{{dayPoint.date | date : 'd MMMM yyyy'}}

{{newsPoint.title}}

{{newsPoint.title+ ' '}}

{{newsPoint.subtitle}}

Dollar exchange rate at Moscow Exchange exceeded 100 rubles, trading data suggests

Meanwhile, the euro decreased by 0.33$ to 104.605 rubles

MOSCOW, October 3. /TASS/. The dollar to ruble exchange rate at the Moscow Exchange exceeded 100 rubles for the first time since August 14, according to the currency trading data.

By 07:02 Moscow time, the dollar grew by 0.49% to 100.23 rubles.

By 07:15, the dollar receded to 99.95 rubles (0+0.19%).

Meanwhile, the euro decreased by 0.33$ to 104.605 rubles and the yuan grew by 0.24% to 13.633.

At the Exchange opening, the dollar fell by 5.75 kopecks to 99.71 rubles, while the euro fell by 23.25 kopecks to 104.72 rubles. Meanwhile, the yuan exchange rate increased by 3.4 kopecks to 13.63 rubles.

Europe’s LNG imports in November up to highest level in six months

According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, liquified gas flows from terminals were also the highest after this May

Two Israeli ships attacked by Houthi in Bab el-Mandeb Strait - spokesman

Ansar Allah movement spokesman said that the former ship was attacked with the use of an anti-ship missile, the latter one - by a drone

US to deploy ground-based intermediate-range missiles in Asia next year — report

It would be the first time since the end Cold War for this type of weapons to be placed in the region, the report said

Ukraine can only lose from Euro-integration plan as Kiev useless to EU — opposition leader

Viktor Medvedchuk drew special attention to the ongoing transport blockade against Kiev

Passage of US Navy ship near Ayungin Shoal violates China’s sovereignty — command

Senior Colonel Tian Junli noted that the Chinese Navy took preventive measures, tracking the movements of the American ship

Russia’s Central Military Command receives 15 upgraded T-90M main battle tanks

he tank has received a fundamentally new turret differing from the serial-produced combat module and a more powerful 1,130 hp engine

Qatar continue efforts to resume truce in Gaza — foreign ministry

Doha is holding consultations with international and regional partners to see to it that the parties get back to the negotiating table,Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Muhammad al-Ansari said

IDF storms Palestinian towns in West Bank — TV

Troops are storming Jenin, Qalqilya, Hebron as well as the village of Jifna north of Ramallah and the Jalazone refugee camp

Russia not on UEFA list of teams for 2024-2025 Nations League draw

The national team of Russia did not take part in the previous Nations League, so it was relegated from League B to League C

Israel starts combat operations in southern Gaza Strip - IDF

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi noted that before the operative pause in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military partially destroyed two brigades of Palestinian radicals affiliated with Hamas

US begins its largest defense modernization in 40 years — Pentagon chief

This includes missile production in Arizona; vehicle production in Wisconsin and Indiana; and production of artillery shells in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told

Turkey does not consider pullout from NATO — Erdogan’s party

Earlier, on Wednesday, the deputy leader of the Turkish Motherland Party, Ethem Sancak, said that Turkey might leave NATO in five to six months due to provocative actions against Ankara

Russia says Ukraine lost up to 65 troops in Kherson area

Also Ukraine’s losses totaled two motor vehicles, three Gvozdika artillery units and a Bukovel-AD electronic warfare station

Over 10,000 airstrikes delivered by Israel on Gaza Strip since beginning of hostilities

The army press service said the strikes were carried out “at terrorist targets” in the Palestinian enclave

Kremlin critical of provocations, including violation of China's sovereignty by US ship

"On the contrary, any steps that increase mutual trust, predictability and stability are desirable," Dmitry Peskov underlined

Press review: Gaza carnage sinks Israeli narrative and US, EU tell China to end Russia aid

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, December 4th

International forum We Are Together to be held in Moscow on December 4-8

The forum will be attended by 10,000 volunteers and activists from more than 40 countries

Russian paratroopers foil landing of Ukrainian troops on bank of Dnieper

The operators destroyed all targets, including several speedboats, a truck, a significant number of personnel and other materiel of Ukrainian formations

Russian finance ministry hopes exchange of frozen assets to start working by year-end

"It’s no secret that Western investors, same as any investors, are interested in returning funds and they are ready to take steps to get their funds one way or the other," Ivan Chebeskov noted

