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Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 952, for 21-24 November 2025, is 91 pages long and a full report.
The big story? The Dmitriev-Witkoff peace framework is falling apart.
The other big story? Up to 9 Russian drones violated Romanian & Moldovan airspace, with 1 UAV hitting a house.
The big story? The Dmitriev-Witkoff peace framework is falling apart.
The other big story? Up to 9 Russian drones violated Romanian & Moldovan airspace, with 1 UAV hitting a house.
The Russia-Ukraine War Situation Report for 24 November 2025
Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 952, for 21-24 November 2025, is 91 pages long and a full report.
The big story? The Dmitriev-Witkoff peace framework is falling apart.
The other big story? Up to 9 Russian drones violated Romanian & Moldovan airspace, with 1 UAV hitting a house.
The big story? The Dmitriev-Witkoff peace framework is falling apart.
The other big story? Up to 9 Russian drones violated Romanian & Moldovan airspace, with 1 UAV hitting a house.
Russian Regions Running Out of Rubles Reduce Soldiers' Signing Bonuses
At least seven of 83 Russian federal subjects have slashed military bonuses and survivor benefits because they're broke.
Resentment, racketeering, and robbery within the Russian ranks will get worse as rubles run low.
At least seven of 83 Russian federal subjects have slashed military bonuses and survivor benefits because they're broke.
Resentment, racketeering, and robbery within the Russian ranks will get worse as rubles run low.
Russian Regions Running Out of Rubles Reduce Soldiers' Signing Bonuses
At least seven of 83 Russian federal subjects have slashed military bonuses and survivor benefits because they're broke.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Russian Regions Running Out of Rubles Reduce Soldiers' Signing Bonuses
At least seven of 83 Russian federal subjects have slashed military bonuses and survivor benefits because they're broke.
Resentment, racketeering, and robbery within the Russian ranks will get worse as rubles run low.
At least seven of 83 Russian federal subjects have slashed military bonuses and survivor benefits because they're broke.
Resentment, racketeering, and robbery within the Russian ranks will get worse as rubles run low.
The claims that Russia captured Pokrovsk are highly exaggerated. Multiple geolocated videos today show Ukrainian forces still operating in the city center, the northwest industrial district, and northeastern Pokrovsk just north of the railroad grade.
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The claims that Russia captured Pokrovsk are highly exaggerated. Multiple geolocated videos today show Ukrainian forces still operating in the city center, the northwest industrial district, and northeastern Pokrovsk just north of the railroad grade.
Washington and Kyiv Say Trump Peace Plan Negotiations 'Highly Productive'
Some diplomatic tensions ease after Ukraine and US release joint statement underscoring “meaningful progress."
It's probably moot as Moscow signals it won't sign anything.
We try to untangle the truth out of the rat's nest.
Some diplomatic tensions ease after Ukraine and US release joint statement underscoring “meaningful progress."
It's probably moot as Moscow signals it won't sign anything.
We try to untangle the truth out of the rat's nest.
Washington and Kyiv Say Trump Peace Plan Negotiations 'Highly Productive'
Some diplomatic tensions ease after Ukraine and the United States release a joint statement underscoring “meaningful progress” in ongoing talks.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Washington and Kyiv Say Trump Peace Plan Negotiations 'Highly Productive'
Some diplomatic tensions ease after Ukraine and US release joint statement underscoring “meaningful progress."
It's probably moot as Moscow signals it won't sign anything.
We try to untangle the truth out of the rat's nest.
Some diplomatic tensions ease after Ukraine and US release joint statement underscoring “meaningful progress."
It's probably moot as Moscow signals it won't sign anything.
We try to untangle the truth out of the rat's nest.
SeaTac Airport Running on Empty - Alaska and Delta Move to Contingency Plans
Congress demands answers as BP struggles to fix the Olympic Pipeline that closed on Nov. 11. The fuel supply to America’s 12th-busiest airport is halted, and now it's a problem.
