Ukraine: The Latest Drone boats blow up Russian oil tankers & missile blitz leaves 600,000 without power
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Dec 1, 2025 
Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor for Defence, provides powerful military insights on recent drone strikes against Russian oil tankers and the impact of mass missile attacks in Kyiv. Joe Barnes, the Brussels correspondent, delves into European political reactions, particularly France's evolving defense stance and the challenges within EU negotiations. Francis Dearnley adds context with a discussion on Valerii Zaluzhnyi's potential presidential aspirations following Andriy Yermak's controversial resignation. The guests explore the complex geopolitical landscape and its implications.
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Yermak's Exit Changes Kyiv's Political Balance
- Andriy Yermak's resignation removes a political lightning rod but raises questions about Zelensky's vulnerability.
- Yermak's front-line appearance signals a dramatic political turn with broad implications.
Zaluzhnyi Signals Political Ambition
- Valerii Zaluzhnyi's op-ed reads like the opening of a presidential campaign focused on firm security guarantees.
- He warns that rushed settlements risk devastating defeat and loss of independence.
Massive Strikes Met With Effective Defences
- Russia launched hundreds of missiles and drones causing major power outages but Ukraine shot down the majority.
- Ukraine used domestic Sting interceptor drones to defeat jet-powered Garan-3 strike drones for the first time.