Valdai Discussion Club to hold 16th Asian conference in Moscow

International experts will meet to discuss the role of countries in the region in the shaping multipolar world

Death toll from conflict escalation in Gaza Strip exceeds 15,500 – health ministry

More than 41,000 have been wounded

Putin to meet with Council for Development of Civil Society and Human Rights

The meeting will be held in a videoconference format

Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories

The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine

Soros family makes deal with Kiev to use Ukrainian land as toxic waste dump — journalist

"This agreement authorizes the disposal of chemical waste from companies linked with financier George Soros in the black soil of Ukraine," he said

Turkey to do everything for ICC to punish Israel for Gaza genocide — Erdogan

The country’s president pointed out that some 3,000 lawyers, including Turkish ones, have filed petitions with the ICC in connection with Israel's actions in Gaza

Another group of Russians crosses from Gaza into Egypt — ministry

The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry said the evacuated people have been accommodated in the task force headquarters in Cairo

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Golan Heights — results of vote

Russian military destroys first Leopard 1A5 tank during special military operation

The soldier who shot down the tank was awarded a certificate for 700,000 rubles

Russian forces deliver strikes on Ukrainian personnel, hardware in Kupyansk area

During active actions, supported by army aviation and the artillery fire, a strike was delivered on personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian army’s 14th mechanized and 25th air assault brigades near the villages of Sinkovka and Berestovoye, Battlegroup Spokesman Sergey Zybinsky told

Ukraine’s daily losses in southern Donetsk area amount up to 85 servicemen

In this area, Ukraine’s army also lost an armored vehicle, two cars, an Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system and a Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system

ICC prosecutor pledged to conduct thorough investigation of crimes in Israel, Palestine

Karim Khan admitted that the conflict has a complicated nature but stressed that international humanitarian law "must still apply"

Lithuania-based NATO jets escort Russian planes 12 times in November

Since November 30, a contingent of four Belgian and as many French fighter jets was stationed at the Lithuanian airbase on a four-month rotation basis

Israel responds to shelling attack from Syrian territory

The IDF is striking the source of the fire

Moscow sees heaviest-ever snowfall in 145 years of weather observation

The previous record for December 3 was set in 1980 when Moscow saw 9.4 millimeters of snowfall

Press review: Putin to pair Q&A with presser and Russian court deems global LGBT extremist

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, December 1st

Rosatom offers Kazakhstan to build two nuclear power reactors

Sergey Gromov, director general of Rosatom’s Central Asian subsidiary, said these would be the latest, third-generation reactors capable to produce a combined 2,400 MW of electricity

Expending funds "in Ukrainian money pit" increasingly difficult for Europeans — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov added that Russia's economy adjusted to the conditions of the special military operation to ensure the required level for continuation

US aims to halve Russia’s oil, gas revenues by 2030 — newspaper

Sticking to sanctions against Russia "has enormous geopolitical implications in terms of <…> Russia’s ability to use its energy as a strategic asset," Geoffrey Pyatt noted

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills four, wounds nine — TV channel

It is also noted that more than 10,000 displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter at the hospital

Volcano eruption in Indonesia kills 11 people

According to Reuters, three people were found alive while 12 more are considered missing

Bitcoin up to over $41,000 first since April 20, 2022

As of 05:38 a.m. GMT, its price extended gains to 4.68%

Turkey may leave NATO in five to six months, politician says

Ethem Sancak referred to recent polls showing that at least 80% of the Turkish population believe that "the United States is a country running the most hostile and destructive policy" toward the republic

Dollar, euro mixed on Moscow Exchange

The dollar grew by 18.5 kopecks, the euro dropped by 89.25 kopecks

New envoys to present credentials to Putin

They include envoys from Australia, Germany, Greece, the UK, Luxembourg and Sweden. The credentials will also be presented by diplomats from South Korea, Slovenia and Singapore

Russia’s army to add some 170,000 people to its ranks – presidential decree

The order of the President of Russia will come into force from the date of its signing

Houthis carry out attacks in Red Sea with Iran’s support — US Central Command

The United States will consider all appropriate responses in full coordination with its international allies and partners, the US Central Command said

Russia says Ukraine lost up to 300 troops in Donetsk area

Also enemy losses in this area totaled an infantry fighting vehicle, two motor vehicles, a D-20 artillery gun, a D-30 howitzer and a Gvozdika self-propelled artillery unit

