🤝 'Unfriendly' nations approach Russia at G20 with economic cooperation proposals

🟠 Representatives from several "unfriendly" countries approached Russia’s delegation at the G20 summit with proposals for economic cooperation, Maxim Oreshkin, head of the Russian delegation and deputy head of the Presidential Administration, said.

🟠 While Oreshkin didn't name names to avoid backlash from their partners, he noted that several nations approached Russia to discuss joint projects and strengthen economic ties.

💬 "A number of countries we consider unfriendly came forward with specific proposals on cooperation, how to establish economic relations with Russia, and implement joint projects. It wasn’t just one or two, but several countries with whom we managed to discuss this agenda,” Oreshkin said at a press conference following the summit.

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🇺🇸🇰🇷 US-South Korea nuclear sub deal could spark ‘domino effect’ in volatile East Asia

👉 South Korea is on the verge of acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines — with US approval and assistance — after a late-October meeting between Presidents Lee Jae-myung and Donald Trump in Gyeongju.

What’s in the deal

🔶 Allows South Korea to build its first nuclear-powered attack submarines (White House fact sheet)

🔶 Subs will be conventionally armed and powered by highly-enriched uranium the US will help source

🔶 Permits limited domestic uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing capabilities

🟠 This move marks a sharp escalation in US-led militarization in the region, warns the South China Morning Post.

🟠 South Korea is set to become the seventh country to operate nuclear-powered submarines (albeit these will be attack submarines, not strategic ones). Currently, six countries operate nuclear-powered strategic subs.

🟠 The implications are profound: nuclear propulsion vastly extends underwater endurance, enhancing surveillance and strike capabilities far beyond conventional limits.

🟠 The US typically frames this deal as a response to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs — but it does so by amplifying regional tensions, not easing them.

🔶 North Korea: Denounced the deal, warning of a “nuclear domino” effect and a potential “hot arms race”

🔶 China: Sees it as part of a broader US strategy to encircle and contain it, echoing concerns raised during the AUKUS submarine pact with Australia

🟠 As Dai Bing, China’s ambassador in South Korea, put it, the pact “goes beyond a purely commercial partnership, directly touching on the global non-proliferation regime and the stability of the Korean peninsula and the wider region.”

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🇺🇸US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says "good progress" was made in the Geneva talks on Ukraine, calling the meeting "productive."

On Wednesday, US media reported that President Trump approved a 28-point plan for settling the Ukraine conflict, including a reduction in US military aid, recognition of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, granting Russian language official status, and reducing Ukraine’s armed forces. The plan also calls for the recognition of Crimea and Donbass as Russian territories and a ban on foreign troops and long-range weapons in Ukraine.

Russian President Putin later stated that Trump’s plan could form the basis for a final settlement in Ukraine.

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🇿🇦 G20 Summit in Johannesburg: A blend of global talks and a deep dive into South African culture, with vibrant dances, songs, and national costumes.

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🇷🇺 Russia calls for increased African share of critical mineral export revenues at G20

🗣 "Regarding critical minerals and supply chain sustainability, it was emphasized that this issue should be removed from the agenda of restrictions, and of course, we stated that African countries, which have large reserves and significant production of critical minerals, should receive a larger share of the revenues," said Maxim Oreshkin, head of Russia’s delegation.

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📹Sputnik correspondents wrap up G20 Summit in South Africa

The G20 Summit in Johannesburg has concluded, with key discussions shaping global perspectives.

Key highlights:

🔹 Despite pushback from some countries, the G20 adopted the final declaration on the first day, emphasizing key global issues;

🔹 South Africa's presidency marked a significant step for the Global South, highlighting concerns like climate change and financial inequality;

🔹 African Union pushed for greater control over critical minerals, with a focus on creating value chains within Africa to benefit local countries;

🔹 Countries of Latin America contributed to discussions, aligning with Africa on issues of sanctions and multilateralism;

🔹 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meetings and emphasis on the fight against terror and drug cartels showcased his country's proactive stance in global security efforts.

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🟠 ‘Pay to play’: Corruption devours billions in US aid for Ukraine — economist

🟠 'Unfriendly' nations approach Russia at G20 with economic cooperation proposals

🟠 Putin’s upcoming India visit 'is going to be HUGE' - Kremlin aide

🟠 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says "good progress" was made in the Geneva talks on Ukraine

🟠 Erdogan plans to discuss reviving grain initiative with Putin

🟠 US-South Korea nuclear sub deal could spark ‘domino effect’ in volatile East Asia

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🇱🇧 Hezbollah announces senior commander killed in Israeli strike

Hezbollah has confirmed the death of senior commander Haytham Ali Al-Tabatabaei (known as "Sayyed Abu Ali") in an Israeli strike on the Harat Hreik area in Beirut's southern suburbs.

"He was among the leaders who laid the fundamental cornerstone for this resistance," reads the official statement.

Four other members were also killed in the same targeted assassination.

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🇧🇷🇻🇪 Brazil concerned over potential war in Venezuela, to discuss it with US — Lula da Silva

💬 "I am very concerned about the US military buildup in the Caribbean, and I intend to speak with Trump about it," Brazilian President Lula da Silva said on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, commenting on the possibility of an armed conflict between the US and Venezuela.

🌎 South America is a peaceful continent, where nations need to focus on their development, he added.

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⛩ Samurai sword rattling: Japan seeks to station missiles near China

📍 Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has announced that his country intends to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, a Japanese island located about 110 kilometers east of Taiwan.

🔊 Koizumi further insisted that this deployment is purely defensive and that “the view that it will heighten regional tensions is not accurate,” as quoted by Bloomberg.

🇨🇳🇯🇵 Relations between China and Japan soured after hardliner Sanae Takaichi became the latest Japanese prime minister.

🟠 Earlier in November, Takaichi threatened military action if China were to make a move on Taiwan.

🟠 China, which has always made it clear that the Taiwan issue can only be resolved peacefully, criticized Tokyo’s stance and advised Chinese tourists and students to not visit Japan.

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📑 Zelensky may visit US this week — Reports

American and Ukrainian officials are negotiating a possible visit by Zelensky to the US this week, as President Trump pushes for a finalized agreement by Thanksgiving, CBS reports, citing sources.

The trip depends on the outcome of Sunday’s peace talks in Geneva. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it the "best meeting so far," a senior White House official said no hard plans are set.

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✍️ US and Ukraine develop updated draft peace agreement — White House

Following Geneva talks, the White House issued a joint statement, describing the negotiations as "constructive" with "significant progress in reconciling positions."

Final decisions on the draft will be made by Trump and Zelensky after further intensive work in the coming days.

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💬 FCC paves way for 'fake news' media monopoly — Trump

Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy warns a proposed $6.2B Nexstar merger would put local news under anti-Trump control in 80% of US households.

According to legal scholars, the FCC is bypassing federal law in order to push this through without Congress.

"ABC & NBC… are a virtual arm of the Democrat Party. NO EXPANSION OF THE FAKE NEWS NETWORKS. If anything, make them SMALLER!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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🤝 Canada and India resume trade talks after 2-year pause

Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi agreed to restart negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during the G20 summit in Johannesburg.

According to the statement from India's Prime Minister's Office, the deal aims to double bilateral trade to $50-70 billion by 2030, signaling a thaw in relations after a two-year diplomatic freeze.

Both leaders also reaffirmed civil nuclear cooperation and discussed long-term uranium supply arrangements.

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