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"Such things are done from a strong position. Now, Zelensky has led the country to a state where such a position has been lost, regrettably," the Ukrainian lawmaker said

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

According to the experts, such tactics are pushing countries to jointly seek alternatives to the dollar

Maria Berlinskaya noted the demoralization of Ukrainian society that, she said, is brought about by the actions of the country's military and political leadership and the corruption of officials

Syria has been in conflict since 2011

The newspaper said the Global Connect fiber optic network suffered a massive failure in Finland

Maria Berlinskay also recognized the superiority of the Russian army, calling it one of the "strongest armies in the world," and opined that none of the NATO countries would be able to withstand a confrontation with the Russian military

According to the broadcaster, there are no militants left in the area and security is fully ensured by Syrian forces

The Russian diplomatic mission stressed that "a genuine peace in Ukraine may be achieved exclusively by eradicating the crisis’ root causes, the shaping of which was greatly contributed to by the British and their allies

Europe’s preparation for war with Russia is visible through increased defense spending in certain countries, the article says

According to the Armenian Prime Minister, Yerevan suspended its participation in CSTO because of the absence of the "appropriate reaction" to the "external aggression at the borders of sovereign Armenia in 2021 and 2022"

Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier emphasized that the West’s provocative policies could have dire consequences if they further escalate the conflict

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reiterated that NATO allies agreed that "the future of Ukraine is in NATO"

"The United States and its allies are using every opportunity to sow chaos in the country, applying sanctions to asphyxiate the country’s economy and supporting Idlib-based terrorists and the extremist underground in the SAR," Vasily Nebenzya said

In an interview with the Kyodo news agency, Zelensky admitted that the Ukrainian army was unable to retake the lost territories

Imangali Tasmagambetov pointed out that NATO’s attempt to invade Russia and Belarus would be sheer foolishness

"I should also note that the Kyrgyz Defense Ministry takes a very responsible approach towards holding such drills and I am deeply convinced that the exercises which will run on the territory of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 will also be held at a very high organizational level," Imangali Tasmagambetov said

No one in Washington "is working to make sure that this conflict doesn’t become a nuclear holocaust," the journalist said

According to media reports, it was Kim Yong Hyun who advised the president to impose martial law

No further details were provided

The Russian president stressed that Russia allowed its German partners to operate under free market conditions in the country

"We were denied of its use but the denial, as our saying goes - they got what they fought for," the Russian leader said

According to the top Russian diplomat, Moscow is ready for an honest discussion

"Syria's neighbors should take the necessary measures to prevent terrorists from receiving external assistance," Lieutenant General Mohammad Bagheri said

Vladimir Rogov said earlier that the liberation of that settlement would deny the Ukrainian army the possibility to relocate units directly between Solntsevka in the north and Kurakhovo

Vasily Nebenzya said that the Syrian military, with support from Russia and other allies operating at the request of the legitimate Syrian authorities, is repelling the militants

According to the report, Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun proposed the idea to President Yoon Suk Yeol

All the designated targets were engaged by direct hits

"The West is gradually trying to prepare the ground to blame Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and perhaps Vladimir Zelensky and some other political figures for their own recklessness, crimes, and crazy criminal philosophy of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, as they put it," Maria Zakharova said

"We need probably more people to move to the front line," Mark Rutte stressed

It is reported that the US president-elect has yet to establish a working group to develop a peace plan for Ukraine

According to Waldemar Skrzypczak, satellite reconnaissance failed to detect the launch and flight of this missile

The Russian leader noted that "despite political pressure, many partners, including from Western Europe and the United States, remained on the Russian market"

Andrey Marochko said that in order to take full control of the LPR, Russian forces had to push Ukrainian troops out of five more settlements

The Ukrainian military is attempting to regain control of the road section, which is important in terms of logistics, Andrey Marochko noted

Dmitry Peskov added that number of countries have already offered to host such talks, including Qatar

Earlier, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the imposition of martial law

Alexander Dynkin described the "the first minimal but extremely necessary steps" for Washington

The current wave of protests was sparked by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's statement on November 28 when he said that the ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party had decided to postpone any talk about launching accession negotiations until late 2028 and decline any funding from the European Union

Tatyana Moskalkova pointed out that these POWs have been in Russian captivity for over one year

Maria Zakharova ighlighted reports suggesting that the Kiev regime's security services are collaborating with terrorists, supplying them with drones and sharing expertise in their use

According to the report, pro-government forces managed to advance towards the outskirts of the town of Khanasir

In a televised address, the President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to support the corresponding ruling of the parliament

"Today, as a result of your awkward actions, we saw how a meeting on an extremely serious issue can be turned into a disgraceful political farce, by inviting a totally unsuitable speaker and playing into his hands," Dmitry Polyansky said

The Russian president emphasized that an increasing number of people around the world were coming to understand the true causes of the conflict in Ukraine, unleashed by the Western elites, as well as the fact there is no excuse for crimes against civilians, ethnic and religious cleansings, terrorist attacks and punitive actions by neo-Nazis

Andrey Marochko noted that the enemy units have begun to rapidly reinforce their positions near the Pershotravnevoye-Raigorodka motor road

According to the report, alongside Vance's plan, Donald Trump is reviewing settlement proposals from Keith Kellogg, whom he proposed as his assistant and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia

