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Turkey won't support peace plan with territorial concessions, Ukrainian lawmaker says

Turkey won't support a peace plan that involves freezing the war in Ukraine and Kyiv making territorial concessions to Moscow, Ukrinform reported on Nov. 29, citing Ukrainian lawmaker Ahtem Chiygoz.

Zelenskyy agrees to record podcast with American interviewer Lex Fridman

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to record a podcast with American computer scientist and interviewer Lex Fridman. Source: Zelenskyy and Fridman on X Agreed. See you in Ukraine, @lexfridman - Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 30, 2024 Details: Fridman tweeted on Saturday that he would love to record a three-hour podcast with Zelenskyy and was prepared to travel to Kyiv to do it.

IDF strikes World Central Kitchen employee who participated in Oct. 7 attack

The WCK issued a statement saying they had no knowledge of any individual in the vehicle having ties to the October 7 massacre.

EU Wants to Impose Visa Ban on Chinese Assisting Russian War in Ukraine

The European Union is proposing new sanctions related to the Russian war in Ukraine, and this time, the restrictions will impact the foreign companies and individuals helping Russian firms linked with the war in Ukraine. According to RFE/RL, the EU wants to target Chinese companies and individuals helping Russia directly or indirectly to continue financing […]

Georgian president calls government illegitimate, claiming rigged election

Salome Zourabichvili says she will not stand down as parliament is invalid, after PM halts EU accession talks

Moscow Police Raid Clubs Overnight Under “LGBT Propaganda” Law

Police in Moscow raided multiple bars early Saturday and arrested the director of a travel agency serving LGBTQ+ customers under laws criminalizing “LGBT propaganda,” state media reported.

Attempted coup d'etat reportedly taking place in Damascus

Clashes were reported between the Syrian Republican Guard and the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Division in the Kfar Sousa district of Damascus.

Polish government approves criminalisation of anti-LGBT hate speech

Ukraine destroys 3 more Russian radar systems in Crimea, military intelligence claims

The radars include two 48Y6-K1 Podlet systems worth $5 million each and one Kasta-2E2 radar, estimated to cost around $30 million.

Zelensky Suggests Ceding Land for Peace Deal if NATO Protects Majority of Ukraine

Zelensky suggested a ceasefire could be possible if NATO protects Ukraine’s controlled territories in an interview aired Friday, signaling a shift in strategy to end the war.

West provided enough aid for 2.5 brigades out of requested 10, Zelensky says

"They speak about mobilization, but the real problem [is] with 10 brigades which our partners didn't equip," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Sky News published on Nov. 29.

Germany to station Patriot missiles in Poland

Syrian rebels capture Aleppo airport as they seize ‘most’ of city

Army reports it has staged temporary withdrawal to prepare for counter-offensive against insurgents revolt to Assad regime

US State Dept approves potential sale of F-16 spare parts to Taiwan, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated $385 million, the Pentagon said on Friday, a day before Taiwan President Lai Ching-te starts a sensitive Pacific trip. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Taipei, to the constant anger of Beijing.

Most citizens of European Union countries have high trust in EU institutions and support the EU’s humanitarian, economic, and military aid to Ukraine, according to a survey published by European polling agency Eurobarometer on Nov. 29.

Nearly 40% of Russians Approve of a Nuclear Strike on Ukraine, Poll Finds

A recent survey reveals that 39% of Russians now view nuclear weapons use against Ukraine as acceptable.

Russia has launched 'staggeringly reckless campaign of sabotage' in Europe, says MI6 chief

Putin won’t stop at Ukraine, warns Sir Richard Moore, as Kremlin espionage fears grow fuelled by mysterious DHL plane crash in Lithuania

Cannabis legalization would bring France nearly €3.4bn in taxes and savings

According to the European Union Drugs Agency, France has the highest rate of cannabis consumption on the European continent.

Putin claims US president elect Donald Trump might face Assassination attempts before holding the Presidential Oath.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday as an experienced and intelligent politician, but said he did not believe Trump was safe after attempts on his life.