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Silver prices lost 7% on Comex today

Silver prices declined to $49.69 per Troy ounce

MOSCOW, October 17. /TASS/. Silver futures with delivery in December 2025 fell by almost 7% during the trading session on Comex, according to trading platform data.

Silver prices declined by 6.76% to $49.69 per Troy ounce. The prices geared down in their decline to $50.03 per Troy ounce later on, down 6.12%. Gold futures with the settlement in December 2025 edged down by 2.08% to $4,214.9 per ounce.

UK plans to phase out Russian uranium by 2028 — Russian embassy

This will happen through supplies from the US, the embassy said

Russia’s Su-57E fifth-generation fighter makes first flight in Middle East airspace

The aircraft was piloted by distinguished test pilot and Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan

AI is integral part of SU-57 used in special operation zone — Russia’s first deputy PM

Denis Manturov elaborated that AI technology significantly enhances pilots' decision-making speed and enables simultaneous control of the aircraft and its weapons systems

Trump should accept Putin's New START offer to avoid an arms race — magazine

According to the magazine, without a new agreement, the two countries "may embark on an arms race that funnels hundreds of billions of dollars"

Incremental growth of oil reserves in Russia to be 510 mln tons at the least

More than twenty-six new fields of hydrocarbons were discovered in Russia this year

Top Indian diplomat says he discussed preparations for New Delhi summit with Lavrov

Opening his talks with Jaishankar in Moscow, Lavrov confirmed that the Russian-Indian summit is expected to take place in New Delhi in three weeks

Press review: Ukraine scandal fuels political tension as Russia warns of Lebanon war risks

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, November 14th

European Commission estimates total Kiev needs at 135.7 bln euro in 2026-2027 — Politico

Such information is contained in the EC letter to EU member-countries with the recommendation to expropriate Russian assets, posted by the news outlet

Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,375 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Russia interested in establishing conditions for Putin-Trump meeting soon — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov pointed to the need for meticulous preparation for the meeting

US removes Tomahawk cruise missile launchers from Japanese base

It is not clear what caused the delay, but local analysts blame the US government shutdown

Rostec unveils import-substituting Ansat helicopter for first time overseas

The state corporation also showcased the Ka-32A11M medium-sized firefighting helicopter, which is equipped with the new Russian-made SP-32 fire suppression system

Russian embassy slams Brussels statements on Russia’s strikes on Ukraine as lie

The embassy slammed these statements as a vivid example of double standards and misleading the country’s own population

Pentagon in strategic quagmire after deploying warship in Caribbean — expert

According to Alexander Stepanov, the operation cannot be halted without taking some kind of combat action

Soyuz MS-28 commander reports on pre-launch preparations for expedition

Soyuz MS-28 is already loaded with propellant components and is currently stationed at the assembly and test facility

Real effective exchange rate of ruble up 2.6% in October — Central Bank

In October 2025, the real effective ruble rate gained 2.7% against the dollar and added 3.7% against the euro relatively to the prior month

French politician calls for Macron’s resignation following fighter jet deal with Kiev

Nicolas Dupont-Aignan noted that supplies of 100 Rafale fighter jets will be paid for by French taxpayers

Russia has orders for space engines from foreign buyers — first deputy PM

Denis Manturov added that Russia is currently at the active phase of developing launch vehicles and engines in different modifications for the multiple use

Russia to be negative to US bill on sanctions against its partners — Kremlin

Russia will look at how this bill progresses, Dmitry Peskov said

Putin to hold international meetings next week

The head of state also had in his plans a traditional operational meeting with the members of the Russian Security Council

Trump says doesn’t rule out use of ground forces in Venezuela

Donald Trump said that the US "has to take care of Venezuela"

EU may deploy 'Ukrainian battalion' to frontier regions after peace

The European Union Commissioner for Defense and Space said it would be an additional security guarantee

SCO secretary general likes Russia’s idea to set up SCO Sustainable Development Council

Nurlan Yermekbayev said that this is a serious issue that requires expert discussion, taking into account the positions and interests of each SCO country

Russian MP says US-Venezuela talks can proceed once America pulls out of Caribbean

According to Leonid Slutsky, prospects for the diplomatic settlement between the United States and Venezuela can now be viewed only through the lens of Donald Trump’s statement

