**1. Seventh Financial Forum Opens in Russia**

* The seventh financial forum opens in Russia, with more than a dozen thematic sessions on the business program.
* Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will speak at the plenary session.

**2. Russian Tor-M2 Air Defense System Destroys Enemy Drone in Kupyansk Direction**

* The Russian Tor-M2 air defense system has destroyed an enemy drone in the Kupyansk direction during the special military operation.
* According to the Ministry of Defense, the drone was of American manufacture.
* Russian air defense systems scan the skies around the clock, and automatically detect and intercept the most dangerous targets.

**3. One Person Killed, 162 Injured in Fire at Tashkent Airport**

* One person was killed and 162 others were injured in a fire at a large electric car warehouse near Tashkent airport.
* According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, lightning struck the building.
* The fire has been localized, but helicopters and dozens of спасатели (rescuers) are still working at the scene.

**4. More Than Half of Nagorno-Karabakh Residents Already in Armenia**

* More than half of the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh are already in Armenia, according to the country's authorities.
* Russian peacekeepers are helping with the evacuation.
* According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, 258 people injured in the explosion of a fuel tank in Stepanakert have been evacuated by helicopter, with more than 40 flights made.

**5. First Snow Falls in Russia's Far North**

* The first snow has fallen in the easternmost city in Europe, Vorkuta, marking the beginning of winter in the region.
* Snow removal equipment has been deployed on the streets.
* In the past few days, Vorkuta experienced record-breaking high temperatures.

**6. Cyclones Bring Cold Weather to Northern Russia**

* A new cyclone is approaching the northern Urals, bringing cold weather from the Arctic.
* Another cyclone is swirling over the Norwegian Sea, but it will not be able to bypass the anticyclone.
* The high-pressure system will temporarily block the cyclone, causing it to intensify and bring warm air to the Russian Plain.
* The maximum temperature in Moscow today is expected to reach +22, with a record high possible.
* The warm weather will continue on Saturday, with a high of +21-23, but a cold front will bring rain and cooler temperatures on Sunday.

**7. Oil Prices Rise on Supply Concerns**

* Oil prices have risen to their highest level since November 14, 2021, due to concerns about supply disruptions.
* There are two main reasons for the price increase: limited supply ahead of winter and shrinking stockpiles at Cushing Hub, the largest oil storage facility in the United States.
* The OPEC+ deal has been extended until the end of 2024, with a voluntary additional reduction in production to be in effect until December of this year.
* Russia is reducing its поставки (deliveries) by 300,000 barrels per day, while Saudi Arabia is cutting production by 1 million barrels per day.
* Experts believe that oil prices could reach triple digits by the end of the year.

**8. US Presidential Candidates Debate Domestic Policy Issues**

* Seven Republican presidential candidates participated in the second debate of the 2024 presidential race.
* Each of the candidates openly acknowledged that former President Donald Trump was not present.
* The candidates discussed a range of domestic policy issues, including healthcare, immigration, and the economy.
* Trump, who has not yet announced his candidacy, was criticized by several of the candidates for his use of the Chinese social media platform TikTok.
* The candidates also discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and the US response.

**9. Nagorno-Karabakh President Signs Decree to Dissolve Unrecognized Republic**

* The head of Nagorno-Karabakh, Samvel Shakhramanyan, has signed a decree to dissolve the unrecognized republic as of January 1, 2024.
* The decree instructs all state institutions and organizations to cease operations.
* The population, including those who have left the region, is encouraged to ознакомиться (familiarize themselves) with the conditions for reintegration offered by Baku.

**10. Russian Figure Skater Olga Mikheeva Wins Sambo World Cup Without a Fight**

* Russian figure skater Olga Mikheeva won the Sambo World Cup in Serbia without a fight.
* Mikheeva was the only participant in her weight category (over 80 kg), so she was awarded the gold medal by default.