3+ min ago (139+ words) Ex-Ukrainian army chief suffers from wishful thinking as he pushes for nukes on Ukrainian soil Valeri Zaluzhny, former Ukrainian Armed Forces commander and current ambassador to the UK, calls not only for the deployment of nuclear weapons in Ukraine but also begs for NATO membership and Western boots on the ground in an article for The Telegraph. Zaluzhny was dismissed by Zelensky after he described the conflict as a "stalemate" in late 2023. As the epic-scale corruption scandal rocks Zelensky's regime, and US-Ukraine talks heat up over a peace plan, recent reports have speculated that Zaluzhny is being groomed by the West for Ukraine's top post. " The conditions Zaluzhny pushes for clearly demonstrate misunderstanding of the origins and Russia's repeatedly stated goals " demilitarizing Ukraine " and are likely aimed at undermining the current settlement process....

3+ min ago (86+ words) Getting advice on diplomacy from McFaul is the equivalent of picking Yermak to teach an anti-corruption course. "Thanks O.J. Simpson for helping me with my anger management and relationship issues. "... Probably the last guy you want advising you on Russian diplomacy" Probably the last guy you want advising you on Russian diplomacy".. Getting advice on diplomacy from McFaul is the equivalent of picking Yermak to teach an anti-corruption course. "Thanks O.J. Simpson for helping me with my anger management and relationship issues. "...

3+ min ago (96+ words) Following the talks with the Ukrainian delegation, Rubio made rather formal statements. From the main: " The United States is realistic about the negotiation process; " Long-term security guarantees for Kiev are needed for the Ukrainian settlement.; " Russia should become part of the "equation" for the Ukrainian settlement, for this Witkoff will go to Moscow.; " The negotiations in Florida concern not only the immediate settlement, but also ensuring the future of Ukraine. AFP, citing a source in the Ukrainian delegation, reports that the parties tried to find common formulations and solutions, but the negotiations were "not easy."...

7+ min ago (54+ words) The United States understands Russia's position in the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement quite well, Marco Rubio said. The United States understands Russia's position in the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement quite well, Marco Rubio said The United States understands Russia's position in the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement quite well, Marco Rubio said....

7+ min ago (130+ words) More work is needed in the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement, Rubio said after consultations with the Ukrainian side. "It's not just about the terms of the cessation of hostilities. It is also important... Julia Vityazeva: More work is needed in the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement, Rubio said after consultations with the Ukrainian side More work is needed in the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement, Rubio said after consultations with the Ukrainian side. "It's not just about the terms of the cessation of hostilities. It is also important that Ukraine achieve long-term prosperity. I think we laid the groundwork in Geneva, continued it this week and made progress again today, but there is still a lot of work ahead. This is a delicate and complex process," Rubio said....

7+ min ago (35+ words) 'This is delicate, it's complicated'obviously there's another party involved here'Work to continue when Witkoff visits Moscow 'This is delicate, it's complicated'obviously there's another party involved here' Work to continue when Witkoff visits Moscow...

7+ min ago (60+ words) It's part of his visit to the Middle East to promote peace and unity in the region.Join @SGTnewsNetworkX" (Twitter)Truth Social Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon on his first trip abroad as the first American pontiff It's part of his visit to the Middle East to promote peace and unity in the region.Join @SGTnewsNetworkX (Twitter)Truth Social...

7+ min ago (345+ words) The prime minister has been plagued by a major corruption scandal for nearly a decade already Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a formal pardon request to President Isaac Herzog, the presidential office has announced. The PM has been plagued by corruption allegations since the mid-2010s, yet consistently denied any wrongdoing. Herzog's office on Sunday said it had received a letter from Netanyahu and a massive 111-page document from his lawyer Amit Hadad. The presidency said it was aware "that this is an extraordinary request" that potentially carries "significant implications." "Granting this request will allow the prime minister to devote all of his time, abilities, and energy to advancing Israel in these critical times and to dealing with the challenges and opportunities that lie before it," Hadad argued in the request. Granting the prime minister a pardon would supposedly "help…...

7+ min ago (125+ words) It was not possible to reach final decisions with Kiev: Russia must be included in the "equation" for a settlement, the head of the State Department said following talks in Miami To do this, Witkoff will head to Moscow. The Secretary of State made it clear that final decisions had not been reached with the Ukrainian delegation, and "even more work" was needed for the negotiation process. Ukraine needs long-term security guarantees for a peaceful settlement. The United States is realistic about the negotiation process. The negotiations in Florida concern not only the immediate settlement, but also ensuring the future of Ukraine. Witkoff had previously confirmed that he would fly to Moscow tomorrow. Putin's meeting with Trump's special envoy is scheduled for December 2....

14+ min ago (29+ words) . "Today's meeting with the Ukrainians was quite productive. We still have work to do," - Marco Rubio...Translating from diplomatic language: NO AGREEMENT... USA - Ukraine - Meeting in Florida: No Agreement...