"Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has offered U.S. President-elect Donald Trump his country as a venue for potential peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.The chancellor noted that he had a phone conversation with Trump during which they discussed the war in Ukraine.
“Trump asked for my assessment because I was one of the few who have met both Putin and [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky,” said Nehammer.
“He also shared his perspective with me. We quickly moved on to discussing how important peace is and the necessity for the war to end.” NV
"Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces faced 224 combat engagements along the front lines.
According to him, in the Kharkiv sector of the front, five enemy attacks were launched near Vovchansk. Russian forces utilized bomber aviation extensively.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled 18 enemy attacks near Hryhorivka, Zelenyi Hai, Zahryzove, Senkove, Kolisnykivka, Synkivka, and Andriivka.
In the Lyman sector, 21 attacks by Russian forces were recorded. Russian troops attempted to advance near Hrekivka, Druzhkivka, Cherneshchyna, Makiivka, Terny, Torske, and the Serebrianskyi Forest area.Yesterday, Russian forces launched a single assault operation aimed at displacing the Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Hryhorivka on the Siversk sector. However, the attempt failed, with Ukrainian troops successfully holding their ground.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 assaults occurred in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, Bila Hora, and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy actively deployed bomber aviation and carried out six attacks near Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 59 enemy assaults, primarily near Myroliubivka, Krasnyi Yar, Lysivka, Dachenske, Chumatske, Pustynka, and Novyi Trud. The enemy attacks were most intense near Promin.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 46 assaults by Russian forces around Dachne, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Dalnie, Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Hanivka, Antonivka, Berestky, Zoria, and Sontsivka. The enemy also launched airstrikes at the Ukrainian settlement.
In the Vremivka sector, 17 enemy assaults occurred near Trudove, Kostiantynopolske, Rozdolne, Novoandriivka, Veselyi Hai, Rozlyv, and Rivnopil.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, Russian forces did not carry out ground assault operations, though actively deployed aviation.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian invaders launched five attacks on the Ukrainian positions. However, they faced strong resistance from the Ukrainian forces and suffered significant losses.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive groups formation were spotted.
In the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russian forces shelled Ukrainian territories using artillery and aviation." Ukrin
"President Joe Biden welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that is set to take effect Wednesday morning. But in many ways, it is the fulfillment of a key campaign promise by President-elect Donald Trump.Trump promised Arab and Muslim voters that he would end the war in Lebanon .
Biden had struggled for months to obtain a ceasefire. Originally, the Biden administration, through envoy Amos Hochstein, proposed that Israel, not Hezbollah, withdraw from the border — though Hezbollah was the aggressor.
Biden and French president Emmanuel Macron were pushing for a ceasefire — when Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Had Biden had his way, Hezbollah’s leader would have survived, in command.
It was Israel’s unexpected military dominance that set the stage for a vastly improved deal. But it was also Trump’s election that catalyzed the agreement by changing the incentives for both sides in the conflict.
Hezbollah — and Iran — feared that the Trump administration would give Israel a freer hand on the battlefield. And Israel was more prepared to compromise, secure in the knowledge that a much friendlier administration is about to take office." Breitbart
"An explosion occurred near a military base in the suburbs of the Ukrainian town of Chuguev where NATO instructors have been training Ukrainian troops, coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network Sergei Lebedev told Sputnik on Monday.
"At 9:30 p.m. [19:30 GMT] another explosion was heard near Chuguev in the direction of the A-1310 military base... After the blast, several emergency ambulances rushed to the site. We are still trying to gather more information. It is known that Western-style gun training has been conducted by NATO instructors, but it is not yet clear whether they have been involved in the incident or not," Lebedev said." Sputnik
"Over the past day, November 25, as many as 191 combat clashes were recorded on the frontlines in Ukraine, with the situation remaining challenging.
