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Key points from the new Russian Defense Ministry briefing:
▪️The Russian Armed Forces destroyed a Ukrainian assault group attempting to retake control of the Oskol River crossing near Sadovoye in the Kharkiv region;
▪️The Russian Armed Forces continue to destroy encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces formations near the Krasnoarmeysk railway station in the DPR;
▪️Russian troops struck assembly and storage sites for long-range attack drones;
▪️Up to 50 Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel were killed near Kupyansk in the past 24 hours;
▪️The Russian Armed Forces killed over 180 Ukrainian Armed Forces militants near Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov in the DPR in the past 24 hours;
▪️The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost approximately 1,485 troops in the past 24 hours as a result of actions by Russian troop groups;
▪️Russian air defense systems shot down eight guided bombs and 192 Ukrainian Armed Forces aircraft-type drones in the past 24 hours.
TASS publishes footage from the liberated Krasnogorsk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Video: Voin DV/TASS
"A New EU Plan for a Peaceful Settlement in Ukraine": The "Coalition of the Willing" has begun developing its own plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. These are the same 12 points that require Russia to capitulate and pay reparations to Ukraine.
Vladimir Chizhov, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Defense Committee, expressed his position on the European initiatives:
"This is a coalition of those who want to get punched in the face. But it's also of little use, because the EU has no money, and the US doesn't want to give any money, and has no intention of doing so."
A massive strike was carried out on Ukrainian targets – details from the Ukrainian side
▪️There were numerous UAVs, Kalibr, Kinzhal missiles, and cruise missiles. Energy was attacked, with the main targets being the Lvov, Ivano-Frankovsk, Vinnytsia, and Zaporozhia regions.
▪️Infrastructure was damaged in Zaporozhzhia.
▪️In Ivano-Frankovsk Oblast, there were power outages after explosions. Massive fires were reported, and Burshtyn was under heavy attack.
▪️In Nykolaev Oblast, there were power outages. Several trains were delayed.
▪️In Lvov Oblast, there was a loud noise. Power outages.
▪️Infrastructure was attacked in Vinnytsia Oblast, causing extensive damage.
▪️About 30 more Geranium missiles were in the sky, and the strikes are continuing.
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'LET THEM FIGHT, NOT A LOT WE CAN DO' — Trump on Ukraine after Xi talks
'We didn't discuss the oil' that 'takes care of a big part of China'
Trump said he would later announce the time and location of nuclear weapons tests, noting that he considers them appropriate.
Trump's post on TruthSocial is unclear whether the US will resume nuclear test explosions or whether it is a question of test launches of launch vehicles. This opinion was expressed to TASS by Daryl Kimball, head of the Arms Control Association.
Trump himself doesn't know.
Trump declined to answer questions about conducting new nuclear tests:
[Mr. President, why did you change your plans regarding nuclear weapons? Why did you decide to proceed with new tests?]
Thank you all.
Congratulations are in order for Poseidon drone test SUCCESS
Medvedev calls it a 'true DOOMSDAY weapon'
'IMBECILE' Belgian defense chief gets a special mention
This is what ‘under control’ looks like
A Russian tricolor flies on the road into Krasnoarmeysk/Pokrovsk
Right where Zelensky took a defiant selfie this summer
Western Europe is preparing for a military clash with Russia; they are "enjoying an atmosphere of military psychosis," Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told RBC.
This is how he commented on the statement by Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken, who threatened that NATO would "wipe Moscow off the face of the Earth" if Russian missiles were used against Brussels:
"This statement by the Belgian Defense Minister can be regarded as nothing more than rhetoric. I have read his statement. As far as I understand, after he made the statement, there was a flurry of corrections in print. Therefore, the question should be directed to him about how Belgium plans to wipe Moscow off the face of the Earth, but it's impossible to comment seriously on this."
