Ukraine - Russia Conflict

Footage of Russian troops from the 80th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade using the Fagot ATGM in the Kherson region. The video shows a Russian Fagot ATGM striking a Ukrainian drone communications relay station located in the island zone of the Dnieper River delta. The Fagot ATGM was adopted for service in 1970.

 
Russian Geran-2 drones struck Ukrainian port infrastructure in the Odesa region. The Geran-2 drones targeted the port of Izmail. The attack damaged several vessels, electrical substations, and other facilities within the port. A Turkish gas carrier was also damaged, causing a fire.

 
Footage of a Russian Ka-52 helicopter using an X-39 LMUR guided missile in combat in Ukraine. The video shows a Russian X-39 missile striking a temporary Ukrainian army deployment site in a building in the village of Senkovo, in the Kharkiv region. The X-39 missile struck and destroyed the building.

 
On the night of November 18, Russian Geran-2 kamikaze drones struck targets in the city of Dnipropetrovsk. Video footage shows Geran-2 drone strikes on the Ukrainian TV tower and the building of the television and radio center. Residents counted at least 20 explosions. Geran-2 kamikaze drones also struck the Ukrainian locomotive depot, substations, rolling stock, and other railway facilities. The railway station was also reportedly damaged.

 
The results of combat operations between the Russian S-400 and Pantsir air defense systems near Voronezh. The video shows the interception of Ukrainian ATACMS MGM-104E operational-tactical missiles by Russian air defense systems. The ATACMS MGM-104E Block 1A missiles were produced in the United States from 2001 to 2003; technical information about them is available on the channel. All four Ukrainian ATACMS missiles were reportedly shot down by Russian air defense systems; the debris is shown at the end of the video.

 
Footage of a Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile striking a Ukrainian M142 HIMARS multiple rocket launcher. The M270 MARS multiple rocket launcher used is suspected. Earlier on November 18, a Ukrainian multiple rocket launcher, armed with MGM-104E Block 1A ATACMS missiles, attempted to attack targets in the city of Voronezh. The video was filmed near the village of Voloska-Balakleya, located 50 kilometers southeast of Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region. Although the video was filmed at night and is of low quality, it shows that the Ukrainian M142 HIMARS multiple rocket launcher exploded as a result of the missile strike.

 
Footage of strikes by Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles and Geran-2 drones on the Ukrainian Orion radio plant in Ternopil. For an unknown reason, one of the missiles hit a residential building. This may have been caused by air defenses, a missile guidance failure, or GPS signal jamming in the city. The missiles were presumably launched by Tu-95 or Tu-160 aircraft. The Kh-101 missile has a range of up to 5,500 km and a 400 kg warhead. Judging by the video, the Kh-101 missiles deployed decoys using the L-504 airborne defense system.

 
Footage of Russian 300mm Tornado-S MLRS rocket strikes on temporary deployment sites of Ukrainian units, one of which is located on the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk. The strike used precision-guided rockets equipped with a GLONASS satellite-guided system.

 
A combat operation of the 9K33M3 Osa-AKM air defense system of the Russian 18th Combined Arms Army. The video shows the destruction of a Ukrainian drone in the Kherson region by a 9M33M3 missile from the Russian Osa-AKM air defense system. The drone's model is not disclosed. The Osa-AKM air defense system was adopted by the USSR in 1980. It is currently used by the Russian and Ukrainian armies. Despite its age, the air defense system reliably destroys some UAV models at ranges of up to 10 km.

 
Unique footage of a Russian FAB-500 aerial bomb equipped with a UMPK module flying past a drone. The video was filmed near the village of Andriivka in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber carried out the strike on Ukrainian army positions with three FAB-500 aerial bombs.

 

Draft of US-backed peace proposal for Ukraine​

By Reuters
November 21, 20256:04 PM GMT+5:30Updated 15 hours ago



U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll meets with Ukraine's President Zelenskiy in Kyiv

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll attend a meeting, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, November 20, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS -

