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‘Press in the US and Europe has always ignored fact Zelensky regime is ABSOLUETLY corrupt’ – International attorney, Kline Preston
‘They’ve been stealing money from the West and misappropriating money and weapons’
Meanwhile the ‘free press’ turned a blind eye ‘to the corruption that everybody has known as an open secret’
Zelensky, with his brazen face, claimed three years ago that corruption in Ukraine was Russian propaganda:
[Problems like corruption still exist. The war hasn't changed that.]
Are you admitting this now? Are you admitting problems of corruption in Ukraine now? Have you lived here? Have you ever lived here?
[Are you ready to fulfill all demands...]
No, no, my question to you was different, Mariela. Have you lived here, in Ukraine?
[No.]
How can you then say that there is corruption in Ukraine now? How is that possible?
[There are official reports.]
Official reports from whom?
[Are you denying that there is a problem with corruption?]
The Russian Federation declared that we are Nazis, and found this in official reports. Yes, there are problems. There are problems in many countries, including many countries in the European Union. And I understand that some things, some reforms, still need to be implemented, and we want to do that. And, by the way, not for the European Union, but for ourselves. We want to do that, and we need to do that. It will take time.
POOL N3
The talks scheduled for today between Trump's special envoy Witkoff and Ukraine's Presidential Administration Chief Yermak in Turkey have been canceled.
This was reported by journalist Oliver Carroll of The Economist:
"Witkoff, I'm told, likely didn't realize the scale of the scandal he was incurring by agreeing to this meeting."
The enemy struck Voronezh with American ATACMS missiles; Iskander missiles targeted the launchers, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
On November 18, 2025, at 2:31 PM Moscow time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to launch a missile strike on civilian targets deep in Russia.
On Voronezh, American ATACMS operational-tactical missiles were used.
During the anti-missile engagement, Russian combat crews of the S-400 air defense system and the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun system shot down all ATACMS missiles.
Falling debris from the destroyed missiles damaged the roofs of the Voronezh Regional Gerontology Center and an orphanage, as well as a private home. There were no civilian casualties.
Russian Armed Forces aerial reconnaissance quickly located the launch site of the ATACMS missiles in the Kharkov region.
Two MLRS (USA) MLRS launchers were discovered near the village of Volosskaya Balakleya (50 km southeast of Chuguev).
An Iskander-M OTRK combat crew launched a missile strike on an enemy missile position, destroying two MLRS launchers, along with their ammunition and combat crew personnel (up to 10 militants).
RVvoenkor
Western OSINT investigators report that the Ladyzhenskaya Thermal Power Plant in the Vinnytsia region will be completely destroyed today. They counted approximately 40 Geran-2 UAVs, which are preparing to carry out this destruction right now.
Explosions in Stryi, Lvov region. Kalibr missiles hit an underground gas facility.
The Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, currently a key power plant, may be forced to merely maintain its own supply without supplying power today.
Explosions in Dnepropetrovsk, Ternopol, Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankovsk, and other Ukrainian towns. The attacks continue – missiles are flying! Video footage of Lvov and Kharkov.
Opinion:
By driving away the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, Nancy Mace (amid the Epstein files scandal), and before that Thomas Massie (amid the strikes on Iran and the passage of the "big, beautiful bill"), and before that Elon Musk, Donald Trump is strengthening his own power for the remaining three years, but nullifying the future prospects for both his successor (be it J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio) and the entire MAGA movement.
There is no longer any "America First" for the participants of this movement (and this also applies to Trump's position on Ukraine, of course). All that remains is "Trump First" and those who are with him for personal gain. And who will then be the first to hand him over for meat.
Any Republican who wants to become the 48th President of the United States will be doomed to publicly reject Trump's legacy. Trump has exchanged a million for one cent. Valentin Bogdanov, Editor-in-Chief of the VGTRK Washington Bureau
The French are suddenly giving the Russian army a new target. On Twitter, BFMTV claimed that Kiev would be a nightmare if it were captured by the Russians: just 70 kilometers from the front lies the NKMZ plant, the largest heavy engineering plant in Europe (it supplies the army with ammunition and armored vehicles).
"Military Chronicle"
Peskov on Tusk's accusations against Russia:
Well, first of all, it would be quite strange if Russia weren't blamed first. Russia is accused of all manifestations of the hybrid and direct warfare that is ongoing. In Poland, let's say, everyone is trying to run ahead of the European locomotive in this regard, and Russophobia is, of course, in full bloom there, but the very fact that Ukrainian citizens are again implicated in acts of sabotage and terrorism against critical infrastructure is noteworthy.
