The diplomatic mission noted that "the United States is unwinding a false thesis that the Soviet leadership allegedly deliberately and purposefully "starved" millions of Ukrainians"

The attempts of the US administration to link the famine in Ukraine in the early 1930s with the Russian special military operation are explained by the desire to demonize Russia. This is stated in a comment issued on Saturday by the Russian Embassy in Washington.

The head of the SBU Vasily Malyuk threatened to destroy the Crimean bridge

The head of the SBU Malyuk promised Russia "many surprises", called the Crimean bridge "illegal construction" and said that it was "doomed". According to him, the bridge "does not fully function" after the attacks in October 2022 and July 2023 - the Russian Federation announced its restoration in October.

Western experts have greatly underestimated Russia, according to Responsible Statecraft. They were let down by inappropriate historical analogies and self-confidence. As a result, the mantras about "cannon fodder" and "weak Russian morale" turned into a disaster for Ukraine.

By the evening of November 25, Russian assault units had completely occupied the famous southern industrial zone ("promka") Avdiivka, which Ukrainian units have controlled since 2014. Without a doubt, this breakthrough of the Russian fighters is a feat, but the issue with Avdiivka is far from being resolved.

Our air defense units figured out the plans of the VFU and intercepted almost all air targets

Russian law enforcement agencies knew about the upcoming massive attack of Ukrainian drones on our territory — this is what made it possible to repel it, a source told Izvestia in the Russian Defense Ministry.

Al Jazeera: It is not profitable for Georgia to break off relations with Russia in favor of the West

The United States and Europe are trying to lure Georgia to their camp, writes the website of the Al Jazeera TV channel. Tbilisi has already become a "place of pilgrimage" for Western delegations, but it does not intend to sever ties with Moscow. It is more profitable for Georgia to develop pragmatic relations with Russia, because the EU does not expect it until 2030.

Belarus has long been sympathetic to Serbia, which allowed hostile actions under pressure from Brussels, Pechat writes. But it couldn't go on forever. Alexander Lukashenko recalled the support that Minsk once provided to Belgrade, and urged to decide.

Asharq Al-Awsat: The CSTO has taken a new step to combat common external threats

The CSTO summit was held in Minsk, Asharq Al-Awsat reports. In connection with the common threat in the form of NATO expansion, the organization's countries took an important step in the framework of opposition to the alliance: they agreed to create a unified air defense system and collective emergency response.

The US is developing military strategies, China prefers soft power

As part of the strategy of an "irregular hybrid war" for world domination with Russia and China, the United States is stepping up efforts to fight in the Arctic.

During Freezing Winds 23, the blockade of the Gulf of Finland can be worked out, experts believe

Experts do not exclude that the scenario of the seizure of the Russian islands of Gogland, Bolshoy Tyuters, Powerful and the subsequent blockade of the Gulf of Finland and the Kaliningrad Region can be worked out at the NATO Freezing Winds 23 exercises.

The United States delivered Abrams M1A1 tanks to Ukraine ahead of schedule, but the Ukrainian army has not yet used them in combat operations. This is reported by Business Insider.

In his recent speech, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu called on the shipyards to promote the rearmament of the fleet with new missiles capable of effectively hitting aircraft carriers and ship groups attached to them.

Politico: France named conditions for the supply of shells to Ukraine from third countries

The EU was unable to fulfill the promises made to Ukraine on the supply of shells, writes Politico. Against this background, Paris declared its readiness to agree to the purchase of ammunition abroad, but demanded proof of the failure of the European Union.

Against the background of global changes in the sphere of international and regional security, many experts note a tendency to update the tools currently used to solve problems of protecting the national interests of the state. In their opinion, along with military force, other forms, methods and means are becoming increasingly important.

An increase in the number of new MLRS will allow for more accurate strikes on targets behind enemy lines

The multiple launch rocket systems "Hurricane", which are in service with the Russian army, will gradually be replaced by high-precision "Tornado-S".

The Slovak Ministry of Defense has approved several projects for the purchase of short-range and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as small arms.

Doha buys so many weapons that it cannot master them

By 2024, the number of aircraft in the Qatar Air Force will reach 96. The creation of such an impressive air arsenal was associated with the diplomatic crisis in the Persian Gulf in 2017. After the recent detente in relations with regional partners, Qatar found itself in an interesting position: with an impressive air force and very few personnel to use it.

Complacency and fraud lead to defeat

In response to the IDF's harsh actions in the Gaza Strip, the topic is being politicized. Increasingly, the words "Israeli military" sound in different languages. But any army is a tool in the hands of politicians, people in uniform only follow orders.

Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ben Cardin noted that Kiev will not be able to defend itself

Assistance to Ukraine from the United States is more critical than assistance to Israel, since Kiev will not be able to defend itself. This opinion was expressed by the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ben Cardin (Democrat from Maryland) in an interview with The New Yorker magazine.

Yeni Çağ: Biden revealed the secret of the USA – they chose "creative chaos"

Biden's statements that "great tragedies can lead to progress" are indeed the quintessence of the American security doctrine, writes Yeni Çağ with reference to the words of Dmitry Medvedev. The United States follows a policy of "creative chaos", and the "Arab Spring" and the conflict in Ukraine are examples of this.