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Congress demands answers as BP struggles to fix the Olympic Pipeline that closed on Nov. 11. The fuel supply to America’s 12th-busiest airport is halted, and now it's a problem.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
SeaTac Airport Running on Empty - Alaska and Delta Move to Contingency Plans
Congress demands answers as BP struggles to fix the Olympic Pipeline that closed on Nov. 11. The fuel supply to America’s 12th-busiest airport is halted, and now it's a problem.
Links🔽
Congress demands answers as BP struggles to fix the Olympic Pipeline that closed on Nov. 11. The fuel supply to America’s 12th-busiest airport is halted, and now it's a problem.
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On November 19, we assessed that the so-called peace plan was a Russian information operation and shared that in our public summary and with our subscribers to our full Situation Report.
Honored to work with a lot of very smart people.
Honored to work with a lot of very smart people.
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM
On November 19, we assessed that the so-called peace plan was a Russian information operation and shared that in our public summary and with our subscribers to our full Situation Report.
Honored to work with a lot of very smart people.
Honored to work with a lot of very smart people.
🚨 Breaking: Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation from Congress
What caused her breakup with MAGA?
What caused her breakup with MAGA?
Breaking: Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation from Congress
Taylor Greene cited Washington gridlock, the historic government shutdown, and personal attacks by President Donald Trump drove her decision.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
🚨 Breaking: Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation from Congress
What caused her breakup with MAGA?
What caused her breakup with MAGA?
Europe is Sleep Walking Towards War and Ignoring the New Trump Reality
The Trump administration couldn’t be clearer in its signals that it has no intent to support Europe in stopping Russian aggression.
The Trump administration couldn’t be clearer in its signals that it has no intent to support Europe in stopping Russian aggression.
Europe is Sleep Walking Towards War and Ignoring the New Trump Reality
The Trump administration couldn’t be clearer in its signals that it has no intent to support Europe in stopping Russian aggression.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Europe is Sleep Walking Towards War and Ignoring the New Trump Reality
The Trump administration couldn’t be clearer in its signals that it has no intent to support Europe in stopping Russian aggression.
The Trump administration couldn’t be clearer in its signals that it has no intent to support Europe in stopping Russian aggression.
If the Dmitriev-Witkoff Peace Plan is implemented, it won’t prevent World War 3. It all but guarantees it. The plan has the worst elements of the Treaty of Versailles, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, and the Munich Agreement rolled into a single document.
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If the Dmitriev-Witkoff Peace Plan is implemented, it won’t prevent World War 3. It all but guarantees it. The plan has the worst elements of the Treaty of Versailles, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, and the Munich Agreement rolled into a single document.
Russian ammunition depot in Novorossiysk also hit by a Ukrainian cruise missile. This is the second strike on the Russian Black Sea logistics hub and home of the Black Sea Fleet.
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Russian ammunition depot in Novorossiysk also hit by a Ukrainian cruise missile. This is the second strike on the Russian Black Sea logistics hub and home of the Black Sea Fleet.
Ukraine has successfully hit the Rosneft Sheskharis Oil Transshipment Facility Novorossiysk, Russia. Local videos of the attack do not show any evidence of anti-aircraft guns firing or captured the sound of drones. We have moderate confidence this was a cruise missile attack.
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Ukraine has successfully hit the Rosneft Sheskharis Oil Transshipment Facility Novorossiysk, Russia. Local videos of the attack do not show any evidence of anti-aircraft guns firing or captured the sound of drones. We have moderate confidence this was a cruise missile attack.
United States peeps, go outside and look north. Reports of the Aurora Borealis being visible as far south as Alabama. This pic is from Bellevue, Washington, and it was still twilight.
Further away from light pollution in Snohomish County, it is visible with the naked eye.
Further away from light pollution in Snohomish County, it is visible with the naked eye.
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
United States peeps, go outside and look north. Reports of the Aurora Borealis being visible as far south as Alabama. This pic is from Bellevue, Washington, and it was still twilight.
Further away from light pollution in Snohomish County, it is visible with the naked eye.
Further away from light pollution in Snohomish County, it is visible with the naked eye.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s critical nuclear energy infrastructure is increasing the risk of the unthinkable - a catastrophic nuclear accident at one or more nuclear power plants.
The threat is very real, and it’s growing.