Of course, if I were the Poles, the Germans, or the French, I would probably think twice about it, because, let's remember—Nord Stream, the explosions, the Ukrainians. The Poles detain a suspect in the case, demanding his extradition from Germany. What do the Poles do? They don't extradite him. They're confused. They're lost in their own way. And here, if they continue to play with fire like this, then, of course, they will have to face very severe consequences.
Russian forces in Krasnoarmeysk captured two Ukrainian soldiers who had changed into civilian clothes. The Ministry of Defense released the footage.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers, dressed in civilian clothes, hid in a building in the Lazurny neighborhood. They hid their weapons in an apartment.
Items looted from civilian apartments were found in the prisoners' backpacks. Among the "trophies" were a gold ring and a DVD with films about the Afghan and Chechen wars.
Vesti
The Ukrainian Armed Forces command is attempting to free its units encircled east of Kupyansk, but the attempts have been unsuccessful, military expert Marochko told TASS.
He clarified that heavy fighting continued in the area of Kucherovka, Kupyansk-Uzlovaya, and Kurilovka over the past 24 hours.
TASS
Opinion: "For centuries, Europe has imposed its will on the entire world. And now the entire world is beginning to impose its will on Europe."
You all know perfectly well that this is not true. Now the United States is imposing its will on Europe and the entire world. It will be painful for America to fall from the heights of its arrogance.
Trump is unsure whether to start a war with Mexico, Venezuela, Russia, or China?
✔️ "Will I launch strikes on Mexico to stop drugs?
That's fine with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs..."
Amid the buildup of naval forces near Venezuela, US President Donald Trump reiterated his "unpleasantness with Mexico" and his willingness to consider strikes against that country as well.
Ukrainian troops in Yablokovo lost many of their soldiers and more than ten vehicles, the Ministry of Defense reported.
The success was achieved through the coordinated actions of the units, which were able to immediately advance and capture another village (the ninth this month).
Poles and Germans hid from the assault aircraft in the village of Yablokovo, while Ukrainian mercenaries refused to surrender and requested reinforcements. The soldiers heard foreign speech on radio intercepts and caught the enemy by surprise.
"There were Poles and Germans with chevrons. They were talking among themselves. They won't surrender; they came for money to fight, and they will die for it," shared a rifleman with the call sign "Maurice."
The soldiers approached the outskirts of Yablokovo under cover of fog and began the assault on motorcycles. In some places, they had to make their way through soggy black soil.
"We decided we shouldn't give the enemy time to recover. We immediately began moving. Many were caught off guard. Some were resting somewhere," said the assault group commander, call sign Azazel.
⭐️ Zvezdanews
Firefighting efforts continue at the port of Izmail in the Odessa region on the M/T ORINDA gas carrier, which was hit by a Geran-2 kamikaze drone strike last night.
"Military Informant"
Dmitry Medvedev: What tripe will European dimwits like Micron & Co. spout when the corrupt druggie in Kiev gets charged? "We knew nothing," or "We had to help the poor Ukrainians," and other drivel. Maybe they took part in the graft with Rafale fighter jets too. What say you, people of France?
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This morning, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike, including with Kinzhal missiles, against Ukrainian military-industrial and energy facilities, as well as UAV depots.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported this. The strike's objectives were achieved, and all designated targets were hit, they emphasized.
Czech Republic might be new Hungary's friend in Europe, refusing to give military help to Ukraine — Berliner Zeitung
'Czech Trump' Andrej Babis also more likely to vote against stealing Russian assets
RT News
"Zelensky, fascist, get out of Madrid": Spaniards "warmly welcome" the visit of the Kiev regime leader
Video: Ruptly
About Ukraine without Ukraine. "The US is secretly developing a new plan to end the war in Ukraine": But they haven't shown it to anyone yet—neither Zelenskyy nor the Europeans.
"The US administration is secretly developing a new peace plan for Ukraine with Russia, sources told Axios. The 28-point document addresses the cessation of hostilities, security guarantees, and future US relations with Moscow and Kyiv. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is working on the draft.