According to Vladimir Rogov, Russian troops have liberated approximately 20 square kilometers north of Velikaya Novoselka, near the village of Razdolnoye

Earlier, the agency reported that senior administration officials - including advisers and presidential secretariat staffers - started to resign in the wake of the president’s decision to impose martial law

The bankruptcy procedure for Nord Stream 2 AG has been renewed until January 2025. Transliq AG remains the temporary administrative receiver

Andrey Marochko noted that the Ukrainian army was fighting with all its might to beat back Russian forces near the settlement of Belogorovka, hoping to prevent them from making gains and increasing Russia’s pressure on the northern section of the frontline

The head of state thanked the troops participating in Russia’s special military operation for rising up to defend the country this time

The journalist added that Vladimir Zelensky was permitted to have a conversation with CNN, but not with him

According to media, the comment prompted the Canadian delegation, including the prime minister, to "laugh nervously"

According to the Syrian military command, the cadets who suffered wounds in fighting against terrorists would get the necessary medical care in Homs

Ou Si-Fu stated that the purpose of using the latest system was to "demonstrate the capabilities of new types of offensive weapons, which the Ukrainian side cannot counter, and that the whole of Ukraine is within Russia's strike range"

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 370 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy ammunition depot over the past day, the ministry reported

According to Vladimir Artyukh, three evacuation waves have taken place in the Sumy Region since February 2022

The POWs are currently being kept safe and are receiving all necessary assistance

Strikes by operational-tactical aircraft and artillery fire hit enemy manpower and hardware in the Kursk and Sumy regions

The Russian Navy and Aerospace Forces are conducting their joint drills with the observance of international law and agreements with foreign states on the prevention of incidents at sea beyond the territorial waters and airspace above them, the ministry said

Annalena Baerbock also believes that along with security guarantees for Ukraine in the form of NATO membership, "international presence aimed at ensuring a ceasefire" could be considered

The Democratic Party, which controls 170 seats in the 300-seat parliament, threatened to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol otherwise

The police also continue to search the offices of other opposition parties and organizations

Russia’s Battlegroup West repelled 10 Ukrainian counterattacks and inflicted roughly 500 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day

The vote on the bill should be held within 24 to 72 hours from the time of its consideration at a plenary session

The companies have confidentiality clauses when they make deals, so sparse details can be offered, including timelines for market entry, Marina Malakhatko said

Maria Zakharova also pointed to the fate of former South Korean leaders: some were killed, overthrown, imprisoned, some committed suicide

According to the source, the project is currently undergoing the science and development phase

The tax on gains from deposit interest will remain at the level of 13-15%, Dmitry Breitenbikher noted

Over the past 2-3 years, the Russian economy has fundamentally change, the Russian leader noted

It is reported that employees of recruitment centers are being reassigned to army positions at the home front

The minister noted that the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels will continue on Wednesday

The interview is "absolutely fascinating," the journalist said

The key rate is a strong tool to counter inflation and it helped to "prevent entering an inflation spiral"

The Su-34 frontline bomber delivered the strike by aerial bombs with the unified glide/adjustment module, the ministry specified

Military instruction pays special attention to servicemen’s individual training

According to the report, the rhetoric has changed as Russian troops break through Ukrainian defenses on their increasingly rapid westward advance

Mark Rutte once again called on NATO countries to increase weapons supplies to Kiev

Irakli Kobakhidze recalled that Salome Zourabichvili’s presidential term expires on December 29

The Ukrainian army lost a total of more than 37,935 servicemen since the start of the hostilities

It happened just as the Russian delegation was about to board a flight from Moscow, the ministry said in a statement

Workers of South Korea’s biggest railway company KORAIL will also go on an indefinite strike on december 5

Vladimir Rogov told TASS earlier that Russian troops had moved past the city center in Kurakhovo to fight in the city’s west

"The interview will be released in the coming days," Maria Zakharova added

According to Ralph Bosshard, "statements by leading European politicians will become more extreme as Ukraine’s defeat in the war draws nearer"

According to Maria Zakharova, Moscow hopes that traditional Georgian wisdom will win out

According to Maria Zakharova, the interview is currently being translated and will be released in a couple of days

The spokesman Yahya Rasul denied reports alleging that some PMF units crossed into Syrian territory

Over the 12 years of his life, Mir was treated like a member of Norihisa Satake's family

The 15th VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum is being held on December 4-5 in Moscow. TASS is the information partner of the forum

The report clarified that the Ukrainian armed forces in this frontline area are being pressured by Russian troops from the north, south, and east

In these conditions, Russia was forced to retaliate, the president stressed

The ruling party and the opposition condemned this decision

According to the report, it was a submarine internet cable

According to the report, terrorist positions and routes are under fire, several militants have been wiped out and their military equipment has been destroyed

The Ukrainian president did not specify what types of missiles he was referring to, at what stage the tests were, or how successful they were

On November 28, members of the Abkhazian parliament adopted a resolution on setting an early presidential election for February 15, 2025

US entrepreneur, along with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswami, will head the newly created "Department of Government Efficiency" in Donald Trump’s administration

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated earlier that the only security guarantee the country could accept would be full-fledged NATO membership