Nov 21 (Reuters) - Here is the text of a draft version of the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine backed by the United States, according to a copy seen by Reuters
1. Ukraine's sovereignty to be reconfirmed.
2. There will be a total and complete comprehensive non-aggression agreement between Russia, Ukraine and Europe. All ambiguities of the last 30 years will be considered resolved.
3. There will be the expectation that Russia will not invade its neighbours and NATO will not expand further.
4. A dialogue between Russia and NATO, moderated by the United States, will convene to address all security concerns and create a de-escalatory environment to ensure global security and increase the opportunities for connectivity and future economic opportunity.
5. Ukraine will receive robust security guarantees.
6. The size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be capped at 600,000.
7. Ukraine agrees to enshrine in its constitution that it will not join NATO, and NATO agrees to pass in its bylaws not to accept Ukraine at any point in the future.
8. NATO agrees not to station any troops in Ukraine.
9. European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.
10. The U.S. guarantee:
a. The U.S. to receive compensation for the guarantee;
b. If Ukraine invades Russia, it forfeits the guarantee;
c. If Russia invades Ukraine, in addition to a robust coordinated military response, all global sanctions will be restored and recognition for the new territory and all other benefits from this agreement will be withdrawn;
d. If Ukraine fires a missile at Moscow or St. Petersburg then, the security guarantee will be considered null and void.
11. Ukraine is eligible for EU membership and will get short-term preferred market access to the European market while this issue is being evaluated.
12. Robust Global Redevelopment Package for Ukraine including but not limited to:
a. Creation of Ukraine Development Fund to invest in high-growth industries including technology, data centers, and AI efforts.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine faced losing its dignity and freedom
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b. The United States will partner with Ukraine to jointly restore, grow, modernize, and operate Ukraine's gas infrastructure, which includes its pipelines and storage facilities.
c. A joint effort to redevelop areas impacted by the war to restore, redevelop and modernize cities and residential areas.
d. Infrastructure development.
e. Mineral and natural resource extraction.
f. A special financing package will be developed by The World Bank to provide financing to accelerate these efforts.
13. Russia to be re-integrated into the global economy:
a. Sanction relief will be discussed and agreed upon in phases and on a case-by-case basis.
b. The United States will enter into a long-term Economic Co-operation Agreement to pursue mutual development in the areas of energy, natural resources, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data centers, rare earth metal projects in the Arctic as well as other mutually beneficial corporate opportunities.
c. Russia to be invited back into the G8.
14. Frozen funds will be used as follows:
$100 billion of the frozen Russian funds will be invested in a US-led effort to reconstruct and invest in Ukraine. The US will receive 50% of the profits from this venture. Europe will match this $100 billion contribution to increase the investment available to rebuild Ukraine. The European funds that are frozen will be released. The balance of the frozen Russian funds will be invested in a separate US-Russia investment vehicle that will pursue joint United States Russia projects in areas to be defined. This fund will aim to strengthen the relationship and increase joint interests to build a strong motivation not to return to conflict.
15. A joint US-Russian Security taskforce will be established to promote and enforce compliance with all of the provisions of this agreement.
16. Russia will legislatively enshrine a non-aggression policy towards Europe and Ukraine.
17. The United States and Russia will agree to extend nuclear non-proliferation control treaties, including the START I Treaty.
18. Ukraine agrees to be a non-nuclear state under the NPT (Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons).
19. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will be restarted under supervision of the IAEA, and the produced power shall be equitably in a 50-50 split between Russia and Ukraine.
20. Both countries commit to education programs in schools and throughout their society that promotes the understanding and tolerance of different cultures and eliminates racism and bias:
a. Ukraine will adopt EU rules of religious tolerance and the protection of linguistic minorities.
b. Both countries agree to repeal all discriminatory measures and guarantee the rights of Ukrainian and Russian media and education.
c. All Nazi ideology or activity should be renounced and forbidden.
21. Territories:
a. Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk to be recognized De-Facto as Russian, including by the United States.
b. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia to be frozen at the contact line, which would mean a De-Facto recognition at the contact line.
c. Russia to give up other agreed upon territories they control outside of the five regions
d. Ukrainian forces will withdraw from the part of Donetsk region that they currently control, and this withdrawal area will be considered a neutral demilitarized buffer zone, internationally recognized as territory belonging to the Russian Federation. Russian forces will not enter this demilitarized zone.
22. Once future territorial arrangements have been agreed, both the Russian Federation and Ukraine undertake not to change these arrangements by force. Any security guarantees will not apply in the event of a breach of this obligation.
23. Russia shall not obstruct Ukraine's use of the Dnieper River for purposes of commercial activities and agreements will be reached for grain shipments to move freely through the Black Sea.
24. A humanitarian committee will be established to resolve open issues:
a. All remaining prisoners and bodies will be exchanged on the principle of 'all for all'.
b. All civilian detainees and hostages will be returned, including children.
c. There will be a family reunification program
d. Provisions will be made to address the suffering of victims from the conflict.
25. Ukraine to hold elections in 100 days.
26. All parties involved in this conflict will receive full amnesty for wartime actions during the war and agree not to pursue claims or further settle grievances.
27. This agreement will be legally binding. Its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by a Board of Peace, Chaired by President Donald J. Trump. There will be penalties for violation.
28. Upon all sides agreeing to this memorandum, a ceasefire will be immediately effective upon both parties withdrawing to the agreed upon points for the implementation of the agreement to begin.
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Rare footage of the new Russian TOS-3 "Dragon" heavy self-propelled flamethrower in action in Ukraine. The video shows the TOS-3 "Dragon" in action as part of the Russian Forces Group Center in the Pokrovsk direction. The TOS-3 "Dragon" was first demonstrated in 2024. The TOS-3 is compared in effectiveness to tactical nuclear weapons. Its extended launch container allows for the use of upgraded TBS-3M thermobaric rockets at ranges of up to 15 km. Hiding from the explosion of a thermobaric bomb or projectile is virtually impossible. Fuel-air explosive munitions are ideal for destroying fortifications, such as dugouts, bunkers, and permanent fire positions.