Foreign mercenaries surrender in Orestopol — Russian commander

According to the commander of an assault team of the 29th Army’s 36th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade in Battlegroup East with the call sign Tima, mercenaries say their only goal was to make money through fighting

US resolution on Gaza is another 'pig in a poke' — Russia’s envoy to UN

Vasily Nebenzya stressed that "the Council is giving its blessing to the American initiative on parole of Washington"

Russian troops squeezing neck of fire cauldron by destroying Ukrainian army near Seversk

The Ukrainian group trapped in the fire pocket near Zvanovka is being systematically destroyed, military expert Andrey Marochko said

Ukraine’s security chief opts to extend foreign trip amid corruption scandal — MP

Rustem Umerov’s name surfaced in connection with the Mindich case as, according to investigators

Russia’s Orlan drones used in military operation feature unique properties — producer

The Orlan-10E multipurpose UAV system and the Orlan-30 drone that Russian troops are employing in the special military operation are on display at the Dubai Airshow 2025

Zelensky’s approval rating drops by 40% in one week, says Ukrainian lawmaker

According to Yaroslav Zheleznyak, Vladimir Zelensky’s approval rating drops by 40% in one week

Ukrainian forces did not shell DPR territory over past 24 hours

There were no reports of civilian casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure

EU delays decision on Russian assets as leaders lose faith in Ukraine — media

According to The Conversation, the positions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reflect "a growing undercurrent of realist strategic thinking within the bloc"

Corruption scandal weakens Zelensky — French newspaper

According to the newspaper, revelations of large-scale corruption in Kiev could strengthen the arguments of European politicians who favor reducing aid to Ukraine

Press review: Trump alarms US with nuclear plans and China cautions Japan on Taiwan moves

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, November 17th

US B-52 strategic bombers conduct drills over Germany — newspaper

The first B-52 mission with aerial refueling lasted around eight hours, during which the plane reportedly reached Finland’s border with Russia

Hungary ready to host Russia-US summit, waiting for signal — foreign minister

On October 16, after a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump announced that they had agreed to meet soon in the Hungarian capital

About 700 fight for Ukraine in Kharkov Region — administration

The military-civilian administration’s directorate of internal affairs is verifying the information about possible ties between the Colombian citizens and international criminal organizations

Ukraine run by CIA, MI-6 specialists, not Zelensky — former PM

Ukraine’s former Prime Minister (2010-2014) Nikolai Azarov said the Ukrainian authorities are fulfilling ready-made plans "under supervision from Western specialists"

Russia supplied key equipment for ITER — Rosatom

One of the first four test benches was delivered to the construction site of the reactor in South France

Russia advocates strengthening relations with Iran — PM

The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed by the presidents of the two countries entered into force in October, Mikhail Mishustin noted

Russia will recover frozen assets in Europe, lawmaker says

Earlier, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot suggested that a €140 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine will not be repaid by Kiev

Russia-China cooperation time-tested — Russian PM

Mikhail Mishustin stressed the importance of creating new growth points based on the competitive advantages of the two countries’ economies

Resolution on Gaza shouldn’t become cover for US Israeli experiments — Russian envoy to UN

Earlier, the UN Security Council adopted the document

Russian forces thwart Ukrainian elite units’ attempt to unblock Kupyansk — military expert

"The Russian Armed Forces thwarted all operations, causing significant damage to enemy manpower, weapons, and military equipment," Andrey Marochko said

Fico reiterates his opposition to EU transferring Russian assets to Ukraine

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico emphasized that transferring 140 bln euros to Ukraine "means two more years of killings"

Sending more money to Ukraine like giving case of vodka to alcoholic — Hungarian PM

Viktor Orban made it clear that he will not support the initiative by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

North-South corridor growing impressively in 2025 — Russian Railways

Further expansion of the transport corridor includes African countries

Ukrainian forces attempt to flee Gulyaipole — DPR head’s aide

"The situation for the enemy in the Gulyaipole area is dire," Igor Kimakovsky said

Trump's comment about talks with Venezuela look like 'propaganda tactic' — senator

According to Natalia Nikonorova, Venezuela should hardly count on real negotiations with America, which simultaneously discusses plans for attacks on Venezuelan facilities

Hungarian companies may take interest in Bulgarian assets of Lukoil — Szijjarto

The Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister did not specify Hungarian companies that might show interest in buying overseas assets of Lukoil