BRICS nations support plans of Russia’s presidency – foreign ministry

We are talking about India, China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, South Africa, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported

NATO chief says it should be ready for bad news from Ukraine

It is crucial to boost ammunition production, Jens Stoltenberg said

Bulgarian president vetoes agreement with Ukraine on supply of armored personnel carriers

"The life and health of Bulgarian citizens should be the top priority," Rumen Radev pointed out

Hezbollah units open fire at Israeli military positions

According to a statement, posted on Hezbollah’s Telegram channel, its members used guided anti-tank missiles and multiple-launch rocket systems

Hersh says Hamas wasn't only one involved in October 7 attack on Israel

The journalist quoted an American official who said that the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades were also involved

Lukashenko set to discuss with Xi speed in implementation of plans for cooperation

According to the Belarusian leader, Minsk is very interested in China as a powerful country

Ukraine shells DPR 59 times over 24 hours

As a result of attacks, nine civilians, including two teenagers, sustained wounds, and 11 residential buildings and four infrastructure facilities were damaged

Russia says its paratroopers destroyed two Ukrainian fighting vehicles in Zaporozhye

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the battle took place near the settlement of Verbovoye

Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth 142 mln euros in 2025

According to the statement, the order "encompasses tens of thousands of complete 155mm artillery shells"

New Maidan or military coup within realm of possibility, former Ukrainian lawmaker says

According to Oleg Tsaryov, the situation is now being publicly discussed in Ukraine’s political circles

Israel delivers more strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon – IDF

Apart from that, according to the IDF, following air raid sirens sounding in northern Israel, "a number of launches from Lebanon to Israel were identified"

Lukashenko points to historic rise in relations between Belarus, China

"This friendship is more than 30 years old, and we have never turned away from this path," the Belarusian president maintained

Another rally in support of demobilization of soldiers held in Ukraine

Hundreds of protestors, mostly relatives of draftees and servicemen deployed in the combat zone, gathered on the Independence Square in the Ukrainian capital

Chinese, Belarusian presidents meet in Beijing — Xinhua

The news agency has not provided any other details of the meeting held in Beijing

US journalist Hersh points to ‘factors behind’ Putin’s decision to start Ukraine operation

According to the journalist, "it wasn’t without justification"

China opposes external interference in Belarus' politics — Xi Jinping

According to the Chinese president, Beijing is ready to strengthen strategic cooperation with Minsk, "to provide mutual support, promote pragmatic cooperation and further deepen China-Belarus relations"

Venezuelan president first to vote in referendum on territorial dispute with Guyana

According to Nicolas Maduro, "the powerful voice of national unity must encourage the president of Guyana to return to the Geneva Agreement and to the mechanisms of peaceful diplomatic negotiations"

Ukraine’s daily losses in Krasny Liman area amount up to 250 soldiers

According to the Russian defense ministry, Russian forces hit manpower of the 63rd mechanized and 12th special operations brigades of the Ukrainian army near the settlement of Yamplovka and the Serebryansky forestry

Blinken, Borrell fled OSCE Ministerial Council meeting like cowards — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat believes that the same fear "explains all these twists and turns regarding the non-issuance of visas to our diplomats for UN events in New York and for events in Paris at the sessions of various UNESCO bodies"

Russia says its military drone operators destroy two Ukrainian strongpoints in DPR

In total, two observation posts and more than a squad of Ukrainian soldiers were destroyed

Lavrov sheds light on West's plan to set up military bases in Black Sea, Sea of Azov

"If you look at the map, you will understand that this is unacceptable for Russia under any circumstances," the foreign minister pointed out

China ready to strengthen strategic partnership with Belarus, Xi says

According to the Chinese leader, both countries have been reaching new agreements at every stage

Russia, Ukraine engaged in private military-to-military peace talks — Hersh

Hersh said, citing a US official, that Zaluzhny had US backing in holding the talks

Ships attacked by Houthi in Red Sea are not Israel’s - IDF

Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Daniel Hagari condemned the Houthi attacks and linked them with Iran’s influence in the region, stressing that such actions jeopardize free navigation in the region

Russia wins in Ukrainian conflict — The Economist

The newspaper speculates that the conflict may last for many years

Yemeni rebels attack British ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait – TV

According to the sources, US and Israeli warships repelled the attack

Ukraine shells Russia’s Belgorod Region six times over day

According to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, there were no casualties or damage