 
The Russian Burevestnik unit demonstrated NRTK Kurier robotic systems used to clear a mine barrier installed on a road. The Ukrainian army used TM-62 anti-tank mines to create the minefield. It's worth noting that this is the first time a minefield containing such a large number of mines has been captured on video. The location of the filming was not disclosed.

 

Draft of US-backed peace proposal for Ukraine​

By Reuters
November 21, 20256:04 PM GMT+5:30Updated 15 hours ago



U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll meets with Ukraine's President Zelenskiy in Kyiv's President Zelenskiy in Kyiv

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll attend a meeting, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, November 20, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS -

Nov 21 (Reuters) - Here is the text of a draft version of the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine backed by the United States, according to a copy seen by Reuters
1. Ukraine's sovereignty to be reconfirmed.
2. There will be a total and complete comprehensive non-aggression agreement between Russia, Ukraine and Europe. All ambiguities of the last 30 years will be considered resolved.
3. There will be the expectation that Russia will not invade its neighbours and NATO will not expand further.
4. A dialogue between Russia and NATO, moderated by the United States, will convene to address all security concerns and create a de-escalatory environment to ensure global security and increase the opportunities for connectivity and future economic opportunity.
5. Ukraine will receive robust security guarantees.
6. The size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be capped at 600,000.
7. Ukraine agrees to enshrine in its constitution that it will not join NATO, and NATO agrees to pass in its bylaws not to accept Ukraine at any point in the future.
8. NATO agrees not to station any troops in Ukraine.
9. European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.
10. The U.S. guarantee:
a. The U.S. to receive compensation for the guarantee;
b. If Ukraine invades Russia, it forfeits the guarantee;
c. If Russia invades Ukraine, in addition to a robust coordinated military response, all global sanctions will be restored and recognition for the new territory and all other benefits from this agreement will be withdrawn;
d. If Ukraine fires a missile at Moscow or St. Petersburg then, the security guarantee will be considered null and void.
11. Ukraine is eligible for EU membership and will get short-term preferred market access to the European market while this issue is being evaluated.
12. Robust Global Redevelopment Package for Ukraine including but not limited to:
a. Creation of Ukraine Development Fund to invest in high-growth industries including technology, data centers, and AI efforts.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine faced losing its dignity and freedom
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b. The United States will partner with Ukraine to jointly restore, grow, modernize, and operate Ukraine's gas infrastructure, which includes its pipelines and storage facilities.
c. A joint effort to redevelop areas impacted by the war to restore, redevelop and modernize cities and residential areas.
d. Infrastructure development.
e. Mineral and natural resource extraction.
f. A special financing package will be developed by The World Bank to provide financing to accelerate these efforts.
13. Russia to be re-integrated into the global economy:
a. Sanction relief will be discussed and agreed upon in phases and on a case-by-case basis.
b. The United States will enter into a long-term Economic Co-operation Agreement to pursue mutual development in the areas of energy, natural resources, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data centers, rare earth metal projects in the Arctic as well as other mutually beneficial corporate opportunities.
c. Russia to be invited back into the G8.
14. Frozen funds will be used as follows:
$100 billion of the frozen Russian funds will be invested in a US-led effort to reconstruct and invest in Ukraine. The US will receive 50% of the profits from this venture. Europe will match this $100 billion contribution to increase the investment available to rebuild Ukraine. The European funds that are frozen will be released. The balance of the frozen Russian funds will be invested in a separate US-Russia investment vehicle that will pursue joint United States Russia projects in areas to be defined. This fund will aim to strengthen the relationship and increase joint interests to build a strong motivation not to return to conflict.
15. A joint US-Russian Security taskforce will be established to promote and enforce compliance with all of the provisions of this agreement.
16. Russia will legislatively enshrine a non-aggression policy towards Europe and Ukraine.
17. The United States and Russia will agree to extend nuclear non-proliferation control treaties, including the START I Treaty.
18. Ukraine agrees to be a non-nuclear state under the NPT (Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons).
19. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will be restarted under supervision of the IAEA, and the produced power shall be equitably in a 50-50 split between Russia and Ukraine.
20. Both countries commit to education programs in schools and throughout their society that promotes the understanding and tolerance of different cultures and eliminates racism and bias:
a. Ukraine will adopt EU rules of religious tolerance and the protection of linguistic minorities.
b. Both countries agree to repeal all discriminatory measures and guarantee the rights of Ukrainian and Russian media and education.
c. All Nazi ideology or activity should be renounced and forbidden.
21. Territories:
a. Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk to be recognized De-Facto as Russian, including by the United States.
b. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia to be frozen at the contact line, which would mean a De-Facto recognition at the contact line.
c. Russia to give up other agreed upon territories they control outside of the five regions
d. Ukrainian forces will withdraw from the part of Donetsk region that they currently control, and this withdrawal area will be considered a neutral demilitarized buffer zone, internationally recognized as territory belonging to the Russian Federation. Russian forces will not enter this demilitarized zone.
22. Once future territorial arrangements have been agreed, both the Russian Federation and Ukraine undertake not to change these arrangements by force. Any security guarantees will not apply in the event of a breach of this obligation.
23. Russia shall not obstruct Ukraine's use of the Dnieper River for purposes of commercial activities and agreements will be reached for grain shipments to move freely through the Black Sea.
24. A humanitarian committee will be established to resolve open issues:
a. All remaining prisoners and bodies will be exchanged on the principle of 'all for all'.
b. All civilian detainees and hostages will be returned, including children.
c. There will be a family reunification program
d. Provisions will be made to address the suffering of victims from the conflict.
25. Ukraine to hold elections in 100 days.
26. All parties involved in this conflict will receive full amnesty for wartime actions during the war and agree not to pursue claims or further settle grievances.
27. This agreement will be legally binding. Its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by a Board of Peace, Chaired by President Donald J. Trump. There will be penalties for violation.
28. Upon all sides agreeing to this memorandum, a ceasefire will be immediately effective upon both parties withdrawing to the agreed upon points for the implementation of the agreement to begin.
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With thanks to Reuters

