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Pope Francis undergoes routine medical check-up — Holy See Press Office

In July 2021, Pope Francis, 86, underwent a surgery for his diverticular disease

VATICAN, March 29. /TASS/. Pope Francis is undergoing a medical check-up at a hospital in Rome. The duration of his hospitalization has not been announced.

"This afternoon, the Holy Father went to (Fondazione Agostino - TASS) Gemelli for some previously scheduled check-ups," Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni reported on Wednesday.

Earlier on Wednesday, the pontiff held a collective audience, as he does every Wednesday.

In July 2021, Pope Francis, 86, underwent a surgery for his diverticular disease. As the pope himself later admitted, a Vatican nurse persuaded him to have the operation. It took him ten days to recover from the anesthesia. Despite the successful surgery, the disease returned, but in a milder form. A TASS correspondent learned from Vatican sources that the pontiff’s condition needs to be monitored. In addition, Pope Francis suffers from severe pain in his knee, so he is in fact confined to a wheelchair. However, this does not prevent him from traveling. He last traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan in late January. A visit to Hungary is planned for the end of April.

Moscow court rules to arrest former Novaya Gazeta editor Martynov in absentia

The arrest was on charges of organizing activities of an undesirable organization

Musk slams Harris for false claim about US troops in combat zones

Earlier, Harris had said, "There is not one member of the US military in active duty in a combat zone — in any war zone around the world"

West’s erroneous course and preventing major war — what Putin told foreign ambassadors

Russia remains ready for talks with Ukraine, the Russian president noted

US election results will bring peace or third world war — Serbian leader

The United States presidential election is set to be held on November 5

Trump ahead of Harris in most of swing states — RealClearPolitics

According to the portal, Trump is ahead of Harris in Arizona (by 2.8 percentage points), Georgia (by 1.3 percentage points), North Carolina (by 1.2 percentage points), Nevada (by 0.6 percentage points) and Pennsylvania (by 0.4 percentage points)

Hopes for Russia’s future development not connected to elections abroad — official

Sergey Kiriyenko noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin set the goal on rebuilding of Donbass, which will be complete

Mi-28NM helicopter eliminates Ukrainian outpost in Kursk Region with aviation missiles

The Ministry noted that the pilots fired missiles at coordinates, provided by the spotter on the ground

Ukrainian military fears that Trumps’ victory will be fraught with loss of Donbass — media

The report also cited an adviser to the Ukrainian government, who said that he is afraid that Donald Trump "may push the whole world into the era of chaos"

Almost 75% of Americans negative about domestic situation — NBC News exit poll

Only seven percent were enthusiastic about the domestic situation and another 19% were satisfied with it

Trump may end Ukrainian conflict if he acknowledges reality, expert says

As for the Middle East, the situation surrounding this conflict is likely to be more complicated with Donald Trump in the White House because of his even stronger alignment with Israel, and his stance on Iran could be even harsher

Kamala Harris’ memecoin down 91.8%

The cost of memecoins linked to politicians extended losses after Donald Trump declared a political victory at the presidential election, calling himself the 47th president of the US

Kremlin to assess Trump presidency based on his first steps

Voting in the US elections concluded on the morning of November 6, Moscow time

Protest expressed to Moldovan ambassador over discrimination of Russian observers

The Russian Foreign Ministry recalled that ahead of the first round of voting and the constitutional referendum on Moldova’s accession to the European Union, Moldova’s authorities had denied accreditation to five international observers from Russia, with no reasons provided

Democrats blame Biden for Harris’ election loss — report

The party "needs a complete reboot," hedge fund manager Bill Ackman said

IN BRIEF: US news media call election for Trump, oldest man to be elected president

According to NBC News, Trump is winning the election after the victory in Wisconsin allowed him to overcome the threshold of 270 electoral votes

Medvedev says any new uprising in Ukraine would seek to execute current leaders

The Russian politician said the goal of Zelensky and his team is to stay in power in the country as long as possible

Harris losing presidential race — reporter

Other sources close to Kamala Harris also noted that the chances for a Democratic victory are shrinking

Putin still open to dialogue with US — Kremlin spokesman

According to Dmitry Peskov, the future of Russian-US relations, which are currently at their lowest point, rests with the US administration

US election outcome of no importance for Russia — senior lawmaker

Valentina Matviyenko called for focusing on Russia’s domestic affairs instead of placing too much emphasis on the US election

Trump won’t be able to break up Russian-Chinese strategic alliance — expert

However, Alexander Dynkin noted that Russia and China have their own independent agenda

Elon Musk claims war mongers back Kamala Harris’ 'puppet regime'

According to Elon Musk, those within the US administration who support Vice President Harris "profit off of wars," a situation he described as "insane"

US may consider pulling out of Iraq after presidential election — top Turkish diplomat

According to Hakan Fidan, the US is discussing withdrawing troops from the Baghdad-controlled area of Iraq in 2025 and from Iraqi Kurdistan in 2026

US authorities brace for ‘little fires everywhere’ if Trump loses — WP

"Collectively they could become a massive firestorm that is more difficult to contain because the embers have been burning throughout the nation," said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Trump leads in vast majority of swing states — media

In Michigan (15 electoral votes), Donald Trump leads with 51.1% of the vote, while Kamala Harris has 47.16%

GOP projected to win 201 House seats — CNN

The network currently estimates that Democrats have won 177 seats

For US losing dollar as a standard of settlements would be like losing a war, Trump says

The Republican presidential candidate criticized the current US administration for allowing the unification of Russia, China, Iran, the DPRK and a number of other countries into one group

Macron Calls for EU Coordination After Trump's Victory in US Election

"It is essential to ensure that EU states do not succumb to the 'every man for himself' principle," the French president said

Kiev conceals true casualties from Russian strike on Motor Sich Factory

Vladimir Rogov emphasized that all the victims were involved in the production of drone components

Ukraine’s army chief preparing troop retreat from Kursk area — lawmaker

Maryana Bezuglaya also proposed that Syrsky himself stay in the Kursk Region

FACTBOX: Donald Trump leads in US election

Republicans will win at least 50 seats in the Senate of the US Congress by the end of the elections, as estimated by Fox News

Two children were inside when their apartment caught fire after drone attack on Belgorod

Ukrainian troops staged a drone attack on a residential area in the borderline city of Belgorod

Russian Defense Ministry presents slideshow of Ukrainian plot to capture Kursk nuke plant

Ukraine planned to engage 20,000 troops, 27 tanks, 50 units of armored hardware, 30 units of tube artillery and five multiple launch rocket systems

Trump secures over half of 270 electoral votes needed to win presidency

According to the broadcaster’s estimates, the former president has won 196 electoral college votes, while Democratic presidential contender Kamala Harris has received 112

NATO prepares for open armed confrontation with Belarus and Russia — top brass

According to Major General Vladimir Kupriyanyuk, "the collective West continues to demonstrate an increase in the intensity of activities aimed at early preparations for military action"

Trump, Harris spend $3.5 bln in most expensive presidential election — newspaper

According to Financial Times, Harris attracted more than $2.3 bln and spent $1.9 bln, Trump, in turn, took in $1.8 bln and spent $1.6 bln

General elections in the US ends with closing of Alaska polls

In total, more than 124.3 mln people voted in the election, according to the latest data

Ukrainian attacks after incursion kill about 100 people in Kursk Region — official

The press service highlighted that the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights documents cases of arbitrary detention of civilians by Ukrainian servicemen, their torture and ill-treatment

IN BRIEF: Congratulations on Trump's victory in US election

TASS has compiled congratulatory messages and reactions to Donald Trump's apparent win

Unable to counter Russian tactics, Kiev’s forces may retreat to Dnieper — Ukrainian expert

"The opponents are now using tactical techniques that we still have nothing to counter with," Oleg Starikov said

Trump declares 'magnificent' victory, calls himself 47th US president

"I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president," the politician said

Russia waging financial wars with states that imposed sanctions on it — Finance Minister

Anton Siluanov noted that Russia turned out to be ready for such challenges

Era of global changes to last for decades — Kremlin spokesman

According to Dmitry Peskov, the world is moving from the unipolar model to a "multipolar system, a fairer, non-colonial system, where relations of equality, mutual benefit and mutual respect prevail"

Politician slams top Polish diplomat for pushing Warsaw towards war with Moscow

"We are not ready for a war with Russia," Krzysztof Bosak pointed out

Russian air defenses intercept drone in Dagestan

According to Sergey Melikov, the investigation of the incident is now underway

Putin reiterates Russia’s willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine

Nearly three hours of talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul on March 29, 2022, yielded principles for a potential agreement, including Ukraine's commitment to maintain a neutral, non-aligned status and its pledge to refrain from deploying foreign weapons, including nuclear weapons, on its territory

Russia to defend national interests in cooperation with new US administration — MFA

That said, Moscow has no illusions about US President-elect Donald Trump, who is well known in Russia, or the new composition of Congress, where the Republicans, according to early results, will gain a majority," the ministry said

Billions needed to rebuild, destroy enemy: situation in Kursk Region

Over the day, the enemy lost more than 250 servicemen, eight fighting infantry vehicles, including two US-made Bradley IFVs, six armored combat vehicles, two artillery guns, two mortars and eight motor vehicles

Republicans to take control over US Senate — TV

Democrats have 43 seats in the Senate so far

Russian diplomat praises Trump’s recognition that US must address domestic issues first

According to Maria Zakharova, Donald Trump’s position is radically different from the ideology imposed by "ultra-liberal circles"

Trump ahead in all seven swing states

Trump has 266 electoral votes, with 270 needed to win

Attempts to capture ZNPP lead to pointless deaths of mobilized Ukrainians — governor

Yevgeny Balitsky noted that the safety of the ZNPP and its perimeter is reliably safeguarded by the Russian military, and that "the power plant's personnel are performing their duties"

Israel’s new defense chief sees return of hostages from Gaza as top priority

The goals are also the destruction of Hamas in Gaza and the defeat of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel Katz added

Trump predictably leads in Kentucky, Indiana — US media

First results give Trump approximately 70%, while his opponent Kamala Harris gets over 27%

IN BRIEF: Voting underway in US presidential election as media report first results

US media outlets expect that the election will be decided in 18 states and the District of Columbia

Trump to offer deal on Ukraine unacceptable to Russia, conflict to go on — expert

In his comments on the results of the US presidential election, Dmitry Suslov noted that Trump "will indeed try to quickly resolve the conflict in Ukraine"

Lavrov arrives in Astana for talks with Kazakh counterpart

The top Russian diplomat is also expected to meet with the faculty and students of Astana university

Mass fraud reports not confirmed by Philadelphia police — TV

According to the CNN report, Donald Trump "has for years made baseless claims about election cheating in Philadelphia"

Gathering of Harris supporters resembles 'funeral' — NBC

Earlier, the New York Times reported that the number of supporters at Harris’ residence began to dwindle amid Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s strengthening positions

US foreign policy community recognizes Ukraine policy ‘not on sustainable track’ — expert

"This recognition is likely to figure more prominently in the policy debate regardless of who wins," he noted

Enemy plans to seize Kursk NPP, Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region

Units of the battlegroup continued offensive operations, defeating Ukrainian formations in the areas of the settlements of Daryino, Leonidovo, Nikolayevo-Daryino, Novoivanovka and Plekhovo

Situation dire for Ukrainian troops along entire frontline, says DPR head

Meanwhile, the potential of Ukrainian armed forces should not be underestimated, Denis Pushilin cautioned

Russia hammers Ukraine’s missile armament workshops, military airfields over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 510 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Zelensky signs bills to extend martial law, military mobilization in Ukraine

According to Yaroslav Zheleznyak, this is the 13th time martial law has been extended

US election campaign fails to address key issues, expert says

"The election has been one of the most fractious, incendiary, and hardest-fought of my life - and I have covered US elections for more than four decades," John Gizzi, veteran American journalist and long-time White House reporter, said

Guterres’ concern over rumors about DPRK soldiers in Russia duplicitous — MFA

"While professing support for peace efforts and referring to the UN Charter, he forgets about the inadmissibility of a discriminatory approach to its goals and principles, which must be observed in their entirety, totality and interrelation," Maria Zakharova stressed

Americans were on the Moon but footage may have been filmed in advance — Russian cosmonaut

Sergey Prokopyev pointed out that the fact that US astronauts did land on the Moon "is confirmed by automatic probes and cannot be subjected to doubt"

Kremlin spokesman dismisses rumors about Russian planes with incendiary devices

"Frankly speaking, I do not know anyone who takes such publications seriously," Dmitry Peskov noted

List of BRICS partner countries agreed, Putin says

According to the Russian leader, the list of potential candidate countries was also agreed upon

Kremlin names two reasons preventing Putin from congratulating Trump

Earlier, Dmitry Peskov also said the Russian president had no plans for congratulating Donald Trump

Trump admits he may lose election

The US general election is being held on November 5, 2024

Press review: Putin urges Syrian-Turkish talks while ASEAN rejects NATO-style alliance

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, November 6th

Ex-Speaker Pelosi wins reelection to House in California’s district at 84 — AP

In 2022, Pelosi visited Taiwan, drawing sharp criticism from China which launched a large-scale military exercise around the island in response

Trump’s chances of winning US presidential election up to almost 80% — betting platform

His election rival Kamala Harris’s chances to succeed are, therefore, estimated at 20.2%

Kursk region will be cleared of Ukrainian forces — Putin

He added that victory is impossible without volunteers who support the fighters at the front

Russia responds to Western sanctions with benefit for itself — MFA

Maria Zakharova noted that Moscow did everything to fulfil the potential of bilateral economic ties with European countries

During 'honeymoon' with the West Russia became object for pumping out dividends — Kremlin

"In fact, it was a neocolonial regime, all other countries were squeezed dry, all other countries were effectively turned into an object from which dividends were pumped out," Dmitry Peskov stated

Zelensky congratulates Trump on 'impressive election victory'

The Ukrainian president noted that he would like to personally congratulate Trump on his victory and discuss ways of strengthening cooperation

Trump becomes US president-elect — US House speaker

In the election, the US president, one-third of the Senate, the entire House of Representatives, and governors in 11 states and 2 territories are elected

Trump's victory increases prospects for Ukraine conflict settlement — top diplomat

Earlier, the Hungarian government repeatedly said that it attributed hopes for a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine to Trump's possible return to the White House

Trump expects major victory in 2024 presidential election

"Make sure you get through and vote, and we are going to have a big victory tonight," Trump said

Putin orders to launch Chukotka nuclear-powered icebreaker

Chief executive of the United Shipbuilding Corporation Andrey Puchkov reported to the president that the ice-breaker is ready

US can stop conflict in Ukraine quickly because it is involved in it — Kremlin spokesman

"America is the country, which can bring the conflict around Ukraine to a close very quickly, because this is a country that is involved in this conflict directly and indirectly," Dmitry Peskov said

Russian troops liberate two communities in Donetsk area over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup West improved its tactical position and inflicted roughly 450 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Businessman Deripaska predicts oil barrel price at $50 by May 2025 amid Trump’s victory

Tuesday’s elections in the US ended early on November 6 Moscow time

Russian strike UAV wipes out Ukrainian tank in borderline Kursk area

"After the exact location coordinates of the enemy’s combat vehicle were determined and confirmed, a decision was made to deliver a pinpoint strike," the Russian defense ministry said in a statement

Putin open to dialogue with US, Kremlin reiterates

"This has been our consistent position, and it is well-known globally," Dmitry Peskov noted

US people give Trump mandate for change, says Musk

Meanwhile, vote counting for the election is still in progress, and no victory has been declared yet

China hopes for peaceful coexistence with US — Foreign Ministry

Mao Ning also noted that the current presidential election is a US domestic political issue, and indicated that China "respects any choice of the American people"

Press review: Lavrov embarks on EU visit and Russia permits individual crypto mining

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

Dollar-based system cannot be reformed — expert

According to Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr., "BRICS needs to join forces with other countries to build alternatives to the system"

Trump to pressure multiple countries to end conflict in Ukraine, expert says

"Wars suck the political oxygen (and financial resources) from other administration initiatives, so the goal is to find solutions quickly," John Kavulich added

Russian forces step up daily attacks on Ukrainian positions in Kupyansk area — expert

The most active operations are observed near the settlements of Petropavlovka, Kucherovka, Peschanoye, Lozovaya, Kruglyakovka, Kondrashovka, Kolesnikovka and their outskirts, Andrey Marochko said

Refugee says Ukrainian forces killed 20 civilians in town of Ukrainsk

The regional branch of the United Russia party in Donetsk helps evacuate civilians from frontline settlements

China expects US to develop bilateral relations under next president — embassy

"Developing China-US relations is in the fundamental interest of our two peoples and two countries and meets the expectation of the international community," Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the US, said

So strong support from voters unexpected for Trump’s team — media

CNN pointed out that Trump's team felt "confident" when the polls first started

Trump says confident in his victory at presidential election

The US is holding election on November 5, with voters choosing the president, governors in 11 states and two US territories, a third of the Senate, and all members of the House of Representatives

Orban hails Trump victory in US election as 'much needed' for world

The Hungarian prime minister openly supported Trump in the US bipartisan struggle and made no secret that he was counting on his return to the White House

Trump says he will work to end wars

Donald Trump also promised to usher in a "golden age of America," saying that he had won a "magnificent victory’" in the elections "for American people"

Granddaughter of Cold War-era Soviet leader dies after being hit by train near Moscow

The woman attempted to cross the rail tracks away from the established safe crossing

US needs new strategy on Ukraine, expert says

"Over the next four years, we collectively need to figure out how to end this thing," Michael O’Hanlon, senior fellow and director of research in the Foreign Policy program at the Washington-based Brookings Institution, said