THE Kremlin could be facing over "100,000" losses before Christmas, according to steadfast Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Speaking in his nightly address, Mr Zelensky warned that despite massive losses, the Kremlin is still attempting to advance.
He said: "Despite extremely big Russian losses, the occupiers are still trying to advance in the Donetsk region, gain a foothold in the Luhansk region, move in the Kharkiv region, they are planning something in the south."
He added Russia could be set to “lose a hundred thousand of its soldiers…and only God knows how many mercenaries,” by the end of the year.
This comes as experts warn Putin could be set to begin a new wave of missile strikes across Ukraine in the coming days, targeting the country's ability to produce electricity this winter.
Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest updates…
- Henry Moore
More on Olena Zelenska’s Commons speech
While speaking in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon, Ukraine’s first lady said Britain could be a “world leader…for justice” if it provides further for Ukraine.
“I am asking you a small favour to become the world leader in the effort for justice.” Ms Zelenska says.
“We need it so that the world can survive. We can see terror online. We can see it live. I believe that London can give the decisive impetus to make the world better.”
- Henry Moore
Russia slams US ‘hostility’ as Kremlin cancels nuclear-peace talks
Following the Kremlin’s decision to indefinitely postpone nuclear-peace talks with the United States planned to take place in Egypt this week, Russian officials have slammed the US’ “hostility.”
“In all areas, we note the highest level of toxicity and hostility from Washington,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova via Telegram.
“As part of the all-out hybrid war unleashed against us, almost every US step towards Russia is subject to a pathological desire to harm our country wherever possible.”
- Henry Moore
German official brands Russia ‘war criminals’
Germany’s Justice Minister has slammed the Kremlin, accusing Russia of “war crimes” in Ukraine.
“War criminals should not and must not be allowed to feel safe anywhere,” Marco Buschmann said.
He added that Russia should be tried at the International Criminal Court.
- Henry Moore
Ukraine’s masterful artworks go on display at Madrid museum
Dozens of modern artworks removed from Kyiv to protect them from Russian strikes that have already done huge damage to Ukraine’s cultural heritage went on display at a Madrid museum on Tuesday.
The works on show at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum of Art as part of the “In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine 1900-1930” exhibition include oil paintings, sketches and collages.
Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza founded “Museums for Ukraine” which is seeking to showcase Ukrainian art, using the museum which houses her late father’s collection for the exhibition.
The Madrid exhibition is one of a number of showings of Ukraine’s cultural heritage across Europe, as well as an effort to raise awareness of the threat posed to the war-torn country’s artistic legacy as fighting grinds on.
Curators say it is one of the most comprehensive surveys of Ukrainian modern art in the period between 1900 to 1930.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video shown at a preview Monday that “this is a vision of what Russia is trying to destroy”.
- Henry Moore
UN nuclear watchdog to increase presence across Ukraine
According to a report from the Kyiv Independent, the International Atomic Energy Agency is set to increase its presence across Ukraine’s four nuclear power plants.
Rafael Grossi, the watchdog’s chief, said this will help secure Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
He added he is working “towards the urgent establishment of a nuclear safety and security protection zone around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.”
- Henry Moore
Lithuania calls for modern tanks to be provided to Ukraine
A top Lithuanian official has said NATO should provide Ukraine with modern tanks before the end of the year.
Lithuania’s foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said: “I’ve talked to a number of military experts and the answer I’m hearing is that if we provided tanks by this winter, let’s say January, it could make a difference.”
This comes as NATO foreign secretaries met in Bucharest yesterday.
- Henry Moore
The ‘door is open’ for Ukrainian NATO membership
According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukraine will one day be a member of the military alliance.
“NATO’s door is open,” Stoltenberg said.
Russia has been vocal in its opposition to Ukrainian NATO membership.
- Henry Moore
Could Russia be planning to leave Europe’s largest nuclear power plant?
Ukrainian officials have suggested the Kremlin could be planning to pull its forces from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
“In recent weeks we are effectively receiving information that signs have appeared that they are possibly preparing to leave the [plant],” Petro Kotin, head of energy operator Energoatom, said this week.