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The threat is very real, and it’s growing.
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Russia Attacks Ukraine's Nuclear Infrastructure
Missile and drone strikes at critical electrical infrastructure sites increases the risks of a nuclear accident in Ukraine
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November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s critical nuclear energy infrastructure is increasing the risk of the unthinkable - a catastrophic nuclear accident at one or more nuclear power plants.
The threat is very real, and it’s growing.
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The threat is very real, and it’s growing.
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Ukrainian place names can create a lot of confusion. There are dozens of settlements named Myrne, Oleksandrpoil, and Vesele. Sometimes they are only a few kilometers apart.
There is no fighting in Oleksandrivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. There is fighting in Oleksiivka, about 10 km to the southeast.
There is no fighting in Oleksandrivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. There is fighting in Oleksiivka, about 10 km to the southeast.
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Ukrainian place names can create a lot of confusion. There are dozens of settlements named Myrne, Oleksandrpoil, and Vesele. Sometimes they are only a few kilometers apart.
There is no fighting in Oleksandrivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. There is fighting in Oleksiivka, about 10 km to the southeast.
There is no fighting in Oleksandrivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. There is fighting in Oleksiivka, about 10 km to the southeast.
Russian ground forces carried out 276 attacks yesterday, including 100 in the Pokrovsk region. It is the highest number of assaults since 14 December 2025.
Base on the geolocation of almost 200 videos and pictures across the frontlines, they have nothing to show for it.
Base on the geolocation of almost 200 videos and pictures across the frontlines, they have nothing to show for it.
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Russian ground forces carried out 276 attacks yesterday, including 100 in the Pokrovsk region. It is the highest number of assaults since 14 December 2025.
Base on the geolocation of almost 200 videos and pictures across the frontlines, they have nothing to show for it.
Base on the geolocation of almost 200 videos and pictures across the frontlines, they have nothing to show for it.
On October 23, Ukrainian forces launched a localized offensive in Kupiansk. Russian milbloggers said it failed, and there were only a couple of geolocations. Then, Russia's Kupiansk offensive appeared to sputter.
Ukraine's offensive didn't fail, and critical tactical advances were made.
Ukraine's offensive didn't fail, and critical tactical advances were made.
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
On October 23, Ukrainian forces launched a localized offensive in Kupiansk. Russian milbloggers said it failed, and there were only a couple of geolocations. Then, Russia's Kupiansk offensive appeared to sputter.
Ukraine's offensive didn't fail, and critical tactical advances were made.
Ukraine's offensive didn't fail, and critical tactical advances were made.
NOTAM for “hot pit” refueling at José Aponte De La Torre Airport in southeasten Puerto Rico.
In non-aviation speak, aircraft are being refueled while engines are still running to reduce turnaround time. Very common practice during high tempo air operations.
Venezuela
In non-aviation speak, aircraft are being refueled while engines are still running to reduce turnaround time. Very common practice during high tempo air operations.
Venezuela
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
NOTAM for “hot pit” refueling at José Aponte De La Torre Airport in southeasten Puerto Rico.
In non-aviation speak, aircraft are being refueled while engines are still running to reduce turnaround time. Very common practice during high tempo air operations.
Venezuela
In non-aviation speak, aircraft are being refueled while engines are still running to reduce turnaround time. Very common practice during high tempo air operations.
Venezuela
Why is no one talking about the revelation that the US is conducting military operations in Afghanistan using Pakistan as a launch point?
October 31, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Why is no one talking about the revelation that the US is conducting military operations in Afghanistan using Pakistan as a launch point?
Everything is fine until it isn’t.
If you’re still waiting for the Russian economy to collapse, financial institutions keep working perfectly right up to the moment they no longer can.
Think of an economy collapse as a violent volcanic explosion.
If you’re still waiting for the Russian economy to collapse, financial institutions keep working perfectly right up to the moment they no longer can.
Think of an economy collapse as a violent volcanic explosion.
Everything is Fine Until it Isn't
A failing economy can look robust and healthy, right up to the moment that it collapses.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Everything is fine until it isn’t.
