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Russia’s agricultural production rises by 5% in January-October

The Russian State Statistics Service reported earlier that inflation in Russia on November 22-28, 2022, amounted to 0.19%

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. The volume of agricultural production in Russia in January-October 2022, according to preliminary estimates, increased by 5% year-on-year and amounted to 7.2 trillion rubles ($117.9 bln), according to the Russian State Statistics Service (Rosstat).

In October 2022, the figure amounted to 1.31 trillion rubles ($21.45 bln).

The Russian State Statistics Service reported earlier that inflation in Russia on November 22-28, 2022, amounted to 0.19%. A week earlier, inflation in Russia was at the level of 0.11%.

"Ahead of global science." How Siberian scientists resolve global warming mystery

At least once every 100 years, in the Tomsk Region's outback the Ob river overflows so much that the water spreads for dozens of kilometers, giving birth to unique processes in the earth and water that affect global climate change and warming in the Arctic

Houthis, Islamic Resistance in Iraq attack commercial vessels in Israel’s Haifa

The movement reported that its drones attacked Haifa-bound cattleship

Iran sees SCO, BRICS as means to fight Western domination — acting top diplomat

Ali Bagheri Kani also pointed out that the Iranian government has shown "a serious determination to offset dependence on the West by focusing on the East, strengthening Asian identity, and ensuring that neighborly policies serve collective development and security"

Russia not holding any ‘backdoor talks’ about Ukraine — Lavrov

Lavrov also mentioned that Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 14 laid out proposals that are "the result of a sober and constructive analysis of the current realities"

Russia says its forces carried out precision strike on Ukrainian Air Force training base

The goal of the strike has been accomplished

Russia summons US ambassador to Moscow over Sevastopol attack

"Response measures will definitely follow," the Russian Foreign Ministry underscored

BMP-3 combat vehicles start receiving drone suppression systems

The press service of High Precision Weapons company told TASS about it

Iran sees perspective of establishment of ‘Asian union’ in future — top diplomat

This would also motivate Asian countries to establish Asian coalitions and, eventually, an ‘Asian union’ in due time, and the Asia Cooperation Dialogue could play the decisive role in this regard," Ali Bagheri Kani noted

No such strikes as in Sevastopol should be — US lawmaker

"The only border our American military should be defending is our own border," Marjorie Taylor Greene said

Russian army starts active use of motorcycles to seize Ukrainian positions

These bikes helped five Russian servicemen take control of a Ukrainian strongpoint

World condemns deadly terrorist attack in Dagestan

On June 23, terrorists attacked two Orthodox churches and two synagogues in Derbent and Makhachkala in Dagestan

Orban speaks for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

"I want in the first instance that the war ends and that the ceasefire regime is established," Prime Minister of Hungary said

Role of BRICS, interaction in Eurasia to be discussed by participants of Primakov Readings

The theme of this year's two-day international scientific and expert forum is "Russia in the Global Context"

US coalition’s drone attacks truck in Syria from Iraq, deaths reported — Russian military

Deaths and injuries among Syrian citizens were reported as a result

France not to send troops to fight in Ukraine in near future — Macron

The French president said that he understands concerns of those who "are afraid that the conflict might spread into France"

Kiev’s attempts to drive Russian forces out of Kharkov Region will cost it dearly — Putin

The Russian president also said that Russia has no goal to approach Kharkov

Seoul risks tarnishing relations with Moscow if it joins sanctions — senior official

Russia and North Korea signed a strategic partnership agreement during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang

Senate speaker brands Dagestan terror attack as foreign-planned provocation

Valentina Matviyenko urged to remember that, without being able to defeat Russia from the outside, "the adversary is looking for any opportunity to implode Russian society from the inside"

Washington’s role in Sevastopol terror attack indisputable — MFA

"Four people died, among them a two-year-old playing on the city beach and a nine-year-old girl," while as many as 151 people sought medical help, 82 of them were hospitalized, according to the statement

Woman killed in last night’s attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region — governor

The elderly woman was killed as her home was hit directly by a shell

EU waging economic war against Moscow with 'suicidal fanaticism' — Russian mission to EU

"The EU no longer seems to care what price will be paid for its ambition to damage Russia," the statement reads

Ukraine’s 2014 coup was CIA’s political mistake — Putin

The Russian president noted that the US agency had achieved its goal of changing the government but failed to see what it would evolve into

Kiev’s strike on Sevastopol shows that NATO wants to start 'total war' — French politician

Florian Philippot noted that such an attack became possible because the US had supplied Kiev with tactical ATACMS missiles