“One gets the impression they’re packing their bags and stealing everything they can.”
However, Russian officials have rejected these claims.
“The media are actively spreading fakes that Russia is allegedly planning to withdraw from Enerhodar and leave the [nuclear plant]. This information is not true,” the region’s Russian-backed administration said.
- Henry Moore
More on Olena Zelenska’s Commons speech
While speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Ukraine’s first lady said Britain could be a “world leader…for justice” if it provides further for Ukraine.
“I am asking you a small favour to become the world leader in the effort for justice.” Ms Zelenska says.
“We need it so that the world can survive. We can see terror online. We can see it live. I believe that London can give the decisive impetus to make the world better.”
- Henry Moore
Russia slams US ‘hostility’ as Kremlin cancels nuclear-peace talks
Following the Kremlin’s decision to indefinitely postpone nuclear-peace talks with the United States planned to take place in Egypt this week, Russian officials have slammed the US’ “hostility.”
“In all areas, we note the highest level of toxicity and hostility from Washington,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova via Telegram.
“As part of the all-out hybrid war unleashed against us, almost every US step towards Russia is subject to a pathological desire to harm our country wherever possible.”
- Henry Moore
Kherson energy capacity resorted to 40%
40% of Kherson residents have had their power restored, the regional Governor, Yaroslav Yanushevych, said today, reports the Kyiv Independent.
Power has been returned to a hospital, inner parts of the city and the railway.
Russia's shelling has left much of Ukraine without power in recent weeks, as the Kremlin looks to cripple the country ahead of winter.
- Henry Moore
Ukrainian soldier sends a message to his mother as the war continues
The Ukraine Defence has shared a clip of a Ukrainian soldier sending a message to his mother as the war continues.
In the clip, the soldier can be seen speaking to the camera as he says: “Mom hello, I ate, dressed warmly, put on a hat, and I'm going for a walk.
“No need to worry. My friends are with me, we will behave well.
“In fact, this message is not only for my mother, but for all our mothers who love us, wait for us and worry about us.''
The solider then went on to say: “Wait for us, we will definitely all come back.''
As he blew a kiss to the camera, he added: “See you at home.''
- Henry Moore
German official brands Russia 'war criminals'
Germany's Justice Minister has slammed the Kremlin, accusing Russia of "war crimes" in Ukraine.
"War criminals should not and must not be allowed to feel safe anywhere," Marco Buschmann said.
He added that Russia should be tried at the International Criminal Court.
- Henry Moore
Ukraine’s masterful artworks go on display at Madrid museum
Dozens of modern artworks removed from Kyiv to protect them from Russian strikes that have already done huge damage to Ukraine’s cultural heritage will go on display at a Madrid museum on Tuesday.
The works on show at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum of Art as part of the “In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine 1900-1930” exhibition include oil paintings, sketches and collages.
Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza founded “Museums for Ukraine” which is seeking to showcase Ukrainian art, using the museum which houses her late father’s collection for the exhibition.
The Madrid exhibition is one of a number of showings of Ukraine’s cultural heritage across Europe, as well as an effort to raise awareness of the threat posed to the war-torn country’s artistic legacy as fighting grinds on.
Curators say it is one of the most comprehensive surveys of Ukrainian modern art in the period between 1900 to 1930.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video shown at a preview Monday that “this is a vision of what Russia is trying to destroy”.
- Henry Moore
UN nuclear watchdog to increase presence across Ukraine
According to a report from the Kyiv Independent, the International Atomic Energy Agency is set to increase its presence across Ukraine's four nuclear power plants.
Rafael Grossi, the watchdog's chief, said this will help secure Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
He added he is working “towards the urgent establishment of a nuclear safety and security protection zone around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.”
- Henry Moore
Lithuania calls for modern tanks to be provided to Ukraine
A top Lithuanian official has said NATO should provide Ukraine with modern tanks before the end of the year.
