Ukraine launches massive drone blitz on Moscow & cripples shadow fleet tanker in Black Sea

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Dec 11, 2025

In this discussion, chess correspondent Malcolm Pein shares insights on the geopolitics of chess, focusing on FIDE's controversial move to reinstate Russian teams. He highlights his lobbying efforts against this decision and reflects on the political legacy of chess in Russia. The podcast also dives into Ukraine's strategic drone attacks on Moscow and strikes on shadow fleet tankers, alongside rising diplomatic tensions involving global leaders. Pein draws parallels between chess rivalries and geopolitical dynamics, making a compelling connection between the two worlds.

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Drone Blitz Disrupts Moscow Airports

Moscow endured a prolonged Ukrainian drone attack that forced closure of major airports and saw around 300 drones fired nationwide.
Russian air defences reported dozens shot down but social media showed fires and explosions in suburbs and industrial sites.

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Energy Truce Proposal Rebuffed

Zelensky proposed an energy truce: Ukraine would stop striking Russian energy infrastructure if Russia reciprocated.
The Kremlin publicly rejected the offer and framed its stance as pursuing peace, not a ceasefire.

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Fierce Fight Around Pokrovsk

ISW assesses Russia hasn't seized Pokrovsk yet but expects continued heavy fighting and possible eventual capture.
Footage shows Ukrainian forces still active and counterattacking despite Russian mechanised assaults and logistics pressure.

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