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November 23, 2025
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on “This Week.”
'No secret that the president is trying to weaponize' the DOJ: Sen. Slotkin - ABC News
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on “This Week.”
November 23, 2025
U.S., Ukrainian and European officials gathered in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on the contentious American peace plan proposal put to Kyiv this week, with terms critics say would constitute a Ukrainian capitulation.
A U.S. delegation that includes Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian officials in Geneva, a top U.S. official told ABC News Saturday. U.S. officials on Sunday added that U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis, Jared Kushner, State Department Counselor Michael Needham, Deputy National Security Adviser Andy Baker, and EUCOM and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Alexus Grynkewich were also part of the U.S. delegation.
Trump says Ukraine showed 'zero gratitude' for US peace efforts - ABC News
U.S., Ukrainian and European officials gathered in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on the contentious American peace plan proposal put to Kyiv this week, with terms critics say would constitute a Ukrainian capitulation.
A U.S. delegation that includes Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian officials in Geneva, a top U.S. official told ABC News Saturday. U.S. officials on Sunday added that U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis, Jared Kushner, State Department Counselor Michael Needham, Deputy National Security Adviser Andy Baker, and EUCOM and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Alexus Grynkewich were also part of the U.S. delegation.
November 23, 2025
Today, there is dangerous news from the Zaporizhia direction.
Here, Russian forces have broken through a key point of the Ukrainian defensive line north of Huliaipole, creating a rapidly expanding threat to one of Ukraine’s most fortified strongholds. In response, Ukrainian forces have regrouped and shifted into position for a decisive battle that will determine the outcome of the battle for Huliaipole.
The main Russian goal in this sector is to advance north of Huliaipole. By doing so, Russian forces aim to establish a third axis of pressure and set the conditions for a potential operational encirclement by pressuring Ukrainian defenses from three directions.
The decision to bypass Huliaipole from the north is driven by two key factors. First, Huliaipole serves as the largest and most fortified Ukrainian stronghold in the region. A frontal assault on the town would inevitably result in severe Russian losses, which could rapidly erode their current manpower advantage and stall the wider offensive effort. Second, capturing the area north of Huliaipole would open a corridor enabling Russian forces to push deeper into the Zaporizhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This approach would allow them to avoid engaging Ukraine’s strongest defensive lines, increasing the likelihood of sustaining operational momentum.
To fulfill their objective, Russian forces committed approximately forty thousand troops to secure overwhelming numerical superiority and concentrated their main effort on Uspenivka, the key Ukrainian strongpoint on the western bank of the Yanchul River. Given the settlement’s advantageous position, the only feasible Russian approach was to overpower Ukrainian positions, infiltrate the village, and establish a bridgehead. To set the conditions, Russians intensified drone operations, artillery fire, and airstrikes, with over four hundred shells landing daily according to the Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces. This sustained pressure gradually leveled fortified positions in and around Uspenivka. Ukrainian reaction proved too slow to counter the pace of developments, amplifying strain on frontline units. Seizing the opportunity, Russian assault groups exploited dense morning fog to conceal their movement, allowing them to concentrate sufficient forces at a critical point and initiate a breakthrough against the weakened Ukrainian defenses.
Following their concentrated push, Russian forces captured Uspenivka, opening a broad operational space north of Huliaipole. The scattered villages across the fields between the two rivers quickly became exposed targets for the forty-thousand-strong Russian reserves, who flooded the area faster than Ukrainian drones could kill them. Nevertheless, Solodke and Zelenyi Hai remain holding due to their closer access to Ukrainian supply routes. With Uspenivka lost, Russian units advanced along a fifteen-kilometer front and penetrated up to eight kilometers in depth. Amid the growing disarray provoked by the collapse of this key position, the Ukrainian command made a pragmatic and widely supported decision: prioritize the preservation of personnel. Rather than attempt to stabilize a rapidly expanding salient under uncertain infiltration conditions, Ukrainian forces initiated a controlled, fighting withdrawal toward the next prepared defensive line.
