To me, it looks just like the old Twitter imbeds, safe for the videos not playing (and the play button being more prominent on the video). In fact, I thought it was still Twitter embeds before I saw this post

Russia shuffles commanders amid heavy losses and tactical failure: Amid mounting losses and escalating panic among russian forces in Syria, the Kremlin has dismissed General Sergey Kisel, commander of its military contingent in the country.

https://en.defence-ua.com/news/russia_replaces_military_leadership_amid_setbacks_in_syria-12712.html

Ukraine

The US will send Ukraine 3 types of remote mining systems, including antipersonnel mines. These include 155mm "ADAM" shells, portable "MOPMS" mine-laying systems, and "Volcano" systems. With Russia's 'meat' assaults, this could have significant impact.

www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/u...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 10:40

Russian tycoon Konstantin Malofeyev warns that Putin will reject Trump’s peace offer unless it includes broader discussions on Russia's security concerns. He argues that for talks to be productive, they must address global order, not just Ukraine's future.

www.ft.com/content/ac39...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 13:22

Le Monde reports that the US, Germany, and Hungary still oppose Ukraine's NATO membership, along with Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain. While France and the UK support Ukraine's accession, Biden rejects the idea, and Trump has "never supported it."

www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 12:45

Ukrainian FM Sybiha brought the "Budapest Memorandum" to the NATO HQ, marking 30 years since its signing.

"This document is a true reminder that long-term security decisions for Ukraine, like this one, are inappropriate and unacceptable. It failed to ensure transatlantic and Ukrainian security."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 12:36

Ukrainian forces have cleared Russian positions in the Novomlyns'k area in the Kharkiv region. In the last few days, news came in that Russian forces crossed the Oskil river and managed to grab a foothold. These gains now seem reversed after Ukraine reinforced the area.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 10:46

Syria

Rebel forces (HTS-led) report they captured the town of Maarshhur, just northeast of Hama. They are now located within 10km of the northern and eastern entrances of the province capital.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 13:30

More images of recently captured SAA equipment by rebel forces.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 12:30

The SDF has taken control of the Khasham pocket, securing 7 villages near Deir Ez-Zor previously held by SAA forces. The Deir ez-Zor Military Council announced the deployment of forces to protect communities amid growing risks from ISIS activity.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 11:03

The rapid advance of Syrian rebel forces has led to the withdrawal of Russian ships from the Tartus port. On December 2, the auxiliary ship "Yelnya" left the port, with reports of two frigates, another auxiliary vessel, and a submarine departing as well.

www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 10:59

Rebel forces continue their advance north of Hama and took control over Marioud village. Also, rebels have reached Khattab northwest of Hama and reportedly seized an SAA ammo depot. This means the defense of the SAA west of Qomhana could already have been breached.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 10:35

🇸🇪🇫🇮 A break in the internet cable between Sweden and Finland has occurred, reports Helsingin Sanomat. The cable was severed in two locations on land, significantly reducing internet capacity. Police are investigating the incident as a deliberate crime.

www.hs.fi/suomi/art-20...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 07:32

NATO Secretary General warns Trump of a "grave threat" to the U.S. if Ukraine agrees to an unfavorable peace deal. The new NATO boss emphasized such a move would embolden adversaries like Russia and China, potentially escalating aggression against Taiwan. www.ft.com/content/8a80...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 07:11

NATO unlikely to grant Ukraine a membership invitation at Tuesday's meeting, diplomatic sources report. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged NATO to act, arguing an invitation would dismantle Russia's justification for its war.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 07:06

Ukraine rejects substitute guarantees for NATO membership.

“The only real security guarantee and deterrent is Ukraine's full NATO membership. We remember the Budapest Memorandum, we will not agree to any alternatives, substitutes, or surrogates.”

www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2024/12...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 06:59

The US officially confirmed a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $725 million.

www.defense.gov/News/Release...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 2 December 2024 at 21:24

An abandoned SAA BUK air defense missile system in Syria. Unclear if this one is already captured by rebel forces.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 2 December 2024 at 22:11

Yesterday, SDF forces left their strongholds in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood in Aleppo after an agreement with rebel forces. Note the HMMWV armoured vehicles in the column which likely means they were able to keep their weapons and equipment under safe passage.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 07:21

At dawn, the SDF's Deir ez-Zor Military Council launched its offensive against the SAA, advancing from the direction of Al-Husseiniyah, one of the seven villages north of Deir ez-Zor, and removing barriers around the area.

The operation is called "Battle of Return" and was announced yesterday.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 3 December 2024 at 07:21

In addition to the already captured L-39 trainer aircraft, rebel forces now captured 7 (!) MiG-23 fighter aircraft from the SAA at Al-Nayrab Airbase near Aleppo.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 2 December 2024 at 18:39

🇺🇸✈️ American A-10 are helping Kurdish forces retake positions from regime forces and are striking government forces.

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— MAKS 24 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 3 December 2024 at 13:37

RBC-Ukraine, citing her interview with ANSA, writes that the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas does not rule out the appearance of foreign troops in Ukraine and believes that Europe can play a role.
www.rbc.ua/rus/news/kal...

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) 3 December 2024 at 11:45

The Russian-backed government in Georgia arresting critics around the city now.

Here, activist Dodi Kharkheli, critical of the Moscow puppet regime is arrested while dropping daughter off at Kindergarten.

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— Jay in Kyiv (@jayinkyiv.bsky.social) 3 December 2024 at 10:13

Igor Girkin-Strelkov commented on the events in Syria, stating that he predicted problems back in 2015 due to involvement in a war in a distant country. He added that it is impossible to help Assad in any way, and his defeat will automatically mean Russia’s defeat.

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) 3 December 2024 at 09:27

BlueSky is pretty cool that I can create lists which basically act as a 2nd timeline, so I have my main timeline then a Ukraine list which acts another another timeline but I don't have to follow the accounts so they don't fill up my main timeline which is mainly focused on gaming news.

Eight Russians die for every Ukrainian soldier since September, says Zelenskyy
The president denied information about the death of 80,000 Ukrainian soldiers

https://news.liga.net/en/politics/news/eight-russians-die-for-every-ukrainian-soldier-since-september-says-zelenskyy