Assange to return to Australia after US trial

WikiLeaks founder will be sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty, including the time he has already spent in detention in the UK, the office of Australian Prime Minister said

Russia knows well who is behind attack on Crimea, who aims missiles — Kremlin

"It is not the Ukrainians who provide for these launches," Dmitry Peskov said

Minsk, Moscow ready for political-diplomatic settlement of Ukrainian crisis

Both countries also slammed unilateral sanction imposed on Belarus and Russia by the West in its geopolitical and geo-economic interests as running counter to international law and the United Nations Charter

Russia-Romania trade takes tumble — Russian envoy

"If Romania no longer views Russia as attractive in terms of mutual trade, so be it," Vladimir Lipaev emphasized

Russian artillery crews disrupt Ukrainian units rotation

The artillery crew suppressed and destroyed Ukrainian manpower, enabling Russian assault units to improve the frontline position

Russian troops should scale up FAB-3000 bomb strikes at key Ukrainian army sites — expert

"Considering a substantial strike effect of this munition, its use can be recognized as successful," Igor Korotchenko underlined

Trump suggests Biden take drug test

This idea was supported by Congressman Ronny Jackson, who worked as a doctor for Trump and former US President Barack Obama

Russia-Romania dialogue possible if Bucharest abandons unfriendly course — envoy

Asked whether positive changes in bilateral relations should be expected after the September presidential election in Romania, Vladimir Lipayev said that "unfortunately, a stable anti-Russian consensus has developed in the Romanian political establishment today"

MOEX and RTS indices decline as ruble strengthens and EU’s new sanctions approved

The yuan-to-ruble exchange rate fell by 0.36% to 11.67 rubles

US doesn’t want civilian deaths in Ukrainian crisis — Pentagon

Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder commented on the Russian side's statements on the terrorist attack in Sevastopol

Some of attackers in Dagestan killed, others to be punished — Dagestani interior minister

Abdurashid Magomedov confirmed that fifteen police officers were killed in shootouts

Restrictions on gas exports and media access: EU’s 14th package of anti-Russian sanctions

The package includes restrictions on access to Russian media, new technological and export restrictions, a blacklist of 116 people

IBF removes sanctions from Russian boxers

Russian boxers were earlier excluded from IBF ratings in connection with the special military operation in Ukraine

Ukrainian president’s office has corrupt procurement system for army — news outlet

Its participants receive kickbacks of up to 30% of the tender price for supplies to the Ukrainian military, the Strana news outlet reported

Use of cluster munitions in populated areas incompatible with humanitarian law — UN

According to Elizabeth Throssell, the UN Human Rights Office calls on Ukraine and Russia "to join the more than 100 States that have ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions which comprehensively bans their use"

Conflict in Ukraine fraught with extension, use of nuclear weapons — top Turkish diplomat

Hakan Fidan stressed that from the very beginning of the conflict in Ukraine his country has been making efforts to settle it diplomatically and will continue doing so

Medvedev puts equal mark between US authorities, bandera regime, ‘insane fanatics’

He also expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the soonest recovery to those injured

Sevastopol declares state of emergency after Ukrainian attack

Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev issued instructions "to declare a state emergency in the city of Sevastopol until further notice"

IN BRIEF: Up-to-date information about terror attack in Dagestan

June 24, 25 and 26 have been proclaimed days of mourning in Dagestan

Assange released from British prison, left UK by plane

WikiLeaks also confirmed information from a US court about a plea bargain between Assange and US prosecutors

Putin in touch with the military, social bloc after attack on Sevastopol — spokesman

According to the Russian defense ministry, the Kiev regime on Sunday stages a terrorist attack on civilian infrastructure in Sevastopol with the use of ATACMS tactical missiles carrying cluster munitions

Orban slams Ukraine's EU membership talks ‘politically motivated’

However, Hungary will not block the process, the Prime Minister told the German Funke publishing group

West crosses its own red line — Chinese expert on strikes on Russia

Zheng Runyu called these attacks unacceptable and drew attention to the fact that such actions "have no strategic or practical military significance"

Seizure of frozen Russian assets by the West to lead to de-dollarization — expert

According to Dr. Krissada Promvek, the international community in the short-term will become divided between the Old World Order led by the USA and the New World Order led by Russia and China

Russia to insist on international reaction to missile attack on Sevastopol — diplomat

The Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case on charges of terrorism

World must take threat of World War III seriously — top Turkish dip

According to Hakan Fidan, tensions in the world are rising because of the crisis in Ukraine and Gaza

