Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate for August 16-18 to 80.02 rubles

The MOEX index fell 0.23% in the main trading session, closing at 2,705.17 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS index declined 1.75% to 1,102.82 points

The ministry noted that the dynamics of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries show stable growth

Belgium opposes the European Commission’s plan for the expropriation of Russian sovereign assets blocked in Europe under the guise of a so-called "reparations loan" to Ukraine, being afraid of Russia’s potential response

The case has been referred to the DPR Supreme Court for consideration on the merits

"Contacts are taking place," Dmitry Peskov said

Donald Trump voiced concern about the current political track taken by EU countries

Among them are Defense Minister Denis Shmygal, First Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister Mikhail Fedorov, First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislitsa, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence Kirill Budanov, and Pavel Palisa, deputy head of Zelensky’s office in charge of military issues, the Novosti.Live portal said

Anutin Charnvirakul responded to a question whether the provisions of the October declaration applied to the recent escalation in the border areas shared by Thailand and Cambodia

The Russian president noted at the same time that the majority of activities anticipating adoption of federal laws is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 in the plan for improving legality in individual economic sectors

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also noted "calls to all prominent regional partners to grant the Pentagon broader access to their ports and other facilities"

The Politico said that an unnamed European official on the sidelines of the Doha Forum called the strategy’s provisions regarding the European Union "very disturbing"

According to Rodion Miroshnik, this strategy is driven by the increasing difficulty Ukraine faces in mobilizing its own citizens

The epicenter of shocks was situated at the depth of 20 kilometers

"Securing financial support will help ensure the survival of Ukraine," President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen added

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According to the newspaper, "the Europeans are becoming irrelevant on their own turf"

The document also obligates the Pentagon chief to report to the House of Representatives and Senate on the temporary suspension or cessation of intelligence provision to Ukraine

The key topic of the meeting was to discuss cooperation within the framework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum

"It turned out that simple housecats were perfect for the job - to keep the Russian House territory safe," Dmitry Syty explained

The ban covers transactions changing the ownership structure of Russian companies, their authorized capital and the established procedure for implementation of investment projects

The foreign minister considers handing the ex-servicewoman over to Kiev the right decision as Moscow had to bring back its citizens sentenced on terrorism charges in Ukraine

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The Russian army began to move forward in the northern territory of the Kharkov Region back in 2024, Vitaly Ganchev noted

The US leader stressed that he "just wants to see people stop from being killed"

"Construction of the first unit is almost completed," Alexey Likhachev said

The sculpture was installed on the Liberators’ Alley

Alexander Matsegora has been Russia’s ambassador to North Korea since 2014

According to the Russian leader, "the business community is working hard and striving to improve efficiency, but it needs to be helped at the administrative level," and even more so in the social sphere

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy was using the vehicles to covertly transport personnel to Gulyaipole to reinforce positions in the locality

The official euro rate was increased by one ruble to 89.7054 rubles

Machine-building, chemicals and metallurgy were the main drivers, Mikhail Mishustin noted

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 145 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

On December 3, the Rada adopted Ukraine’s draft budget for 2026 with a record deficit of $47.5 bln

According to the Bosnian Serb leader, Europe’s economic success was largely based on access to Russian resources

Iranian parliament member Ebrahim Azizi also emphasized that Russia and Iran should cooperate to protect peace and security in their common region

According to the Ynet portal, Netanyahu’s visit will last a week

According to the Secretary of the Security Council, Matsegora's caring attitude to the cause "and selfless service to the Motherland largely predetermined the consistent strengthening of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the DPRK"

It was a small group of rebels who had access to television, a source told the agency

The Ministry of Industry and Trade added that the UAV-based services market in 2025 was worth over 26 billion rubles, with a demand for over 5,000 drones

Anatoly Aksakov also noted that such actions by the European Union would constitute a violation of international law

According to Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin doesn’t rule out that the removal of the current irritants could open up prospects for the two countries to restore relations

The US leader also noted that Vladimir Zelensky's people loved the US government's proposal

Viktor Medvedchuk noted that the promised economic integration between Ukraine and the EU had never materialized

A significant number of foreigners are calling the hotline to express support for the Russian president

"Personal contacts between the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Russia form a strong foundation for cooperation," Anton Kobyakov stressed

Several people were reported to have been wounded in the Aomori Prefecture

The Russian government and regional authorities are instructed to ensure the implementation of measures related to the call-up of citizens for military training and the conduct of these training sessions

The US-Venezuela conflict threatens to cause unpredictable consequences for the entire Western hemisphere, Maria Zakharova said

Reports indicate the presence of mercenaries from Poland, Georgia, and various Latin American nations, according to the press service of the Military-Civilian Administration of the Kharkov Region

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Dmitry Peskov did not comment on US President Donald Trump's statement that, unlike his entourage, Vladimir Zelensky was not familiar with the peace plan's contents

