Russia thwarts landing attempt in Kherson, Israel encircles Jabaliya.

The Ukrainian president fears a 'new Maidan', the Russian State Duma chairman visits China, Nicaragua withdraws from the OAS… these are some of the notable international news stories of the past 24 hours.

European Commission President Charles Michel arrived in Kyiv on November 21. (Source: Twitter)

The World & Vietnam newspaper highlights some of the day's most prominent international news.

* Russia thwarts landing attempts in Kherson : On November 21, speaking at a meeting, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated: “All attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU) to land in the Kherson region have failed.” According to him, Russian marines, air force, and artillery have hampered Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to seize positions on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River and the river mouth area in southern Ukraine. (AFP/Reuters)

* Ukrainian President fears a “ new Maidan ” before the end of 2023 : On November 21, in an interview with The Sun (UK), Volodymyr Zelensky stated: “The name of this operation is Maidan 3, aimed at changing the Ukrainian president. This change may not be through military means, but they will use whatever tools they have at their disposal, and this is the idea for the period between now and the end of the year.”

This is the second time in less than a week that the leader has declared to Western media about a “Maidan 3” plotting against him. Previously, on November 17, in a meeting with foreign journalists, he mentioned this name, stating that this information was provided by Ukrainian intelligence and its Western allies.

Meanwhile, Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma (Lower House of Parliament), believes that President Zelensky is clinging to power out of fear for the future, making the creation of another "Maidan" entirely inevitable. (VNA)

* Ukraine pushes for F-16 integration into its defense system : On November 20, writing on social media, Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, emphasized his attendance at a conference with Western partners in Copenhagen (Denmark), where he presented the concept of a special structure established under the direction of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense . The main purpose is to organize comprehensive support for the ongoing integration of the F-16 multirole fighter into the overall system of the Ukrainian armed forces.

He emphasized that the main focus of this structure would be maintaining and developing air bases, comprehensively protecting airport infrastructure, selecting and training flight crews and other aviation personnel, as well as international communication and other legal, financial, security, and administrative functions.

On the same day, following a meeting with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin in Kyiv, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov affirmed that the country had chosen to join NATO. Therefore, "balancing NATO" is one of the main priorities of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. (Sputnik/TASS)

* Many European officials visit Ukraine : On November 21, European Council President Charles Michel made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the outbreak of the pro-European Maidan protests. Posting a photo of himself disembarking from a train on social media, the official emphasized: "It's a pleasure to be back in Kyiv with my friends."

On the same day, Moldovan President Maia Sandu also arrived in Kyiv. According to an announcement on the Ukrainian President's Office's X social media account, Sandu and her Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky attended a memorial service for those who died in the Euromaidan Revolution that overthrew the Ukrainian government in 2014.

On November 21, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius also traveled by train to Kyiv. He is expected to hold talks with his Ukrainian counterpart as well as President Volodymyr Zelensky. Berlin, the second-largest provider of military aid to Kyiv after Washington, is seeking to reassure Ukraine after the conflict in the Middle East raised concerns about a possible reduction in support for Ukraine. (AFP/Reuters)

* Israeli army tightens siege on Jabaliya city : On November 21, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that its 162nd Division had completed the siege of Jabaliya city in northern Gaza Strip and was ready to launch a major assault on the city. At the same time, the 215th Artillery Regiment and Air Force heavily bombarded Jabaliya in preparation for a ground landing.

In the suburbs, the IDF discovered three tunnel entrances, with numerous Hamas fighters operating inside, and attacked these positions. The 401st Armored Brigade and the Nahal Infantry Brigade also engaged in fierce clashes with Hamas in the area.

With air support, the IDF discovered and destroyed several rocket launchers. From the north, the 551st Reserve Brigade and other special forces were present in the area to pave the way for the divisions to advance. The soldiers killed many Hamas fighters, seized weapons, and destroyed several tunnels.

In related news, on November 20, Adnan Abu Hasna, media advisor for the United Nations Office for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA), stated: “Israel shelled the school where thousands of people had fled their homes to seek refuge. At least 12 Palestinians were killed, including women and children.”

