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Focusing on recent military actions and ongoing peace negotiations, here is a review of the latest news regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Military Activity
Both nations have launched major, deadly overnight strikes.
Russian Attacks: Russia launched over 460 drones and 22 missiles into Ukraine, resulting in six deaths and 13 injuries, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The strikes caused “extensive damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure” across multiple regions including Kyiv and Odesa, and primarily targeted the energy sector to disrupt normal life.
Ukrainian Attacks: Ukraine carried out a significant drone attack on Russia, which Russian officials said killed three people and wounded eight. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have intercepted 249 drones, including 116 over the Black Sea. Ukrainian military sources described the night as “most productive” in November, indicating “deep damage” was inflicted on Russia.
NATO Involvement: NATO fighter jets in Romania were scrambled after at least one Russian drone breached Romanian airspace near the border with Ukraine.
Frontline: In the east, the battle for the key city of Pokrovsk continues to rage, with Russia reportedly making advances.
Peace Negotiations and Diplomatic Efforts
Diplomatic activity has intensified around a U.S.-proposed peace plan, which has been the subject of significant debate and revision.
U.S. Peace Plan: The Trump administration introduced a controversial 28-point peace proposal that initially included many concessions to Russia, such as a cap on Ukraine’s military size and potential territorial losses. The plan has faced criticism for being too favorable to Moscow, and European leaders are working to rebalance it.
Negotiations: U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva and reported “tremendous progress” and “highly productive” discussions, refining the plan into a 19-point framework that is more acceptable to Kyiv.
Sticking Points: Russia has indicated that many, but not all, points are acceptable, but has not officially received the revised plan. Russia continues to demand the recognition of annexed territories and a guarantee that Ukraine will never join NATO.
European Response: European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are pushing back against the U.S. proposal, arguing that without strong deterrence measures, Russia will remain a threat. France has pledged to sell 100 fighter jets to Ukraine to boost its defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy’s Position: President Zelenskyy has said he will discuss “sensitive issues” with President Trump and has stated Ukraine will not agree to a ceasefire that freezes the conflict with Russia occupying its territory.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 25, 2025
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AI Overview
Fiction on Twitter encompasses a wide range of forms, including very short stories (like #flashfiction), and longer “twovels” or “twitter novels” that unfold over multiple tweets. These stories leverage the platform’s constraints to be concise and impactful, sometimes using anonymity to create a distinct narrative voice. Common forms include standalone micro-narratives, serialized “twitter novels,” and collections of stories organized through hashtags.Fiction on Twitter encompasses a wide range of forms, including very short stories (likeForms of fiction on Twitter, Twitter novels (or “twovels”): These are longer narratives that are told over a series of many tweets, sometimes spanning hundreds of posts. The author may be known or anonymous, using a pseudonym or a character’s name to build a fictional persona.
Micro-narratives: These are extremely brief stories, often comparable to flash fiction or sudden fiction, that are contained within a single tweet.
Hashtag-based stories: Writers use hashtags, such as #VeryShortStories, to create and share collections of short fiction or to find and engage with other writers and readers.
Storyella: This specific term, coined by Penguin US, refers to humorous reworkings of classic literary tales published in digestible chunks of 20 or fewer tweets.
Examples and conceptsAnonymity: Authors sometimes use anonymous or pseudonymous accounts to create a specific voice or to enhance the mystery and authenticity of the story.
Conciseness: The limited character count forces writers to be deliberate and impactful with their words, making every word count.
Connectivity: Some Twitter fiction is less about a traditional narrative and more about creating a connection with the audience through creative use of the platform.
Role-playing: Some accounts take on the persona of a fictional character (sometimes from an existing universe, like Mass Effect) and interact with users as that character, essentially improvising a story in real-time.
Inspiration and community: Platforms like “Book Twitter” are filled with discussions about short fiction, with users recommending their favorite collections and writers.
How to find and share fiction on TwitterSearch for hashtags: Use hashtags like #VeryShortStories or #flashfiction to find creative content.
Look for specific accounts: Follow accounts that specialize in writing or curating Twitter fiction.
Engage with “Book Twitter”: Participate in communities like Book Twitter via Literary Hub where users discuss and share short stories and novels.Ai Mode
Fiction, including very short stories, on Twitter
Twitter fiction (or “twit-fic,” “twiction,” “nanofiction,” and “micro-fiction”). The 280-character limit of a single post (formerly 140) provides a creative constraint that challenges writers to produce complete narratives in a very short format, similar to traditional flash fiction. Writing fiction on Twitter (now X) is a well-established practice, often referred to as
Forms of Twitter Fiction
Single-Tweet Stories: These are complete, bite-sized stories contained within a single post. A famous example often cited in this context, though predating Twitter, is Ernest Hemingway’s six-word story: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn”.
Tweet Threads: Authors can string together a series of interconnected posts to create longer narratives, effectively writing entire short stories or even novels one tweet at a time.
Interactive/Collaborative Fiction: Some writers create accounts for fictional characters or use crowdsourcing, allowing readers to contribute to the story’s development or provide epitaphs for fictional scenarios.
Prompt-Based Writing: Communities use specific hashtags to share stories based on daily prompts.
Communities and Hashtags
Writers and readers engage with Twitter fiction through dedicated communities and hashtags.
#VSS365: This stands for “Very Short Story 365 days a year” and is one of the most active communities. A host tweets a new single-word prompt each day, and participants write and share a very short story based on that word.
#Twiction, #Twitfic, #Nanoism, #140novel, #veryshortstory: Searching for these hashtags on X will reveal numerous examples and active participants in the genre.
Notable Examples and Authors
Several authors, from aspiring to established, have experimented with the medium:
Jennifer Egan: The Pulitzer Prize-winning author published an 8,500-word short story, “Black Box,” via The New Yorker’s @NYerFiction handle, releasing it in 140-character bursts over ten nights.
Arjun Basu and Sean Hill: These authors are known for consistently posting single-tweet stories on their accounts, such as @arjunbasu and @veryshortstory. Their work has also been compiled into published books.
The Guardian: The newspaper has challenged and featured established authors, including Ian Rankin and Jeffrey Archer, to write stories within the character constraints.
You can find current examples by searching the platform X using the hashtags mentioned above, or by following specific authors and literary journals that dedicate themselves to this form.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 23, 2025
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