The Ukrainian flag appeared on the LED screen near the Astana Opera Theater on the day of Putin's visit to Kazakhstan.
On Wednesday evening, a video appeared on the network with the flag of Ukraine painted in the traditional yellow-blue color near the capital's Astana Opera Theater. This is reported by the Telegram channel ORDA, writes UNN.
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"Hackers broke into the screen at the Astana Opera. Akimat disables it, " the authors of the Instagram account that published the recording signed the video.
After the video was published on the Kaztag website, the editor-in-chief was contacted by representatives of Kerouin. Media".
They explained the painting of the flag of the Russian Federation in the color of the flag of Ukraine by "closing the cable".
At 16: 30 on the LED screen, Kerouin media in the image of the flag of the Russian Federation on the upper segment closed the cable and turned off the white color, and therefore the key of the color changed under the load of electricity, it became brighter. So when producing a video on a mobile phone, the red color appears yellow when playing a video for eye contact
– said Mukhtar Bekbosinov, Deputy Director of Kerouin media for technical affairs.
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Putin made a state visit to Kazakhstan to negotiate with Tokayev.
Flightradar did not record the Kremlin dictator's flight, while other aircraft were forced to circle, waiting for Putin to land in Astana.
The Economist estimates 60,000-100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in full-scale war
Russia claims Ukraine's drones, missiles attacked Crimea, explosion reported near airfield
Ukrainian soldiers repel attempted Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia sector, National Guard commander says
Trump nominates retired General Keith Kellogg for Ukraine peace envoy
Between 60,000 to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the full-scale war, and 400,000 more are too injured to fight on, according to estimates by The Economist published on Nov. 26.
Kyiv has largely avoided revealing the full extent of its military casualties, with President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledging only in February that 31,000 Ukrainian fighters have been killed.
Basing its calculations on leaked or published intelligence reports, defense officials, researchers, and open-source intelligence, The Economist wrote that Russia and Ukraine lost a greater share of their population than the U.S. during the Korean and Vietnam wars combined.
Almost one in 20 Ukrainian fighting-age men have been killed or injured because of the war, The Economist wrote.
In September, the Wall Street Journal provided similar estimates, positing that Ukraine had lost 80,000 soldiers killed and 400,000 wounded. The outlet estimated Russia's losses at up to 200,000 killed and 400,000 injured.
The exact figures for both sides are nearly impossible to establish as Kyiv and Moscow are secretive about their casualties. The last figure provided by Russian authorities was 5,937 killed soldiers as of September 2022.
In turn, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces put Russian overall losses at over 735,000 as of Nov. 27. The losses Russia suffered in the full-scale war are believed to be greater than during all the wars since 1945 combined.
According to The Economist, civilian casualties are even more difficult to establish but likely reach many tens of thousands.
The U.N. mission in Ukraine verified that 11,743 civilians were killed as of the summer, but the number is likely higher due to Russia barring access for monitors to occupied territories, namely to areas that likely saw the heaviest civilian casualties like Mariupol.
Russia claims Ukraine's drones, missiles attacked Crimea, explosion reported near airfield
Ukrainian drones and missiles attacked the seaside city of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Nov. 27, the city's Russian-installed proxy head, Mikhail Razvozhayev, claimed.
Russian air defenses shot down two missiles and five drones, Razvozhayev said, claiming that the Ukrainian projectiles were downed over the water. Drone debris also reportedly fell near the Kacha highway.
The pro-Ukrainian Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported explosions and active air defense in Sevastopol, as well as near the Belbek military airfield and elsewhere on the occupied peninsula.
The channel also shared a photo of the Nakhimov Naval Academy with smoke coming from behind it. The authenticity of the footage or the cause of the smoke could not be immediately verified.
The Mash Telegram channel alleged that around 40 drones, Neptune missiles, and unidentified cruise missiles were flying toward the northwestern part of the Crimean peninsula. All projectiles were shot down, the channel wrote.
