The February Revolution: the end of the Russian Empire

Transneft - Kozmino Port de-mothballed two railroad discharge racks for four tracks with an option of emptying 144 railtank cars at a time

Stephane Dujarric was commenting on a statement by EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, who said it was necessary to maintain unlimited European support for Kiev

Alexander Stepanov emphasized that both Kiev and its Western allies are closely scrutinizing the consequences of the strike on the plant

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

On November 27, the Jabhat al-Nusra extremist group and its allies carried out a large-scale attack in Aleppo and other localities in northern Syria protected by government troops

On November 30, the Syrian armed forces’ command stated that the army was conducting strikes on the positions of terrorists who had infiltrated many neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo and was awaiting reinforcements

Military instruction pays special attention to servicemen’s individual training

No further details were provided

"The problem is that they do not take back their own people," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added

Earlier, during parliamentary debates, Ishiba reiterated the government's claims to the southern part of the Kurils, which Tokyo calls the "four northern islands"

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"

Earlier, Musk pointed out that Biden's pardon of his son coincided with the period of Hunter's work at the Ukrainian energy company Burisma and ironically called it a coincidence

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

Masoud Pezeshkian said in a phone call with Putin on December 2 that the current rise in terrorist activities in Syria was part of a dangerous plan developed by Israel and the US in order to create instability in the Middle East

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 490 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

On November 15, the two leaders spoke over the phone at Berlin’s initiative

Yoon Suk-yeol noted that martial law could cause those citizens who support the country's constitution only "minor inconvenience"

In turn, the South Korean opposition has called a meeting of its delegates

Syrian and Russian military aircraft acted in cooperation

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

Anatoly Altshtein did not rule out the possibility of the coronavirus escaping from the lab

According to the radio station, no information about casualties has been made available as of yet

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

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

Alexander Dynkin noted that interventions by previous US administrations in Iraq, Syria, Libya and Afghanistan are still fresh in the memory of the American public

Kaja Kallas took up her post as the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on December 1

Responding to questions in the Japanese parliament, Shigeru Ishiba said that "the issue of ownership of the four islands is central to negotiations on a peace treaty with Russia"

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, December 2nd

The Chinese part of the gas pipeline begins in the border town of Heihe in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang and runs from the north to the south, reaching Shanghai

According to the US Department of Justice, the current issue is about the recording studio Ocean Studios California LLC, located in the US state of California

The command expressed the readiness of "the Syrian army to continue coping with its tasks"

The President stressed that Russia is not going to give up all imported scientific equipment, but key technologies must be domestic

"The West only talks about negotiations, peace or truce when it smells defeat," Russian Civic Chamber member Vladimir Rogov noted

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

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

The problem can be solved through implementation of new technologies, including the artificial intelligence sphere, the head of state noted

"Fortunately, no children, parents, or employees were injured," Yury Slyusar said

On November 29, Vladimir Zelensky said in an interview with Sky News that the hot phase of the conflict could end if Ukrainian territories that remain under Kiev’s control are put under a NATO "umbrella"

Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz admitted that he was concerned about the fact that a very small number of Ukrainian men currently residing in Poland had expressed a wish to receive military training and join the Ukrainian armed forces

The expert explained that, theoretically, a common BRICS currency could protect the group from the dangers of dollar dominance

The Iranian President highly praised the role that Russia and its leader play in maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East, for example in preserving the territorial integrity of Syria

High-ranking officials will hold talks about the situation

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 3rd

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

"I won't go into details about those conversations other than we have that communication mechanism to prevent potential miscalculation," Pentagon Spokesman Patrick Ryder said

It is reported that Biden "was not sure" about his decision, suggesting Jill’s push may have played a decisive role

The iwashi sardine is Russia’s second-most fished product by volume, topped only by the Alaskan pollock

According to the report, the aid package will also include anti-drone systems and HIMARS munitions

Jacques Sapir believes that if Trump makes good on his threat to raise import tariffs on these countries to 100%, such a move would lead to a doubling of the prices of medicines, consumer electronics and fertilizers in the United States

