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Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Ukraine says Zelensky receives US draft plan (kyivindependent.com/us-pushes-uk...) to restart peace talks.
Zelensky plans to discuss the available diplomatic options and the key elements needed to achieve peace with U.S. President Donald Trump.
⚡️ Ukraine says Zelensky receives US draft plan (kyivindependent.com/us-pushes-uk...) to restart peace talks.
Zelensky plans to discuss the available diplomatic options and the key elements needed to achieve peace with U.S. President Donald Trump.
New US peace plan pushes Ukraine toward capitulation — here's what we know so far
* Ukrainian officials say the plan closely mirrors Russia's maximalist demands and revives previously dropped concessions.
* The framework calls for Ukraine to cede Donbas, halve its military, suspen...
kyivindependent.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Ukraine says Zelensky receives US draft plan (kyivindependent.com/us-pushes-uk...) to restart peace talks.
Zelensky plans to discuss the available diplomatic options and the key elements needed to achieve peace with U.S. President Donald Trump.
⚡️ Ukraine says Zelensky receives US draft plan (kyivindependent.com/us-pushes-uk...) to restart peace talks.
Zelensky plans to discuss the available diplomatic options and the key elements needed to achieve peace with U.S. President Donald Trump.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz said that Ukraine will receive long-range missiles
“For several months, we have been working intensively with the Ukrainian government on projects we technically call ‘long-range fire support.’ The Ukrainian army will be >>
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz said that Ukraine will receive long-range missiles
“For several months, we have been working intensively with the Ukrainian government on projects we technically call ‘long-range fire support.’ The Ukrainian army will be >>
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz said that Ukraine will receive long-range missiles
“For several months, we have been working intensively with the Ukrainian government on projects we technically call ‘long-range fire support.’ The Ukrainian army will be >>
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz said that Ukraine will receive long-range missiles
“For several months, we have been working intensively with the Ukrainian government on projects we technically call ‘long-range fire support.’ The Ukrainian army will be >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Zelensky has received a peace plan (www.kyivpost.com/post/64641) draft from the US and will speak with Trump in the coming days.
Zelensky has received a peace plan (www.kyivpost.com/post/64641) draft from the US and will speak with Trump in the coming days.
Zelensky, Trump to Speak in Coming Days After Kyiv Receives ‘Peace Plan’ Draft
Ukraine’s Presidential Office said Kyiv remains “ready to work constructively now with the American side and with our partners in Europe and around the world to achieve a result that delivers peace.”
www.kyivpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Zelensky has received a peace plan (www.kyivpost.com/post/64641) draft from the US and will speak with Trump in the coming days.
Zelensky has received a peace plan (www.kyivpost.com/post/64641) draft from the US and will speak with Trump in the coming days.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇺🇸The United States is pressing for Ukraine to sign the “peace plan” by Thanksgiving next Thursday, according to the Financial Times, which cites multiple sources.
The Trump administration has told President Zelensky and his >>
🇺🇸The United States is pressing for Ukraine to sign the “peace plan” by Thanksgiving next Thursday, according to the Financial Times, which cites multiple sources.
The Trump administration has told President Zelensky and his >>
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇺🇸The United States is pressing for Ukraine to sign the “peace plan” by Thanksgiving next Thursday, according to the Financial Times, which cites multiple sources.
The Trump administration has told President Zelensky and his >>
🇺🇸The United States is pressing for Ukraine to sign the “peace plan” by Thanksgiving next Thursday, according to the Financial Times, which cites multiple sources.
The Trump administration has told President Zelensky and his >>
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 21, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception rate
■ MLRS strikes are down, while air strikes are slightly above average; two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vFHB28j0RiI
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception rate
■ MLRS strikes are down, while air strikes are slightly above average; two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vFHB28j0RiI
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 21, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception rate
■ MLRS strikes are down, while air strikes are slightly above average; two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vFHB28j0RiI
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception rate
■ MLRS strikes are down, while air strikes are slightly above average; two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vFHB28j0RiI
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
All available reporting continues to indicate that the stipulations of the reported 28-point Russia-US peace plan amount to Ukraine’s full capitulation to Russia’s original war demands. Western media outlets and Ukrainian Verkhovna >>
All available reporting continues to indicate that the stipulations of the reported 28-point Russia-US peace plan amount to Ukraine’s full capitulation to Russia’s original war demands. Western media outlets and Ukrainian Verkhovna >>
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 20, 2025
Reporting indicates the proposed Russia-US peace plan would require Ukraine to fully concede to Russia’s original demands.
understandingwar.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
All available reporting continues to indicate that the stipulations of the reported 28-point Russia-US peace plan amount to Ukraine’s full capitulation to Russia’s original war demands. Western media outlets and Ukrainian Verkhovna >>
All available reporting continues to indicate that the stipulations of the reported 28-point Russia-US peace plan amount to Ukraine’s full capitulation to Russia’s original war demands. Western media outlets and Ukrainian Verkhovna >>
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Russian soldiers fighting disguised as civilians in Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says.