Trump vows to settle conflict in Ukraine before his inauguration

He also pledged to prevent World War Three

Congo's president to visit Moscow on June 25-29 — embassy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Republic of Congo on June 3-4

Militants involved in attacks on religious sites in Dagestan identified

According to the statement, the criminal case on Dagestan attacks is being investigated under three articles of the Russian Criminal Code

US supports Kiev regime’s crimes — Russian Ambassador

"Americans cannot sit overseas and escape responsibility for the blood and tears of innocent people," Anatoly Antonov noted

Turkey sees BRICS as alternative for developing economic ties — minister

According to Hakan Fidan, talks with BRICS "are in the process of evolution"

Three ceasefire violations reported in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone in past day

According to Yury Popov, apart from this, two pairs of the US-led coalition’s F-15 fighter jets and a pair of A-10 Thunderbolt attack bombers violated Syria’s airspace in the al-Tanf area six times

Putin’s visits to Asia damaged Western plans to isolate Russia, Chinese expert says

According to Zou Zhibo, the trips to China, North Korea and Vietnam by the Russian leader "indicate Russia’s resolve to develop eastwards"

IN BRIEF: Key points of Putin’s address to military college graduates

The Russian leader noted that Russia plans to keep developing its nuclear trifecta, because this is a guarantee of strategic deterrence and balance of powers in the world

Hamas thanks Russia for its efforts toward stabilization in region

The Hamas official pledged that Hamas and its allies’ position on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip "is in conformity with the principles the latest UN Security Council resolution is based on"

Serbia selling weapons to legitimate users, not going to apologize — President Vucic

According to the Serbian leader, the hype around this topic in the Western and regional mass media is geared to complicate Serbia’s relations with Russia

Hungary will continue to block 6.5 bln euros from peace facility for Ukraine — MFA

According to Peter Szijjarto, they want to deprive it of licenses, that is, to block its access to the Ukrainian market

Russia can offset EU ban on LNG re-exports, but supplies will be more expensive — experts

According to Maria Belova, although the 14th package of sanctions will complicate matters for Russian LNG facilities, on the other hand, it will spur companies to look for alternative solutions

Assange may plead partially guilty as part of deal with US Attorney's Office

According to NBC, this could allow Assange to walk free after five years in a British prison

UN reform needed more than ever, must start with Security Council — Turkey’s mission

Turkish diplomats also pointed out that the reform of the Security Council should consist of either abolishing the veto or limiting this mechanism

NATO contingent may be deployed to Ukraine after Vilnius summit — politician

As for territories where such a contingent can be deployed to, Rogov noted that Poland is interested in Western Ukrainian regions

EU devises workaround to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine support — Borrell

According to the EU top diplomat, Budapest, having earlier declined the use of Russian assets, should not take part in the decision on their use

South Korea urges vigilance as Russia, North Korea intensify defense cooperation

"This means maintaining full readiness in the field of military and economic security, which could be affected by the situation around the Russia-North Korea treaty and the situation in the Middle East," the president's office said in a statement

Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol kills 2, injures 22 — governor

The governor described the situation at the city’s Uchkuyevka area as grave

EU sanctions commander-in-chief of Russian Navy, number of defense industry enterprises

One of the largest defense enterprises in Siberia and the Far East, the 103rd Armored Repair Plant and the 144th and 156th Armored Repair Plants, have also been added to the blacklist

BRICS Games wrap up in Russia, athletes praise ‘friendly atmosphere’

Nearly 90 countries participated in the competition

EU says reports of attack on Sevastopol with NATO-supplied missiles lack credibility

Peter Stano, an EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy, said reports from Russian officials about Ukrainian actions and their consequences have "close to zero credibility and cannot be trusted" by Brussels

IN BRIEF: What we know about fire in building outside Moscow

An emergency management service reported an explosion inside the building, and said it was caused by a gas cylinder

Moscow to announce retaliation soon to EU ban on some Russian media outlets — MFA

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that "it is useless to hope for the commitment of the EU authorities in Brussels to its international legal obligations"

Only Russia’s victory in Ukraine operation can put end to Kiev’s missile attacks — expert

On June 23, the Ukrainian army attacked civilian infrastructure in Sevastopol with ATACMS missiles armed with cluster munitions

England, Netherlands, France reach playoffs of UEFA European Football Championship

This became known after the teams of Italy and Croatia drew in the matches of Group B, and the Spaniards beat the Albanian team

Macron says ready for dialogue with Putin

The French leader pointed out that he "believes in the power of dialogue"

