First, links to reports from the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others are available by clicking on their names or initials below. Next, a link to a syndicated columnist’s view of Congress and continued funding for Ukraine. Then, links to three overtly partisan reports on the war. — MCM
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Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end,’ by Sam Mednick | AP KHERSON — The retaking of Kherson after a grinding offensive that forced Russian to pull back its forces from the city was one of Ukraine’s biggest success so far of the nearly nine-month invasion and a stinging blow to the Kremlin. Zelenskyy walked the streets of the city today, just . . . READ MORE . . .
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Kremlin says Kherson is still Russian after Zelensky visit. From AFP. MOSCOW — “We leave this without comment,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today of Mr Zelensky’s visit to Kherson.. But he added: “You know, this territory is part of the Russian Federation.” Mr Zelensky . . . READ MORE . . .
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Zelenskiy visits recaptured Kherson, says hundreds of Russian war crimes documented, by Jonathan Landay | Reuters * War crimes uncovered after Russians pulled out – Zelenskiy * Kherson residents recount abuse by Russian forces * De-mining of Kherson and power restoration underway * Fighting rages in eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions | KHERSON, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy today visited the newly recaptured southern city of Kherson, the biggest prize yet won by Ukrainian forces, where he has accused Russian forces of committing war crimes before they fled last week. “We are moving forward,” he . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian soldiers are picking up new skills — even from YouTube — to fight Russia. Reported by Frank Langfitt | NPR MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — As the war has changed over the months, some Ukrainian fighters have had to adapt and learn new skills. In the first month, soldiers used shoulder-launched missiles and hit-and-run tactics to defend Kyiv. These days, they are using drones and artillery as part of a high-tech trench war in the farm fields of . . . Click HERE to listen and read.
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The next Congress could cause Ukraine to lose the war, by Josh Rogin | The Washington Post President Biden expressed confidence Wednesday that next year’s Congress . . . will maintain robust U.S. support for Ukraine. But his certainty is not shared by many on Capitol Hill and in Kyiv. The struggle inside the GOP . . . READ MORE . . .
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Update from Ukraine: Ruzzian airfield under fire, ambush of Ruzzians in Ukraine. Reported by Denys Davydof | DenysDavydof24h Click HERE for illustrated video commentary from yesterday.
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Military situation in Kherson region, Ukraine, on Nov. 14, 2022, (map update). From South Front. Click HERE for that. Click HERE for previous South Front reports.
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Days 261, 262, 263 and 264: Ukrainian Battle Map. From Ukraine News TV. Click HERE for Nov. 11 report, HERE for Nov. 12 report, HERE for yesterday’s report, and HERE for today’s report.