Ukrainian soldiers repel attempted Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia sector, National Guard commander says
Ukrainian soldiers repelled an attempted Russian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia sector, General Oleksandr Pivnenko, the commander of Ukraine's National Guard, said on Nov.27.
In early October, Russian troops reportedly renewed their attack in the Zaporizhzhia sector. Kyiv warned of a potential Russian push in the southern region, saying Moscow was deploying trained assault groups to front-line positions in mid-November.
Ukraine's Spartan Brigade aerial reconnaissance spotted Russian troops planning to attack the National Guard positions with an infantry group in advance, Pivnenko said, sharing footage showing the attack.
He did not specify the scale of the attack or the number of Russian troops involved in the offensive.
According to the commander, Russia is mostly trying to conduct assaults and reconnaissance attacks in the Zaporizhzhia sector with infantry groups consisting of 3 to 10 people.
"The enemy rarely uses equipment," Pivnenko said. "But our soldiers destroy enemy personnel and firepower quickly and accurately."
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these reports.
Trump nominates retired General Keith Kellogg for Ukraine peace envoy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former national security advisor to the vice president, retired General Keith Kellogg, as a special Ukrainian peace envoy to lead negotiations on an end to Russia's full-scale war, Trump announced on Nov. 27.
"Together, we will secure peace through strength and make America ang the world safe again," Trump said on his social media network Truth Social.
In June, Reuters reported that Kellogg and another Trump's top advisor, Frederick H. Fleitz, proposed him a plan that would cease military aid to Ukraine unless it agrees to hold peace negotiations with Russia.
The two also reportedly proposed to freeze the front lines in their current position and take Ukraine's NATO accession off the table.
Keith Kellogg, 80, previously served as the Executive Secretary and Chief of Staff of the U.S. National Security Council in the first Trump administration. He also was a top advisor to then U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.
Last week, Reuters reported that Trump was considering his former intelligence director, diplomat Richard Grenell, as a special Ukrainian peace envoy.
In the occupied Donetsk region, more than 5 thousand children joined the Russian militarized organization "YunArmia". The invaders plan to hold military training camps for children at the training grounds of the Crimea together with contract soldiers.
More than 5 thousand children joined the "Unarmia" in the occupied Donetsk region. 9 best "young soldiers" this year will be taken to Moscow for the main Christmas Tree of the Russian Federation. This is reported by the Center for National Resistance, reports UNN. Details an important element of the invader education strategy is the involvement of young people in various pro-Russian propaganda organizations. YunArmia is one of the most advanced organizations created on the model of Soviet children's organizations.
Today, in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk region, more than 5 thousand children are already included in this militarized organization. But the greatest risk of children who are involved in such formations is to be drawn into a real war,
– writes the central nervous system.
This is confirmed by the fact that the Russians have planned winter training camps for members of the military movement "YunArmia" at training grounds in the Crimea, next to contract soldiers of their army. According to the plan, this should speed up the adaptation of movement participants to the real army and make the exercises more realistic.
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Earlier UNN reported that the occupiers Continue to destroy the national identity of children from the occupied territories and educate them as "cannon fodder" for the Russian Federation through militarization, propaganda and control of their thoughts in schools and youth organizations.
The Ukrainian government and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed that he will sign the law on the state budget on Thursday 28 November.
Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address on 27 November
Quote: "Today I held a meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Finance of Ukraine [Serhii] Marchenko, and representatives of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament – ed.). We discussed the key parameters of the next year's state budget, our financial readiness for this December and for the coming year. And we agreed that tomorrow I will sign the law on next year’s state budget – as soon as the law is delivered from the Verkhovna Rada."
Details: The President stressed that the most important part of the budget is that "Ukraine's all financial needs for the near future and for the coming year are guaranteed."
EnergyPolitics After the inauguration, Trump may move to eliminate Russian oil and gas industry earnings. Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Russian Federation still makes a great deal of profit from oil and gas supply to EU countries, but this may change after Donald Trump takes office as the US president. Trump is anticipated to provide support for the US oil and gas industry to stimulate the production of these resources. In addition, the EU stated that they are open to purchasing more American LNG.