The official emphasized that although UNWRA facilities fly the UN flag and maintain contact and coordination with Israel, the IDF continues to attack UNWRA schools in various locations in the Gaza Strip. Since the outbreak of the Hamas-Israel conflict, more than 70 UNWRA facilities and schools have been attacked by the IDF. Currently, 104 UNWRA staff members have been killed, the highest number in the organization's history. (Jerusalem Post/Times of Israel)

* Israeli Official: Hostage Release Negotiations Progressing : On November 21, a senior Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said negotiations for a hostage release agreement were progressing. According to the official, the parties involved are still in contact with a mediator and are discussing minor details.

Earlier, US National Security Advisor John Kirby said: “We are closer to an agreement than ever before, but nothing is done until it is complete.” US President Joe Biden also said he believed a hostage agreement was nearing completion. When asked whether a hostage deal could be reached, he replied: “I believe it can.” (Jerusalem Post)

* Hamas nears ceasefire agreement with Israel : On November 21, in a statement, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said that officials of the Islamic movement were “close to a ceasefire agreement” with Israel. The group also provided its response to Qatari officials. However, details of the terms of the potential agreement are not yet available. Earlier that morning, a Palestinian official said 17 people were killed in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat camp the previous night. (Reuters)

* Hezbollah attacks IDF positions in northern Israel: On November 20, Hezbollah fighters launched three drone attacks on Israeli soldiers in the town of Kiryat Shmona. Prior to this, the position had also been subjected to heavy artillery fire from Lebanese territory, all of which were reported to have hit their targets.

Earlier that day, Hezbollah announced it had fired a barrage of “Burkan missiles” into northern Israel, claiming several had hit their targets. Later, the IDF reported “detecting three UAVs attacking close to” a military outpost, but there were no reports of casualties. The statement clarified: “There were 25 attacks from Lebanon toward several positions near the Israeli border,” and air defenses intercepted some, while others fell into open ground. In response, the IDF deployed tanks, fighter jets, and a helicopter to fire on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, particularly suspected anti-tank missile launch sites in southern Beirut.

That evening, air raid sirens sounded in several residential areas in northern Israel due to suspected enemy aircraft infiltration. (Times of Israel)

* Houthi : Israeli ships are legitimate targets : On November 20, Al-Massirah (Yemen) broadcast a statement by Major General Alo Al-Moshki, a high-ranking official of the Houthi movement. According to him, Israeli ships are "legitimate" targets and Houthi soldiers will not hesitate to act anywhere.

Earlier on the night of November 19, the Houthi rebels seized the Galaxy Leader, believed to be linked to Israel, along with 25 crew members, while it was traveling in the Red Sea. They also admitted to launching ballistic missiles and drones into southern Israel, forcing Tel Aviv to activate its Arrow 3 long-range air defense system to intercept them.

The seizure of the Galaxy Leader is raising global concerns about the potential for maritime traffic congestion in the Red Sea if the Houthi rebels escalate hostilities against Israel. On November 19, Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul-Salam declared the seizure of the vessel “is just the beginning,” vowing to continue attacks at sea until Israel halts its military operation in the Gaza Strip. (Reuters)

Southeast Asia

* Indonesian Parliament approves new military commander : On November 21, the Indonesian House of Representatives officially approved General Agus Subiyanto as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), replacing Admiral Yudo Margono, who will retire on November 26.

Mr. Agus, who was recently promoted to Chief of Staff of the TNI, received the approval of lawmakers in a plenary session attended by more than half of the 575 members of the Lower House. Following his confirmation, Mr. Agus announced that his official swearing-in as the new Commander-in-Chief of the TNI will take place on November 22nd, presided over by President Joko Widodo.