However, this decision does not imply a passive stance. The next defensive line lies along the Zarichne River, where a chain of small settlements offers favorable terrain for organizing logistics, concentrating reserves, and positioning the equipment required for a sustained defense. Simultaneously, the shift toward preparing this line has prompted Ukrainian forces to reorganize their logistical routes. As a result, units conducting the gradual fighting withdrawal east of the river are receiving increasingly stable supplies, which will slow the tempo of the Russian advance as they draw closer to the riverbank. Thus, preparing this line does not mean abandoning all territory east of it or awaiting Russian forces without resistance. Rather, it aims to maximize defensive effectiveness while preserving personnel in the long term. This is essential for three reasons: first, only a firm stand along the river can inflict the attrition necessary to halt the offensive; second, this line is the most strategic position from which to prevent Russian forces from entering the Orikhiv operational area. Finally, preserving manpower—especially under constant drone pressure—is vital to...
40,000 Russian troops penetrate defenses north of Huliaipole, creating major danger - RFU News
Today, there is dangerous news from the Zaporizhia direction.
Here, Russian forces have broken through a key point of the Ukrainian defensive line north of Huliaipole, creating a rapidly expanding threat to one of Ukraine’s most fortified strongholds. In response, Ukrainian forces have regrouped and shifted into position for a decisive battle that will determine the outcome of the battle for Huliaipole.
The main Russian goal in this sector is to advance north of Huliaipole. By doing so, Russian forces aim to establish a third axis of pressure and set the conditions for a potential operational encirclement by pressuring Ukrainian defenses from three directions.
The decision to bypass Huliaipole from the north is driven by two key factors. First, Huliaipole serves as the largest and most fortified Ukrainian stronghold in the region. A frontal assault on the town would inevitably result in severe Russian losses, which could rapidly erode their current manpower advantage and stall the wider offensive effort. Second, capturing the area north of Huliaipole would open a corridor enabling Russian forces to push deeper into the Zaporizhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This approach would allow them to avoid engaging Ukraine’s strongest defensive lines, increasing the likelihood of sustaining operational momentum.
To fulfill their objective, Russian forces committed approximately forty thousand troops to secure overwhelming numerical superiority and concentrated their main effort on Uspenivka, the key Ukrainian strongpoint on the western bank of the Yanchul River. Given the settlement’s advantageous position, the only feasible Russian approach was to overpower Ukrainian positions, infiltrate the village, and establish a bridgehead. To set the conditions, Russians intensified drone operations, artillery fire, and airstrikes, with over four hundred shells landing daily according to the Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces. This sustained pressure gradually leveled fortified positions in and around Uspenivka. Ukrainian reaction proved too slow to counter the pace of developments, amplifying strain on frontline units. Seizing the opportunity, Russian assault groups exploited dense morning fog to conceal their movement, allowing them to concentrate sufficient forces at a critical point and initiate a breakthrough against the weakened Ukrainian defenses.
Following their concentrated push, Russian forces captured Uspenivka, opening a broad operational space north of Huliaipole. The scattered villages across the fields between the two rivers quickly became exposed targets for the forty-thousand-strong Russian reserves, who flooded the area faster than Ukrainian drones could kill them. Nevertheless, Solodke and Zelenyi Hai remain holding due to their closer access to Ukrainian supply routes. With Uspenivka lost, Russian units advanced along a fifteen-kilometer front and penetrated up to eight kilometers in depth. Amid the growing disarray provoked by the collapse of this key position, the Ukrainian command made a pragmatic and widely supported decision: prioritize the preservation of personnel. Rather than attempt to stabilize a rapidly expanding salient under uncertain infiltration conditions, Ukrainian forces initiated a controlled, fighting withdrawal toward the next prepared defensive line.
However, this decision does not imply a passive stance. The next defensive line lies along the Zarichne River, where a chain of small settlements offers favorable terrain for organizing logistics, concentrating reserves, and positioning the equipment required for a sustained defense. Simultaneously, the shift toward preparing this line has prompted Ukrainian forces to reorganize their logistical routes. As a result, units conducting the gradual fighting withdrawal east of the river are receiving increasingly stable supplies, which will slow the tempo of the Russian advance as they draw closer to the riverbank. Thus, preparing this line does not mean abandoning all territory east of it or awaiting Russian forces without resistance. Rather, it aims to maximize defensive effectiveness while preserving personnel in the long term. This is essential for three reasons: first, only a firm stand along the river can inflict the attrition necessary to halt the offensive; second, this line is the most strategic position from which to prevent Russian forces from entering the Orikhiv operational area. Finally, preserving manpower—especially under constant drone pressure—is vital to...
