Chinese President Xi congratulates Trump on US presidential election victory — CNN

The Russian Foreign Ministry recalled that ahead of the first round of voting and the constitutional referendum on Moldova’s accession to the European Union, Moldova’s authorities had denied accreditation to five international observers from Russia, with no reasons provided

Over the day, the enemy lost more than 250 servicemen, eight fighting infantry vehicles, including two US-made Bradley IFVs, six armored combat vehicles, two artillery guns, two mortars and eight motor vehicles

Russia’s Battlegroup West improved its tactical position and inflicted roughly 450 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

TASS has compiled congratulatory messages and reactions to Donald Trump's apparent win

The Hungarian prime minister openly supported Trump in the US bipartisan struggle and made no secret that he was counting on his return to the White House

Mao Ning also noted that the current presidential election is a US domestic political issue, and indicated that China "respects any choice of the American people"

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 6th

Anton Siluanov noted that Russia turned out to be ready for such challenges

"I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president," the politician said

Republicans will win at least 50 seats in the Senate of the US Congress by the end of the elections, as estimated by Fox News

In Michigan (15 electoral votes), Donald Trump leads with 51.1% of the vote, while Kamala Harris has 47.16%

US media outlets expect that the election will be decided in 18 states and the District of Columbia

According to Financial Times, Harris attracted more than $2.3 bln and spent $1.9 bln, Trump, in turn, took in $1.8 bln and spent $1.6 bln

The goals are also the destruction of Hamas in Gaza and the defeat of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel Katz added

"Make sure you get through and vote, and we are going to have a big victory tonight," Trump said

The US is holding election on November 5, with voters choosing the president, governors in 11 states and two US territories, a third of the Senate, and all members of the House of Representatives

Maria Zakharova noted that Moscow did everything to fulfil the potential of bilateral economic ties with European countries

Ukrainian troops staged a drone attack on a residential area in the borderline city of Belgorod

Russia remains ready for talks with Ukraine, the Russian president noted

Nearly three hours of talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul on March 29, 2022, yielded principles for a potential agreement, including Ukraine's commitment to maintain a neutral, non-aligned status and its pledge to refrain from deploying foreign weapons, including nuclear weapons, on its territory

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 510 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Some swing states, including Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania have already begun voting

According to the head of state, Russia follows a constructive course in its foreign policy that addresses both its interests and global trends

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during the Russian head of state’s visit to Pyongyang in June

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, November 5th