The Ukraine Dispatch
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News, views and discussion forming out of the conflict in the Ukraine. #UkraineRussianWar
Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea
Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia with attack on empty vessels on way to load up with oil for foreign markets Continue reading...
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November 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Russian attack on Kyiv cuts power to half of city and leaves two dead #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Russian attack on Kyiv cuts power to half of city and leaves two dead
Missile and drone attacks come amid Moscow’s campaign to break Ukrainian civil resistance by attacking energy grid Continue reading...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Russian attack on Kyiv cuts power to half of city and leaves two dead #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?
A widening corruption scandal has forced the resignation of Ukraine's second most powerful person.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is not a loss. Nor is it a victory | Stephen Wertheim #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is not a loss. Nor is it a victory | Stephen Wertheim
The conflict is neither a clear-cut defeat nor a feel-good victory, but an in-between outcome that contains profound elements of each Continue reading...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is not a loss. Nor is it a victory | Stephen Wertheim #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protection Continue reading...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: one killed and seven wounded as Russia launches another overnight attack on Kyiv #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: one killed and seven wounded as Russia launches another overnight attack on Kyiv
Blasts heard in capital around midnight and residential buildings hit as Zelenskyy’s closest ally resigns amid anti-corruption probe. What we know on day 1,375 See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Ukraine war briefing: one killed and seven wounded as Russia launches another overnight attack on Kyiv #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv residential areas despite peace moves #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv residential areas despite peace moves
The attack on Ukraine's capital early on Saturday killed one person and injured seven, city officials said.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv residential areas despite peace moves #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home
Yermak, 54, has been Zelensky's closest adviser throughout Russia's full-scale war.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Jacob Zuma’s daughter resigns amid claims South Africans tricked to fight for Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Jacob Zuma’s daughter resigns amid claims South Africans tricked to fight for Russia
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla quits as MP after being accused of recruiting 17 men who are trapped in war-torn Ukraine Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Jacob Zuma’s daughter resigns amid claims South Africans tricked to fight for Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow
Russia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".
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November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop Putin | Dmytro Kuleba #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop Putin | Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv and the rest of Europe must stand together to prevent Russia from seizing more territory by force Dmytro Kuleba is a former foreign minister of Ukraine Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop Putin | Dmytro Kuleba #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Belgium hits back at EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Belgium hits back at EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
Prime minister says proposal violates international law and would destabilise financial markets Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Belgium hits back at EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities search properties linked to Zelenskyy’s chief of staff – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities search properties linked to Zelenskyy’s chief of staff – Europe live
Andriy Yermak said authorities given ‘full access’ to his apartment, and that he is cooperating with the officers, with his lawyers present Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities search properties linked to Zelenskyy’s chief of staff – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Friday briefing: How will Ukraine fare this winter as Trump pushes for a controversial peace deal? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Friday briefing: How will Ukraine fare this winter as Trump pushes for a controversial peace deal?
In today’s newsletter: After nearly four years of war, Ukraine is confronting deep fatigue, dwindling strategic options and fresh US pressure to accept terms that many see as a surrender in all but name Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Friday briefing: How will Ukraine fare this winter as Trump pushes for a controversial peace deal? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy will not give up land in exchange for peace, president’s chief of staff says #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy will not give up land in exchange for peace, president’s chief of staff says
Andriy Yermak’s comments come as Putin says Russia will fight on unless Kyiv withdraws from territory. What we know on day 1,374 See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy will not give up land in exchange for peace, president’s chief of staff says #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible
Russian president says latest draft peace plan ‘can be basis for future agreements’ if Kyiv gives up unspecified areas Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser
Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner
Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours Continue reading...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Europe scrambles to join Ukraine talks as EU nations attempt to bolster militaries – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Europe scrambles to join Ukraine talks as EU nations attempt to bolster militaries – Europe live
Macron due to unveil proposals for a new voluntary military service to boost the country’s defences without having to return to regular conscription Continue reading...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Europe scrambles to join Ukraine talks as EU nations attempt to bolster militaries – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’ #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’
US group Dekleptocracy identifies chemicals used for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilities Continue reading...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’ #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Witkoff peace plan call angers Republicans #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Witkoff peace plan call angers Republicans
Several Republicans condemn the White House over its handling of proposed plan they say favours Russia. What we know on day 1,373 See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Witkoff peace plan call angers Republicans #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan Continue reading...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails?
Seizing Moscow’s money to bail out Kyiv may be all that stands between a fair outcome and a ‘deal’ that brings war in the rest of Europe a step closer • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Continue reading...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack