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Sergei Shoigu was supervising tactical drills of a motorized battalion of the 15th brigade from an observation tower

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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

Lukashenko urges West to use money it wastes on wars to better environment

The Belarusian President also urged the World Climate Summit participants, especially the leading countries of the world, to carry "the burden of historical responsibility"

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

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

Russian spacecraft delivers cargoes including tangerines, New Year gifts to ISS

The ship also brought an Incubator-3 system and 48 eggs of Japanese quail to be utilized in an experiment called Quail

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

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

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

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

Israel responds to shelling attack from Syrian territory

The IDF is striking the source of the fire

Hungary to refrain from veto on EU talks with Ukraine, prime minister says

Viktor Orban recalled that "there are certain issues on which a decision is taken only with the consent of all EU countries," but in this case there is no unanimity

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

Israeli military strikes back at Hezbollah targets in Lebanon - press service

The press service added that "a short while ago, a number of launches toward IDF posts in the area of the Lebanese border were identified

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

Russian forces eliminated up 20 soldiers

Putin to usher in new German, British envoys, plus 19 others

The presentation of credentials symbolizes the beginning of the new ambassadors’ diplomatic career in Russia

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"

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

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

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

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

North Korea to consider interference with its satellites as declaration of war

The defense official explained that the US Space Forces Command recently hinted at the possibility of a military strike on the North Korean satellite, citing "reversible and irreversible ways" of impact to "reduce the potential for the use of outer space by hostile states

Zelensky’s spouse does not want her husband to run for new presidential term

Previously, it was reported that representatives of all Verkhovna Rada factions signed a statement that they consider holding either presidential or parliamentary elections during the hostilities impossible

Hamas rules out hostage swap with Israeli as long as aggression against Gaza continues

Hamas deputy chief Saleh Al-Arouri said that from the very outset of the current conflict, Hamas "was ready to release foreigners without any compensation," as well as women and children

Israel Defense Forces destroy Hamas tunnels in Jabaliya

The subterranean infrastructure was detected in the city before the ceasefire between the IDF and Hamas came in force, the Jerusalem Post newspaper wrote

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"

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

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

Iran confirms acquisition of Russian Mi-28, Su-35, Yak-130 aircraft

The agency said the aircraft were already in Iran and accepted into service

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

One killed, one injured as man attacks passers-by in Paris — minister

Another was wounded and was treated by the Paris fire brigade, French Interior Minister Gerald Gerald Darmanin said

IDF intensively shelling Gaza Strip — TV channel

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

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

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

More than 41,000 have been wounded

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

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

Leonid Boguslavsky: Our team is bound to become a legend

The owner of the RTP Global venture capital firm in a TASS special project Top Business Officials

Israel needs to more precisely define its Gaza goals, besides Hamas elimination - Macron

French President said that the country’s current moves could protract the conflict for years to come

Russia’s Kanikovsky wins gold at Grand Slam in Tokyo

Matvey Kanikovsky defeated Japan's Dota Arai in the final fight in the 100 kg weight category

Vucic says Serbia remembers NATO attacks of 1999

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

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

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

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"

Israeli premier threatens to destroy Lebanon if Hezbollah keeps escalating tensions

Tensions remain high on Israel’s northern borders, with regular shelling attacks from the Lebanese territory

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

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

At least 37 killed in Gaza’ Khan Yunis as result of Israeli strike — TV

According to the Al Hadath television channel, fierce fighting between Israeli forces and militants of Palestinian armed groups is reported east of Khan Yunis

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

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

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

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 ambassador summoned to Israeli FMA over Hamas delegation’s visit to Moscow

The Israeli foreign ministry reported about it

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

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

Russian servicemen distribute about 4 tons of humanitarian aid among Syrians — ministry

Also, a field medical center received local residents as part of the Russian humanitarian effort

Over 40 shelling attacks by Ukrainian troops reported in DPR during day

According to DPR’s head Denis Pushilin, nine civilians, including a 17-year-old boy and a 14-yearr-old girls, were wounded

Top US, Ukrainian commanders exchange views about situation on battlefield

The sides also discussed continuing security assistance to Kiev

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

Chinese experts compare US intermediate-range missiles in Asia to Cuban missile crisis

Chinese military expert Song Zhongping said that the deployment of US missiles in the Asia-Pacific Region had allegedly become an integral part of Washington's military strategy

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

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

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

The meeting will be held in a videoconference format

Russia says Ukraine lost up to 95 troops, ammunition depot in Kupyansk area

The Defense Ministry also said the enemy lost an armored fighting vehicle, two motor vehicles and a D-30 howitzer in the area

Munich airport cancels about 560 flights on Sunday after heavy snowstorm

The airport asked passengers to check the status of flights with their airlines

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

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

Maldives cannot be home to foreign military bases — top diplomat

The Royal British Air Force maintained a base on one of the Maldives’ atolls

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

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

Russian tech firm develops kamikaze micro-drone to strike sheltered enemy manpower

It is noted that a fighter would have to get out into open terrain or leave his shelter to fire a conventional munition

Too many civilian deaths in Gaza, Israel must respect humanitarian law — Borrell

It's imperative that Israel respects International Humanitarian Law and the laws of war, EU foreign policy chief said

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

US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace six times in past day

eight shelling attacks on the positions of government forces from the positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group and Turkistan Islamic Party (both outlawed in Russia) were reported in the Idlib de-escalation zone

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

It is crucial to boost ammunition production, Jens Stoltenberg said

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

Russia wins in Ukrainian conflict — The Economist

The newspaper speculates that the conflict may last for many years

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

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"

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

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

Russia’s gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia hit record high in 2023 — PipeChina

It is reported that over 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas have been delivered in the four years since the route was put into operation

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

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

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

Russian Interior Ministry drafts bill mandating 'loyalty agreements' for foreign visitors

Under the bill, a foreigner would be barred from hindering the work of Russian public authorities and discrediting the country’s domestic or foreign policies and public authorities or government officials

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

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"

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

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

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

Mossad chief recalls negotiators from Qatar on Netanyahu’s order - PM’s office

It happend due to an "impasse in the talks" on the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip

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

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 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 says its forces repelled Ukrainian attack in Krasny Liman area

Units of the battlegroup Center repelled an attack by an assault group of the Ukrainian 60th mechanized brigade near the settlement of Yampolovka

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

Israel bans trucks with aid from entering Gaza through Rafah crossing — report

On December 1, the Israel Defense Forces accused Hamas of violating a truce and announced that it was resuming hostilities in the Gaza Strip

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

Ukraine loses roughly 315 troops in Zaporozhye area in past week - top brass

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine’s military losses in that direction amounted to 5 tanks, 7 armored combat vehicles, 21 cars and 5 field guns

At least 14 aftershocks registered in the Philippines after Saturday’s earthquake

According to AFP, al least two have died as a result of earth tremors

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

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

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

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