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Zelenskyy's top aide Yermak vows to join armed forces after resignation and searches: I am honest and decent person
Ivan Diakonov — 29 November, 04:11
Andrii Yermak, has announced that he is going to the line of contact after resigning from his post as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine amid a corruption scandal and a National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) search at his residence.
Source: Yermak in a comment to The New York Post
Quote: "I'm going to the front and am prepared for any reprisals. I am an honest and decent person.
I've been desecrated, and my dignity hasn't been protected, despite having been in Kyiv since 24 February 202[2]. Therefore, I don't want to create problems for Zelenskyy; I'm going to the front.
I'm disgusted by the filth directed at me, and even more disgusted by the lack of support from those who know the truth."
Details: In his comment to The New York Post, Yermak did not specify which unit he intends to join or when exactly he will depart for the line of contact. After sending the emotional message, he stopped answering calls.
Ukrainska Pravda
Ivan Diakonov — 29 November, 04:11
Andrii Yermak, has announced that he is going to the line of contact after resigning from his post as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine amid a corruption scandal and a National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) search at his residence.
Source: Yermak in a comment to The New York Post
Quote: "I'm going to the front and am prepared for any reprisals. I am an honest and decent person.
I've been desecrated, and my dignity hasn't been protected, despite having been in Kyiv since 24 February 202[2]. Therefore, I don't want to create problems for Zelenskyy; I'm going to the front.
I'm disgusted by the filth directed at me, and even more disgusted by the lack of support from those who know the truth."
Details: In his comment to The New York Post, Yermak did not specify which unit he intends to join or when exactly he will depart for the line of contact. After sending the emotional message, he stopped answering calls.
Ukrainska Pravda
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Caspian Pipeline Consortium confirmed naval drones struck its Novorossiysk terminal at 04h06 Moscow time, halting operations at the facility that transports oil for Chevron, Shell and other Western shareholders, calling it the third attack on what it termed a civilian site.
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Caspian Pipeline Consortium confirmed naval drones struck its Novorossiysk terminal at 04h06 Moscow time, halting operations at the facility that transports oil for Chevron, Shell and other Western shareholders, calling it the third attack on what it termed a civilian site.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. 'Successful' Ukrainian naval drone strike disables 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says
Bloomberg reported that Kairos was returning to Novorossiysk after delivering Urals crude to India. Virat, sanctioned by the U.S. and EU for Russian oil transport, spent much of the year idle in the western Black Sea after being added to the U.S. sanctions list on Jan. 10.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by cypher on 11/28/25 at 11:18 am to Coeur du Tigre
Yermak steps down as Zelenskyy plans government overhaul -NV
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Nov. 28 that Andriy Yermak had submitted his resignation as chief of staff amid U.S. peace talks and a wider political shake-up.
In his evening address, Zelenskyy said the move comes against the backdrop of peace plan negotiations with the United States, adding that he wants to avoid “rumors and speculation.”
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine now needs “internal strength,” and there must be no distractions from defending the country.
“I want there to be no questions about Ukraine. That’s why we are taking internal steps today: the Office of the President of Ukraine will be reset. Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak has submitted his resignation,” he said. “I’m grateful to Andriy for the fact that Ukraine’s position at the negotiating table was always presented as it should be. It was always a patriotic position. But I want to prevent rumors and speculation.”
Zelenskyy said he would hold consultations on Nov. 29 with potential candidates to replace Yermak.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Nov. 28 that Andriy Yermak had submitted his resignation as chief of staff amid U.S. peace talks and a wider political shake-up.
In his evening address, Zelenskyy said the move comes against the backdrop of peace plan negotiations with the United States, adding that he wants to avoid “rumors and speculation.”
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine now needs “internal strength,” and there must be no distractions from defending the country.
“I want there to be no questions about Ukraine. That’s why we are taking internal steps today: the Office of the President of Ukraine will be reset. Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak has submitted his resignation,” he said. “I’m grateful to Andriy for the fact that Ukraine’s position at the negotiating table was always presented as it should be. It was always a patriotic position. But I want to prevent rumors and speculation.”
Zelenskyy said he would hold consultations on Nov. 29 with potential candidates to replace Yermak.
Trump halted supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine after October call with Putin
November 26, 2025, 03:51 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump decided against transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in October, The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 25, citing American officials.
Though Trump had previously voiced concerns about depleting U.S. missile stockpiles, the conversation with Putin convinced him to definitively withhold the weapons, the report said. The call took place on Oct. 16 — one day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's White House visit.
