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Deposed Guinea-Bissau president Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal a day after coup

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced a new junta leader, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began after a disputed presidential election and led to deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló departing for neighboring Senegal

The Independent UK

Camilla calls for resolve against tyranny to end ‘brutal’ Ukraine war

The Queen drew parallels between current events and those of the Crimean War

The Independent UK

Putin refuses to budge on demand for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow

Russian president says peace plan proposed by US could form the ‘basis’ of an agreement to end conflict but will not give up maximalist demands

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Ukraine: deal or no deal?

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Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible

Russian president says latest draft peace plan ‘can be basis for future agreements’ if Kyiv gives up unspecified areas

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin plays piano and wins at judo in 2026 propaganda calendar

‘I am a dove, but I have very powerful iron wing,’ reads one quote from the leader

The Independent UK

Putin demands Kyiv withdraw from eastern Ukraine and ‘promises’ not to attack Europe

The Russian president reiterated his maximalist demands over occupied areas of Ukraine, and insisted Moscow has no plans of slowing down its full-scale invasion or even negotiating with Kyiv.

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Putin claims Trump’s Ukraine deal is a ‘starting point’ ahead of talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that US proposals to end the war in Ukraine offer a starting point for serious discussions. Putin demanded that Ukrainian forces withdraw from territories they occupy, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions, or face military action. He also reiterated Russia's demand that Ukraine…

The Independent UK

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks

The Independent UK

Scoop: Inside the White House meeting that launched the new Ukraine peace talks

The previously unreported meeting laid the groundwork for the talks in Geneva last weekend.

Axios

US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner

Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours

The Guardian - UK

'Americans believe everything Putin says,' MEP and former general tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, EPP group MEP Riho Terras, who was also a general of the Estonian Army, said that "European people do not understand the urgency of the situation. It is not only about Ukraine."

Euronews

John Bolton Says Trump's Objective Isn't To Help Ukraine But To 'Claim' Nobel Peace Prize: He Won't Take Steps Against Russia

Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton warned that President Donald Trump's focus on brokering a high-profile deal with Russia could stall critical sanctions aimed at curbing Putin's war in Ukraine.

Benzinga

Putin given impromptu music lesson on Kyrgyzstan state visit

Vladimir Putin tried to play a traditional musical instrument during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday (November 26).

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says Zelensky will never give up territory to Putin

Defiant message from Ukraine’s top negotiator follows Putin’s claim that he would not end war unless Kyiv cedes land to Russia

The Conversation

Peace in Ukraine? Believe it when you see it, especially if Russian demands are prioritized

The United States recently — and suddenly — announced a 28-point peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, seemingly jointly written with Russian delegates, and presented it to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Prosecutor declines to pursue Georgia election case against Trump

A judge has dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who recently took over the case said he would not pursue the charges

Euronews

Putin plays komuz in Kyrgyzstan during state visit with Lukashenko

In Kyrgyzstan, Vladimir Putin tried the komuz, a traditional Kyrgyz lute, during a short cultural stop on his state visit. Agreements on trade, education, migration, and security were also signed.

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‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call

Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan

The Conversation

Ukraine peace deal will hinge on security guarantees – but Kyiv has been there before

Whether the various peace plans now under discussion bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine will depend largely on security guarantees. But securing an agreement between Ukraine, its allies and Russia about how Ukraine’s future security will be assured may prove to be the most difficult part of any…

The Guardian - UK

Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails?

Seizing Moscow’s money to bail out Kyiv may be all that stands between a fair outcome and a ‘deal’ that brings war in the rest of Europe a step closer

International Business Times UK

Leak Shows Trump Aide Coaching Russians On How To Flatter Trump For Peace Deal

A leaked transcript reveals that US envoy Steve Witkoff coached Russian officials on how to flatter Donald Trump to get approval for a controversial Ukraine peace plan, raising questions about the legitimacy of the diplomacy.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal

Witkoff also offered tactical guidance on how Putin should raise subject with Trump, audio recording suggests. Plus, the female pilots on Ukraine’s frontline

Euronews

Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan

The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."

The Independent UK

Banerji criticises BBC board over resignations of Davie and Turness

Shumeet Banerji published his full letter of resignation on Wednesday.

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