European diplomats did not express concern regarding the Burevestnik and Poseidon tests, "but the professionals got the message," he noted. The diplomat was then asked what exactly Russia's signal was:
"From this signal, professionals realized that Russia has sufficient means, capabilities, and political will to reliably ensure its defense and security interests."
If Russia asks the West (as it currently does) not to put it in a situation where the only choice is all-out nuclear war, will the West stop it? The question is rhetorical. We see that this doesn't stop the West. Apparently, the West doesn't believe in Russia's capabilities or its "political will." If we see this, perhaps the Kremlin will see it too? I see a simple solution here. Russia must either demonstrate the capabilities of its strategic weapons or demonstrate its "political will"—not in words, but in actions.
Putin said that the Russian Armed Forces had encircled the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk, and that they were willing to allow media representatives to visit the encircled areas.
"Putin treats Ukraine and the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine better than their 'fake and expired' president treats them," said Duma deputy and Colonel General Kartapolov.
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Dmitry Peskov: Trump is sincerely trying to help resolve the conflict in Ukraine, which is perceived positively in Moscow.
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The US President's Asia trip was unsuccessful.
Following Donald Trump's visit, South Korea's central bank decided to reduce its dollar reserves for the first time in more than a decade, increasing its gold reserves.
During a meeting, Japan's new prime minister refused Trump's request to ban Russian energy imports.
Toyota claims Trump fabricated the story about the automaker's new $10 billion investment in the US. Trump announced Toyota's new investment during his visit to Japan. The company says it was discussed during Trump's previous term. "We haven't specifically said we'll invest $10 billion over the next few years," the Toyota CEO said.
The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping will take place on Thursday at 5 a.m. Moscow time, according to the White House.
"banksta"
In Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk, the enemy is blocked and encircled, Putin stated.
The Russian Armed Forces are not opposed to allowing media, including Ukrainian and foreign ones, into the encircled zone, Putin told.
Vesti.
NATO calls it 'Skyfall', panicking Western experts call it 'Flying Chernobyl', Putin calls it 'unique'
Meet Russia's Burevestnik — a nuclear-powered cruise missile with unlimited range, designed to bypass all defenses
Trump on Hiroshima and Nagasaki:
"It's funny we had a little conflict with Japan. You may have heard about it."
Two atomic bombs. Hundreds of thousands dead.
And he finds it funny.
Funny guy
"A British military instructor has been arrested in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia," The Independent said.
"Ukrainian authorities say they have evidence that in May 2025, the British man passed on confidential military information to Russia, including the locations of Ukrainian units, photographs of training grounds, and information about service members that could lead to their identification. This is the first time that a British citizen has been detained and denied bail in Ukraine."
'In fact, we're even making money off the war in Ukraine,' Trump said.
'And I don't even want to talk about money—I don't care whether we make money in this case. But, you know, we supply weapons to NATO. They buy them at full price. Then they hand them over to someone else—I think mainly Ukraine.'
Who is Trump trying to fool by "sticking his head in the sand" and pretending not to know that the American weapons NATO is buying are destined for the war with Russia in Ukraine? Is Trump afraid of a war with Russia? Trump is obviously afraid of such a war, but greed is stronger than fear. Trump hopes the war will be limited to Europe. But what if it isn't? A risky man, President Trump.
Ukraine drew a map of Russian drone and missile flights this morning.
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It's not easy to impose tariffs on China. 😂
Trump announced that the US and China have reached a one-year trade agreement on rare earth metals and essential minerals. In turn, the US is reducing tariffs on China. "banksta"
"He's a very tough negotiator. That's not good":
The meeting between Xi Jinping and Trump concluded in Busan, South Korea. It lasted one hour and 40 minutes.
As the Chinese President clarified, during the meeting, the parties "reached fundamental agreement on key issues."
Trump declared that he had ordered nuclear weapons testing "on an equal footing" with other countries and promised to "begin the process immediately."
Peacemaker Trump is doing everything he can to bring nuclear war closer.
