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US Presidential Election 2024

Netanyahu speaks with Trump over phone — Israeli PM’s office

According to the office, Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump discussed "the Iranian threat" and "agreed to work together for Israel's security"

TEL AVIV, November 6. /TASS/. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, the prime minister's office said.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump and was among the first to call him," it said. "Their conversation was warm and cordial. The Prime Minister congratulated President-elect Trump on his election victory."

According to the office, Netanyahu and Trump discussed "the Iranian threat" and "agreed to work together for Israel's security."

The US held its general election on November 5, with the voting having concluded when it was Wednesday morning in Moscow. Although vote counting continues, Trump has already proclaimed himself the country’s 47th president as he has scored more than 270 electoral votes, which is enough to win the election. Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson has already called him the elected head of state. Meanwhile, numerous congratulations have already been sent to Trump from foreign leaders.

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Trump defeated Harris because Dems made wars abroad a priority, expert says

James Carden added that the 'brilliant start' of Harris’ campaign was unable to cover for her 'glaring weaknesses'

6,000 terrorist cell members neutralized in North Caucasus over 25 years

According to Lieutenant General Vladimir Makeyev, over this period, 4,000 infrastructure facilities of criminal groups and approximately 2 tons of explosives have also been discovered and destroyed

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

Russia managed to reach 4th - 5th position by GDP globally in 24 years

"This is the country that survived on fractures of the Soviet Union and became the successor to that once-great power," Dmitry Peskov underlined

Fall conscription campaign kicks off in Russia

The conscripts will serve 12 months, while those called up a year ago will return home

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"

Russian air defenses shoot down Ukrainian drones over Bryansk, Oryol regions

On-duty air defenses destroyed a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle over the Oryol Region

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

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

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

Bank of Russia increases dollar rate to 98.22 rubles for November 7

The official euro rate was lowered by 1.18 rubles to 105.7086 rubles

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

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

Lukashenko congratulates Trump on winning US presidential election

The US held its general election on November 5, with the voting having concluded when it was Wednesday morning in Moscow

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

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

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

Kalashnikov presents new gear for armored vehicles’ crews at Army-2024 forum

The kit provides protection from exposure to open flame and secondary effects

Kremlin names two reasons preventing Putin from congratulating Trump

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

Russia, Laos wrap up joint military drills by defeating hypothetical terrorists — ministry

According to the ministry, the main phase of the exercise involved special forces units, tank crews, artillery crews, IFV crews, flamethrower units and operators of the Igla man-portable air defense systems of the Russian Armed Forces and the Lao People's Army, as well some of the forces of the assault and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace Force

Trump defeated Harris because Dems made wars abroad a priority, expert says

James Carden added that the 'brilliant start' of Harris’ campaign was unable to cover for her 'glaring weaknesses'

Ukraine’s population shrank from 46 mln to 25 mln in 10 years since protests — Russian MFA

According to Alexey Polishchuk, lawlessness, human rights violations and corruption have become usual practice in Ukraine

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"

Russia’s upper house ratifies comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with North Korea

Article 4 of the treaty states that in the event of an imminent threat of an act of armed aggression against one of the sides, the sides shall, at the request of one of the sides, immediately activate bilateral channels for consultations with a view to coordinating their positions and agreeing on possible practical measures to assist each other to help eliminate the threat

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

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"

Russia most likely to send compensation schedule to OPEC — Novak

According to the schedule posted on the OPEC website, Russia is to reduce production by 480,000 barrels per day in total by the end of September 2025

Russian Ocean Way expedition completes journey in Kronstadt

Leader of the expedition Yevgeny Kovalevsky emphasized that despite the Russophobia promoted by Western media, they faced no difficulties communicating with ordinary people from other countries

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

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

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"

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

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

Large number of radical illegal armed groups in North Caucasus neutralized over year

According to Lieutenant General Vladimir Makeyev, the activity of gang groups on the territory of the North Caucasus Region has noticeably decreased over the past five years

Israel fails to achieve any aim of its ground operation — Hezbollah

Sheikh Qassem said Hezbollah units were prepared to continue the war of attrition and will force Israel to cease fire

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

Dollar use against Russia giving rise to other countries’ concerns

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that "not all of the countries are ready so far to close interaction as regards creation of some payment systems"

Trump, Harris note importance of unity in US — Trump campaign team

According to a statement, leaders discuused it during their phone call

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"

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

List of BRICS partner countries agreed, Putin says

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

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

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

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

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

International military-technical forum Army-2025 to be held on August 11-14

The forum will take place on the territory of the Patriot congress and exhibition center, located in the Moscow Region

Russia not attempting to 'defeat dollar' — Kremlin

Russia is not doing anything against the dollar but it is standing for its interests, Dmitry Peskov noted

Harris calls Trump to congratulate him on winning presidential election — media

She is expected to address her supporter with a concession speech later in the day

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

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

US military base in Syria attacked by Iraqi Shiite units

Witnesses say that the Shiite units that are fighting on the part of the Syrian government army used kamikaze drones to attack the US base

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

Russian air defenses intercept drone in Dagestan

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

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

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

Russian expert sees NATO exercises in Finnish Lapland as preparation for war

About 3,600 servicemen from Finland, the US, Sweden, Estonia, Britain and France will take part in the drills

