Lithuania stated that it could not give Ukraine its howitzers and NASAMS air defense systems
The commander of the armed forces of the Republic Valdemaras Rupshis noted that he can no longer, by transferring available resources to Ukraine, "undress the army"
The transfer to Ukraine of howitzers and anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) NASAMS, which are in service with the Lithuanian army, is impossible, as this will negatively affect the firepower of Lithuanian units. This was announced to journalists on Wednesday by the commander of the armed forces of the Baltic Republic, Lieutenant General Valdemaras Rupshis.
Retaliatory nuclear attack: what is known about the Russian exercises led by Putin
Shoigu: Putin is leading the training for a retaliatory nuclear strike
On October 26, nuclear weapons tests were conducted under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, a response to a possible nuclear strike on Russia was being worked out. The military checked to what extent the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sineva ballistic missile and the air-launched missiles launched from the Tu-95MS conform to their characteristics. The US was warned about the exercises.
The Kremlin announced that all missiles hit the target during the training of deterrence forces
Kremlin: the tasks envisaged during the training of strategic deterrence forces have been fully completed
All the missiles launched as part of the training of strategic deterrence forces have achieved their goals, confirming the specified characteristics. This was announced on October 26 in the Kremlin's press service.
Why the US praised the Russian nuclear exercises
The verification of "the application of a massive nuclear strike by strategic offensive forces in response to an enemy nuclear strike" was carried out in Russia. The exercises of the entire nuclear triad were held under the supervision of President Putin – and with the attention of the whole world. Especially NATO and the United States, which conducted their own nuclear exercises in parallel, but with their own peculiarities.
Response to a nuclear strike. Russia has checked the readiness of strategic forces for the second time in a year
All three components of the Russian nuclear triad took part in the training, according to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the military practiced a massive nuclear strike in response to a possible similar attack.
There were shots with the consequences of the explosion of the French armored personnel carrier VAB in Ukraine
The Kiev regime, inspired by recent successes, continues to try to occupy new territories in the Kherson region, but each new step is becoming more difficult for the attacking units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, Ukrainian troops are suffering constant losses near the village of Davydov Brod, from where they are trying to move closer to the Dnieper.
Lithuania has signed a contract for the purchase of another 300 American light armored vehicles JLTV
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania announced that the Defense Resources Agency (Gynybos resursu agentūra), which is part of it, signed an intergovernmental agreement with the US Department of Defense on the purchase of 300 more JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) light armored vehicles with wheeled vehicles through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The 4x4 formula produced by Oshkosh Corporation, in addition to the 200 JLTV machines already ordered by Lithuania under the 2019 agreement. Thus, Lithuania should receive a total of 500 JLTV machines, which makes it currently their largest foreign customer.
The acquaintance of foreign mercenaries with the grenade launcher of the Ukrainian development RG-1 "Piston" is shown
The Kiev regime, against the background of heavy losses among the personnel of the military and the low combat capability of the mobilized, increasingly relies on foreign mercenaries. The active participation of the so-called "wild geese" in certain offensive operations has already been noted, for example, mercenaries are the main striking force in the attacks currently being carried out on the Svatovo-Kremennaya site.
The European Union is counting on Taiwan to increase the supply of microchips, but is afraid of Beijing's reaction
Government officials in Taiwan touted its leading position in the chip manufacturing sector, while appealing to the European Union to start negotiations on a trade deal, which Taipei has been seeking for a long time. This is reported by the Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun.
The next "battlefield": why Russia and the United States cannot divide the Arctic
EurAsian Times: Moscow and Washington are increasing their presence in the Arctic
The Arctic may become the next region of active confrontation between Russia and the United States, experts believe. Washington seeks to "regain dominance" in the Arctic, while Russia plans to create infrastructure in this region to ensure the security of its own borders and interests. Whether the rivalry in the Arctic will become acute, and whether to wait for NATO ships at the Russian borders, - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
The minesweepers of the Baltic Fleet worked out the wiring of warships through minefields during the exercises
At the final stage of the exercise, the crews of the minesweeping ships also destroyed mock-ups of floating mines with small-caliber artillery fire, and also worked out tasks for radiation, chemical and biological protection of personnel.