Russian forces in Pokrovsk are operating like sabotage and reconnaissance groups and complicating Ukraine's defense >>
⚡️Russian soldiers fighting disguised as civilians in Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says.
Russian forces in Pokrovsk are operating like sabotage and reconnaissance groups and complicating Ukraine's defense >>
Russian soldiers fighting disguised as civilians in Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says
Russian forces in Pokrovsk are operating like sabotage and reconnaissance groups and complicating Ukraine's defense efforts by dressing as civilians, the commander of the 68th Jaeger Brigade, codename...
kyivindependent.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Russian soldiers fighting disguised as civilians in Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says.
Russian forces in Pokrovsk are operating like sabotage and reconnaissance groups and complicating Ukraine's defense >>
⚡️Russian soldiers fighting disguised as civilians in Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says.
Russian forces in Pokrovsk are operating like sabotage and reconnaissance groups and complicating Ukraine's defense >>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski, speaking in the Sejm about sabotage on railway infrastructure, sharply criticized politicians for fueling anti-Ukrainian sentiments.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski, speaking in the Sejm about sabotage on railway infrastructure, sharply criticized politicians for fueling anti-Ukrainian sentiments.
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski, speaking in the Sejm about sabotage on railway infrastructure, sharply criticized politicians for fueling anti-Ukrainian sentiments.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski, speaking in the Sejm about sabotage on railway infrastructure, sharply criticized politicians for fueling anti-Ukrainian sentiments.
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
The US has privately urged Zelensky to accept a proposed peace framework that would end the war with Russia by requiring Ukraine to cede some territory, relinquish certain weapons, and reduce the size of its military — Reuters
The US has privately urged Zelensky to accept a proposed peace framework that would end the war with Russia by requiring Ukraine to cede some territory, relinquish certain weapons, and reduce the size of its military — Reuters
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
The US has privately urged Zelensky to accept a proposed peace framework that would end the war with Russia by requiring Ukraine to cede some territory, relinquish certain weapons, and reduce the size of its military — Reuters
The US has privately urged Zelensky to accept a proposed peace framework that would end the war with Russia by requiring Ukraine to cede some territory, relinquish certain weapons, and reduce the size of its military — Reuters
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇺🇸 Trump has approved a “peace plan” between Russia and Ukraine consisting of 28 points, NBC News reports, citing sources.
According to the outlet, the document was drafted over several weeks together with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. >>
🇺🇸 Trump has approved a “peace plan” between Russia and Ukraine consisting of 28 points, NBC News reports, citing sources.
According to the outlet, the document was drafted over several weeks together with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. >>
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇺🇸 Trump has approved a “peace plan” between Russia and Ukraine consisting of 28 points, NBC News reports, citing sources.
According to the outlet, the document was drafted over several weeks together with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. >>
🇺🇸 Trump has approved a “peace plan” between Russia and Ukraine consisting of 28 points, NBC News reports, citing sources.
According to the outlet, the document was drafted over several weeks together with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. >>
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 20, 2025 (2/3)
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■ Visually confirmed batch: 22 🇷🇺 : 38 🇺🇦 — 0.9× in the last 30 days
■ Drone losses above average, but land-based equipment remains below it
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📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
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■ Visually confirmed batch: 22 🇷🇺 : 38 🇺🇦 — 0.9× in the last 30 days
■ Drone losses above average, but land-based equipment remains below it
...
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 20, 2025 (2/3)
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■ Visually confirmed batch: 22 🇷🇺 : 38 🇺🇦 — 0.9× in the last 30 days
■ Drone losses above average, but land-based equipment remains below it
...
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
...
■ Visually confirmed batch: 22 🇷🇺 : 38 🇺🇦 — 0.9× in the last 30 days
■ Drone losses above average, but land-based equipment remains below it
...
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 20, 2025 (3/3)
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; interception rate could be better
■ Considerable MLRS strikes; only two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
...
■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; interception rate could be better
■ Considerable MLRS strikes; only two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 20, 2025 (3/3)
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; interception rate could be better
■ Considerable MLRS strikes; only two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
...
■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; interception rate could be better
■ Considerable MLRS strikes; only two 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sMg0ZMNjvD4
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️US holding secret peace talks with Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reports.
The White House and Moscow have been secretly working on a proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reported >>
⚡️US holding secret peace talks with Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reports.
The White House and Moscow have been secretly working on a proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reported >>
US holding secret peace talks with Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reports
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian Envoy Kirill Dmitriev have extensively discussed the 28-point peace plan, an unnamed U.S. official said.
kyivindependent.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️US holding secret peace talks with Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reports.
The White House and Moscow have been secretly working on a proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reported >>
⚡️US holding secret peace talks with Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reports.
The White House and Moscow have been secretly working on a proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reported >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights THread
The Trump team is holding secret talks with Russia on a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to Axios, citing US and Russian officials.
The 28-point plan, said to be “inspired by Trump’s success in Gaza,” focuses on four areas: peace in Ukraine, >>
The Trump team is holding secret talks with Russia on a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to Axios, citing US and Russian officials.
The 28-point plan, said to be “inspired by Trump’s success in Gaza,” focuses on four areas: peace in Ukraine, >>
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights THread
The Trump team is holding secret talks with Russia on a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to Axios, citing US and Russian officials.
