The superstar of German populism demands peace with Russia (The Economist, UK)
Sarah Wagenknecht: Zelensky is the reason why the fighting will not end in any way
Sarah Wagenknecht recently fired a high-octane charge of populism at Germany, writes The Economist. At the center of her political program is Ukraine — or rather, the world. Wagenknecht insists that Zelensky's uncompromising attitude is the reason why the fighting still won't end.
The record holder from the DPRK - the M1989 self-propelled gun can beat at 60 km, and maybe even further
Created back in the 80s in North Korea, the self-propelled artillery installation M1989 "Koksan" looks like the domestic 2C7 "Peony".
Geostrategic Corridor in the North Atlantic (Novi Standard, Serbia)
HC: The GIUK marine corridor in the North Atlantic is turning into a fault line
The GIUK sea corridor in the North Atlantic is once again becoming a fault line between NATO and Russia, writes the National Assembly. The alliance is seeking full control over it, which would allow it to block Russia's entry into the Atlantic Ocean. Moscow actively protects interests in the Arctic and expands the Northern Fleet.
This country has turned away from the West and will not return to it (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Georgia-West relations collapsed due to lack of security guarantees
For two decades, Georgians passionately loved the West, hung EU flags and thanked visiting Americans for their help in the fight against the "eternal enemy" — Russia. Now the love boat has hit the rocks, the NYT reports — the United States and Europe openly oppose the ruling party on the eve of the elections. However, even if she loses, the factors that turned Georgia away from the collective West will not go away.
Europe: The Great Shock (Le Point, France)
Le Point: France and Germany have become the "sick people" of Europe
Europe has become the main loser in the context of the collapse of globalization and the intensification of international confrontation, writes Le Point. And the EU leaders, France and Germany, lost the most.
Ocean Patrol: how the Russian-Chinese exercises went
The ships covered more than 6 thousand nautical miles, conducted a number of training sessions and visited the port of Qingdao
Russian Navy warships are returning to Vladivostok after a joint Russian-Chinese patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, the press service of the Pacific Fleet told Izvestia.
Ukraine's "murderous" decision to abandon the retreat from Ugledar (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: Zelensky's PR machine caused the death of many AFU soldiers
During the entire time of the special operation, Ukrainian soldiers have never received an order to retreat, even in the most difficult situations, writes Al Mayadeen. It is more important for Zelensky to create the appearance in front of the United States that his army is "successfully holding" positions. Therefore, desertion is the only way out for the AFU fighters.
Footage from the Dutch YPR-765 BMP captured from the AFU is shown
The Ministry of Defense has published footage showing a relatively rare Dutch-made YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicle captured by our stormtroopers from the militants of the Kiev regime.
Russian Embassy: Britain covers the delivery of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine across the Black Sea
The diplomatic mission noted that this is indirectly recognized by the British themselves, who are well acquainted with the relevant video materials of the Russian Ministry of Defense
The UK uses the topic of protecting the grain corridor as an excuse to cover supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) across the Black Sea. This is stated in a statement from the Russian Embassy received by the TASS representative office in London.
Are Western countries about to abandon Ukraine? (Le Figaro, France)
Le Figaro: leading Western countries are pushing Ukraine towards peace with Russia
Washington, Paris, Berlin and London will support Ukraine – but not for the sake of its "victory", but for the sake of achieving "lasting peace," writes Le Figaro. In other words, the West intends to push Kiev towards peace with Russia under the threat of a complete cessation of aid.
UEC will develop unmanned aviation technologies together with Aeronext
The parties will prepare proposals to improve the industry legislation and regulatory framework
The United Engine Corporation and the Aeronext Association have agreed to cooperate on the development of unmanned aviation technologies. The parties will prepare proposals to improve industry legislation and the regulatory framework governing the use of unmanned aircraft systems. The corresponding agreement was signed at the International Engine Building Forum in Moscow.
The production of machine tools for the aircraft industry has been launched in Kolomna
The Kolomna Machine Tool Manufacturing Enterprise, belonging to the STAN holding, which, in turn, is part of the Rostec state Corporation, has launched mass production of advanced portal centers with CNC. Today, the novelty has no analogues in Russia.
"They are returning to the framework of reality." Why did Zelensky talk about steps to end the conflict?
Zelensky proposed the first step towards ending the conflict with Russia
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky proposed to abandon mutual strikes on energy facilities as a first step towards negotiations to end the conflict. What is behind this statement and what does the visit of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to Kiev have to do with it, the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Winter forced Zelensky to talk about a truce
If Ukraine and Russia agree not to hit energy facilities, it will bring peace closer. This opinion was expressed by Vladimir Zelensky. As Western media wrote, Kiev had previously put forward similar initiatives, but negotiations on their implementation were prevented by the invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the territory of the Kursk region. What has changed since then and why has Zelensky dramatically changed his rhetoric?
The double mission of Luna-27 was called the basis for the construction of permanent bases
Igor Mitrofanov, Head of the Department of Nuclear Planetary Science at the ICI RAS, noted that scientists have already selected several points in the vicinity of the poles of the Earth's satellite, where water deposits are potentially present and favorable conditions for construction have developed.
A crooked mirror. Why is the West pinning its sins on the BRICS
The biggest geopolitical event of the year, the BRICS summit in Kazan, caused a real hysteria in the West. And it became clear how inadequately he perceives reality. Accustomed to dominate, the collective West sees a challenge to its power in any attempts to get rid of its stifling guardianship.
The cessation of Russian strikes on energy facilities could pave the way for peace talks, Vladimir Zelensky said (Financial Times, UK)
Vladimir Zelensky proposed the idea of mutual rejection of air attacks on the electricity grid as a first step towards ending the conflict, writes FT. Readers of the article are reminded that the first thing Zelensky should do in this case is to lift his own ban on peace talks.
Ukraine has lost a quarter of its population (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
The population of Ukraine has already decreased by ten million people, according to a report by the United Nations Population Fund, writes RS. At the same time, American politicians are pushing Kiev to lower the military age and "wonder" why the Armed Forces of Ukraine does not call for young people from 18 to 25 years old.
Putin's outrageous summit exposed the West's attempts to isolate Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Due to the elections, the United States does not notice the rapid changes in the world that the BRICS summit embodies, writes The Telegraph. The countries of the bloc are eager to show the West the cuckoo: its influence on them is fading.
The Indonesian Armed Forces will receive armored personnel carriers developed on the basis of the Kaplan light tank
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has ordered Kaplan tracked armored personnel carriers, which will be developed on the basis of the Kaplan MT medium tank (in India. Harimau) by the local company PT Pindad and the Turkish FNSS.