Military expert Kozyulin: Ukraine can create new missiles thanks to the help of the West and the legacy of the USSR

Ukraine is receiving comprehensive Western assistance. Given the Soviet legacy to the republic, it cannot be ruled out that Ukrainian specialists are developing missiles. Against this background, Russia should engage intelligence and launch preemptive strikes against possible weapons production sites, military expert Vadim Kozyulin told the newspaper VZGLYAD. Earlier, The Economist announced Ukraine's work on a missile capable of reaching Moscow.

Externally, this complex is no different from a freight train, but its characteristics are enough to terrify the US military, the user of "Sina" is sure. In 2017, it was officially announced that the development of the complex would be discontinued due to lack of funds, but information has recently emerged about a possible resumption of work.

"A historic event in the rocket and space field." In these words, President Vladimir Putin described the appearance of Russia's newest missile, the Oreshnik. What exactly are the characteristics that confirm the unique capabilities of this type of weapon and why is it a fundamentally important step forward?

Ukrainian, and most of all NATO, experts continue to clean up the rubble at the Yuzhmash plant in Dnepropetrovsk (Dnipro) after the impact of the latest Russian medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile (MRBM) Oreshnik. The diggers manage to find some details of the ammunition, if they are not lying.

Newsweek: The United States considers Russian stocks of tactical nuclear weapons to be a threat

The United States believes that the Russian arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons is much larger than the American one, writes Newsweek. Neither country discloses data on its stocks of this type of weapons. But the United States does not tire of claiming that Russia is significantly ahead of them.

The United States considers Africa as a testing ground for field trials of experimental medicines, said Major General Alexei Rtishchev, Deputy chief of the Russian Armed Forces for Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection.

The activity of this system is aimed at obtaining pathogens in endemic areas and natural foci, monitoring the biological situation and managing it in their interests, the department noted

The American biological risk management system, tested by the United States in Ukraine and Georgia, is used on the African continent. This was stated during a briefing by the deputy head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection forces of the Russian Armed Forces, Major General Alexei Rtishchev.

Someone has probably already written off this old combat vehicle. But not Moscow

Russia continues to modernize old tanks. For example, many in the West are surprised that Moscow does not write off the T-80, because it has long been outdated, the author of the article notes. He lists the advantages of this combat vehicle and advises you to stop underestimating it.

During the Cold War, Western analysts were perplexed by how many different types of tanks there were in the Soviet Union, the author writes. Today, Russia resumed production of the T-80 series and continued development of the T-72 and T-90. But are there any differences between them?

The ability of tanks to "defend" is gradually weakening, but Russia has successfully solved this problem, writes the user "Sokhu". Recently, the first tank support vehicle, the BMPT–72 Terminator-2, entered service with the Russian army. Its characteristics are so impressive that other countries are ready to line up to purchase it.

The Kalashnikov Concern continues to supply military uniforms to the Russian army, and a large batch of tactical gloves has been delivered to the customer. This is reported by the press service of the concern.

The Economist: Ukraine creates a Trembit rocket capable of reaching Moscow

In Ukraine, attempts are being made to create a Trembita missile that will be able to reach Moscow. This is reported by the British magazine The Economist. The creators themselves have already called their product a "bum rocket". What are the tactical and technical characteristics of a promising Ukrainian missile and whether it is possible to create a unique weapon in a garage - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The State Department urged US citizens to leave Belarus immediately

The State Department called on US citizens to leave the territory of Belarus immediately. At the same time, the military observer of "Gazeta.Mikhail Khodarenok does not rule out that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will launch a counterattack in the near future. What could be the reason for the State Department's warning, whether an attack is being prepared on Belarus and in which directions the Ukrainian Armed Forces may conduct a "Christmas counteroffensive" - in our material.

El País: The EU is preparing for negotiations on ending the conflict in Ukraine

The EU is preparing for negotiations on ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, writes El País. The allies have no doubt that Kiev will have to give up the territories, and are trying to strengthen its negotiating positions and provide security guarantees after the conflict. It's just unclear whether these guarantees will be supported by the United States.

WP: Zelensky changed his rhetoric to endear himself to Trump

Zelensky's unprecedented willingness to negotiate and a change in rhetoric are the result of his attempt to win over Trump, writes WP. Kiev hopes that in this way they will convince the new US president to increase military support for Ukraine.

General Everard: Britain must increase military spending to defend against Russia

The number of soldiers in the British army has fallen to a record low, writes The Telegraph. "This is suicidal!" the command is sounding the alarm. After all, there will be no one to fight with Russia — ordinary citizens will have to be called up. This idea is resented in society.

And how will the modernization of existing combat vehicles change the long-range aviation of the Russian Air Force

The Tu-160 and Tu-95 long—range strategic missile carriers of the Russian Aerospace Forces are undergoing modernization. During these works, the technology of vacuum welding of titanium products has already been restored, and production of airframe assemblies and unique systems has resumed. The production and testing base for the new machine is also expanding.

In December 2023, Kalashnikov began supplying troops with a new and improved modification of the kamikaze drone CUBE. A year later, in an interview with TASS, Alan Lushnikov, CEO of the concern, spoke for the first time about the latest version of this drone, as well as about the creation of a new modification of the Whirlwind-1 missile, a munition that already effectively hits Western armored vehicles in the special operation zone.

The Swedish Ministry of Defense has ordered the modernization of RBS15 Mk2 anti-ship missiles mounted on land-based mobile platforms to the Mk3 level from the local Saab concern. The deal is worth €70 million, and deliveries are expected to begin in 2026.

Light tanks (LT), which became widespread during the Second World War and the post-war decades, and at the turn of the century, seemed to be irrevocably a thing of the past.