In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian invaders made five unsuccessful attempts to storm the Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Kudiivka, and Kozacha Lopan, actively using bombing and strike aviation.In the Kupiansk sector, 23 enemy attacks occurred. The Ukrainian forces repelled assaults near Novomlynsk, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Synkivka, Lozova, Kruhliakivka, and Zelenyi Hai.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian troops attacked 11 times, trying to breach the Ukrainian defenses near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Yampolivka, and Torske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked four times near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces launched six assaults near Toretsk, Dachne, and Shcherbynivka. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 51 enemy offensive actions near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Hryhorivka, Petrivka, Dachenske, Pushkine, and Pustynka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 46 attacks. The enemy was most active near Sontsivka, Berestky, Zoria, Novodmytrivka, Dalnie, Kurakhove, Uspenivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Hannivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy carried out 13 assaults near Rivnopil, Novodarivka, Kostiantynopil, and Sukhi Yaly.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions twice near Novoandriivka.
Three unsuccessful attempts were made by the enemy to dislodge the Ukrainian units from their positions in the Prydniprovske sector.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formation were spotted.
In the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy actively used artillery and aviation from Russian territory against Ukrainian settlements." Ukrin
"Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel in response to a deadly strike in Beirut, in one of the Lebanese militant group's heaviest barrages in months. The Israeli military said some of the rockets reached Tel Aviv on Sunday, while others were intercepted by Israel's air defense systems." MS
"The next eight weeks will be the most critical and challenging in Ukraine's history since 1991, Ukraine's Ambassador to Brazil, Andriy Melnyk, said in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Nov. 24.The statements by newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump about his readiness to end the Russian war against Ukraine within 24 hours should be taken seriously, he argues. In Melnyk's opinion, the U.S. president-elect is the only one who can radically change the situation.
However, Melnyk noted that Trump is unlikely to "share the laurels of peacemaker" with countries like China or Brazil, which have also proposed their "peace plans" for Ukraine. Therefore, Melnyk stressed that all of Ukraine's efforts—diplomatic, political, and societal—should be focused on these "eight critical weeks" leading up to Donald Trump's inauguration.
"So, we have very little time—the inauguration is on Jan. 20, less than two months away," Melnyk stated, noting that Ukrainian diplomacy should primarily focus on Florida, where Trump spends most of his time.
The diplomat believes that the worst-case scenario would be if decisions about Ukraine are "imposed over our heads."
"When the day of inauguration comes, I fear that by then a decision will have been made, and it will be harder for us," Melnyk said.
The inauguration of the U.S. president is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2025. The ceremony will take place in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C." NV
"Since the beginning of the day, as many as 122 combat clashes have occurred on the frontline, with Russian forces attacking 34 times in the Kurakhove setor alone. Intense battles are ongoing in six operational areas.In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Tykhe and Vovchansk. One attack was repelled, while another battle is ongoing. Russian aircraft also bombed Hranove.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults on Ukrainian positions near Novomlynsk, Kolisnykivka, Kruhliakivka, Senkove, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops carried out 19 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Druzheliubivka, Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Terny, Yampolivka, Torske, and Serebrianka. Three clashes are ongoing, with Ukrainian forces holding their positions and inflicting losses on the enemy.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four attacks near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops attempted six advances near Dyliivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka. One clash is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces conducted 16 attempts to displace Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Hryhorivka, Dachenske, Pustynka, and Chumatske. Ukrainian forces repelled 12 attacks, and four battles are still underway.
In the Kurakhove sector, Russian troops launched 34 assaults near Berestky, Sontsivka, Novodmytrivka, Zoria, Kurakhove, Dalnie, Romanivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Hanivka. Ukrainian forces repelled 23 attacks, with ongoing clashes.
In the Vremivka sector, five enemy attacks occurred near Trudove, Novosilka, and Makarivka. Ukrainian defenders repelled eight assaults.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy attempted one unsuccessful attack on Ukrainian positions.
In Russia’s Kursk region, Russian aviation continues to attack its own settlements, having dropped 21 guided bombs in 18 airstrikes on its territory throughout the day. Ukrainian forces have repelled 12 Russian attacks in this direction." Ukrin
"President Javier Milei of Argentina announced a new formal alliance with Israel on Thursday, calling it “a bilateral alliance for freedom, democracy, and against terrorism and dictatorships.” The announcement came the same day as the International Criminal Court (ICC) approved warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, over objections from the United States and Argentina as well." Breitbart
"Podcaster Joe Rogan has accused President Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to “start World War III.”
Rogan on Friday slammed Biden for recently approving the Ukrainian president’s request to use US-made long-range missiles against Russia to fight off the Kremlin’s invasion.
