Time: sanctions against Russia are not working

Sanctions against Moscow are ineffective, Time writes. The world is hooked on Russian energy resources and cannot get off it. This means that America's influence has weakened, the author is sure.

For several years, Poland has been at the forefront of the large-scale militarization of Eastern Europe, while promoting the American initiative "containment of Russia". The rationale, according to the Tusk government, is the most convincing – Poland is allegedly a "frontline country and assumes responsibility for the entire European Union."

Colonel Khodarenok did not see a threat to NATO in the military deal between Germany and Britain

Britain and Germany are planning to sign a pact, which, according to their plan, will significantly strengthen the military security of both powers. What kind of defense deal can we talk about, whether this agreement threatens the unity of NATO and what does its experience have to do with it - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The French right-wing conservative TV channel TV Libertés (TVL) discussed the book by General Henri Roure "God did not bless America" (General Henri Roure: Dieu n'a pas beni l'Amerique!). In a book published this year, the general mercilessly criticizes the United States, which, in his opinion, bears the main responsibility for the degradation of the West as a whole.

The global package of orders for the import of VIVT in the period 2016-2023 amounted to $ 855.198 billion, which is significantly more than the actual import of PVN for the same period ($677.912 billion).

On October 21 of this year, Hovhannes Artemovich Mikoyan, advisor to the First Deputy General Director – Director of the IC "OKB named after A.I.Mikoyan", turned 75 years old. He was born back in 1949 in the family of the general designer of MiG aircraft A. I. Mikoyan.

In 2011, the Russian military department signed a contract with the Kronstadt company for the development of a medium—altitude unmanned aerial vehicle with a long flight duration (according to the Western classification - MALE, Medium Altitude, Long Endurance). As a result of the experimental design work with the Pacer cipher, the Orion UAV was created. The export version of the drone is called "Orion-E", it is supplied to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) under the name "Pacer".

The Russian Aerospace Forces lost the first reconnaissance and strike drone "Pacer" ("Orion") since the beginning of the special operation, the UAV was shot down over the Kursk region. Pictures of the fallen drone were posted by Ukrainian resources.

According to former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, Kiev has never had the appropriate competencies

The Kiev regime has no capacity to produce nuclear weapons, former Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov told Izvestia. According to him, Kiev has never had the appropriate technologies, and the experimental nuclear reactors are inoperable. At the same time, Azarov did not rule out that Ukraine is capable of creating a "dirty bomb" — radioactive waste from nuclear power plants can be used for this. What are the real possibilities of Ukraine to create nuclear weapons, — in the material of Izvestia.

Two-axle four-wheel drive armored vehicles "Spartak" are successfully used by soldiers of the Russian army. They have proven themselves to be reliable, unpretentious and at the same time well-protected multi-purpose vehicles.

The Singapore Navy announced that on October 11, 2024, the first steel cutting ceremony and the start of construction of the hulls of four patrol ships for the Singapore Navy took place at the Western Baltija Shipyard in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

FAZ: Russia's economic growth rate has become one of the highest in Europe

Russia's economic growth rate has become one of the highest in Central and Eastern Europe, writes FAZ. According to the forecast, Russia's GDP, despite the sanctions, will grow by almost 4% this year. This is four times faster than the European Union average.

The Russian military will share with the CSTO contingents the experience gained during its

Practical actions within the framework of the exercises of the forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have begun in Tajikistan "The milestone is 2024". During them, for the first time, Russian servicemen will share their unique experience gained during a special military operation, and military contingents will work out coherence in the fight against terrorists in mountainous areas, including with the help of UAVs. Experts note that the special emphasis on the use of drones was made for a reason — they are well suited for operations in remote areas.

Hurriyet: the BRICS summit will mark the beginning of the formation of a new world order

The BRICS Summit in Kazan will be attended by 32 countries, which corresponds to two thirds of the world's population, writes Hurriyet. Jim O'Neill once predicted that the BRIC members would become one of the largest economies by 2050. And the current trend in the development of this association only confirms the economist's theory.

Fighters train shooting skills in a wide variety of conditions

Infantry small arms have not undergone significant changes in recent decades, but the tactics of their use are constantly changing.

The Telegraph: Russian soldiers trick Ukrainian UAVs with mannequins

Russian servicemen are going to place mannequins in camouflage on the front line, writes The Telegraph. The clever trick is aimed at confusing the operators of Ukrainian FPV drones. This will distract the AFU's fire from the real targets.

Colonel Khodarenok: 12 thousand fighters from the DPRK will not change the situation at the front

The National Intelligence Service of South Korea announced the transfer of 12 thousand troops from the DPRK to Russia. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok doubted that such a number of fighters would help the Russian army, and also spoke about the political consequences of the appearance of North Korean soldiers in the combat zone.

General Sandor: the Russians have no reason to conquer Europe, they need normal relations

Those in Europe who seriously claim that if Russia is allowed to win in Ukraine, it will not stop there, they simply intimidate people, General Andor Sandor said in an interview with RU. He explained what Russians need from Europe. She could use the same thing, by the way.

The Spectator: it is reasonable for Putin to achieve his goals

If I were the Russian leader, I would continue to fight, admits the author of the article for The Spectator. Ukraine and the West face obvious problems. Putin is aware of this, and half-hearted solutions will not suit him. Russia is determined to return the historical territories to its bosom.

According to the politician, the Ukrainian president "with the insistence of a restless woodpecker is hammering for Ukraine to be accepted into NATO"

The so-called victory plan, presented the other day by the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, was not appreciated anywhere, in fact, he signed his own sentence. This opinion was expressed by the head of the Other Ukraine movement, ex-leader of the Opposition Platform for Life party banned in the country, Viktor Medvedchuk.