If you’re still waiting for the Russian economy to collapse, financial institutions keep working perfectly right up to the moment they no longer can.
Think of an economy collapse as a violent volcanic explosion.
If you’re still waiting for the Russian economy to collapse, financial institutions keep working perfectly right up to the moment they no longer can.
Think of an economy collapse as a violent volcanic explosion.
Our World Watch Report for October 29, 2025.
Give us 15 minutes and we'll give you the world. We try to highlight and cover events beyond the Russia-Ukraine War and the United States that don't get the news coverage they deserve.
Give us 15 minutes and we'll give you the world. We try to highlight and cover events beyond the Russia-Ukraine War and the United States that don't get the news coverage they deserve.
World Watch Report for 29 October 2025
A daily digest for under-reported global news with a focus on war and conflict, geopolitics, and major events that are shaping our future.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Our World Watch Report for October 29, 2025.
Give us 15 minutes and we'll give you the world. We try to highlight and cover events beyond the Russia-Ukraine War and the United States that don't get the news coverage they deserve.
Give us 15 minutes and we'll give you the world. We try to highlight and cover events beyond the Russia-Ukraine War and the United States that don't get the news coverage they deserve.
The World Watch Report for October 28, 2025, is live. Give us 15 minutes, and we’ll give you the world.
Today's report includes events in Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, Venezuela, France, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Madagascar, Mali, Sudan, Indonesia, and Japan.
Today's report includes events in Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, Venezuela, France, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Madagascar, Mali, Sudan, Indonesia, and Japan.
World Watch Report for 28 October 2025
A daily digest for global news with a focus on war and conflict, geopolitics, and major events that are shaping our future.
malcontentnews.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The World Watch Report for October 28, 2025, is live. Give us 15 minutes, and we’ll give you the world.
Today's report includes events in Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, Venezuela, France, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Madagascar, Mali, Sudan, Indonesia, and Japan.
Today's report includes events in Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, Venezuela, France, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Madagascar, Mali, Sudan, Indonesia, and Japan.
Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 937, for 24-27 October 2025, is 69 pages long and a full report.
Today’s Big Story? Oreshnik is so 2024! You must fear Russia’s latest wunderwaffe. By the way, it’s another fraud, and we explain why.
Today’s Big Story? Oreshnik is so 2024! You must fear Russia’s latest wunderwaffe. By the way, it’s another fraud, and we explain why.
Russia-Ukraine War SITREP for 24-27-OCT-2025 - Move Over Oreshnik, You Must Fear Russia's New Wunderwaffe
Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 937, for 24-27 October 2025, is 69 pages long and a full report.
Today’s Big Story? Oreshnik is so 2024! You must fear Russia’s latest wunderwaffe. By the way, it’s another fraud, and we explain why.
Today’s Big Story? Oreshnik is so 2024! You must fear Russia’s latest wunderwaffe. By the way, it’s another fraud, and we explain why.
Estonian armed forces shot down a drone near a military base in Reedo
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Estonian armed forces shot down a drone near a military base in Reedo
I did search and rescue for 8 years. If you're an American in Jamaica and you're not following evacuation orders because you think you know better, please write your SSN with a Sharpie on your torso, preferably just above the breastbone.
Wind and waterborne debris will tear your limbs off.
Wind and waterborne debris will tear your limbs off.
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I did search and rescue for 8 years. If you're an American in Jamaica and you're not following evacuation orders because you think you know better, please write your SSN with a Sharpie on your torso, preferably just above the breastbone.
Wind and waterborne debris will tear your limbs off.
Wind and waterborne debris will tear your limbs off.
Three companies of Russian marine mechanized infantry tried to advance on Shakhove in the Dobropillia TAO in Ukraine with 29 armored vehicles. 12 up-armored APCs (BTRs?) and 2 main battle tanks destroyed. The surviving armor retreated toward occupied Poltavka.
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Three companies of Russian marine mechanized infantry tried to advance on Shakhove in the Dobropillia TAO in Ukraine with 29 armored vehicles. 12 up-armored APCs (BTRs?) and 2 main battle tanks destroyed. The surviving armor retreated toward occupied Poltavka.