UKRAINE'S First Lady has called on Britain to lead the way in bringing Putin to justice, as the Kremlin is accused of committing a staggering "48,000" war crimes since February.
During her visit to London this week, Olena Zelenska, called for a tribunal to be created to bring Putin and his lackeys to justice.
She said: "We need to unite the world community just as it happened in January 1942 to support the special tribunal against the aggression of Russia against Ukraine."
This comes as Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of a staggering 48,000 war crimes since Putin's bloodthirsty invasion began.
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, added that 440 children have been killed by Putin's forces.
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Ukraine’s masterful artworks go on display at Madrid museum
Dozens of modern artworks removed from Kyiv to protect them from Russian strikes that have already done huge damage to Ukraine’s cultural heritage will go on display at a Madrid museum on Tuesday.
The works on show at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum of Art as part of the “In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine 1900-1930” exhibition include oil paintings, sketches and collages.
Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza founded “Museums for Ukraine” which is seeking to showcase Ukrainian art, using the museum which houses her late father’s collection for the exhibition.
The Madrid exhibition is one of a number of showings of Ukraine’s cultural heritage across Europe, as well as an effort to raise awareness of the threat posed to the war-torn country’s artistic legacy as fighting grinds on.
Curators say it is one of the most comprehensive surveys of Ukrainian modern art in the period between 1900 to 1930.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video shown at a preview Monday that “this is a vision of what Russia is trying to destroy”.
UN nuclear watchdog to increase presence across Ukraine
According to a report from the Kyiv Independent, the International Atomic Energy Agency is set to increase its presence across Ukraine's four nuclear power plants.
Rafael Grossi, the watchdog's chief, said this will help secure Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
He added he is working “towards the urgent establishment of a nuclear safety and security protection zone around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.”
Lithuania calls for modern tanks to be provided to Ukraine
A top Lithuanian official has said NATO should provide Ukraine with modern tanks before the end of the year.
Lithuania's foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said: "I've talked to a number of military experts and the answer I'm hearing is that if we provided tanks by this winter, let's say January, it could make a difference."
This comes as NATO foreign secretaries met in Bucharest today.
The 'door is open' for Ukrainian NATO membership
According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukraine will one day be a member of the military alliance.
“NATO’s door is open,” Stoltenberg said.
Russia has been vocal in its opposition to Ukrainian NATO membership.
Could Russia be planning to leave Europe’s largest nuclear power plant?
Ukrainian officials have suggested the Kremlin could be planning to pull its forces from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
“In recent weeks we are effectively receiving information that signs have appeared that they are possibly preparing to leave the [plant],” Petro Kotin, head of energy operator Energoatom, said this week.
“One gets the impression they’re packing their bags and stealing everything they can.”
However, Russian officials have rejected these claims.
“The media are actively spreading fakes that Russia is allegedly planning to withdraw from Enerhodar and leave the [nuclear plant]. This information is not true,” the region’s Russian-backed administration said.
More on Olena Zelenska's Commons speech
While speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Ukraine's first lady said Britain could be a "world leader...for justice" if it provides further for Ukraine.
"I am asking you a small favour to become the world leader in the effort for justice." Ms Zelenska says.
"We need it so that the world can survive. We can see terror online. We can see it live. I believe that London can give the decisive impetus to make the world better."
Russia slams US 'hostility' as Kremlin cancels nuclear-peace talks
Following the Kremlin's decision to indefinitely postpone nuclear-peace talks with the United States planned to take place in Egypt this week, Russian officials have slammed the US' "hostility."
“In all areas, we note the highest level of toxicity and hostility from Washington,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova via Telegram.
“As part of the all-out hybrid war unleashed against us, almost every US step towards Russia is subject to a pathological desire to harm our country wherever possible.”
Olena Zelenska meets the Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace
Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, met with Camilla, the Queen Consort, as well as a series of other female world leaders in Buckingham Palace today.
The group met to discuss violence against women in Ukraine and across the globe.
Speaking of the meeting, Lady Camilla said: "Today, a remarkable group of people gathered at Buckingham Palace with one aim – to see the end of violence against women and girls.
"I was deeply moved and inspired by their stories. With determination and courage, we will see the end of these heinous crimes forever."
Russian losses continue to mount as fighting rages on
According to Ukrainian military sources, Russian losses have reached 88,380 as of November 29.
This makes a further 480 losses for Putin’s forces in the last 24 hours.
US donates $53million in energy aid to Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to face a dire energy crisis, the United States has donated a further $53million to the country.
The money will go toward transformers, circuit breakers, and surge arresters.
“This equipment will be rapidly delivered to Ukraine on an emergency basis to help Ukrainians persevere through the winter,” a Department of State statement said
Top Ukrainian offfical pleads for further air defence aid as NATO meets in Bucharest
Attending the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Bucharest, Romania, today, Dymtro Kuleba reportedly told journalists his country requires further air defence aid.
“We need air defence, IRIS, Hawks, Patriots, and we need transformers,” the Ukrainian foreign minister said, according to Al Jazeera.
“If we have transformers and generators, we can restore our energy needs. If we have air defence systems, we can protect ourselves from the next Russian missile strikes. In a nutshell: Patriots and transformers is what Ukraine needs the most.”
NATO commits to further 'political and practical' support in Ukraine as talks conclude
NATO officials concluded their first round of talks in Bucharest this afternoon, where they agreed to further support Ukraine.
“Russia’s aggression, including its persistent and unconscionable attacks on Ukrainian civilian and energy infrastructure, is depriving millions of Ukrainians of basic human services,” the foreign ministers said in a statement.
“We will continue and further step up political and practical support to Ukraine as it continues to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity…and will maintain our support for as long as necessary,” the statement added.
