For today, links to 10 reports: from Reuters, National Public Radio, the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, the Kyiv Independent, and Tass, and to commentary from Indian Punchline; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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Russian drone attack on Sumy kills two, injures 12, local authorities say. From Reuters. KYIV — A Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed two people and injured 12 this morning, regional authorities said. The Sumy regional governor said Russian forces had equipped drones with shrapnel for the attack on a densely populated area of the city. READ MORE . . .
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Russia’s Putin taking even more aggressive posture toward Ukraine and the West. Reported by Greg Myre and Michel Martin | NPR Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has the right to strike NATO countries that arm Ukraine in certain circumstances. We break down the latest in his posture toward Ukraine and the West. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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FROM NOV. 21 Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO. From AP. The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. Hours later President Vladimir Putin made a rare and surprise appearance on Russian television to talk about it. READ MORE . . .
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Zelensky urges strong global response to Russian hypersonic missile strike. From AFP. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for decisive action from world leaders following Russia’s use of an experimental hypersonic missile against Ukraine, warning that the strike marked a major increase in the war’s “scale and brutality.” “This is . . . READ MORE . . .
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Russia launches experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine. Reported by Geoff Brumfiel | NPR Russia launched an experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine. It appears to be intended for one thing: to send a nuclear warning to the West. appearance on Russian television to talk about it. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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FROM NOV. 21 What we know about the experimental missile Russia fired at a Ukrainian city today. Reported by Greg Myre | NPR Russia fired an experimental missile at a city in eastern Ukraine today, inflicting damage and injuries. Exactly what type of missile is this and what message is Russia trying to send? Click HERE to listen and, later, read, and HERE and HERE for a Nov. 22 report from AFP and a Nov. 21 report from the Kyiv Independent.
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Eliminating best enemy units: Defense minister visits special op area. From Tass. MOSCOW — Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, during his visit to the special military operation zone, said that the best units of the Ukrainian armed forces have been eliminated and that the Russian army has successfully thwarted the entire enemy’s 2025 campaign. READ MORE . . .
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FROM NOV. 20 At the 1,000 day mark of war, a Ukrainian activist looks ahead. Reported by Elena Burnett, Mary Louise Kelly and Patrick Jarenwattananon | NPR Hanna Hopko, from the International Center for Ukrainian Victory, spoke as Russia’s invasion of her country approached 1,000 days. Click HERE to listen and read.
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FROM NOV. 21 Is Donald Trump a neo-con? by M.K. Bhadrakumar | Indian Punchline The announcements by United States President-elect Donald Trump on his choices for top government posts in the incoming administration have triggered speculations . . . READ MORE . . .