Zaporozhye NPP's external power supply line to be restored by December 5

This was announced by Renat Karchaa, Advisor to the Director General of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation. Rosenergoatom

Over 70 flights delayed, canceled at Moscow airports

As of 02:18 a.m. Moscow time, 34 flights were delayed at Sheremetyevo airport, 17 flights were delayed and three canceled in Domodedovo, 13 flights were delayed in Vnukovo and six flights were delayed in Zhukovsky

Vucic says Serbia remembers NATO attacks of 1999

According to Serbian President, Serbia "wants to remain militarily neutral"

Russian forces repel Ukraine’s attack in Zaporohye area — defense ministry

Russian forces eliminated up 20 soldiers

Cuban Foreign Ministry wants US to be held accountable for complicity in Gaza 'genocide'

Cuba is an active supporter of Palestine and hosts pro-Palestinian demonstrations attended by the country’s top leadership

Russian army corps deputy commander killed in special military operation in Ukraine

Alexander Gusev conveyed his condolences to Zavadsky’s relatives, adding that the officer had been faithful to his duty and his profession as a defender of the Fatherland to the end

US wants to create military base on territory contested by Venezuela, Guyana — minister

"We denounce that the government of the United States of America intends to militarize the situation," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto said

Israeli drones deliver strikes on launch sites in south Lebanon

According to the Naharnet news portal, the launch sites were near the villages that were abandoned by the majority of their residents back in October

Kiev ready to hold presidential election only if Zaluzhny drops out of race

According to the source, "Zelensky’s numerous opponents" seek to oust the incumbent president through the election

Lukashenko arrives in Beijing for talks with Xi

His talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to focus on issues of trade-and-economic, investment and international cooperation

Russia’s rivals tried to ruin its nuclear industry, Rosatom saved it — Kremlin official

According to Sergey Kiriyenko, back in 2007 Putin set the task of not just staying at the global nuclear market, but to become the global leader in this domain

Israeli intel chief vows to eliminate Hamas leaders in Qatar, Turkey

In another excerpt, aired by Kan, the security official noted: "In every location, in Gaza, in the West Bank, in Lebanon, in Turkey, in Qatar, everywhere"

Eight Ukrainian drones shot down by Russian air defense systems in past day

According to the Russian defense ministry, as many as 545 planes, 256 helicopters, 9,361 unmanned aerial vehicles, 442 air defense systems

Total of 401 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza Strip — IDF

According to the media, 75 servicemen died during the ground offensive

Ukraine’s military bolsters battlegroup near Gorlovka with foreign mercenaries, says DPR

The enemy is preparing an attempt to attack Russian troop positions in that area, Yan Gagin reported

Should Ukraine agree to relinquish territories, it will lose Kiev — Medvedev

"The Ukrainian authorities would have to move the capital to Lvov, if, of course, the Poles agree," the politician remarked

Ukraine’s military hits Lugansk oil terminal in night attack

According to the report, approaches to the oil terminal have been sealed off

IDF intensively shelling Gaza Strip — TV channel

According to its information, Israeli troops are continuously shelling Gaza’s eastern districts

China’s Xi calls for global solidarity amid unprecedented changes

Xi Jinping stressed that countries should join efforts to build a better world

US-centric world coming to end — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov stressed that "there is an economy that is close on the US’ heels, this is China, there are emerging economies with their demands for energy resources"

Over 870 foreigners leave Gaza Strip on weekend

According to the official, there were 17 Palestinians with US passports and 130 people with Turkey’s citizenship among them

Tehran, Havana sign seven key documents on bilateral cooperation — Iranian government

It is specified that the memorandums and documents signed by Iran and Cuba address the fields of science, technology, healthcare, agriculture, energy, mining, communications and medicine

Russian forces deliver 27 strikes with precision weapons, drones in past week - top brass

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that all targets were hit

Russian forces wipe out depot of Ukrainian territorial defense in Kupyansk area

The adversary’s losses amounted to 95 troops, an armored fighting vehicle, two cars and a 122mm D-30 howitzer, Battlegroup Spokesman Sergey Zybinsky said

ICRC president to visit Gaza Strip

It is expected that the ICRC head will meet with the hostages held by militants from the Palestinian radical group Hamas

How many Western-made tanks have been delivered to the Ukrainian army?

US destroyer repels attack of drones, missiles launched from Yemen - TV

The USS Carney repelled the attack of drones and missiles fired from the Houthi-controlled territory, the official said, adding that no one was hurt