So Ukraine got destroyed for absolutely Nothing

What a Tragedy it has been
 
So Ukraine got destroyed for absolutely Nothing

What a Tragedy it has been
The only winner here is USA tbh. Russia is " not a loser". Ukraine is.

As far as this draft seems. Actual document may be different tho. Including the nature of security guarantees and "profits".

Also an egg on the face of those who were hounding GOI to take sides ( esp with ukraine). As can be seen, EU basically got fd up. All those who took side only got " BKT". 🪝.
 
The only winner here is USA tbh. Russia is " not a loser". Ukraine is.

As far as this draft seems. Actual document may be different tho. Including the nature of security guarantees and "profits".

Also an egg on the face of those who were hounding GOI to take sides ( esp with ukraine). As can be seen, EU basically got fd up. All those who took side only got " BKT". 🪝.

Ukrainians and Russians are as similar as Indians and Nepali people

There was absolutely No need for Ukraine to keep harassing Russian origin people in the Eastern provinces

The last straw was the NATO membership

Basically EU and President BIDEN wanted to give Russia a defeat like Vietnam or Afghanistan using Ukrainian citizens as cannon fodder

And Ukraine has run out of Men to join The Army

What is the use of All the Expensive Toys provided by NATO if there are No soldiers left to defend the Territory
 
Ukrainians and Russians are as similar as Indians and Nepali people

There was absolutely No need for Ukraine to keep harassing Russian origin people in the Eastern provinces

The last straw was the NATO membership

Basically EU and President BIDEN wanted to give Russia a defeat like Vietnam or Afghanistan using Ukrainian citizens as cannon fodder

And Ukraine has run out of Men to join The Army

What is the use of All the Expensive Toys provided by NATO if there are No soldiers left to defend the Territory

No North koreans to save Ukraine 😂. Even EU have probably been lamenting their initial attitudes and actions which only bound them to massive commitments ( money) to Ukraine when they themselves need it. It's just due to their collective nature as a block that allowed them to come out mostly unscathed.


Apt reference to India-Nepal too. I didn't think of it as before.
 
So Ukraine got destroyed for absolutely Nothing

What a Tragedy it has been
Ukraine and EU are still resisting, but Trump+ not in a mood to pour more money in it, one thing is clear that west can't defeat Russia with this kind of war, so either west have to expand more on war front which no one is ready for, or go for truce where Russia has clear upper hand. Let's see how things develops.