Ukraine's security service chief Vasyl Maliuk resigned amid a major government reshuffle led by President Zelenskyy, who aims to strengthen asymmetric operations against Russia. The reshuffle also involved key appointments in military and intelligence agencies, partly driven by anti-corruption investigations and political realignments, signaling Zelenskyy's efforts to consolidate power and enhance Ukraine's security and diplomatic efforts.
The article describes how Mar-a-Lago has become a hub for high-stakes, secret military and national security operations under Trump, including the capture of Venezuela's leader, with the club's secure facilities facilitating these activities amidst a backdrop of regular social events.
The article describes how Mar-a-Lago has become a hub for high-stakes, secret military and intelligence operations under Trump, including the capture of Venezuela's leader, with enhanced security measures and a mix of social and strategic activities at the club.
Russia condemned US actions against Venezuela and expressed support for Venezuelan policies, while Ukraine engaged with Western allies on peace and military reforms amid ongoing battles in eastern Ukraine. Russia continues its military efforts across various fronts in Ukraine, including northern, eastern, and southern axes, with ongoing drone and missile strikes, while Ukraine seeks security guarantees and government personnel changes to bolster its defenses.
Ukraine has intensified drone and sabotage operations against Russian military assets, targeting air bases and submarines to counter Russian missile strikes and weaken Russia's military capabilities amid ongoing conflict, while Ukraine prepares for potential attacks during Christmas and seeks peace negotiations with the US involvement.
U.S. diplomatic efforts continue with separate talks involving Ukraine and Russia in Miami, while Ukraine conducts military strikes against Russian assets. Key negotiations focus on compromises to end the war, with Ukraine emphasizing elections and Russia maintaining full war aims. Russian forces are active across multiple fronts in Ukraine, conducting offensive operations, drone strikes, and infiltrations, while Ukraine responds with counterattacks and targeted strikes. The conflict remains intense with ongoing international diplomatic and military developments.
The US launched extensive strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an ambush that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, marking a significant military response under President Trump's leadership, amidst broader efforts to reshape US foreign policy priorities and address conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.
Russian officials, including Putin and Gerasimov, continue to claim significant battlefield gains and pursue maximalist war aims in Ukraine, despite evidence of slow progress and exaggerated claims. Zelensky signals willingness to negotiate, but Russia rejects key security guarantees. Additionally, Russia has made limited incursions into NATO territory and increased military activities in Belarus, while Ukrainian forces conduct strikes against Russian targets across Ukraine. The situation remains tense with ongoing military and diplomatic developments.
Russia is rejecting Ukrainian and European peace plans, while Ukraine continues negotiations with US and German officials. Russian forces face logistical challenges in maintaining multi-directional offensives, and Ukraine's long-range strikes are degrading Russian military infrastructure, including oil refineries and energy facilities. Recent advances and counterattacks are ongoing in various sectors of eastern Ukraine, with Russia focusing on consolidating control over Donbas and preparing for further offensives. The conflict remains intense with significant military and infrastructural impacts.
Israel is pressuring Lebanon's army to conduct more aggressive house-to-house searches in the south for Hezbollah weapons, a move Lebanon's military leadership opposes fearing civil strife, while Israel aims to prevent Hezbollah rearming and maintain regional stability.
Ukrainian forces have made marginal advances north of Pokrovsk amid ongoing Russian infiltration and attacks; the Pentagon approved Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine, while Russia and Belarus threaten Europe with missile deployments. Ukraine continues long-range strikes against Russian infrastructure, and Russian forces have used nuclear-capable missiles against Ukraine, violating treaties. Additionally, Russia and Belarus are increasing military activities, including missile deployments and aerial incursions, amidst ongoing conflict dynamics.
Ukraine's military intelligence claims to have killed the son of a Russian general, reports significant civilian casualties and destruction in Ukraine, and details ongoing military and diplomatic developments including Russia's withdrawal from a nuclear deal and Ukraine's missile production efforts, amidst ongoing Russian drone attacks and casualties.
The U.S. government claims to target boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific, but has provided little public detail on how it determines which vessels to attack or the intelligence behind these operations, raising questions about transparency and decision-making processes.
Journalists left their Pentagon workspaces over new government-imposed reporting rules, but many continue to work remotely and gather information through sources, raising concerns about access and press freedom amid ongoing military operations and leadership changes.
The IDF and ISA are intensifying ground operations in Gaza, targeting terrorist infrastructure, dismantling explosives, and eliminating threats, with the IAF striking around 120 terror targets including Hamas positions.