Pistorius' words about war with Russia aimed primarily at internal audience — expert

According to Maria Khorolskaya, with these statements, Germany is trying to "justify pre-emptive unpopular measures," including a conscription reform and an almost 20% boost in defense spending

UK plans to phase out Russian uranium by 2028 — Russian embassy

This will happen through supplies from the US, the embassy said

Attempt on Russian security chief’s life prevented at Moscow cemetery

The attempted assassination was intended to occur when Sergey Shoigu visited his relatives’ grave at Moscow’s Troyekurovskoye Cemetery

Russian Armed Forces liberated two settlements in Zaporozhye Region

Air defenses shot downed two Neptune missiles and 197 Ukrainian drones over 24 hours, the ministry noted

ZALA T-20 UAS can cover up to 500 km in single flight — company

According to the factsheet, improvements to the fuselage design and the integration of cutting-edge batteries have significantly boosted its endurance, allowing for longer, more efficient missions

No peace in Middle East with Israel continuing to occupy Palestine — Erdogan

According to the Turkish leader, his country continues sending humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip

US actively searching for someone to replace Zelensky — ex-premier Azarov

According to him, it is hard to predict how the events will unfold if Zelensky resigns

Four Russian women nominated for 2025 WTA Player Awards

The four Russians nominated are Mirra Andreeva, Diana Shnaider, Veronika Kudermetova and Yekaterina Alexandrova

Ukrainian lawmaker says Zelensky has a hand in attempt on Trump’s life, Kirk’s killing

Vladimir Zelensky’s regime is capable of killing anyone, Artem Dmitruk said

Montenegro summons Russian ambassador, accuses Moscow of meddling

The Foreign Ministry said that the reason behind the move were the Russian diplomat’s remarks made after the Montenegrin parliament’s decision to join NATO Security Assistance Ukraine

Top Russian, Indian diplomats discuss cooperation in various spheres

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, special attention was paid to practical steps towards the further development of trade and economic cooperation, including in the energy and financial spheres, as well as to issues of defense and logistics cooperation

Any escalation scenario possible in Ukraine conflict — Medvedev

According to the politician, Western nations need to understand that they are fighting on Ukraine’s side

Russian diplomat responds to Pistorius' comments on potential NATO-Russia conflict by 2029

Maria Zakharova said there is no longer any doubt about who the aggressor is

Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet showcased in Middle East first time

The Su-57 is piloted by Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan, Chief Pilot of the Sukhoi Design Bureau at United Aircraft Corporation

Up to 100,000 people go missing in Russia every year, says official

As many as 70,000 to 100,000 people go missing in Russia every year and 25% of them are never found

Merz, his supporters fail to heed lessons of Nuremberg trials — Lavrov

"With Chancellor Merz coming and proudly stating that Germany must become Europe’s strongest army once again, it is clear that no lessons have been learned," the Russian foreign minister said

Previous world order has come to an end, German chancellor says

Friedrich Merz noted that the challenges facing the German government are "as diverse as they have rarely been, and possibly - depending on developments - never before in the post-war history of the Federal Republic of Germany"

Countries on way to sustainable development face challenges — SCO secretary general

Nurlan Yermekbayev said that it is the SDG agenda, one of the UN priorities at the current stage, that acts as "a consolidating factor for the world community"

Bangladesh’s ex-PM Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal found Sheikh Hasina guilty on all five counts of crimes against humanity

Russia, Middle Eastern countries discuss joint production of fifth-generation aircraft

Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugayev noted that the potential projects are long-term and technologically complex, requiring detailed study

Israeli minister calls for arresting Abbas if UN recognizes Palestine

Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir stressed that "the invented people that is called Palestinians must not have its state"

US lacks military resources in region to remove Maduro from power — TV channel

CNN also noted that if Maduro leaves the country or is killed as a result of US actions, a military takeover or even the start of a civil war cannot be ruled out

Russian industry ministry not expecting disruption of silicon supplies to domestic market

JSC Kremniy, a Rusal company, will have to suspend production from January 1, 2026

Moscow has not received official notification from Kiev about termination of talks — MFA

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s special envoy Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Ukraine had received all the documents provided by the Russian side

29 foreign leaders to attend Victory Parade in Moscow — Kremlin aide

According to Yury Ushakov, the list includes Brazil, Serbia, Slovakia and China

Ukrainian troops encirclement threatens frontline collapse, territorial losses — Medvedev

