For now, links to four reports: from Agence France-Presse, National Public Radio and Politico; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE 11-30-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  MEDIA 11-30-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  Scroll up or down for today’s  COVID ETC., LEBANON and MEDIA entries.) — MCM

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Putin-Witkoff talks risk piling pressure on Kyiv: EU’s Kallas. From AFP. “I am afraid that, you know, all the pressure will be put on the weaker side,’ EU foreign policy chief said today, “because that is the easier way to stop this war when Ukraine surrenders.” READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AFP report in French, and HERE for others.

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U.S. envoy returns to Russia as talks to end the war in Ukraine continue. Reported by Charles Maynes and Leila Fadel | NPR  Steve Witkoff is heading back to Moscow today as the U.S. continues its efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Is Russia interested in lasting peace between it and Ukraine? A historian weighs in. A Martínez of NPR  speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin’s position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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FROM NOV. 30  Ukraine fears being ignored in Washington’s push to end Russia’s war, by Veronika Melkozerova | Politico  KYIV — Ukrainian and American delegations traded warm words Sunday as they attended a key meeting on how to end Russia’s war in Europe, but beneath the surface Kyiv remains concerned the U.S. only has ears for Vladimir Putin. READ MORE . . .

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TO BE CONTINUED