Lithuania's foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said: "I've talked to a number of military experts and the answer I'm hearing is that if we provided tanks by this winter, let's say January, it could make a difference."
This comes as NATO foreign secretaries met in Bucharest today.
- Henry Moore
The 'door is open' for Ukrainian NATO membership
According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukraine will one day be a member of the military alliance.
“NATO’s door is open,” Stoltenberg said.
Russia has been vocal in its opposition to Ukrainian NATO membership.
- Henry Moore
Could Russia be planning to leave Europe’s largest nuclear power plant?
Ukrainian officials have suggested the Kremlin could be planning to pull its forces from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
“In recent weeks we are effectively receiving information that signs have appeared that they are possibly preparing to leave the [plant],” Petro Kotin, head of energy operator Energoatom, said this week.
“One gets the impression they’re packing their bags and stealing everything they can.”
However, Russian officials have rejected these claims.
“The media are actively spreading fakes that Russia is allegedly planning to withdraw from Enerhodar and leave the [nuclear plant]. This information is not true,” the region’s Russian-backed administration said.
- Henry Moore
More on Olena Zelenska's Commons speech
While speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Ukraine's first lady said Britain could be a "world leader…for justice" if it provides further for Ukraine.
"I am asking you a small favour to become the world leader in the effort for justice." Ms Zelenska says.
"We need it so that the world can survive. We can see terror online. We can see it live. I believe that London can give the decisive impetus to make the world better."
- Henry Moore
Russia slams US 'hostility' as Kremlin cancels nuclear-peace talks
Following the Kremlin's decision to indefinitely postpone nuclear-peace talks with the United States planned to take place in Egypt this week, Russian officials have slammed the US' "hostility."
“In all areas, we note the highest level of toxicity and hostility from Washington,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova via Telegram.
“As part of the all-out hybrid war unleashed against us, almost every US step towards Russia is subject to a pathological desire to harm our country wherever possible.”
- Henry Moore
Olena Zelenska meets the Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace
Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, met with Camilla, the Queen Consort, as well as a series of other female world leaders in Buckingham Palace today.
The group met to discuss violence against women in Ukraine and across the globe.
Speaking of the meeting, Lady Camilla said: "Today, a remarkable group of people gathered at Buckingham Palace with one aim – to see the end of violence against women and girls.
"I was deeply moved and inspired by their stories. With determination and courage, we will see the end of these heinous crimes forever."
- Henry Moore
Russian losses continue to mount as fighting rages on
According to Ukrainian military sources, Russian losses have reached 88,380 as of November 29.
This makes a further 480 losses for Putin’s forces in the last 24 hours.
- Henry Moore
US donates $53million in energy aid to Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to face a dire energy crisis, the United States has donated a further $53million to the country.
The money will go toward transformers, circuit breakers, and surge arresters.
“This equipment will be rapidly delivered to Ukraine on an emergency basis to help Ukrainians persevere through the winter,” a Department of State statement said
- Henry Moore
Top Ukrainian offfical pleads for further air defence aid as NATO meets in Bucharest
Attending the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Bucharest, Romania, today, Dymtro Kuleba reportedly told journalists his country requires further air defence aid.
“We need air defence, IRIS, Hawks, Patriots, and we need transformers,” the Ukrainian foreign minister said, according to Al Jazeera.
“If we have transformers and generators, we can restore our energy needs. If we have air defence systems, we can protect ourselves from the next Russian missile strikes. In a nutshell: Patriots and transformers is what Ukraine needs the most.”
- Henry Moore
NATO commits to further 'political and practical' support in Ukraine as talks conclude
NATO officials concluded their first round of talks in Bucharest this afternoon, where they agreed to further support Ukraine.
“Russia’s aggression, including its persistent and unconscionable attacks on Ukrainian civilian and energy infrastructure, is depriving millions of Ukrainians of basic human services,” the foreign ministers said in a statement.
“We will continue and further step up political and practical support to Ukraine as it continues to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity…and will maintain our support for as long as necessary,” the statement added.
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