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Russia and Ukraine News Review
U.S.-backed peace proposal that is currently being negotiated, although its status remains uncertain due to disagreements between all parties and ongoing hostilities.The latest news on the Russia-Ukraine war is focused heavily on a
Key Developments
Peace Negotiations: U.S. officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and potentially Jared Kushner, are leading a diplomatic push for a peace deal. An initial U.S. proposal was widely seen as favorable to the Kremlin’s demands, including limiting Ukraine’s military size and ceding occupied territories in the Donbas region. Following pushback from European allies and Ukraine, the plan has been modified, and Ukrainian officials have agreed to the “essence” of a refined framework.
Russian Stance: The Kremlin has largely stuck to its maximalist demands and signaled resistance to changes negotiated by Ukraine. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday that it is “premature” to talk about a near-future deal. Russia continues to portray Ukrainian counterattacks as proof that Kyiv does not want peace.
Military Activity: Russia launched a new wave of deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Ternopil, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure. U.S. and Ukrainian assessments indicate that Russia has significantly expanded its domestic arms industry and is stockpiling missiles to potentially devastate Ukraine’s energy grid this winter.
International Reaction: European leaders, especially France, have pushed back against the initial U.S. plan, emphasizing the need for strong deterrence and security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent future Russian aggression. France has pledged to sell up to 100 fighter jets to Ukraine to bolster its defense capabilities.
The core sticking points remain the future of Russian-occupied territories and security guarantees for Ukraine, with no consensus reached on control over the disputed regions or a guarantee against future attacks.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 26, 2025
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NABU’s anti-corruption search uncovered a historic necklace and earrings, stolen from the French Louvre, inside assets linked to businessman Timur Mindich – Google Search google.com/search?q=NABU%E2%…
The claim that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) found a historic necklace and earrings, stolen from the French Louvre, in assets linked to businessman Timur Mindich is false. [1, 2]
This claim originated from a video widely shared by pro-Russia social media users in November 2025, which falsely linked a real corruption scandal involving Mindich to a separate, actual jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in October 2025. [1, 3]
Here is a summary of the facts:The Mindich Investigation NABU is genuinely investigating Timur Mindich, a former business partner and friend of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in connection with a real $100 million embezzlement scheme involving state energy companies. Mindich reportedly fled Ukraine hours before the searches of his properties took place.
The Louvre Heist A separate, professional heist occurred at the Louvre on October 19, 2025, where thieves stole eight priceless pieces of 19th-century jewelry, including an emerald necklace and earrings that once belonged to Empress Marie-Louise, the second wife of Napoleon. The stolen jewels have not been recovered, although several suspects have been arrested in France.
The Debunked Claim NABU has officially confirmed that its investigators did not find any of the stolen Louvre jewels during the investigation into Mindich’s assets. The image of the necklace in the circulating social media video was identified as being generated by artificial intelligence due to key discrepancies when compared to the real historic artifact. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]The video and associated claims are considered disinformation intended to exploit the real corruption scandal and the high-profile museum theft for political purposes. [1]
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Both #Putin and #Zelensky reject 19-point #peace #plan
Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have effectively rejected a proposed 19-point peace plan backed by the U.S., though Ukraine indicated a willingness to use it as a basis for further discussion. Russia, however, appears ready to reject the plan entirely, demanding the original, more favorable terms it was first offered.
Ukraine’s Position
Ukraine has indicated a willingness to engage with the 19-point plan, which was amended in talks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi to remove several points heavily favoring Russia from an initial 28-point draft. Key changes in the 19-point version include:
No forced territorial concessions of regions still under Ukrainian control.
No strict limit on the size of Ukraine’s armed forces (the initial plan proposed a cap of 600,000 personnel).
Leaving the door open for NATO membership.
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While Zelensky has not “vetoed” the plan outright, he has expressed grave doubts about certain aspects and insisted that the most sensitive issues, particularly territorial integrity, must be resolved directly with U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukraine’s main “red lines” include never recognizing Russian-occupied territory as legally Russian and maintaining its right to self-defense.