A transcript of an Oct. 14 call between Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov, published by Bloomberg, shows the two men arranged the leaders' conversation. During that exchange, Witkoff suggested that Putin call Trump shortly before Zelenskyy's arrival.
Zelenskyy traveled to Washington, hoping Trump would approve the long-range missiles, but the effort failed.
In the Oct. 16 call, Putin warned Trump that sending the missiles would "escalate the war" and harm the U.S.-Russia relations, WSJ reported.
NV
November 26, 2025, 03:51 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump decided against transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in October, The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 25, citing American officials.
Though Trump had previously voiced concerns about depleting U.S. missile stockpiles, the conversation with Putin convinced him to definitively withhold the weapons, the report said. The call took place on Oct. 16 — one day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's White House visit.
A transcript of an Oct. 14 call between Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov, published by Bloomberg, shows the two men arranged the leaders' conversation. During that exchange, Witkoff suggested that Putin call Trump shortly before Zelenskyy's arrival.
Zelenskyy traveled to Washington, hoping Trump would approve the long-range missiles, but the effort failed.
In the Oct. 16 call, Putin warned Trump that sending the missiles would "escalate the war" and harm the U.S.-Russia relations, WSJ reported.
NV
just before Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump...
Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript
Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript
Key three difference remain in US-Ukraine "peace deal" – CNN
Oleh Pavliuk, STANISLAV POHORILOV — 25 November, 21:35
CNN has reported, citing a Ukrainian source with direct knowledge of the talks, that the United States and Ukraine have reached consensus on most of the issues in the proposed US "peace plan" but that differences have remained between them.
Source: European Pravda citing CNN
Details: The CNN source said that Kyiv and Washington have reached "consensus" on most points but that there are at least three important areas where differences remain.
The first concerns a US proposal to surrender to Russia some Ukrainian territories that Russia has not captured. The CNN source said that a decision had not yet been reached on this issue.
"It would be very wrong to say we have now the version that is accepted by Ukraine", the source said.
The source also said that there is a disagreement over a proposal to limit the size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to 600,000: a new figure was put forward during the talks but Kyiv wants further changes before it would be prepared to agree.
The CNN source also described as unacceptable a demand that Ukraine abandon its ambition to become a NATO member. Such a concession would set a "bad precedent" by effectively giving Russia a veto over NATO, "which it is not even a member of".
Ukrainska Pravda
Oleh Pavliuk, STANISLAV POHORILOV — 25 November, 21:35
CNN has reported, citing a Ukrainian source with direct knowledge of the talks, that the United States and Ukraine have reached consensus on most of the issues in the proposed US "peace plan" but that differences have remained between them.
Source: European Pravda citing CNN
Details: The CNN source said that Kyiv and Washington have reached "consensus" on most points but that there are at least three important areas where differences remain.
The first concerns a US proposal to surrender to Russia some Ukrainian territories that Russia has not captured. The CNN source said that a decision had not yet been reached on this issue.
"It would be very wrong to say we have now the version that is accepted by Ukraine", the source said.
The source also said that there is a disagreement over a proposal to limit the size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to 600,000: a new figure was put forward during the talks but Kyiv wants further changes before it would be prepared to agree.
The CNN source also described as unacceptable a demand that Ukraine abandon its ambition to become a NATO member. Such a concession would set a "bad precedent" by effectively giving Russia a veto over NATO, "which it is not even a member of".
Ukrainska Pravda
Built during war, shattered overnight — Kyiv distribution center hit hard by Russian strike
November 25, 2025 9:31 pm
Law enforcement officers inspect a crater next to the heavily damaged Novus supermarket logistics hub following Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Nov. 25, 2025. (Oleksii Filippov / AFP via Getty Images)
A Russian missile attack overnight on Kyiv destroyed operations at a distribution center of Ukrainian supermarket chain Novus built during the full-scale invasion, killing four drivers and forcing the facility to shut down.
In a written statement to the Kyiv Independent, the company said that its 50,000-square-foot warehouse suffered "significant" damage in the attack. The news that the warehouse belonged to Novus was first reported by Forbes Ukraine.
"This center has been essential to ensuring uninterrupted daily deliveries to our stores. Built and launched during the full-scale invasion, it stands as a symbol of resilience, progress, and our long-term commitment to Ukraine," the company wrote.