Touching on trade and economic relations between Turkey and Hungary, the Turkish president stated that the two countries "are close to reaching their trade target of $6 billion"

The leaders of UK, Germany and France discussed the importance of the US-led peace talks for European security and supported the progress made

Hungary and Turkey together speak for termination of war in Ukraine through negotiations, the Hungarian foreign minister said

Milorad Dodik noted that Europe lacked an effective leader

Sergey Ryabkov noted that Moscow views the situation around Venezuela with great alarm and concern

"We will spare no effort to reach a settlement and will be guided by the motto that there can be no losers in a fair world," the Turkish president said

The region's governor Yevgeny Balitsky said that the Zaporozhye Region authorities were ready to provide all necessary administrative and humanitarian assistance to residents of the liberated territories.

European Council President Antonio Costa also responded to Washington's criticism of the European Commission’s move to fine the X social media platform, and accusations of Brussels violating freedom of speech

Growth rates of the Russian economy passed through the expected slowdown stage in the present year, the head of state noted

The Ukrainian army sends its units to this area with full knowledge that the city and the region are lost, head of the Kharkov Regional State Administration Vitaly Ganchev said

Lula da Silva’s administration will work to prevent the US attacks from happening

This is evidenced by radio intercepts obtained by TASS

Maria Zakharova drew special attention to America's about-face on hegemony

Ignazio Cassis emphasized that Switzerland’s goal as OSCE Chair for 2026 is "to ensure the OSCE is ready" for such developments

As the Hungarian prime minister recalled, the treaty establishing the EU states that "in the event of an armed attack on the territory of one of its member states, the other member states are obliged to provide this state with all the assistance at their disposal"

French banks hold around 18 bln euros in Russian assets, which is the second-highest figure in Europe, the paper said

76% of respondents said they have not seen so far practically any positive effect from the initiatives

US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg emphasized that the restrictions are aimed primarily at Russian oil exports

"There is no free money for the European Union from Euroclear," Valerie Urbain said

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Tunja Bengin pointed to the cases, when hypocritical statements are being made by Europe

It is expected that fulfilling all planned measures will lead to a 1.5% reduction in the shadow economy’s share in gross domestic product over three years, the Russian deputy prime minister said

According to the company’s data, the average lifespan of a password is 3.5 to 4 years

The market is growing on account of two drivers, artificial intelligence and the transition of business to cloud models, Denis Khleborodov noted

Ramzan Kadyrov added that captured Ukrainian servicemen often ask not to be returned back, fearing for their lives

Cases have been reported in 17 out of DRC’s 26 provinces, with the capital Kinshasa being one of the hotspots

Maxim Ryzhenkov pointed out that the European Union is looking at allocating more than billion euro to help Lithuania fight Belarus and Russia’s alleged hybrid aggression

As the Central Bank explained, the decision to lift the limit is due to the stable situation on the foreign exchange market

Dmitry Peskov added that at this point, Moscow has no information about the outcome of talks between Washington and Kiev in Florida

"The plan has been reduced from 28 points to 20," and a compromise on the issue of territories "has not yet been found," he said

The ban is renewed for transactions of residents on paying for participation interests, contributions or capital units in property of a nonresident foreign entity

According to the Russian leader, this work will piggyback on Kyrgyzstan’s work in key areas during its presidency this year

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev finds historical parallels in the behavior of the current leaders of Finland and their predecessors from almost a century ago and recalls the aftermath of their aggressive attacks on Russia

Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban also discussed a number of key issues in the relations between Russia and Hungary

According to the Russian foreign minister, Russia plans more than a hundred various BRICS events throughout its presidency

The agenda of the meetings includes discussions on a wide range of aspects in the Russian-Vietnamese relations

The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman noted that for the first time in many years, the US document refers to Russia not as a "threat" but as a participant in the dialogue on stability

The head of state stressed that "technological leadership projects did not exist in isolation but had systemic significance for all spheres of life"

The new authorization will be in effect until April 1, 2026

He also noted that the trip to Moscow left a strong impression on him

According to Alexander Grushko, Russia continues developing its health resorts

The Russian Foreign Minister added that among the instruments of foreign policy in Brussels' arsenal there is still "direct theft, which is precisely what happened to Russia’s gold and foreign exchange reserves"

The United States, India, Germany, and Russia are the four powers Israel has bolstered ties with in the past two years, the Israeli prime minister added

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Russia can submit its objections by December 7, 2027

John Mearsheimer stressed that there’s nothing US President Donald Trump "can do to assuage Russian fears that any agreement Moscow reaches with Ukraine and the West will stick over time"

Officers are conducting searches at the EU diplomatic service headquarters

Vladimir Zelensky said that as for this year, Ukraine was short of $1.5 billion but The Netherlands allocated $700 million

"Zelensky is disregarding the peace plan: this is inadmissible and irresponsible," Florian Philippot stated