future security guarantees are still on the table. On NATO, Ukraine aims not to amend its constitution regarding membership.

NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 1d

Trump claims his team has made “tremendous progress” on ending the war in Ukraine, stating only a few points of disagreement remain. He’s sending Witkoff to Moscow and Driscoll to meet with Ukrainians. Trump says he’ll meet with Zelensky and Putin only when a deal is nearly finalized.

Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 1d

"Now, me to you, I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov

Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.

Gift link (for 7 days) ⤵️

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript

The following is a transcript of an Oct. 14 phone call lasting just over 5 minutes between Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, and Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s most senio...

www.bloomberg.com

Falk Steiner @fsteiner.bsky.social · 1d

This is just terrible: a US official advising the Russians how to play Trump.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript

The following is a transcript of an Oct. 14 phone call lasting just over 5 minutes between Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, and Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s most senio...

www.bloomberg.com

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

"(Trump's peace plan) was a shock for everyone in Ukraine. It shifted the focus from the corruption scandal to a much more dangerous external threat," political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko told the Kyiv Independent.

Trump’s peace plan takes the heat off Zelensky amid major corruption scandal

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was hit with a large-scale corruption scandal and a controversial peace plan at the same time earlier this month, his position seemed desperate and vulnerable...

kyivindependent.com

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 1d

The incident comes amid an ongoing diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing.

Japan scrambles jets after suspected Chinese drone spotted near Taiwan

The incident comes amid an ongoing diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing.

www.abc.net.au

NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 1d

Unmanned Systems Forces commander Magyar confirms: SSO, SBU, GUR, and others, hit deep inside Russia. Targets: the Beriev plant in Taganrog (A-50s, A-60 and Tu-95MS present), drone maker Atlant Aero, Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk (damaged oil loaders + S-400), and Tuapse oil refinery.

Isabelle Lasserre @ilasserre.bsky.social · 1d

Isabelle Lasserre / Le Figaro. www.lefigaro.fr/internationa...

Accord pour l’Ukraine : «On veut imposer une paix à un pays qui n’a pas perdu sur le champ de bataille»

ENTRETIEN - François Heisbourg est conseiller spécial à la Fondation pour la recherche stratégique. Il revient de Lviv, où il a participé à une réunion d’experts et d’anciens responsables politiques e...

www.lefigaro.fr

WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 1d

That night, Ukraine’s special forces struck the Novorossiysk port, hitting an oil terminal and S-300/S-400 positions. A Project 1171 landing ship was reportedly damaged.

Russian air defense was so active it even fired toward civilian buildings.

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

Russia launching a massive attack on Ukraine while the plan to end the war is being discussed is a sign of disrespect to President Trump personally.

Poulet Volant @pouletvolant3.bsky.social · 1d

Guerre d'Ukraine | 24/11/25

Secteurs :
🌐 Siversk🔹U251124-1045
🌐 Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad-Rodynske🔹U251124-1112
🌐 Novopavlivka🔹U251124-1056
🌐 Huliaipole🔹U251124-1053

#UkraineRussianWar #GuerreEnUkraine

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 1d

SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1371

1. EU issues peace proposal. 🇷🇺rejects. Peskov: US plan very good basis
2. Driscoll meets🇷🇺 team in Abu Dhabi
3. 250 Shaheds, 26 leakers; down:
1/4 Kinzhal, 5/8 Kalibr, 3/3 Iskander M, 5/5 Iskander K (14/22 missiles)
4. Taganrog Beriev & Natek plants hit
5. 🇷🇺 1/2 A-60 laser A/C hit?

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 1d

Right side up. Dans le bon sens 🙃

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 1d

My Figaro interview

Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 1d

‼️ Moldova confirms Shahed-type UAV crossing its territory en route to Romania

Moldova confirms Shahed-type UAV crossing its territory en route to Romania

Moldova's Border Police have confirmed reports that its airspace was violated by a Shahed-type drone during a Russian combined air attack against Ukraine on the night of 24-25 November.

www.pravda.com.ua

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 1d

My interview in LeFigaro Tuesday 25 November

François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 1d

"A very good basis for negotiations" says Peskov re Trump plan. Yes

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

But right now, the only substantive thing is the American project, Trump's project. We believe that this could be a very good basis for negotiations, and our president has also spoken about this. We still hold this view. The time will come, and we will look into this matter in detail.

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

But right now, the only substantive thing is the American project, Trump's project. We believe that this could be a very good basis for negotiations, and our president has also spoken about this. We still hold this view. The time will come, and we will look into this matter in detail.

Shashank Joshi @shashj.bsky.social · 1d

This claim is inaccurate and misleading. The members of Congress categorically did not tell the military to "defy the president" as implied here. What they said was this: "you can refuse illegal orders." That statement is accurate and consistent with American law—though it does require context.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

⚡️Update: Death toll in mass attack on Kyiv rises to 6; Russian drone reportedly enters Romania.

During the large-scale attack, one Russian drone reportedly crossed the border into Romania, Ukraine's Air Force said.

Ukrainian homes burn as Russian missiles hit Kyiv — at least 6 killed, 8 injured in mass attack

Several multistory residential buildings caught fire and at least six people have been killed in what the Energy Ministry called "a massive combined attack...on infrastructure facilities."

kyivindependent.com

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