Newshour 19/11/2025 21:06 GMT
Nov 19, 2025
Jessica Parker, BBC Europe correspondent, sheds light on Estonia's growing unease over the 'shadow fleet'—unflagged tankers evading sanctions. She discusses how the Baltic navy is closely monitoring these vessels amid rising maritime risks. Parker reveals the complexities of false flagging and insurance challenges tied to these ships. Her insights highlight the urgent need for cooperation and regulation in confronting this dangerous maritime phenomenon.
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Russian Strikes Reach Deep Into Ukraine
- Jonathan Beale reports that Russian missile strikes reached western Ukrainian cities previously less vulnerable to attack.
- Limited air defences and wide area coverage mean some missiles and drones still penetrate and cause civilian casualties.
Reported Plan Mirrors Russia's 2022 Demands
- Christopher Miller says a proposed peace plan echoes Russia's maximalist 2022 demands and weakens Ukraine strategically.
- It would demand territorial concessions, halving Ukraine's military and lifting Western sanctions.
Political Shifts Increase Pressure For A Deal
- Miller links the plan's traction to Donald Trump's impatience and Zelensky's domestic political weakness.
- Russia's battlefield momentum and influence via intermediaries increase pressure for a deal.
