US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US-proposed peace plan aims to ensure Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and economic development, during the US-Ukrainian talks in Hallandale Beach, Florida on November 30.
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Russian information space voices continue to argue that the Kremlin will likely reject a ceasefire or any iteration of the US-proposed peace plan because the Kremlin views these efforts as inconsequential and as a hindrance to Russia’s goals in Ukraine and globally.
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Russian forces conducted a series of long-range missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of November 29 to 30.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea and 122 Shahed-type, Geran-type, and other drones, of which about 75 were Shahed-type drones, from the directions of Kursk and Oryol cities; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai; and occupied Hvardiiske, Crimea.[108] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces downed 104 long-range drones and that 18 drones struck 13 locations in Ukraine, with debris of intercepted missiles and drones impacting two locations. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces struck an enterprise in Chernihiv Oblast, that the two Iskander-M ballistic missiles impacted Odesa Oblast, and that Ukrainian state electricity transmission operator Ukrenergo enacted energy restrictions and rolling blackouts as a result of the strikes.[109]
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky reported on November 30 that Russian forces struck Vyshhorod, Kyiv Oblast on the night of November 29 to 30, killing one civilian and wounding 19.[110] Zelensky reported that Russian strikes additionally injured civilians in Dnipro and Kharkiv oblasts and that Russian forces also struck Odesa, Sumy, and Kherson oblasts. Kyiv Oblast Military Administration Head Mykola Kalashnyk reported that Russian strikes in Vyshhorod, Kyiv Oblast targeted an apartment building, causing a fire.[111] Ukrainian electronic and radio warfare expert Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov reported on November 30 that all three Shahed drones that Russian forces used to strike Vyshhorod carried cluster warheads.[112] Beskrestnov reported that the drones launched the cluster warheads at residential infrastructure, and then the drones themselves impacted the buildings.
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Overnight, Russia launched 122 attack drones and 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine from multiple directions. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 104 drones, including Shaheds and Geran variants. Hits from 18 drones and both missiles were recorded across 13 locations. Debris fell in 2 more.
Ukrainian forces successfully used the Sting interceptor drone to down Russian jet-powered long-range drones for the first time as Ukraine increases technological innovation efforts to combat Russia’s long-range drone and missile campaigns. Ukrainian volunteer Serhiy Sternenko reported on November 30 that the Ukrainian forces successfully used the domestically produced Sting interceptor drone to shoot down several Geran-3 jet-powered long-range strike drones for the first time on the night of November 29 to 30.[38] Geran-3 drones have a shorter flight range than typical Geran drones but can reach higher speeds and can more easily outmaneuver air defense systems.[39] Ukrainian drone manufacturer Wild Hornets, which manufactures the Sting drone, noted in September 2025 that Ukrainian forces have achieved interception rates of about 60 to 90 percent against typical Russian Geran-2 and Gerbera drones.[40] Wild Hornets noted that it was working to increase the speed of the Stinger drone interceptors specifically to counter jet-powered Russian drones, such as the Geran-3. Russia has conducted several strikes with packages reportedly including several Geran-3 drones since late June 2025.[41] Ukrainian industry continues to innovate and produce interceptor drones and new air defense systems as well as adapt and modify allies’ air defense systems.[42]
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US-proposed peace plan aims to ensure Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and economic development during the US-Ukrainian talks in Hallandale Beach, Florida on November 30.
- Russian information space voices continue to argue that the Kremlin will likely reject a ceasefire or any iteration of the US-proposed peace plan because the Kremlin views these efforts as inconsequential and as a hindrance to Russia’s goals in Ukraine and globally.
- The Kremlin continues to advance a false narrative that Ukraine’s front line and political stability are on the verge of collapse in an effort to convince the West to capitulate to Russian demands that Russia cannot secure militarily. ISW continues to assess that a Russian battlefield victory is neither imminent nor inevitable and that the Russian war effort has vulnerabilities the West has not exploited.