The Russian politician stressed that the leadership in Kiev "has predictably found itself in a zugzwang: every day is bringing it into a worse position on the chessboard"

Kiev unlikely to get Rafale fighter jets, deal with Paris largely symbolic — expert

According to Deputy Director of the Institute of CIS Countries Vladimir Zharikhin, Zelensky’s meeting with Macron amid Ukraine’s massive corruption scandal is an attempt to divert public attention from domestic issues and "whitewash recent damaging leaks"

At least 50 injured in riots in Bangladeshi capital

The unrest occurred after the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death

UN Security Council adopts a US draft resolution supporting Trump's Gaza plan

Russia and China abstained

Kiev loses 3,300 troops, mercenaries in battles in LPR this week — military expert

Andrey Marochko said that the enemy suffered the greatest manpower losses in the area of responsibility of the battlegroup West

Rosoboronexport CEO names potential customers for Yak-130M jet

Alexander Mikheyev noted that countries across Asia and Africa are among the prospective buyers

Group of Western countries request UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine on November 20

UN Security Council sessions on the situation in Ukraine are not included into the Council’s permanent agenda

No plans for military operation in al-Sweida — governor

Sweida Governor Mustafa al-Bakour emphasized that "the rumors about a military operation are false"

Russian army disrupts Ukrainian logistics in northeast of Zaporozhye Region — legislator

Stepan Kuvachev said that Russian forces inflict substantial losses on enemy personnel and equipment

Russia has no supporters of possible confrontation with NATO — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov still said that Russia must take measures that ensure its interests

Kremlin spokesman says West ‘obsessed’ with fighting Russia until Ukraine runs out of men

Peskov was commenting on NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's recent statement that there is no need to be afraid of using Western weapons for strikes deep inside Russia

Iraqi PM discuss Lukoil operations amid new US sanctions with company founder

The Iraqi side is interested in "keeping the steady production level" and stabilization of global oil markets

Russian weapons proved their efficacy against NATO equipment — Rosoboronexport chief

Alexander Mikheyev noted that Russian showrooms at international exhibitions have been the subject of growing attention from lots of countries that want to have combat-proven weapons in service

Putin, Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza Strip — Kremlin

The leaders also discussed the issue of Iran's nuclear program and assistance in further stabilizing the situation in Syria

Poland reopens two border crossings with Belarus

According to PAP news agency, Warsaw’s move stems from the necessity to address the economic needs of Poland’s border areas and the fact that a migration crisis on the border has eased

French politician demands lawmakers comment on Ukraine corruption scandal

Florian Phillipot asks whether the National Rally will put forward a parliamentary initiative to set up a committee investigating how Ukraine used the funds allocated by France

Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 81.13 rubles for November 18

The official euro rate was reduced by 68 kopecks to 94.4179 rubles

Venezuela under threat of military invasion — ambassador to Moscow

Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez said that imperialists want to plunder the country's natural resources

Ukraine court obliges Prosecutor General to open case against SBU over journalist’s murder

Earlier, Dubinsky claimed that Lira was beaten to death

Yak-130M can perform missions jointly with other aircraft — Rosoboronexport CEO

Alexander Mikheyev explained that the Yak-130M is a refined version of the original Yak-130, featuring significant enhancements

Russia views Mongolia as strategic partner in Asia — Russian PM

Mikhail Mishustin noted that contacts between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh of Mongolia embody "mutual interest in further strengthening Russian-Mongolian comprehensive cooperation"

54 countries vote against resolution on combating ne-Nazism

116 countries, including Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Serbia, and Syria, supported the document

Russian stock indices in the red on Monday — market data

The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index plunged by 0.6% to 2,510.64 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index dropped by 0.6% to 974.86 points

Washington's sanctions against Russian partners may harm US itself — senator

Konstantin Kosachev said there are limits in place to the exerted pressure as well as working protection mechanisms against sanctions

Some politicians in London still advocate for dialogue with Russia — British journalist

Frank Wright said that in the UK, anyone who tells the truth about the Ukrainian conflict "is going to be labelled as a traitor, hounded by the press, and perhaps investigated by the intelligence services"

Washington to give up Taiwan after transfer of TSMC chips production to US, expert says

Jin Canrong urged the people of Taiwan to understand that "the US cannot be trusted"