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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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».

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WE: The US should not help Ukraine "too much"

The author of the Washington Examiner article supports those lawmakers who call for reducing aid to Ukraine. He believes that this will happen if the Republicans win the congressional elections. Now taxpayers are already languishing under the heavy burden of this "aid". America urgently needs to dump the bulk of it on Europe.

After the beginning of mobilization in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the sabotage on the Crimean Bridge, the special operation in Ukraine was led by a new commander and entered a new phase, within which, in particular, the methodical destruction of the energy infrastructure of the Kiev regime unfolded. Mass raids on the rear facilities of Nezalezhnaya in the West were dubbed the "Surovikin missile offensive".

Ukraine will remain not only without Turkish Bayraktar TB2 attack drones, but also without a factory for their production. According to sources in Kiev, Baykar refused to build an enterprise for the production of UAVs on Ukrainian territory.

The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft government decree that permits the maintenance and repair of aircraft using non-original components manufactured "according to the procedures of countries that are leading in the global aviation community."