November 23, 2025
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) says President Trump’s social media posts accusing several Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior … punishable by death” are “dangerous.” The posts came after six congressional Democrats released a video message to military and intelligence officers to “refuse illegal orders.”
Amy Klobuchar slams 'dangerous' Trump posts threatening Democratic lawmakers: Full interview - NBC News
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) says President Trump’s social media posts accusing several Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior … punishable by death” are “dangerous.” The posts came after six congressional Democrats released a video message to military and intelligence officers to “refuse illegal orders.”
November 23, 2025
Let's talk about the GOP wanting to change the rules because of Epstein.... - Belle of the Ranch
November 23, 2025
Top US diplomats will hold talks with Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva today as the clock ticks on President Donald Trump’s Thursday deadline for Kyiv to accept his 28-point proposal to end the war with Russia. Trump indicated yesterday the proposal on the table is not his “final offer.” As it stands, the plan is widely considered favorable to Russia. European leaders say the framework needs “additional work” as they try to reestablish a role in the talks.
CNN's Kevin Liptak reports from the White House, and Victor Blackwell speaks with CNN global affairs analyst Kimberly Dozier.
Trump: If Zelensky doesn't accept peace deal 'he can fight his little heart out' - CNN
Top US diplomats will hold talks with Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva today as the clock ticks on President Donald Trump’s Thursday deadline for Kyiv to accept his 28-point proposal to end the war with Russia. Trump indicated yesterday the proposal on the table is not his “final offer.” As it stands, the plan is widely considered favorable to Russia. European leaders say the framework needs “additional work” as they try to reestablish a role in the talks.
CNN's Kevin Liptak reports from the White House, and Victor Blackwell speaks with CNN global affairs analyst Kimberly Dozier.
November 23, 2025
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani describes his “productive” Oval Office meeting with President Trump, during which the president offered warm praise — but says he still views Trump as a “fascist” and a “despot,” even as he plans to work with the White House.
Zohran Mamdani says he still believes Trump a 'fascist' after meeting: Full interview - NBC News
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani describes his “productive” Oval Office meeting with President Trump, during which the president offered warm praise — but says he still views Trump as a “fascist” and a “despot,” even as he plans to work with the White House.
November 23, 2025
A Christian organisation said on Saturday, 22 November, that 315 students and teachers had been seized the previous day in Nigeria’s second mass school abduction within a week, heightening security concerns in Africa’s most populous nation. The early-morning raid on St Mary’s co-educational school in Niger State followed an attack on Monday in neighbouring Kebbi State, where gunmen abducted 25 girls from a secondary school. Gabrielle Nadler reports.
Nigeria: At least 315 children and teachers kidnapped in second school abduction this week - FRANCE 24
A Christian organisation said on Saturday, 22 November, that 315 students and teachers had been seized the previous day in Nigeria’s second mass school abduction within a week, heightening security concerns in Africa’s most populous nation. The early-morning raid on St Mary’s co-educational school in Niger State followed an attack on Monday in neighbouring Kebbi State, where gunmen abducted 25 girls from a secondary school. Gabrielle Nadler reports.
November 23, 2025
US president Donald Trump has signaled he's open to changes to his proposals for ending Russia's war in Ukraine. He's pressuring Ukraine to accept the agreement by next Thursday. Delegates from the US and Ukraine, as well as France, Britain, Germany and the EU are meeting in Geneva today to discuss the plan. Western leaders say they accept the proposal as a basis for further negotiations, but that more work is needed. DW's Jack Parrock reports from Geneva.
Trump signals room for change to Russia-friendly Ukraine peace plan - DW News
US president Donald Trump has signaled he's open to changes to his proposals for ending Russia's war in Ukraine. He's pressuring Ukraine to accept the agreement by next Thursday. Delegates from the US and Ukraine, as well as France, Britain, Germany and the EU are meeting in Geneva today to discuss the plan. Western leaders say they accept the proposal as a basis for further negotiations, but that more work is needed. DW's Jack Parrock reports from Geneva.
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