According to John Bolton, Donald Trump "is actually seeking to put an end" to the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine as soon as possible even as he "is not very much concerned about exactly how they will end"

Politico points out that discussions regarding the potential application of "the Israel model" originated from the rejection of the idea of swift NATO membership for Kiev by various countries, including Germany

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

The future head of the White House would be wise to take the current state of the global economy into account, unnamed Brazilian diplomats believe, according to the publication

The ruling party and the opposition condemned this decision

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

The alliance "does not deal with bloc confrontation," and cooperation within it is not aimed against other countries, Lin Jian said

According to the news agency SANA, government forces regained control over the towns of Karnaz, Tal Meleh, Jalma, Jubbayn, Hayalin, and Sheikh Hadid

It is reported that the military managed to enter using windows

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

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

Washington announced another $725 million military aid package for Ukraine on Monday

Dmitry Peskov stressed it’s not just with BRICS countries that this trend can be seen

"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

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

The bombing raid was not far from France’s frigate The Auvergne

US President-elect also regretted that all the talk about hostages are not followed by any action

On Saturday, Zourabichvili said that she would not resign despite the expiration of her mandate because the parliament is "illegitimate."

On December 3, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confirmed at a press conference before a meeting of the bloc's foreign policy chiefs in Brussels that NATO was not considering inviting Ukraine to join the alliance, but only supplying weapons to Kiev

Denis Pushilin noted that Russian forces are also steadily advancing in the Krasny Liman area in the north of the region

According to the report, "dozens of militants were killed and wounded," including one of their leaders of Arab descent

On November 29, Reuters reported that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga called on NATO to invite the country to become a member state at the December 3-4 ministerial meeting in Brussels, without waiting for the conflict to end

The source also noted that Ukraine will not receive any official invitation from NATO in the near future, since its foreign ministers cannot recommend it before an agreement is reached between heads of government

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

President-elect Trump’s visit to Paris will be his first foreign trip since winning the US presidential election

Over the past day, the Ukrainian army lost more than 250 troops, a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, two armored combat vehicles, two cars and four mortars

Dmitry Peskov underlined that there is always a point in continuing and resuming contacts

The national currency dropped to 1,430 Won per dollar from 1,403 Won according to the previous trading session data

According to the minister, Russia's position is based on the will of the people who found themselves in the area of hostilities "after the Kiev regime declared them terrorists"

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pointed out that "the situation in Syria once again proves that stability and security in Syria can only be achieved through dialogue and a political solution"

Live-recording images showed the combat drone accurately hitting the Ukrainian tank, it said

Here are the key points about the strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities

The two leaders' previous phone call was held on November 24

"However, actually we do not see that this can be realized in the near future," Jens Stoltenberg noted

The United States took over the UN Security Council presidency on December 1

According to Kakha Kaladze, the Georgian authorities will preserve peace, economic development and enter the EU with honor

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

The Russian president pointed out that this desision damaged the US economy and undermined the power of the United States across the world

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

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

According to the Kremlin, unconditional support was expressed for the actions of the legitimate government in Syria to restore constitutional order and the country’s territorial integrity

The Ukrainian president added that the conflict in Ukraine had entered "a difficult phase."

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

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

"A civilian suffered injuries in a drone attack on a car in Kolotilovka," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said

As the company notes, advanced on-board AI enables full electronic warfare and jamming resistance, capabilities developed and tested through Helsing’s extensive experience in Ukraine

According to the report, it was a submarine internet cable

US President-elect Donald Trump vowed during his election campaign that he would bring peace to Ukraine within 24 hours; however, he did not explain how he planned to do that

The World Friendship Games were supposed to take place in Moscow and Yekaterinburg between September 15 and 19 this year in Moscow and Yekaterinburg

Maria Zakharova pointed out that "the US judiciary didn't dare address" the corruption network established during Barack Obama’s presidency, where millions of dollars changed hands

"The last 1,000 days have shown that this war cannot be resolved on the battlefield," Peter Szijjarto said