“How are you allowed to do that when you’re on your way out?” Rogan said of lame-duck outgoing President Biden. “There should be some sort of pause for significant actions that could potentially start World War III.”Zelensky has long pleaded for approval to use US-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to attack targets in Russia, a request Biden finally approved last week.
Britain then approved the use of its Storm Shadow missile — a weapon similar to the ATACMS — sparking Russia to fire a new hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine.
Moscow has since warned that its new missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear weapon, could be used against the US because of its extraordinary range.
Russia also has warned of the possibility of a nuclear strike in Ukraine.
Rogan blamed the escalation of the war on Ukraine and its military as he rejected Zelensky’s claims that Russia was acting out of desperation over its slowed invasion and loss of thousands of troops.
Moscow has since warned that its new missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear weapon, could be used against the US because of its extraordinary range.
Russia also has warned of the possibility of a nuclear strike in Ukraine.
Rogan blamed the escalation of the war on Ukraine and its military as he rejected Zelensky’s claims that Russia was acting out of desperation over its slowed invasion and loss of thousands of troops." NYP
"Russian troops are attempting to capture settlements near Pokrovsk, a city in Donetsk Oblast that was home to over 60,000 people before Russia's full-scale invasion. Stanislav “Osman” Buniatov, a unit commander in the 24th Assault Battalion Aidar, provided an update on the situation on the Pokrovsk front. "They are mainly holding onto the railway, orienting themselves towards capturing the surrounding settlements,"...Representatives of the Pokrovsk City Military Administration reported on Oct. 24 that Russian forces had destroyed 80% of the settlement’s critical infrastructure." NV
"The growing presence of mysterious drone swarms at or near US military bases has become a significant cause for concern. Reports suggest these unmanned aerial systems have now been spotted over British military installations.The Guardian reports that drone swarms have been spotted over three UK airbases: RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk between last Wednseday and Friday.
The US 48th Fighter Wing is stationed at RAF Lakenheath. This base is home to the only F-15 wing in Europe, which includes two F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons and two F-35A Lightning II squadrons.
The UK incident came just days after a drone swarm on Tuesday in Morris County, New Jersey, caused alarm because it was down the street from the military research and manufacturing facility Picatinny Arsenal." ZH
"Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully struck and destroyed a Russian S-400 air defense system in Kursk Oblast." NV
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 227 combat clashes with Russian troops across the front lines, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vremivka sectors.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces engaged in 13 clashes near Vovchansk and Tykhe.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 enemy assaults near Hlushkivka, Synkivka, Zahryzove, Novoplatonivka, Kindrashivka, Pishchane, and Zelenyi Hai.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 17 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Druzheliubivka, Tverdokhlibove, Novoiehorivka, Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Cherneshchyna, Kopanky, Yampolivka, and Terny.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one enemy assault near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops launched three attacks near Stupochky and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces launched two attacks toward Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 55 attacks near Promin, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Myrnohrad, Hryhorivka, Myroliubivka, Zhovte, Pushkine, Petrivka, and Pustynka. The most intense fighting occurred near Dachenske, with Russian forces actively employing bomber and assault aircraft.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian defenders fended off 47 attacks as Russian forces, supported by aircraft, attempted to advance near Berestky, Dalnie, Romanivka, Sontsivka, Zoria, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Katerynivka, and Antonivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy conducted 26 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Velyka Novosilka, Novodarivka, Trudove, Sukhi Yaly, Rozdolne, Kostiantynopilske, and Rivnopillia.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, no assault operations were reported.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian troops made five unsuccessful attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units." Ukrin
"Riots erupted overnight in parts of Montreal after pro-Palestinian, anti-NATO protesters clashed with police officers, smashed windows of businesses, and even set vehicles ablaze in the downtown area. BREAKING: Absolute mayhem in Montreal, Canada, as pro-Hamas maniacs riot on the streets, attacking the police and terrorizing everyone. Violent mobs riot and rampage through beautiful Montreal, typifying the chaos that is engulfing our once-peaceful country after 9 years of Trudeau’s radical, divisive agenda. Trudeau fiddles while Montreal burns. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was jamming out at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto at the time of the incident." ZH
