Russia on Friday reported launching attacks on multiple Ukrainian targets including missile component production workshops in the past week, while Ukraine reported repelling multiple Russian offensives in the past day.
According to a daily report released by Russia's Ministry of Defense, over the past week the Russian military has taken control of multiple settlements and launched attacks on targets such as Ukraine's missile component production workshops, energy facilities of military industrial enterprises, and infrastructure at military airports. The Russian military's air defense systems intercepted Ukraine's HIMARS rockets, aerial bombs, drones and other targets, the daily report said.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that as of Friday afternoon, Ukrainian forces had engaged in over 100 battles with Russian troops on multiple fronts. The front-line situation remains severe, with the fiercest battles occurring in the directions of Kurakhove and Pokrovsk. Ukrainian forces continue to hold their positions and have repelled multiple Russian offensives.
Russia claims attacking Ukrainian missile workshops, Ukraine reports repelling multiple Russian offensives
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed strong optimism in the upcoming G20 Summit reaching fruitful results in an exclusive interview with China Central Television (CCTV) prior to the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil.
The 19th G20 Summit is to take place in Brazil's city of Rio de Janeiro from Nov 18 to 19, under the theme of 'building a just world and a sustainable planet'. The summit will seek to address several global issues and development challenges, according to the Brazilian president.
"We will initiate the establishment of the Global Alliance to Combat Hunger and Poverty. I believe this is a remarkable initiative, proposed within the G20 but also open to all countries worldwide. Additionally, we are delving deeply into discussions on energy transition and climate issues. Research has proven that humanity has no viable living space beyond the Earth. Therefore, rather than seeking other planets, we should focus on improving the quality of the Earth's water and air, enabling us to live with dignity and respect," he said.
"At the same time, we aim to revisit the Bretton Woods system, particularly the roles of financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Currently, these institutions are not serving their intended purpose of helping developing countries in need of financing. Instead, they have become tools of oppression on impoverished nations. Today, Africa's debt has reached 900 billion U.S. dollars, and the interest payments surpass the investments these nations can make in development. I am advocating for converting part of African nations' debt to investments in infrastructure within Africa. We will also advance women's empowerment to ensure they can participate equally in political, economic and cultural activities," Lula added.
"Therefore, I am highly optimistic that this will be a productive and friendly G20 Leaders' Summit. I believe it will be a learning opportunity for all of us. Moreover, many people will be introduced to the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro for the first time," he further said.
Created in 1999, the G20 is a main forum for international cooperation on financial and economic issues. It comprises the European Union, the African Union and 19 countries, including China and Brazil.
Brazil's president optimistic about G20 summit's outcomes
