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  2:34 PM 12/3/2025 #Conversations Based on the text provided, here is a summary of Steve Rosenberg’s analysis regarding the recent diplomatic talks in Moscow. Key Takeaways 1. Diplomatic Deadlock Despite a five-hour meeting in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and US representatives (Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner), no peace deal is imminent.1 Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that "no compromise version has yet been found." 2. Putin’s Uncompromising Stance Putin appears convinced that Russia holds the initiative on the battlefield and that he is winning the war.2 Consequently, he feels no pressure to sign a deal or stop operations now. The "Runaway Car" Analogy: The author compares Putin to a vehicle with "no brakes, no steering wheel and no reverse gear," intent on convincing the West that nothing can force him to change direction. Rhetoric: Putin continues to use harsh rhetoric, labeling the Ukrainian leadership a "thieving ...

BREAKING: ZELENSKY CANCELS MEETING WITH TRUMP ENVOYS AFTER KREMLIN TALKS STALL Trump’s peace push in Ukraine has hit a wall. Zelensky called off his meeting with envoys Kushner and Witkoff after their negotiations in Moscow ended with no breakthrough. News Review  -  11:17 AM 12/3/2025   Articles and Tweets - Video News - YT Searches   -

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  Conversations - News Review - 8:29 AM 12/3/2025  - AI Reports news today - Google Search (2) Michael Novakhov on X: "#Ukraine talks US Special Envoy Steve #Witkoff is in #Moscow today, December 2, 2025, for high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a US-backedpeace plan to end the war in Ukraine The diplomatic push comes after recent meetings in Florida where American https://t.co/irEKmtHpwJ" / X (2) Michael Novakhov on X: "#Ukraine #putin #kushner Putin and Kushner five hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to discuss a proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine. No peace deal was reached during the meeting. Jared Kushner, currently serving as an https://t.co/nBYpLWe4nd" / X (2) Michael Novakhov on X: "Встреча со спецпосланником Президента США Стивеном Уиткоффом • Президент России https://t.co/0FvmkQ6Fz5 https://t.co/hGra068EeX" / X (2) Michael Novakhov on X: "Встреча со с...

  AUDIO Ukraine corruption scandal: Is Putin's GRU behind it? The recent significant corruption scandal in Ukraine involving the state nuclear energy company Energoatom is being investigated by Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies, and while it is being exploited by Russian propaganda, there is no direct evidence that the current scheme was orchestrated by  Putin's GRU (Russia's military intelligence agency) .   However, the GRU has a documented history of coordinating past disinformation campaigns and leveraging corrupt Ukrainian officials for its own purposes.   Russian Interference in Past Ukrainian Corruption Narratives In previous years, Russian military intelligence was directly involved in spreading false allegations and amplifying existing corruption narratives to achieve its strategic goals, which included worsening U.S.–Ukrainian relations and undermining Western support for Ukraine.   Key facts regarding past Russian involvement: GRU Coordination:  ...

  Ukraine corruption scandal - Conversations  Ai Mode Ukraine  is currently experiencing a major, ongoing  corruption scandal  centered on a multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme in the state energy sector, which has led to high-level resignations and a political crisis.   Key Details of the Scandal ("Operation Midas") The Alleged Scheme : Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies (NABU and SAP) uncovered an alleged criminal organization that manipulated contracts at the state-owned nuclear power company, Energoatom, to receive kickbacks of 10-15% of contract values. The total amount siphoned off is estimated to be around $100 million. Wartime Context : The scandal is particularly inflammatory as the embezzled funds were allegedly linked to contracts for building protective structures for energy facilities while Russian attacks cause severe blackouts for citizens. Key Individuals Implicated : Timur Mindich : A businessman and former business partner of Presiden...