Hailing from Cimahi, West Java province, General Agus graduated from the Indonesian Military Academy in 1991. The 56-year-old general has held important roles in the Indonesian armed forces, particularly as commander of the presidential guard. In late October, he was nominated by the leader to serve as Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) just six days after being appointed Chief of Staff of the TNI. According to Indonesia's 2004 Military Act, the maximum age for the Commander of the TNI is 58. (VNA)

Russia-China

* Chairman of the Russian State Duma arrives in China : On November 21, a flight carrying a delegation of Russian parliamentarians led by the Chairman of the Russian State Duma (Lower House) Vyacheslav Volodin landed at an airport in Beijing. Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (Chinese Parliament) Peng Qinghua welcomed the Russian delegation at the airport.

During this visit, the Russian delegation also included First Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Ivan Melnikov, Deputy Speaker Alexander Babakov, head of the New People's Party Alexey Nechayev, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) and Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma's Defense Committee Andrey Kartapolov, and other lawmakers.

According to the Russian State Duma, during their visit until November 23, the delegation will hold bilateral meetings with Chinese lawmakers and officials. The two sides will discuss developing parliamentary cooperation and promoting bilateral relations in the economic, security, trade, education, science, and other fields. (TASS)

Northeast Asia

* Seoul: North Korean hackers steal emails from many South Koreans : On November 21, the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) announced that in 2023, a North Korean hacking group, identified as "Kimsuky," stole emails from 1,468 South Koreans, including 57 current and former government officials.

This number represents a nearly 30-fold increase from the mere 49 victims reported to authorities last year. The agency noted that last year's victims were primarily diplomatic and security professionals, but Kimsuky has expanded its target to the general public, with 1,411 citizens, including corporate employees and self-employed individuals, affected this year. The group was also found to have attempted to steal virtual assets, personal information, IDs, and passwords from victims, although these attempts failed due to stringent security procedures.

According to KNPA, Kimsuky sent malicious emails to victims under the aliases of government organizations, journalists, and research institutes after changing IP addresses across 576 servers both domestically and internationally. The hacking group then gained access to attachments, address books, and other victim data, although none of the stolen information contained confidential documents. (Yonhap)

* Azerbaijan "doesn't need" Western mediation in peace talks with Armenia : On November 21, in an interview with Reuters , Azerbaijani presidential advisor Hikmet Hajiyev stated: “A peace agreement is not a matter of nuclear physics. If there is goodwill, the basic principles of a peace agreement can be implemented in a short time.” Regarding the role of Western mediation, he said: “We need peace in our region, not in Washington, Paris, or Brussels.” (Reuters)

* Nicaragua Officially Withdraws from OAS : On November 20, Managua officially announced its withdrawal from the Organization of American States (OAS). Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada emphasized that the country no longer has any ties with the OAS. In an official statement, Nicaragua declared that its decision closed a “dark chapter” for the OAS and contributed to the “gradual disappearance of Western unipolar hegemony and the strengthening of multipolarity” in the world.

In response, US Ambassador to the OAS Francisco Mora asserted that Managua would be isolated from the international community. He argued that supporters of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega were “few and mostly outside the Western Hemisphere.” The US Ambassador acknowledged that the OAS lacked the tools to exert economic pressure on Nicaragua, but the organization would continue to exert “political and diplomatic pressure” on the Ortega government regarding alleged human rights and freedom of expression violations. (VNA)

* China : Argentina would make a big mistake if it severed ties : On November 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning warned it would be a "serious mistake" if Argentina cut ties with major powers like China or Brazil. According to her, China is an important trading partner for Argentina, and the Buenos Aires government highly values ​​its relationship with Beijing.

Earlier, on November 18, Argentine voters elected Javier Milei as their new president. This right-wing liberal leader has criticized China and Brazil and advocated for strengthening ties with the US administration. (Reuters)

Middle East-Africa

* US military base in Iraq attacked by missiles : On November 21, Sky News Arabia (UAE) reported that the US Al-Asad air base in Iraq's al-Anbar province was attacked by missiles. Specifically, the attack on the US military base took place in the early morning of November 21. There is currently no information on casualties or damage.

Earlier, on the evening of November 20, the Islamic Resistance Front of Iraq announced that it had attacked the military base with several drones and had hit its target. (TASS)

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