📑 Zelensky’s career near collapse as scandals and peace talks mount up – report

🗣 Volodymyr Zelensky is under increasing political strain amid corruption investigations, military defeats, infrastructure collapse and the emerging US peace plan, chief foreign analyst Roland Oliphant writes in the Daily Telegraph.

🔸 Electricity supply is intermittent and drones and missiles hit every night, Oliphant says.

🔸 But behind the scenes, Zelensky’s fate is being decided: will he stay as wartime leader or be pushed aside before peace talks even begin?

🔸 The downfall of Andriy Yermak — Zelensky’s powerful chief of staff and long-time confidant — over an alleged $100 million kickback scheme has severely damaged Zelensky’s authority.

🔸 Oliphant argues that Yermak’s removal shows that Zelensky "is not inviolable."

🔸 Whether the final blow comes from a scandal or a US-driven peace deal, the analyst argues, Zelensky’s regime is closer than ever to collapse.

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🔊Zelensky has 'a lot of things against him' right now — Trump

The US president described the Moscow meeting as "reasonably good," but added that he doesn't know what will come of the talks.

Trump also emphasized that the US does not fund Ukrainian military, instead selling weapons at full price to NATO members.

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📊 Honduras election count halted again

The publication of votes from Sunday's presidential election has been suspended once more due to what election officials call "system maintenance." No prior warning was given.

With 79.6% of votes counted, Salvador Nasralla leads with 40.27%, narrowly ahead of Trump-backed Nasry Asfura at 39.64%.

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📑 Kushner and Witkoff will meet Umerov in Miami — Reports

Ukrainian National Security Adviser Rustem Umerov is set to arrive in Miami tomorrow for talks with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, according to sources cited by the Associated Press.

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🔊 Group of people operated Biden's autopen behind his back — Trump

Trump now suggests a group may have been using Biden's autopen to enact policy — hinting at a conspiracy at the highest level.

If upheld, his pledge to void the orders could trigger:

🔶 Criminal trials reignited for Dr. Fauci and James Biden.

🔶 Legal exposure for Gen. Milley.

🔶 A constitutional crisis over what — and who — was really signed into law.

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💥 US Air Force F-16 crashes in California

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet has crashed near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California. The pilot ejected safely.

China Lake is a major research, development and testing facility for cutting-edge weapons systems. The jet belonged to the elite Thunderbirds demonstration squadron.

An investigation is underway. No cause confirmed.

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🗣 Maduro confirms secret Trump call

Venezuela's Maduro reveals a 10-day-old phone conversation with Donald Trump, calling it "respectful" and even "cordial."

Maduro emphasized prudence and quiet diplomacy:

"When there are important things, they have to be kept quiet until they happen."

He also framed the US as "tired of endless wars" and positioned Venezuela as a partner for peace.

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🔊 Netanyahu rejects Palestinian authority in Gaza

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Palestinian Authority as a future Gaza government and instead floated rule by Palestinians "fighting Hamas".

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🎤 Trump's NASA pick warns: US could lose the space race

Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, told senators the US is in a decisive competition for space exploration.

"If we fall behind, if we make a mistake, we may never catch up, and the consequences could shift the balance of power here on Earth," he told during the Senate hearing.

He framed the contest as a direct rivalry with a power that has "the will and the means to challenge American exceptionalism" in space.

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🚨BREAKING: India and Russia could team up on Arctic shipbuilding — 🇷🇺First Deputy PM Denis Manturov to Sputnik India.

"The organization of joint production of Arctic-class vessels could become a promising area of cooperation," he said.

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🚨BREAKING: Joint civilian aircraft production could become the next frontier for Russia-India cooperation — 🇷🇺First Deputy PM Denis Manturov to Sputnik India.

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🚨BIG: Indian companies are welcome in the Russian market — 🇷🇺 First Deputy PM Denis Manturov to Sputnik India.

He named chemicals, raw materials, equipment, textiles, consumer goods, and food products as key areas.

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🚨BIG: Russia and India seek to establish a stable EURASIAN TRANSPORT FRAMEWORK — 🇷🇺First Deputy PM Manturov to Sputnik India.

The two key routes: the International North-South Transport Corridor and the Eastern maritime corridor connecting Vladivostok to Chennai.

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🇷🇺 🤝 🇮🇳 Russia’s Defense Minister Belousov in India for high-stakes military talks

Andrei Belousov is due to take part in the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry.

During the gathering, both sides will:

🔸 Sum up the results of their recent joint work

🔸 Outline new, promising areas for future cooperation

🔸 Discuss key issues of global and regional security
Belousov will accompany Russian President Vladimir Putin during his two-day visit to India, which kicks off on December 4.

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🚨 🇷🇺 🤝 🇮🇳 History of Russian-Indian relations is unique – Putin to India Today

Russia’s president noted that he shares not only a business, but also a friendly relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Putin added that Russia and India have an ambitious cooperation plan for the future, including in the technological, space, and nuclear energy spheres.

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🇺🇸 ❌ 🇻🇪 Senators file resolution to block US military action in Venezuela without congressional approval

The resolution was initiated by Democratic Senators Tim Kaine, Chuck Schumer, and Adam Schiff as well as Republican Senator Rand Paul, Reuters reports.

👉 The document stipulates forcing a debate and vote in Congress that could block the possible use of US forces “in hostilities against or within Venezuela," the lawmakers said.

The US earlier warned that it would take action against Venezuela “very soon,” as Washington accuses Caracas of being involved in drug trafficking, allegations that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has repeatedly rejected.

💣 The US military has carried out at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific since early September, killing some 83 people and prompting international condemnation.

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