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Kremlin on Searches in Yermak’s House: Corruption Scandal in Ukraine Growing

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The corruption scandal in Ukraine is growing and the situation in the country will be very difficult, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Putin Meets With Hungarian PM Orban in Moscow

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Moscow to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Hungarian PM Orban Arrives at Kremlin for Meeting With Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in the Kremlin for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin press service said on Friday.

Ukraine Loses Over 1,710 Soldiers in Battles With Russia in Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost more than 1,710 soldiers in battles with Russian troops in the Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) and Dimitrov direction, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog Raids Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Yermak

Searches at the home of Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, began with the phrase “Open sesame,” according to Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak.

Kremlin Confirms Putin’s Meeting With Hungarian PM Orban in Moscow

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow on Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Ukraine Can’t Keep Up Its Army, Ex-Intel Officer Admits

The issue of the Ukrainian Army and its number is part of the reported peace plan on resolving the Ukraine conflict, drafted by the Trump administration.

Putin to Pay State Visit to India on December 4-5

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Kremlin said on Friday.

NATO Preparing Its Population for War With Russia – Russian Envoy to Belgium

NATO is preparing its population for war with Russia, no matter how insane this might sound, Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar said at a Russian-Belarusian event in Brussels dedicated to the challenges and prospects of Eurasian security.

Orban Says Expects to Meet Putin in Moscow on Friday – Reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that he expects to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Reuters reported.

Death Toll in Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Reaches 94 – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The death toll from a fire at a residential building complex in Hong Kong has risen to 94, Xinhua reported, citing the fire service.

Trump Vows to Take Anti-Drug Fight ‘By Land’ Into Venezuela

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump, speaking about the fight against alleged “drug trafficking” from Venezuela, vowed to begin action on land, but did not provide details.

Trump Admits US Lags Behind Russia in Icebreaker Fleet

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said that the US had “only one” operational icebreaker while Russia had dozens, calling it “ridiculous” and admitting Washington had fallen far behind in the Arctic.

Russia Will Not Be in Situation When US Conducts Nuclear Tests and Moscow Does Not – Putin

BISHKEK (Sputnik) – Russia cannot find itself in a situation where the United States conducts nuclear tests while Moscow spends another year and a half preparing for them, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

Russia’s Turn to The East Not Related to Events in Ukraine – Putin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s turn to the East is not connected to the events in Ukraine, as Moscow has been paying more attention to this side of cooperation since the 2000s, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

Ukraine and Europe Resist US Peace Push, But Reality on the Battleground Bites

Ukraine is running out of men, having lost 47,500 troops in October while mobilizing only 14,000, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed on Thursday. How do the facts on the ground affect the negotiating process?

Pokrovsk, Dimitrov Completely Surrounded – Putin

BISHKEK (Sputnik) – The cities of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) and Dimitrov are completely surrounded by Russian troops, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

We Agree That US Plan For Ukraine Can Be Basis For Future Agreements – Putin

Putin: Russia Ready to Share Weapons, Equipment With CSTO Partners

Russia must first and foremost satisfy its own needs in defense industry during the special military operation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

Putin Holds Press Conference After CSTO Meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan from November 25–27. The Russian leader held a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and took part in the Collective Security Treaty Organization meeting.

Sputnik and Pakistan’s APP News Agency Sign Cooperation Agreement

The Sputnik news agency and radio has begun cooperating with Pakistan’s state-run APP news agency.

US Recruits Mercenaries for Ukraine in Philippines – Russian Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States has launched a campaign in the Philippines to recruit volunteers to fight on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces, with the German Embassy issuing Schengen visas, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

IAEA Remained Only Non-Politicized Int’l Organization Under Grossi – Rosatom CEO

SIRIUS, Russia (Sputnik) – Under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafael Grossi the organization remained the only non-politicized international organization in the world, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Thursday.

Ukraine Loses Over 275 Soldiers in Battles With Russia’s Forces in Pokrovsk

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost more than 275 soldiers in battles with Russian troops in the Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) direction, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

Sevastopol Resident Detained Over Plot to Blow Up 300th Navy Anniversary Monument

Investigators established that the detained 57-year-old man, a native of Ukraine’s Vinnytsa region and a supporter of Ukrainian nationalist ideology, had been gathering information on Russian Defense Ministry facilities and on the aftermath of Ukrainian missile strikes in the region, the Russian Security Service stated.