2. Ukrainians must be heard. Russia understands exactly why it invaded: to dominate Ukraine and erase its independence. Any negotiation that ignores Ukrainian voices misreads the entire war. Americans must listen to Ukrainians or risk repeating catastrophic strategic mistakes.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
-
Snyder argues concessions to Russia cannot come first
1. Concessions can’t come first. Snyder notes that some U.S. ideas already floated, so no NATO for Ukraine, no trials for Russian war criminals, no reparations give Russia major rewards upfront. Giving Moscow anything “in advance” is counterproductive and unjust, especially
-

Timothy Snyder on Substack: 10 principles for Ukraine peace negotiations
Timothy Snyder in Subsyack explains how negotiations with Russia must work and why any deal built on Moscow’s demands is doomed. His 10 principles show what real peace requires for Ukraine and global security. 1/
-
Zelenskyy thanks Trump for restoring security in Europe
Zelenskyy: We need peace, we appreciate the efforts of President Trump to restore security in Europe. Ukraine protects life and independence thanks to the courage of our people, unity, and the help of our partners. 4X
-
Zelenskyy seeks US help to restrict component schemes
Zelenskyy: We are counting on the US to help us restrict all schemes. I provided Secretary Driscoll with specific information about companies that manufacture critical components, countries of origin, and the components themselves. 3/
-
Zelenskyy and US Secretary Driscoll discuss peace plan to end war
Zelenskyy: We discussed with Secretary Driscoll options for achieving peace, stages of work, formats for dialogue, new impetus for diplomacy.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 20 novembre 2025
Our teams – Ukraine and the US – will work on the plan to end the war. We are ready for constructive, honest, and efficient work. 1/ pic.twitter.com/2gmV2VhdfbZelenskyy: We discussed with Secretary Driscoll options for achieving peace, stages of work, formats for dialogue, new impetus for diplomacy. Our teams – Ukraine and the US – will work on the plan to end the war. We are ready for constructive, honest, and efficient work. 1/
-
Ukrainian volunteer Strela shoots down three drones in one night
One volunteer, call sign “Strela”, 43 years old, joined in 2025. She has already logged 200 hours as a targeting operator. She recalls the night of October 15: missiles and Shaheds flew overhead, tracer rounds filled the sky. Her team shot down three drones that night. 7X
-
Units estimate 700 drone crews for three defensive lines, 100 for Kyiv
Units estimate they need 700 interceptor-drone crews to build three north–south defensive lines + 100 crews just to protect Kyiv. Civilians from territorial volunteer units train 2 days a week and remain exempt from mobilisation. 6/
-
Civilian training launch to intercept drones in Ukraine
But Ukraine needs thousands of trained operators to cover the whole country – especially the rear, where Russia hits energy sites, industry, and big cities. And the army is already short on manpower. So Ukraine is doing something new: training civilians to intercept drones. 5/
-
Ukraine builds cheap interceptor drones to destroy Shahed drones
Because Western systems are scarce and expensive, Ukraine is building its own solution: interceptor drones. Cost: €2,000–€5,000. Speed: up to 300 km/h. Altitude: up to 4,000 m. Task: chase a Shahed and destroy it with a small explosive charge. 4/