The 28-point plan, said to be “inspired by Trump’s success in Gaza,” focuses on four areas: peace in Ukraine, >>
The Trump team is holding secret talks with Russia on a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to Axios, citing US and Russian officials.
The 28-point plan, said to be “inspired by Trump’s success in Gaza,” focuses on four areas: peace in Ukraine, >>
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🪖Russia has forcibly mobilized more than 46,000 Ukrainians from temporarily occupied territories.
According to Coordination Staff secretary Dmytro Usov, Russia has conscripted residents from the following regions:
🔴Donetsk region — 5,368 Ukrainians >>
🪖Russia has forcibly mobilized more than 46,000 Ukrainians from temporarily occupied territories.
According to Coordination Staff secretary Dmytro Usov, Russia has conscripted residents from the following regions:
🔴Donetsk region — 5,368 Ukrainians >>
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🪖Russia has forcibly mobilized more than 46,000 Ukrainians from temporarily occupied territories.
According to Coordination Staff secretary Dmytro Usov, Russia has conscripted residents from the following regions:
🔴Donetsk region — 5,368 Ukrainians >>
🪖Russia has forcibly mobilized more than 46,000 Ukrainians from temporarily occupied territories.
According to Coordination Staff secretary Dmytro Usov, Russia has conscripted residents from the following regions:
🔴Donetsk region — 5,368 Ukrainians >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are struggling to focus on a single decisive objective in the Pokrovsk direction and instead continue simultaneous attempts to close the encirclement of the wider Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad pocket while also >>
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are struggling to focus on a single decisive objective in the Pokrovsk direction and instead continue simultaneous attempts to close the encirclement of the wider Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad pocket while also >>
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are struggling to focus on a single decisive objective in the Pokrovsk direction and instead continue simultaneous attempts to close the encirclement of the wider Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad pocket while also >>
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are struggling to focus on a single decisive objective in the Pokrovsk direction and instead continue simultaneous attempts to close the encirclement of the wider Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad pocket while also >>
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 19, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Overnight attack overview not available at the time of writing
■ 🇷🇺 strikes above average; six 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jrv7SwAW3tk
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■ Overnight attack overview not available at the time of writing
■ 🇷🇺 strikes above average; six 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jrv7SwAW3tk
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 19, 2025 (2/2)
...
■ Overnight attack overview not available at the time of writing
■ 🇷🇺 strikes above average; six 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jrv7SwAW3tk
...
■ Overnight attack overview not available at the time of writing
■ 🇷🇺 strikes above average; six 🇺🇦 strikes reported
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jrv7SwAW3tk
@blue-rosary52.bsky.social Love your description, Hiker, Piano, Biker, ellipses :)
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
@blue-rosary52.bsky.social Love your description, Hiker, Piano, Biker, ellipses :)
Has something in particular happened on Bluesky? Suddenly getting lots of new followers for my rather single-subject and perhaps dry account
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Has something in particular happened on Bluesky? Suddenly getting lots of new followers for my rather single-subject and perhaps dry account
Thank you for all the new Follows - how come there are so many all at once? :)
If I missed Following you back, please let me know!
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November 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Thank you for all the new Follows - how come there are so many all at once? :)
If I missed Following you back, please let me know!
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Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Zelensky to visit Turkey to 'reinvigorate' stalled negotiations (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-...) with Russia.
"We are preparing to reinvigorate negotiations, and we have developed solutions that we will propose to our partners," Zelensky said.
⚡️ Zelensky to visit Turkey to 'reinvigorate' stalled negotiations (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-...) with Russia.
"We are preparing to reinvigorate negotiations, and we have developed solutions that we will propose to our partners," Zelensky said.
Zelensky to visit Turkey to 'reinvigorate' stalled negotiations with Russia
"We are preparing to reinvigorate negotiations, and we have developed solutions that we will propose to our partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Zelensky to visit Turkey to 'reinvigorate' stalled negotiations (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-...) with Russia.
"We are preparing to reinvigorate negotiations, and we have developed solutions that we will propose to our partners," Zelensky said.
⚡️ Zelensky to visit Turkey to 'reinvigorate' stalled negotiations (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-...) with Russia.
"We are preparing to reinvigorate negotiations, and we have developed solutions that we will propose to our partners," Zelensky said.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
[repeated]
An armed attack is being prepared against Poland, said Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, General Wiesław Kukula.
“The enemy has begun preparing for war. They are creating a certain situation here, the purpose of which is to >>
[repeated]
An armed attack is being prepared against Poland, said Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, General Wiesław Kukula.
“The enemy has begun preparing for war. They are creating a certain situation here, the purpose of which is to >>
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
[repeated]
An armed attack is being prepared against Poland, said Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, General Wiesław Kukula.
“The enemy has begun preparing for war. They are creating a certain situation here, the purpose of which is to >>
[repeated]
An armed attack is being prepared against Poland, said Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, General Wiesław Kukula.
“The enemy has begun preparing for war. They are creating a certain situation here, the purpose of which is to >>