The four drivers who were killed worked for Novus’ suppliers. A further five people were injured, the company said. For now, Novus is still assessing the cost of the damages but noted that the victims are an "irreplaceable loss."
The Kyiv Independent
November 25, 2025 9:31 pm
Law enforcement officers inspect a crater next to the heavily damaged Novus supermarket logistics hub following Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Nov. 25, 2025. (Oleksii Filippov / AFP via Getty Images)
A Russian missile attack overnight on Kyiv destroyed operations at a distribution center of Ukrainian supermarket chain Novus built during the full-scale invasion, killing four drivers and forcing the facility to shut down.
In a written statement to the Kyiv Independent, the company said that its 50,000-square-foot warehouse suffered "significant" damage in the attack. The news that the warehouse belonged to Novus was first reported by Forbes Ukraine.
"This center has been essential to ensuring uninterrupted daily deliveries to our stores. Built and launched during the full-scale invasion, it stands as a symbol of resilience, progress, and our long-term commitment to Ukraine," the company wrote.
The four drivers who were killed worked for Novus’ suppliers. A further five people were injured, the company said. For now, Novus is still assessing the cost of the damages but noted that the victims are an "irreplaceable loss."
The Kyiv Independent
Kyiv apartment building struck last night
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Ukraine agrees to peace proposal, with only "minor details" to settle, official says, but no word from Russia
A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine's government had "agreed to a peace deal" brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia's nearly four-year assault. The American official and Ukraine's national security adviser Rustem Umerov said a common understanding on a proposal had been reached, with details still to be worked out.
Umerov voiced optimism that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to Washington before the end of November to finalize an agreement. CBS News was first to report on Sunday that U.S. and Ukrainian officials had previously discussed a potential visit to the U.S. this week by Zelenskyy.
"The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal," the U.S. official told CBS News. "There are some minor details to be sorted out but they have agreed to a peace deal."
CBS
A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine's government had "agreed to a peace deal" brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia's nearly four-year assault. The American official and Ukraine's national security adviser Rustem Umerov said a common understanding on a proposal had been reached, with details still to be worked out.
Umerov voiced optimism that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to Washington before the end of November to finalize an agreement. CBS News was first to report on Sunday that U.S. and Ukrainian officials had previously discussed a potential visit to the U.S. this week by Zelenskyy.
"The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal," the U.S. official told CBS News. "There are some minor details to be sorted out but they have agreed to a peace deal."
CBS
Defence Forces hold positions in central Pokrovsk and liberated railway station and pedagogical college form Russian troops
23.11.2025 12:30
The Defence Forces are holding positions in the centre of Pokrovsk and have cleared the areas of the railway station, the pedagogical college, and Sobornyi Square of enemy forces.
As reported by Ukrinform, the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated this on Facebook, providing an update on the situation in the Pokrovsk agglomeration as of 10:00 on 23 November.
Ukrainian troops are holding back the enemy and conducting search-and-strike actions to eliminate Russian forces in Pokrovsk.
Positions of the Defence Forces remain in the city centre, small-arms combat continues, and the enemy has been unable to gain a foothold.
Assault groups continue to be deployed to eliminate the enemy in the city centre, operating in coordination with other units within the responsibility zone of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the AAF.
In particular, in recent days, the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skala” has carried out clearance operations in the areas surrounding the railway station, the Pokrovsk Pedagogical College, and Sobornyi Square.
This made it possible to block attempts by Russian forces to concentrate their troops as they unsuccessfully tried to increase pressure on the northern part of the city. Whenever they attempt to move into the northern part of the city across the railway line, the enemy suffers maximum losses.
Overall, since the beginning of November, Ukrainian forces have eliminated 388 invaders in Pokrovsk, with another 87 wounded.
Ukrinform
23.11.2025 12:30
The Defence Forces are holding positions in the centre of Pokrovsk and have cleared the areas of the railway station, the pedagogical college, and Sobornyi Square of enemy forces.
As reported by Ukrinform, the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated this on Facebook, providing an update on the situation in the Pokrovsk agglomeration as of 10:00 on 23 November.
Ukrainian troops are holding back the enemy and conducting search-and-strike actions to eliminate Russian forces in Pokrovsk.
Positions of the Defence Forces remain in the city centre, small-arms combat continues, and the enemy has been unable to gain a foothold.
Assault groups continue to be deployed to eliminate the enemy in the city centre, operating in coordination with other units within the responsibility zone of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the AAF.