- The Russian effort to seize Pokrovsk remains prolonged and costly as Russian forces are optimized for positional warfare and can only achieve a slow rate of advance.
- Russian drones appear to be violating Moldovan airspace during large, combined missile and drone strikes.
- Ukrainian forces successfully used the Sting interceptor drone to down Russian jet-powered long-range drones for the first time as Ukraine increases technological innovation efforts to combat Russia’s long-range drone and missile campaigns.
- Ukrainian forces recently advanced in western Zaporizhia Oblast and near Pokrovsk.
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General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Operational information as of 22:00 on November 30, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 155 combat engagements.
The enemy has launched 48 air strikes on the positions of our troops and populated areas, dropping 120 guided bombs, and carried out 3,448 shellings and 3,118 strikes with kamikaze drones.
- In the North Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 8 air strikes, dropping 24 guided bombs, and carried out 136 shelling attacks on the positions of our troops and populated areas, including six from multiple launch rocket systems.
- In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled three attacks near the settlements of Vovchansk and Synelnykove.
- In the Kupianskyi direction, the enemy did not conduct any offensive actions.
- In the Lyman direction, the enemy carried out 11 attacks, trying to advance in the areas of the settlements of Tverdokhlibove, Novoyegorivka, Torske, Novoselivka, Zarichne, and towards Cherneshyna and Koroviny Yar. Two combat clashes are still ongoing.
- In the Sloviansk direction, our soldiers repelled 12 enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Dronivka, Serebryanka, and Siversk.
- No enemy offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction.
- The enemy attempted to break through our defenses 15 times in the Kostyantynivka direction in the areas of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Kostyantynivka, Shcherbinivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyne Yar, and in the direction of Sofiivka. One battle is still ongoing.
- During this day, the aggressor carried out 57 assaults and offensive actions in the areas of the settlements of Pokrovsk, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetsk, Balagan, Filiya, and in the directions of the settlements of Toretsk, Novoye Shakhovoye, Bilitsk, Sergiivka, Dorozhne, Rivne, Gryshyne, and Novopavlivka. Currently, fighting is ongoing in five locations.
According to preliminary estimates, Ukrainian soldiers have neutralized 104 occupiers in this direction, 70 of them irrevocably. Two vehicles, a cannon, two ATVs, a piece of special equipment, five communication devices, and 19 unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed. In addition, 14 shelters for personnel were damaged.
- In the Oleksandrivka direction, our defenders stopped 18 enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Zelenyi Hai, Tolstoi, Sosnivka, Stepove, Vyshneve, Rybne, Pryvilne, Verbove, Yegorivka, and Zlagoda. Another battle is still ongoing. Tykhe was hit by an enemy air strike.
- In the Huliaipole direction, six clashes were recorded in the direction of Pryluky, Varvarivka, Huliaipole, and in the Solodke area. Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Luhivske, and Kosivtseve were hit by enemy air strikes.
- In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy did not carry out offensive actions, but launched air strikes on the settlements of Veselyanka, Lukyanivske, and Hryhorivske.
- In the Prydniprovsk direction, the enemy attacked three times in the direction of the Antonivsky Bridge and was repelled. Kozatske and Odradokamyanka were subjected to enemy air strikes.
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Retired PLA Colonel Zhou Bo, asked what lessons China could learn from Russia's protracted invasion of Ukraine"We must increase the number of nuclear weapons. That is my conclusion. In a conventional war, we have all the advantages of fighting on our home turf."
"Look at the war in Ukraine. Russia’s most obvious strength is its nuclear arsenal. Because its conventional forces have struggled, it has repeatedly hinted at the possible use of nuclear weapons. Last year Russia occupied only 1% of new territory…
Why talk nuclear weapons? Because they are uncertain of victory through conventional warfare, so they make thinly veiled threats... I don’t believe China would use nuclear weapons in the Taiwan Strait because Taiwanese people are our compatriots"
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Zelensky met with Macron in Paris as Ukraine considered its stance on a plan promoted by US President Trump, which European nations fear could make excessive concessions to Russia.
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