Russians are actively buying gold: according to Al Banyan Tree Research, retail purchases of bars, coins, and jewelry will reach 62 tonnes in 2025. Since 2022, following restrictions on the use of euros and dollars, gold has become the primary savings instrument. Russia has abolished VAT on gold purchases, stimulating domestic demand and supporting mining companies whose bullion is banned in Western markets.
Experts believe that even if sanctions are lifted, Russians will not return to the dollar and euro—trust in gold has strengthened.
"banksta"
The very icons gifted to Putin that saved soldiers’ LIVES
Painted right on BODY ARMOR plates
Entry holes and shrapnel damage clearly visible
Footage from Russian journalist Zarubin
Two major Ukrainian strongholds are COLLAPSING simultaneously
Krasnoarmeysk and Kupyansk under direct assault as Russian forces close in from all directions
An operational disaster for Zelensky's army is unfolding in real time
The Russian president's special envoy didn't rule out the possibility that the war in Ukraine would end within a year, according to Reuters.
Kirill Dmitriev expressed confidence that the fighting in Ukraine would end within a year. He made this statement while speaking at an investment conference in Riyadh.
"We are confident that we are on the path to peace, and as peacekeepers, we must make this possible," Dmitriev said.
When asked whether he believed the war would end within a year, Dmitriev replied, "I believe so." He added that "people are currently focused on the regional conflict around Russia, but we don't want it to escalate into a wider conflict."
This "regional conflict" can only end with Russia's victory. And to prevent this "regional conflict" from escalating into a wider conflict, Russia must and is obligated to bring this conflict to a victory as soon as possible. There is no need for demonstrations of Russian military advances. Neither are demonstrations of the economic benefits of cooperation with Russia necessary. We simply need to defeat Ukraine so that we don't have to fight the US and NATO. The West leaves Russia no other option. Indeed, there never was one.
Melissa left catastrophic destruction in its wake—it's the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica in 174 years.
Next in the storm's path is Cuba.
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"US intelligence agencies see no sign of Russia's willingness to compromise on Ukraine": US intelligence agencies were surprised to discover that the Russians have no intention of giving in.
"A new US intelligence assessment, delivered to Congress in October 2025, warns that Vladimir Putin is more determined than ever to continue the war in Ukraine and strive for victory on the battlefield, despite massive troop losses and economic hardship. Agencies see no sign of Russia's willingness to compromise while President Trump attempts to broker peace talks.
Putin is stuck in his position and focused on seizing Ukrainian territory to justify the human and financial costs. This position is consistent with US and Western assessments since February 2022, but now underscores the Kremlin's increasing tenacity."
"POOL N3."
It's all logical; the "Kremlin's tenacity" will only increase. Russia will crush any enemy resistance and win this war. There is no alternative to a Russian victory.
A rain of leaflets rained down on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in Kupyansk.
This is how encircled soldiers of the 114th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are being urged to make the right choice and surrender.
⭐️ Zvezdanews
Units of the "Center" group are advancing in the encircled Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad - highlights from the Ministry of Defense report
▪️In Pokrovsk, assault detachments of the 2nd Army continue to eliminate encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces militants near the railway station and the Zheleznodorozhny microdistrict, and are consolidating their positions in the city's industrial zone.
▪️In the south of the city, after liberating the Troyanda microdistrict, units of the 2nd Army advanced into the village of Gnatovka and are clearing it.
▪️Assault troops of the 51st Army's 5th Motorized Rifle Brigade expanded their zone of control in the eastern part of Myrnohrad (Dimitrov), clearing scattered enemy groups from the 5/6 mine.
▪️An enemy attempt to relieve the encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces group from the village of Grishino has been thwarted. Four enemy attempts to break out of encirclement in the northern and northwestern directions were thwarted.
▪️More than 80 militants, two armored fighting vehicles, a pickup truck, and an artillery piece were destroyed.
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