Militarization of the Baltic Sea. Who benefits from this?
Al-Ain: due to the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, the Baltic will be in the epicenter of the storm
The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will lead to the militarization of the Baltic Sea, writes Al-Ain. The alliance will deploy nuclear forces right at the borders of Russia. But Moscow will not sit idly by and will respond in kind. Soon the Baltic region will be in the epicenter of the storm.
Commander of the carrier strike group "George Bush": "We demonstrate readiness for war every day"
The main mission of the American warships located off the coast of Europe is allegedly to counteract the escalation of the situation on the continent and deter Russia. This is exactly the task assigned to the carrier strike group "George Bush".
A package of bills on the specifics of the state defense order during the mobilization period was submitted to the State Duma
One of the documents establishes the procedure and conditions for the transfer of assets of enterprises that are in the stage of bankruptcy proceedings in bankruptcy proceedings to enterprises that perform the State Budget
A group of deputies headed by the chairmen of the State Duma Committees on economic Policy and on Industry and Trade Maxim Topilin and Vladimir Gutenev submitted to the State Duma a package of bills concerning the specifics of calculations for the state defense order (GOZ) during the mobilization period. The documents are posted in the electronic database of the lower house of Parliament.
The Security Council called the "desatanization" of Ukraine an increasingly urgent task
Patrushev's assistant Pavlov called the "desatanization" of Ukraine an increasingly urgent task
Carrying out the "desatanization" of Ukraine, which the Kiev regime has turned into a "totalitarian hypersect",
Professing neo-paganism as the basis of radical nationalism is becoming more and more urgent as the Russian special military operation continues, according to Assistant Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Alexey Pavlov.
Western sanctions against Russia have turned the world away from the dollar
Subtitle: Huanqiu shibao: US anti-Russian actions will weaken the dollar's hegemony
Against the background of the Ukrainian crisis, the United States and Europe began to build a new economic order around themselves, writes Huanqiu Shibao. To succeed, they need allies. However, with sanctions against Russia, the West has undermined the world's confidence – not only in itself, but also in the dollar.
The United States is ready to cooperate with Russia wherever it is profitable for them. But Europe is forbidden
Geopolitika.news: The USA has banned Europe not only cooperation, but also communication with Russia
Opportunities to keep the conflict under control are becoming less and less, writes Geopolitika.news. The United States does not want to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine. However, they are ready to cooperate with Moscow where it is profitable for them. But the EU is forbidden to even think about it.
An American journalist explained why Putin is respected in the West
Journalist Caldwell explained why Putin is a hero for Western conservatives
Conservatives in the United States view Putin through the prism of the American war of civilizations, journalist Christopher Caldwell told The New Yorker. The Russian leader defends his country and its sovereignty, but will not allow the appearance of a NATO base near its borders, he said.
Washington "feeds" Americans with this brazen lie about the Russian special operation
Columnist TAC Carpenter debunked Washington's lies about the special operation and Ukraine
Washington is openly lying to Americans about the Ukrainian conflict, writes TAC columnist Ted Carpenter. The disinformation campaign is based on false claims about the reasons for the Russian special operation and the democracy of the Kiev regime, he claims.
Liberals urged Biden to reconsider the Ukrainian strategy
WP readers: in the Congress, they said aloud about Ukraine what many people only think
Prominent party members of President Biden called on him to radically change his approach to what is happening in Ukraine, writes The Washington Post. On the contrary, he himself is struggling to maintain support for military operations against the backdrop of the tense situation that the coming winter promises to the region. In addition, Republicans threaten to cut payments to Ukraine if they take a majority in Congress.