During his election campaign, Trump talked about increasing oil production in the US and ending the inflationary crisis. The initial market reaction to Trump’s election victory was muted, but in the medium term, it is expected to strengthen the US’ role as a leading exporter of oil and LNG. This scenario would see energy companies receive less profit, but consumers pay less for energy resources. As a result, Russia will also fall short of generating the significant funds it spends on its war with Ukraine.
Currently, the Russians have a reserve of economic capacity sufficient to last until the middle or end of next year, but after that, their economy could collapse without oil and gas revenue.
Hollywood actress Sharon Stone criticized Trump's voters at the Turin Film Festival. She said that "ignorant" men and their naivety influenced the results of the US presidential election.
Hollywood actress Sharon Stone said that "ignorant" men could influence the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election. She stressed the importance of electing a government, saying citizens should "stop and think about who they choose." The actress shared her opinion on the election during a press conference at the Turin Film Festival, reports UNN with reference to The Daily Mail.
criticism of the political situation in the United States
The actress also expressed the opinion that the United States is in a period of "youth", comparing this stage with presence and clarity.
She added that many Americans who do not travel and do not have passports are in their "extreme naivety.
Sharon Stone said that it is necessary to clearly understand that "bad men" are dangerous and they should be kept away from daughters, wives and girls. She was referring to Trump and his supporters. The actress also added that you can no longer turn a blind eye to men who are known for their bad deeds.
Note that the figures show that the majority of women, namely 53%, voted for Kamala Harris. 45% of voters voted for Trump. Men were more supportive of the Republican nominee — 55% for Trump and 42% for Harris, respectively.
reaction to the actress ' performance
Her speech caused a storm of discussions on the internet. Many people have accused her of being detached from reality and becoming an elite celebrity who doesn't understand ordinary people. For example, one user wrote that Hollywood no longer matters, and her words are funny.
Another user said that it was precisely because of people like Sharon Stone that Americans voted for Trump, because he came to the defense of ordinary people who are not paid attention to by politicians and celebrities.
why might Trump's election be a bad choice?
Sexism and inequality
Trump has long been known for his sexist statements and actions. He repeatedly humiliated women, made obscene remarks, and was even accused of sexual harassment. These are not just random statements, but part of his political culture and attitude towards women, which contradicts the principles of equality and respect for Human Rights.
This attitude towards women calls into question its ability to support real efforts to ensure equal rights for all.
Trump's economic policy
Trump promised economic recovery, but his policies mostly work in favor of the rich. He lowered taxes for the rich, while most Americans did not see significant changes in their lives.
Trump often puts his economic achievements at the forefront, even though most of the economic positive changes he represents are the result of previous administrations. For example, rising stock markets and falling unemployment are the consequences of long – term investments, especially in the technologies on which the US economy began to be based even before the first Trump presidency.
Threat to democracy
Trump's appointment as president means the risk of further weakening of democratic institutions. His repeated attempts to question the election results, his open attacks on the judiciary and independent media show that he is not ready to defend the basic principles of democracy. For example, after the 2020 presidential election, Trump and his supporters spread false accusations of vote fraud. This undermined confidence in the electoral system, and also caused violence, such as the Storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Recall that Trump is accused of trying to influence the election, financial fraud and improper handling of confidential documents.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former national security advisor to the vice president, retired General Keith Kellogg, as a special Ukrainian peace envoy to lead negotiations on an end to Russia's full-scale war, Trump announced on Nov. 27.
"Together, we will secure peace through strength and make America ang the world safe again," Trump said on his social media network Truth Social.
In June, Reuters reported that Kellogg and another Trump's top advisor, Frederick H. Fleitz, proposed him a plan that would cease military aid to Ukraine unless it agrees to hold peace negotiations with Russia.
The two also reportedly proposed to freeze the front lines in their current position and take Ukraine's NATO accession off the table.
