American Prestige News - U.S. Moves Toward Venezuela Attack, Double-Tap Strike in Caribbean, DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Collapses
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Dec 5, 2025 Tensions escalate as the U.S. edges closer to military action in Venezuela, stirring up international debate. Ukraine intensifies its maritime offensive against Russian ships, raising concerns in Turkey. Meanwhile, a peace deal in the DRC gets overshadowed by renewed fighting, and the situation in Yemen grows increasingly volatile. In a controversial Caribbean incident, a double-tap strike raises serious legal and ethical questions. Lastly, the EU pushes forward with plans to phase out Russian gas by 2027, despite internal resistance.
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Putin Still Rejects Ukrainian Sovereignty
- Derek Davison argues the Trump 28‑point peace plan codified many Russian positions and made little diplomatic progress.
- He concludes Putin still denies Ukrainian sovereignty, so only temporary cessations seem possible without real guarantees.
Ukraine Targets Russia's Shadow Fleet At Sea
- Derek explains Ukraine has begun maritime drone attacks on ships tied to Russia's shadow fleet.
- These strikes expand economic pressure beyond land targets and alarm nearby states like Turkey.
EU Plans Gas Phase‑Out Face Political Hurdles
- The EU voted to phase out Russian natural gas by late 2027 using a qualified majority procedure.
- Derek warns implementation is uncertain given holdouts like Hungary and possible legal challenges.