In pictures: Putin’s destruction of Kherson
Since the Kremlin pulled its troops from Kherson in what amounted to a humiliating retreat, Russia has subjected the city to a constant bombing campaign.
According to local officials, Friday alone saw 15 people killed by Russian shells.
Here is just some of the damage caused by these attacks.
Ukraine still facing energy crisis, reports energy operator
A Ukrainian energy operator has reported the country is still facing energy shortages over a week after Russian bombs took out the nation's power supply.
Ukraine's energy network was running at 30% capacity as of this morning, a Ukrenegro statement said.
This marks a slight increase from yesterday.
The statement added: "We emphasise that the general deficit in the energy system is a consequence of seven waves of Russian missile attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure."
Russia attempting to 'freeze the Ukrainians into submission' - James Cleverly
Speaking ahead of NATO's meeting this afternoon, the UK’s foreign secretary, James Cleverly, accused Russia of attempting to "freeze Ukrainians into submission" this winter.
"We have seen Vladimir Putin attempting to weaponise energy supplies right from the very start of this conflict," he said.
"This targeting of civilian infrastructure of energy infrastructure is obviously designed to try and freeze the Ukrainians into submission."
Ukraine claims it has found evidence of 48,000 Russian war crimes
According to a top Ukrainian official, the country has been subjected to 48,000 war crimes since Russia's invasion began.
President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, also said 8,4000 civilians have been killed since February.
440 of these deaths were allegedly children.
Russia’s Battalion Tactical Groups have often proved insufficient
According to the Ministry of Defence, Russia’s semi-permanent Battalion Tactical Groups (BTG) are now likely not being deployed after several intrinsic weaknesses of the BTG concept have been exposed.
The MoD said: “Over the last three months, Russian forces in Ukraine have likely largely stopped deploying as Battalion Tactical Groups (BTGs).
“The BTG concept has played a major part in Russian military doctrine for the last ten years, and saw battalions integrated with a full range of supporting sub-units, including armour, reconnaissance and (in a departure from usual Western practice) artillery.
“Several intrinsic weaknesses of the BTG concept have been exposed in the high intensity, large-scale combat of the Ukraine war so far. BTGs’ relatively small allocation of combat infantry has often proved insufficient.
“Decentralised distribution of artillery has not allowed Russia to fully leverage its advantage in numbers of guns; and few BTG commanders have been empowered to flexibly exploit opportunities in the way the BTG model was designed to promote.”
Russia planning 'big air attacks', claims security expert
The Kremlin is reportedly planning another wave of missile strikes on Ukraine, Prof Michael Clarke, former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, told Sky News.
"It looks as though Russians are preparing some big air attacks," he said.
"There’s a lot of Twitter chat and satellite imagery at air bases … so there may be a lot of air activity."
Olena Zelenska compares Russia's invasion to the Blitz as she calls on British support
Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Ukraine's First Lady pleaded with MPs for support.
Comparing Ukraine's current plight to the Blitz, Ms Zelenska said: "We’re hearing sirens every day. They are identical to those which were hurt by British generations.
"You did not surrender and we will not surrender. But victory is not the only thing we need. We need justice. I come to you for justice."
Russia using ‘winter as weapon’, NATO chief claims
According to reports from Al Jazeera, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has accused Putin of using “winter as a weapon ” in Ukraine.
“Doing that when we enter winter demonstrates that President [Vladimir] Putin is now trying to use … the winter as a weapon of war against Ukraine,” he reportedly said.
This comes as Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian infrastructure in a bid to destroy the country’s ability to produce energy.
Zelensky discusses 'Ukrainian Peace Formula' with German leadership
President Zelensky revealed on Twitter this afternoon that he shared a conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The pair reportedly discussed ways "to protect Ukraine from Russian missile terror" as well as the implementation of a "Ukrainian Peace Formula."
I had a phone call with 🇩🇪 Federal Chancellor @OlafScholz. I am grateful for supporting the #GrainfromUkraine initiative. We also discussed the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and cooperation to protect Ukraine from Russian missile terror.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 29, 2022
Limited power restored in Kherson as Ukraine resits Russian bombardments
Jerome Starkey, our Defence Editor, who is live on the ground in the recently liberated city of Kherson, has revealed the city has regained partial power.
He wrote: "Kherson has traffic lights! City power has returned (to a limited part of the city) for the first time in weeks."
Kherson has been subject to a massive Russian bombing campaign since the Kremlin withdrew its troops from the city.
The attacks, which mostly targeted civilian infrastructure, left many of the city's residents without power and water for prolonged periods of time.
More on NATO's support for Ukraine
Further details have been shared on NATO's plans to expand its support for Ukraine.
Later today, NATO foreign ministers will address ways to step up support for Ukraine at their meeting in Bucharest, Romania.
Ahead of the meeting, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: “NATO Allies are providing unprecedented support to Ukraine, and they will continue to provide unprecedented support to Ukraine, including by helping them to rebuild their gas and power infrastructure, [and] of course also continue to deliver air defence systems.”
NATO shares video of support for Ukraine
As Ukraine faces rolling blackouts and water shortages, NATO has reaffirmed its support for the country's fight against Putin's forces.
Sharing a video on Twitter, the western military alliance declared its support for Ukraine.
The Tweet said: "#NATO Allies are providing unprecedented support to Ukraine, and they will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes."
Kindergarten on fire after 'Russian shelling' in eastern Ukraine
An image of a Kindergarten ablaze in eastern Ukraine has been shared on social media.
This tragic scene is reportedly a result of "Russian shelling" in the eastern city of Bakhmut.
Bakhmut was described as the "epicentre" of Russian aggression yesterday, as the Kremlin's forces circle the city.