Russia’s Position
Russia is expected to reject the 19-point plan, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stating that Moscow will not agree to a plan that deviates from the “spirit and letter” of the original 28-point proposal, which heavily favored the Kremlin. Russia demands:
Recognition of occupied territories (Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia) as part of Russia.
An end to Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO.
Major concessions in exchange for a peace deal.
The Kremlin views the 19-point version as an unconstructive European counter-proposal and has not committed to any major concessions. Sources suggest Russia may be using delaying tactics to stall enforcement of sanctions and keep the U.S. engaged in talks without committing to peace.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 26, 2025
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#news #today – 2PM
Here are some of today’s top news #stories for Wednesday, November 26, 2025:
US Politics & National News
Georgia Election Interference Case Dismissed: The criminal case in Georgia against President Trump and his allies, which stemmed from efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dropped by the state prosecutor.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon: President Trump participated in the annual tradition of pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkeys, “Waddle” and “Gobble”, at the White House.
National Parks Fee Increase: The Trump administration announced plans to charge international tourists an extra $100 to enter several popular U.S. national parks.
Senator Settles Tax Debt: U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and his wife agreed to pay over $5 million in long-overdue taxes.
Thanksgiving Travel Disruptions: Winter storms with strong winds and heavy snow are expected to impact Thanksgiving travel across the U.S..
World News
Deadly Hong Kong Fire: A massive fire has engulfed high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong, killing at least 36 people and leaving hundreds more missing.
Guinea-Bissau Coup: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced on state television that they have seized power, reportedly arresting the president following an election.
Ukraine Peace Talks & Leaks: Leaked information suggests a U.S. envoy advised Russian officials on how President Putin should pitch a peace plan to Trump, drawing criticism from some U.S. and NATO officials and raising questions about the future of a deal.
Italy Femicide Law: Italy’s parliament unanimously voted to make gender-motivated murder (femicide) a distinct crime, punishable by life in prison.
For more details on these and other breaking stories, you can visit major news outlets such as ABC News, the BBC, or CNN.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 26, 2025
#Trump STUNNED As #Zelensky Refuses ‘SURRENDER’ To #Putin, Mike Johnson Backs Ukraine’s Sovereignty – YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=m1BBeVdW…
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#Zelenskiy says #Ukraine ready to advance #peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump | Reuters reuters.com/world/europe/us-…
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Trump STUNNED As Zelensky Refuses ‘SURRENDER’ To Putin, Mike Johnson Backs Ukraine’s Sovereignty – YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=m1BBeVdW…
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news today – 2PM
Here are some of today’s top news stories for Wednesday, November 26, 2025:
US Politics & National News
Georgia Election Interference Case Dismissed: The criminal case in Georgia against President Trump and his allies, which stemmed from efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dropped by the state prosecutor.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon: President Trump participated in the annual tradition of pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkeys, “Waddle” and “Gobble”, at the White House.
National Parks Fee Increase: The Trump administration announced plans to charge international tourists an extra $100 to enter several popular U.S. national parks.
Senator Settles Tax Debt: U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and his wife agreed to pay over $5 million in long-overdue taxes.
Thanksgiving Travel Disruptions: Winter storms with strong winds and heavy snow are expected to impact Thanksgiving travel across the U.S..
World News
Deadly Hong Kong Fire: A massive fire has engulfed high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong, killing at least 36 people and leaving hundreds more missing.
Guinea-Bissau Coup: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced on state television that they have seized power, reportedly arresting the president following an election.
Ukraine Peace Talks & Leaks: Leaked information suggests a U.S. envoy advised Russian officials on how President Putin should pitch a peace plan to Trump, drawing criticism from some U.S. and NATO officials and raising questions about the future of a deal.
Italy Femicide Law: Italy’s parliament unanimously voted to make gender-motivated murder (femicide) a distinct crime, punishable by life in prison.
For more details on these and other breaking stories, you can visit major news outlets such as ABC News, the BBC, or CNN.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 26, 2025