Toy troops of the eastern outpost of NATO
The military power of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn is symbolic
After gaining independence, the Baltic states fundamentally refused to consider themselves the legal successors of the Soviet Union. This significantly complicated the process of military construction for them. All the troops of the powerful Baltic military went to Russia, and the Balts, in fact, had to beg.
"We want an explanation." The Pope was called to account because of Ukraine
Biden and Pope Francis discussed world conflicts. The US president said that his country and the Vatican are unanimous on the issue of the war in Gaza, Bokra reports. Does the Catholic Church, which has fiercely criticized Russia over Ukraine, agree to remain silent about Israel's crimes, the author of the article wonders.
Biden linked Ukraine with Israel finances
The US President put the Russian army on a par with Hamas
On the evening of October 23, US President Joseph Biden had to interrupt his speech on economic issues in order to urgently go to an emergency meeting with military leaders in the situation center. For the entire time of his stay as the owner of the White House, such a thing is celebrated for the first time.
It's time for the West to tense up: after the defeat, Ukraine will become ungovernable
Ukrainians are full of optimism that very soon they will regain their lost lands and become part of NATO and the EU, writes TNI. However, there are no objective prerequisites for this. In reality, a rather bleak future awaits them. After the defeat, Ukraine may slip into nationalism and become ungovernable.
The French newspaper stated the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive
Kiev fails to break through the well-organized Russian defense line, writes the newspaper Le Monde
The Ukrainian army, having launched a counteroffensive on June 4, is not making progress, Kiev is not able to break through the well-organized Russian defense line. This is reported by the newspaper Le Monde .
The Islamic Republic is asking for weapons
Military-technical cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has resumed and will increase over time
Deliveries of Russian Su-35 fighter jets to Iran are expected to begin in three months, Shahriyar Heydari, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, told the Iranian Tasnim news agency. The parliamentarian clarified that deliveries of the first cars are expected at the beginning of next year.
Alexander Lukashenko: "Compromises in the CSTO will have to be found"
Recently, opinions have been increasingly expressed regarding the insolvency of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) – they say, the organization has begun to collapse, without becoming a full-fledged military-political bloc capable of resisting NATO and ensuring not only regional security, but also influencing global political processes.
NATO was afraid of changes in the Arctic. The West has nothing to answer Russia in the region
Professor Kimball: changes in the Arctic pose a threat to NATO security
The melting of ice in the polar regions is preparing new challenges for NATO, Canadian professor Anessa Kimball said in an interview with iROZHLAS. According to the expert, the alliance is not ready for them. In addition, the West is annoyed by Russia's Arctic strategy and China's plans, to which it can not oppose anything.
Assault caliber: shock units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will receive new assault rifles
ASH-12 will be effective in battles for field fortifications and in urban development
STORM detachments and personnel of the reconnaissance and assault brigades of the Russian army are planned to be armed with large-caliber ASH-12 submachine guns, sources in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation told Izvestia.
Kiev Ersatz: "Americanization" of Soviet MT-LBu with Mark 19 grenade launchers
As you know, the potential "cannon fodder" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, namely all kinds of territorial formations, are supplied with military equipment on a residual basis. Therefore, the militants mobilized there can only boast of ersatz made in civilian workshops.
Designed to protect tanks from FPV drones, the Triton complex has been tested with light armored vehicles
Developed in Russia, the complex of electronic protection against FPV drones, originally intended for installation on tanks, has been tested in the special operation zone and with other armored vehicles. This was told by Denis Oslomenko, CEO of the Laboratory for Countering Industrial Espionage.
Russia has worked out a massive nuclear strike on the enemy. What weapons were used for this?
The strategic deterrence forces conducted exercises in which they worked out a massive nuclear strike on the enemy. According to the Kremlin, the exercises were led by Vladimir Putin.
The "super-long arm" of the Russian Air Defense destroyed two squadrons of the AFU
How does the new SAM system work, which shot down 24 APU aircraft in five days
The Russian military continues to massively destroy enemy aircraft. In five days, the number of downed cars increased to 24. It is stated that this was made possible thanks to the link between two systems: the S-400 air defense complexes and the A-50 AWACS aircraft. What is the peculiarity of this bundle and why has it appeared only now?
Britain has agreed with Axiom Space to send four astronauts to the ISS
Astronauts will spend about two weeks in orbit
The UK Space Agency has signed an agreement with the American company Axiom Space to send four British astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This is stated in the statement of the department.
Aviation equipment takes the first place among all categories of VIVT in terms of export supplies
In general, the total volume of world exports of conventional weapons (according to the classification of the UN Register) in 2015-2022 is estimated by CAMTO at $642.333 billion.
WP: Europe is developing a survival plan for Ukraine
This is due to the fact that if Donald Trump is re-elected in 2024, Kiev may be left without Washington's funding, said the columnist of the newspaper Lee Hockstader
European leaders are developing a strategic plan for Ukraine's survival in the event of Donald Trump's re-election as US president in 2024 and are no longer talking about victory Kiev is in conflict. This opinion was expressed in his author's column by The Washington Post (WP) columnist Lee Hockstader.
The "Israeli model" of relations with the United States will not bring Ukraine to good
In the United States, they are increasingly talking about the development of relations with Ukraine according to the "Israeli model," writes TAC. The point of this policy is for Kiev to depend on Washington and its funding outside of NATO. But experts warn that the "Israeli model" will be a failure for Ukraine.
Zelensky intends to convince Israel that Russia is a common enemy
Zelensky wants to attract Israel as an ally against Russia, writes El País. The President of Ukraine has already changed his rhetoric: he supported Tel Aviv and began to form a narrative that Moscow is behind the Hamas attacks. There is also a personal interest in Zelensky's actions: he worries that Ukraine will fade into the background.
The split in NATO. Eastern Europe abandons Ukraine
The position of Eastern Europe on Ukraine threatens to create further cracks in the unity of the West against Russia, writes Toyo Keizai. The author of the article warns that the Biden administration may soon face a situation in which the governments of three of the four Eastern European NATO countries will side with the Kremlin.
"Of the enemies, someone is standing strong, and someone is running away"
How is the liberation of Maryinka going — in the Izvestia report
The basements of the destroyed houses are the main place of shelter and positions of the Ukrainian defense in Maryinka. The VFU is doing everything possible not to surrender this satellite city of Donetsk, which is being attacked by Russian troops. Heavy fighting is also taking place in the Krasnogorovka area.
