For today, links to five reports from Reuters, the Kyiv Independent, the Associated Press, the Moscow Times, and Tass, and to commentary from Kyiv Post; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date and a SYRIA entry are HERE and HERE.) — MCM

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Ukraine shows off new ‘rocket-drone’ in bid to boost long-range strikes. From Reuters. KYIV — Ukraine showed off a new locally-produced “rocket-drone” today which it said could fly 700 km (430 miles) – more than twice the longest range attributed to missiles supplied by Western allies. The unmanned craft, called “Peklo” — which means . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from the Kyiv Independent.

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Foreign minister says in interview that Russia will use ‘all means’ to defend its interests. From AP. MOSCOW —  “It is obvious,” Russian Foreign Minster Sergey Lavrov said in an interview released today, “that the Ukrainians would not be able to do what they’re doing with long-range modern weapons without direct participation of the American servicemen.” READ MORE . . . Click HERE for commentary from Kyiv Post.

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Ukraine launches air, sea drones near Crimea bridge – reports. From the Moscow Times. Ukraine launched aerial and seaborne drones on the Russian-controlled Crimean port city of Kerch, media reported and the Russian military confirmed early today. READ MORE . . .

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Russian troops liberate six communities in Donbass area, Zaporozhye Region over week. From Tass. MOSCOW — Russian troops liberated six communities in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and the Zaporozhye Region over the week of November 30 – December 6 in the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry said today in a broader statement. READ MORE . . .