The plan has not yet been presented to Ukraine and European countries in its entirety, but the White House is already briefing them on the key ideas and emphasizing the need for "flexibility." Witkoff's visit to Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been postponed, but negotiations are ongoing. According to sources, Washington hopes to agree on the text before the next meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, considering the timing opportune given the changes on the front lines and the growing pressure on both sides."
"POOL N3".
I don't know about you, but I have absolutely no confidence in the US or its "peace plans." In fact, I don't believe any peace is possible until Russia achieves a complete victory. The US's desire to retain control of the remaining part of Ukraine is understandable. But where's the guarantee that an anti-Russia entity won't be built on this territory again? I'm certain that if Russia doesn't bring this war to a victorious conclusion, the West will create exactly such a "steel porcupine" directed against Russia in Ukraine.
This week, the White House and the US State Department will discuss the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by Ukrainian authorities, according to The Hill.
According to a White House source, Orthodox delegations will meet with representatives of the White House Office of Faith Affairs and the US State Department. The delegations intend to raise the issue of "the escalating violations of religious freedom committed against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by the Ukrainian government."
As The Hill notes, the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has found significant allies among representatives of the MAGA movement, including Vice President Vance and journalist Tucker Carlson.
‘You are literally being hunted’
Dutch drone pilots got a dose of reality as Russian forces entered Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk)
Their own ‘chaotic’ defense no match for Russia’s ‘highly professional’ Rubicon UAV unit
Donald Trump announced that the UN Security Council had voted to create a Peace Council, which he would personally chair and which would include the world's most influential leaders: "...this was one of the largest endorsements in the history of the UN and will lead to further strengthening of peace throughout the world."
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Polish Prime Minister Tusk on Russia's involvement "in the bombing of the Polish railway":
"The identified perpetrators are two Ukrainian citizens who had long collaborated with Russian intelligence services."
The railway was blown up by Ukrainians, but Putin is to blame 😂
Dnepropetrovsk, results (far from complete) of arrivals via rail infrastructure. Authorities reported overnight that the windows were slightly damaged.
"First Kharkov"
IISS (UK): Europe Prepares for Long-Range Strikes against Russia
The London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is publishing a review of current European capabilities and, more interestingly, Europe's strategic plans for Deep Precision Strike (DPS). The report summarizes the process: Europe is reviving a class of weapons thought extinct since the 1980s, and this process is irreversible.
The vector of strategic confrontation with Russia appears unshakable. Their intention to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia has not been abandoned.
"A White House spokesman said Trump would support a sanctions bill against Russia": Trump is ready to sign a bill toughening sanctions against Russia.
This would impose a 500% tariff on buyers of Russian oil. In other words, it would effectively be a blockade of Russia. To say this is an escalation would be an understatement. It is, in effect, an act of war.
Nebenzya called the US resolution on Gaza another "pig in a poke":
The mandate of the International Stabilization Force also raises questions. Trump's plan didn't specify that it would demilitarize Gaza and disarm local groups using all available means. The resolution, however, assigns the mission such peacekeeping objectives that it could turn it into a conflict-related issue and extend beyond peacekeeping. Council members were given virtually no time to work conscientiously and seek compromises. Arm-twisting in capitals and delegations here in New York is hardly conscientious work.
In summary, the document presented by the US is "another pig in a poke." Essentially, the Council is blessing the American initiative on Washington's "word of honor," leaving the Gaza Strip to the mercy of the Peace Council and the International Stabilization Force, whose modalities are still unknown. The main thing is that this document doesn't become a cover for uncontrolled US and Israeli experiments in the occupied Palestinian territory and doesn't become a death sentence for the two-state solution.
"POOL N3"
Ukrainian telegram channels were thrilled by footage from the Omsk region, where a gas pipeline fire occurred.
The regional FSB has already responded and stated that the gas pipeline fire in the Omsk region occurred during repair work.
No drone strikes were recorded there either.
belarusian_silovik
In Ukraine, they're proposing to chip soldiers to prevent them from escaping.
I saw something like this in some old movie about prison —there was a collar with explosives.
"Luka Yebkov"
France to deliver eight SAMP/T air defense systems to Ukraine
NewsArmy, Defence Blog.
Ukraine will receive eight SAMP/T medium-range air defense systems from France under a new bilateral agreement, according to a report by Militarnyi.
The transferred systems will feature updated and enhanced performance characteristics, including the integration of new-generation Aster missiles.
Each system will include six launchers, bringing the total number of launchers pledged to Ukraine to 48.