Malfunction of power grid seen as most likely cause of large fire in Fryazino

The fire started on Monday afternoon on an area of 3,500 square meters and spread onto 5,000 square meters

Fire area in Fryazino, Moscow Region, grows to 5,000 square meters

According to the report, the extinguishing operation is complicated by the presence of gas-air mix canisters inside the building

Putin’s visit to Asia became Washington’s worst fears coming true — US diplomat

Russian leader needed only four days to anger the US, ambassador of United States to Japan Rahm Emanuel said

EU foreign ministers approve decision to transfer profits from Russian assets to Ukraine

According to Josep Borrell, this money will be used to purchase air defense systems and ammunition for Ukraine, as well as support the defense industry of the country

More than fifteen policemen killed in terrorist act in Dagestan

Several civilians were also killed as a result of the terrorist act, including Father Nikolay, who served for more than forty years in the Orthodox church in Derbent, Sergey Melikov added

Ukraine sanctions 367 entities including VTB, Rusal, Alrosa

The list also covers various transportation, logistics, construction, insurance, manufacturing companies; research and educational institutions; and resorts

Russia should be part of European security system — Orban

"Russia is different, its system and its society are not European," the Hungarian prime minister noted

Profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukrainian air defenses — Dutch minister

The EU, US, Canada and Japan have frozen about $300 billion of Russian assets since the start of the special military operation

Poland at risk of direct confrontation with Russia, Belarus — Medvedev

According to the politician, "Poland's reckless actions, if rashly supported by its NATO allies, may have far-reaching dangerous consequences for the entire world"

Ukraine lost Canadian armored combat vehicle Senator for the first time

At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces carried out a group strike on Ukrainian energy facilities and warehouses of Western aviation weapons overnight

CSTO secretary general says organization may expand amid growing world tensions

Imangali Tasmagambetov noted that comments by the chief delegates who attended the meetings of the CSTO's statutory bodies confirmed that the organization was successfully coping with the functions assigned to it

Russian plane makes observation flight over CIA, Pentagon and White House

A US State Department official confirmed that the path of the observation flight had been agreed by Washington and Moscow

Bomb disposal specialists working on Sevastopol beach after Ukraine’s missile attack

The anti-terrorist commission warned city dwellers against coming close to and touching suspicious-looking objects

Vietnam sees US as strategic partner, foreign minister says

Kritenbrink visited Vietnam from June 21 to 22

US may set up military bases in Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana — news outlet

According to the AES INFO, the Pentagon will not be able to quickly find an adequate replacement for Niger

Ukraine to lose territories, NATO when all said and done — media

According to the publication, the Swiss conference has demonstrated that "international support for a forever war is waning and the time for ugly compromises is beginning"

Russian jet stops US drone from crossing border over Black Sea – Defense Ministry

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a US Air Force RQ-4B Global Hawk was approaching the Russian border

Russian economy takes sanctions in stride, diplomat says as EU adopts new measures

"The point of the sanctions was to strangle the Russian economy and undermine the unity of society," Alexander Grushko said, adding that the European Union "achieved the opposite result"

Putin’s peace proposal still valid after Sevastopol attack — Kremlin

Ukraine attacked civilian infrastructure in Sevastopol using ATACMS tactical missiles equipped with cluster munitions on Sunday

Russian troops wipe out large Western-supplied armament depot in Ukraine operation

The Ukrainian army lost more than 610 troops, a tank and seven ammunition depots in battles with Russian forces in the Donetsk area over the past day, the ministry reported

Terror attack on Sevastopol to be discussed at next UNSC meeting on Ukraine — diplomat

"We will unhesitatingly speak about what the West-sponsored Kiev regime is doing or about what they are doing in the financial sphere in a bid to steal Russia money," Vasily Nebenzya said

US ambassador expressed regret over civilian deaths in Ukrainian conflict, official says

US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller said the US gives weapons to Kiev "so it can defend its sovereign territory," which Washington believes includes Crimea

US’ involvement in actions causing deaths of Russians to have repercussions — Kremlin

Ukraine attacked civilian infrastructure in Sevastopol using ATACMS tactical missiles equipped with cluster munitions on Sunday. While four missiles were downed, a fifth one exploded over the city

Strategic partnership, rejection of sanctions: results of talks between Putin, Kim Jong Un

The treaty will take interaction between the two countries "to a new level" rather than resting on laurels that already exist

Eight people might have died in fire in Moscow Region’s Fryazino

The fire started on Monday afternoon

Press review: Russia sees US behind Sevastopol attack and Serbian arms flowing to Kiev

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, 24th