In particular, in recent days, the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skala” has carried out clearance operations in the areas surrounding the railway station, the Pokrovsk Pedagogical College, and Sobornyi Square.
This made it possible to block attempts by Russian forces to concentrate their troops as they unsuccessfully tried to increase pressure on the northern part of the city. Whenever they attempt to move into the northern part of the city across the railway line, the enemy suffers maximum losses.
Overall, since the beginning of November, Ukrainian forces have eliminated 388 invaders in Pokrovsk, with another 87 wounded.
Ukrinform
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Overview and Capacity
The Shatura Power Plant was originally built in 1925 and initially operated on peat; it now primarily uses natural gas, with supplementary use of fuel oil and coal.
The total electrical capacity is 1,500 MW, and it is a Combined Heat and Power facility, meaning it supplies both electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies.
It is considered one of the largest power stations in Russia and accounts for approximately 6% of electricity production for the Moscow region.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by cypher on 11/22/25 at 7:42 am to trinidadtiger
quote:
If zelensky is removed from this process it is resolved post haste. The ukranian people would agree
No they wouldn't.
Capitulation Plan reactions by the Verkhovna Rada parties.
Servant of the People’s Reaction
The Ukrainian parliament faction "Servant of the People" (Zelenskyy's party) has not given clear, united support for the US-brokered 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine as of late November 2025. The plan, backed by President Trump, proposes major concessions—including ceding territory, restricting military size, and barring NATO troops from Ukraine—which have made it controversial within Kyiv and among Ukrainian lawmakers.
The plan was presented to Kyiv officials, including Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, during talks in Miami.
US officials received “positive feedback” from Umerov, but no official endorsement from the Ukrainian government or parliament was confirmed.
The plan contains elements, like territorial concessions and military restrictions, seen as unacceptable by many in Ukraine.
Reports suggest internal dissatisfaction and potential opposition within the Servant of the People faction, with some MPs preparing to challenge President Zelenskyy if he moves to accept the plan.
Holos Party reaction
The Holos party in Ukraine does not support the US 28-point peace plan and has expressed significant criticism of its proposed terms and underlying rationale. Various Holos party members have stated that the plan fails to respect Ukraine's laws, ethics, and national interests, and they view the concessions within the document—such as territory cessions and limitations on sovereignty—as unacceptable and out of touch with the realities of the conflict.
Holos party lawmakers described the draft plan's approach to law and ethics as "very fuzzy," suggesting that its authors lack a clear understanding of Ukraine's legal and moral stance.
The party and its allies have broadly rejected any peace plan that forces Ukraine to cede territory or compromise its fundamental sovereignty, especially when these points echo Russian demands.
European Solidarity Party reaction
The European Solidarity party in Ukraine’s parliament (the Rada) has not supported the US-backed 28-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war. In fact, recent sources indicate that European Solidarity blocked the parliamentary rostrum and protested against any peace proposal that would involve concessions such as ceding Ukrainian territory or making compromises with Russia.
European Solidarity, led by former President Petro Poroshenko, is a pro-Western, strongly pro-Ukrainian sovereignty party.
On November 17, the faction blocked the Rada’s rostrum, showing clear opposition to the Trump administration’s 28-point peace plan.
The party and its supporters consider any measure involving territorial concessions (such as recognition of Russian control over Crimea or parts of Donbas) as unacceptable for Ukraine’s sovereignty and integrity.
Rada Batkivshchyna reaction
Rada Batkivshchyna, one of Ukraine's key parliamentary parties, has so far not issued an official statement of full support or opposition to the US-backed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine and Russia. The plan, presented recently and involving significant territorial, military, and political concessions, has been widely discussed in Ukrainian media and politics, with reactions ranging from cautious consideration to outright skepticism among various Ukrainian leaders and legislators, including Batkivshchyna affiliates.
Batkivshchyna and other legislative factions have reportedly not taken an unequivocal public position as of November 22, 2025. Their stance is expected to be cautious, focusing on Ukraine's independence, democratic values, and territorial integrity, which the party has historically defended.
While the plan is under review and debate in the Rada, Batkivshchyna’s official position will likely become clearer after broader consultations with allies, government leadership, and civil society.
Early indications suggest that Batkivshchyna and other mainstream parties remain wary of proposals that involve territorial concessions and NATO exclusion, seeing them as major challenges to Ukraine’s long-term security and sovereignty.
In summary: Rada Batkivshchyna has not formally supported the US 28-point peace plan and remains reserved pending deeper parliamentary and public debate.
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