More than 3 mln tons of transit cargo carried along Northern Sea Route in 2024

The interest of friendly countries in transporting cargoes along the Northern Sea Route is growing, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev added

Allowing Czech nationals to go to Ukraine can be seen as death sentence — Russian MP

Leonid Slutsky noted that 60 citizens combatants will not be able to change anything

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

Ukrainian shelling attacks on Energodar intensify — mayor

Earlier, the Ukrainian army delivered an artillery strike on an electric power substation

Russia already reached oil production targets in OPEC+, Novak says

The OPEC+ will discuss the market situation and decide on the joint action from January 1 in December 2024 at the ministerial meeting, the Russian deputy prime minister said

Democrats blame Biden for Harris’ election loss — report

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

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

Russian forces wipe out concentration of enemy troops in Kharkov region

Crews manning heavy flame thrower systems opened fire at the enemy after the Russian battlegroup detected camouflaged Ukrainian positions

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

Israeli top brass say plan for expanding operation in Lebanon is needed

The Israel Defense Forces "continues to strike Hezbollah targets according to plan in the entire region, in southern Lebanon, the Beqaa Valley, Beirut and Syria"

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"

Russia’s National Guard destroys Ukrainian M2 Bradley IFV

The agency clarified that the M2 Bradley IFV is designed to transport infantry and provide fire cover for troops

Israel stages 33 air raids on eastern Lebanon, 45 people killed — TV

The media called it the most massive airstrike on Lebanon’s eastern and northeastern areas since the beginning of the ongoing escalation in October 2023

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

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

Russian, Lao servicemen hold first joint exercise in Russia’s Far East — top brass

The Russian Defense Ministry pointed out that the first stage of the drills will begin on September 25

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

Sofia has no information about Lukoil’s plans to sell its Bulgarian refinery — minister

Vladimir Malinov added that after receiving the requested information, the Energy Ministry will conduct an additional analysis of the state of the fuel market in the country and assess the possible risks from the sale of the enterprise

Moscow cannot accept results of MH17 investigation which excluded Russia — Kremlin

When speaking about allegations of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s role in the decision to send a Buk missile system to Donbass, which was supposedly used to bring the aircraft down, Dmitry Peskov stressed that "no reasons were provided for such statements"

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

Russia’s grain harvest of 130 mln tons in 2024 expected to meet export targets

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev noted that this year's harvest is "extremely difficult"

Netanyahu speaks with Trump over phone — Israeli PM’s office

According to the office, Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump discussed "the Iranian threat" and "agreed to work together for Israel's security"

Russian Railways repaired 4,600 km of tracks year-to-date

The main season of the track repair campaign is close to the end, the company said

Two Russian strategic submarines arrive in Pacific fleet base

They were welcomed by Navy Commander-in-Chief Alexander Moiseyev and Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Fradkov

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"

Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant sees another rotation of IAEA observers

The Russian Armed Forces and National Guard units ensured the safe rotation of the IAEA observers

Over 3,700 people cross into Syria from Lebanon in past day — Russian military

The Russian reconciliation center conducted one humanitarian operation in the settlement of Hatla in the Deir ez-Zor governorate and distributed 2.9 tons of food among its residents

Putin participates in Russia’s strategic deterrence force training

The Russian president observed the drills from the Kremlin’s situational center

Russian watchdog chief says nuclear safety of Kursk, Zaporozhye NPP ensured

"The situation at the Kursk nuclear power plant is also stable. I can say that in terms of nuclear safety, everything is within the norm," he added

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

Lending growth rates remain high, not going down due to corporate segment — Bank of Russia

An increase in interest rates on loans coupled with the toughening of macroprudential regulation curbed the growth of unsecured consumer lending

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 retains status of net food exporter — deputy PM

Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that the whole world knows that Russian products are guaranteed to be of high quality and excellent taste

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"

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

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

Single BRICS currency not discussed extensively — Kremlin

It is much more interesting at present to talk on the BRICS platform about new joint instruments or platforms for investments from countries of a higher development level to countries with a lower development level, Dmitry Peskov said

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

Russian airlines to carry over 100 mln passengers in 2024 — deputy PM

The best result in terms of the number of passengers carried by Russian airlines was registered in 2019, Vitaly Savelyev said

US national working for Russia rescued from village near Ugledar — DPR HQ

According to the spokesman for the defense headquarters of the DPR, over the two years of the special military operation, he has operated in Ukraine’s territory to share reconnaissance data with Russian forces

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"

US-led coalition aircraft violate Syrian airspace seven times in past day

Three pairs of the coalition’s F-15 and one MQ-1C multi-role unmanned aerial vehicle violated Syria’s airspace in the al-Tanf area

Google’s fines in Russia reach stratospheric levels — lawyer

Google can return to the Russian market only if it complies with the court’s decision

Participants in CSTO exercise redeploying to Kazakhstan

Troops from the CSTO Collective Forces are heading from the Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan to a location where the exercise will be held as scheduled

Russian aerospace forces strike four terrorists bases in two Syrian governorates

They left the al-Tanf area, Oleg Igansyuk, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said

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 minister says West pledged funds for making missiles, drones in Ukraine

We have developed a missile program, Ukrainian Defense Minister said

TASS becomes Russia’s most cited news agency in 2016 — media company

The citation index takes into consideration the number of references to the source of information in other media outlets and influence of the source that published this link