Keith Kellogg, 80, previously served as the Executive Secretary and Chief of Staff of the U.S. National Security Council in the first Trump administration. He also was a top advisor to then U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.
Last week, Reuters reported that Trump was considering his former intelligence director, diplomat Richard Grenell, as a special Ukrainian peace envoy.
On the campaign trail, Trump promised to end Russia's war with Ukraine if elected, saying in September that he would negotiate a deal "that's good for both sides." He also praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and questioned further U.S. assistance to Ukraine.
Trump's election has intensified uncertainty around Ukraine's war effort at a critical time, as Russian forces make their fastest gains in months and North Korean troops are stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
The president of Ukraine held a telephone conversation with the NATO secretary general on strengthening air defense. We discussed specific air defense systems and unfulfilled decisions of the Washington NATO summit.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The decisions of the Alliance Summit in Washington on air defense and other supplies for the front have not yet been fully implemented, reports UNN.
"I had a telephone conversation with Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General. Yesterday, a meeting of the NATO – Ukraine Council was held due to Russia's use of a new ballistic missile. We discussed with Mark the available response capabilities – the necessary strengthening of Ukraine's air defense. I have named specific air defense systems that are needed and that can work. Our partners have these air defense systems," Zelensky said.
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He noted that the decisions of the NATO summit in Washington on air defense and other supplies for the front have not yet been fully implemented.
"We expect this, and it significantly affects the motivation and morale of our people. The recent authorization for long-range strikes on military installations in Russia has helped. But the pressure on Russia must be maintained and increased at various levels," Zelensky said.
He also noted that they discussed contacts with partners – with America and others.
" our coordinated work with them for the sake of fulfilling what we have already agreed on, and for the sake of the necessary additional strengthening – both military and political. In particular, for the sake of inviting Ukraine to join NATO," Zelensky wrote.
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US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he has chosen retired General Keith Kellogg as his "special envoy for Ukraine and Russia".
Source: Trump on Truth Social, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The US president-elect said that Kellogg, who will become special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, "has led a distinguished Military and Business career", including serving in national security.
"Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!" Trump added.
Keith Kellogg, 2020 Photo: АР
A retired lieutenant general and veteran of the Vietnam War, Kellogg joined Trump's team as a national security adviser in Vice President Mike Pence's office in 2017-2021.
He defended Trump's 2019 call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, privately urged Vice President Pence to reject the 2020 presidential election results, and, when Pence publicly distanced himself from Trump, condemned his actions.
Kellogg currently works at the pro-Trump think tank America First Policy Institute, where he has put forward several proposals outlining what national security policy might look like under a future Trump administration.
Kellogg also contributed to the drafting of yet another "peace plan" for Ukraine.
According to this plan, Trump could cut off military aid to Ukraine if it refuses to hold peace talks, and Moscow would be warned that any refusal to negotiate would lead to increased support for Kyiv. The peace talks themselves should lead to a de facto freeze of the contact line.
Kellogg also proposed punishing NATO member states that spend less than 2% of their GDP on defence by withdrawing their collective defence guarantees under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.
PoliticsWar The European Commission has approved €300M in financing for five defense projects. Friday, November 15, 2024
The European Commission approved funding for five defense projects, each of which will receive €60M. Most of the projects also include purchasing defense products for Ukraine, particularly air defense and missile defense systems and ammunition. Joint purchases are expected to strengthen defense readiness in EU countries.
EU members will jointly purchase critical defense products in three areas for the first time. These are anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense, modern armored vehicles, and ammunition. Two projects will strengthen air defenses – Mistral and Jamie. The Edirpa project will support the purchase of armor, and the other two projects will support the purchase of ammunition. Different countries will participate in each project, with four to nine states in each. In total, 20 of the 27 EU members will participate.
In addition to the selected projects, other promising proposals were submitted. They have been added to a reserve list, identifying them as possibilities for future funding.
The Kyiv IndependentChris York
Keith Kellogg, 2020 Photo: АР 
