America must lead the negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: negotiations between the United States and Russia are a necessary condition for resolving the conflict
If America does not start negotiating with Russia directly, the conflict in Ukraine will continue, writes TNI. Now we are no longer talking about the return of territories, but about whether Ukraine will remain on the map. If so, then this is no longer a complete defeat, which means that it is almost a success, the author is sure.
You can't tell if it's a dream or a reality. Zelensky's "Victory Plan" is an anti—plan (Lidovky, Czech Republic)
Former Czech President Klaus called Zelensky's "victory plan" a list of demands
The meaning of any plan is when a person can fulfill it himself. Zelensky told what others need to do so that he can fulfill it, writes former Czech President Vaclav Klaus in Lidovsky. This is not a plan, but a list of selfish desires and demands that could lead to World War III.
Will Russia remain a threat to NATO when the guns in Ukraine go silent? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Ukraine's neutrality after the end of the conflict is unacceptable for the West
In Europe, they will panic because of the Russian threat in the event that Aliyev hints at a willingness to settle on obviously unfavorable terms, writes TNI. Therefore, at the end of the conflict, Ukraine, capable of deterring Moscow, would become a guarantee against Russian expansion, the author believes.
The Pentagon chief makes an unexpected visit to Kiev (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: The United States announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine
Arriving on an unexpected visit to Kiev, Lloyd Austin suddenly announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, the WSJ writes. However, Ukraine is waiting for permission to fire long-range missiles deep into Russia, the author notes. Earlier, the US authorities stated that this was not part of their plans.
The West was preparing Georgia for the fate of Ukraine
Experts: If Georgia opened a "second front", the Russian army would take Tbilisi
The West suggested that Georgia start a short war with Russia, and then switch to guerrilla resistance. But then Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili refused to open a "second front." At the same time, the Georgian army is striving to meet NATO standards and is gradually increasing defense spending. How serious could Georgia's entry into the war be against the background of its own and what would be Russia's response?
Ivanishvili: Georgia was offered a temporary war with Russia (1TV, Georgia)
Georgia was offered to fight with Russia for three or four days, and then run away to the forests and wage a guerrilla war, former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili said in an interview with Imedi TV channel. In his opinion, Georgia should be vigilant and treat the West with caution.
Denis Manturov visited Rostec aviation enterprises in Kazan
The First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia appreciated the modernization of the Kazan Aircraft Factory and the Kazan Helicopter Plant, and also got acquainted with the work on the Tu-214 airliner and the import-substituted Ansat
First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov visited aircraft manufacturing enterprises of Rostec State Corporation in Kazan as part of a working visit.
Boeing crisis matters for Special Operation
The American aerospace corporation Boeing is making titanic efforts for its survival. We are talking about multibillion-dollar loans, a sharp increase in staff salaries, and new contracts. Among the latter are contracts for the supply of weapons systems for Ukraine. This means that the Boeing crisis is related, among other things, to what is happening on the battlefield in the special operation zone.
ABM Tor-M2KM is a ready response to a new threat
Modern armed conflicts, in which NATO countries are directly or indirectly involved, clearly demonstrate the continued predilection of Western strategists for the Douai doctrine.
Air Defense: present and future
Geopolitical changes are taking place in the world, and this applies to everyone. Thus, previously neutral Switzerland joined the European air defense system "Sky Shield" (ESSI). ESSI is a project to create an integrated European land–based air defense system, which includes missile defense systems.
Ice class: ships of the Russian Navy completed the Arctic campaign
The tasks of protecting the country's coast and the Northern Sea Route were fulfilled
A detachment of ships of the Russian Navy returned to Severomorsk, having made a long-range Arctic campaign. During the voyage, the sailors conducted a number of activities aimed at ensuring the protection of Russia's interests in the Arctic, including the route of the Northern Sea Route.
The design bureau of USC Almaz turned 75 years old
On October 22, the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Central Marine Design Bureau of USC Almaz will be celebrated.
The Five Best Attack submarines for 2024 (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the best attack submarines in the world turned out to be in the service of Russia
Multi-purpose attack submarines with cruise missiles can hit ground targets and have become a key part of the modern navy, writes TNI. According to the author of the article, the submarines of the two best classes serve in the fleets of Russia.
The West is trying to weaken the wrong part of the Russian military machine, military experts say (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: the AFU artillery is not capable of resisting the Russian
Russia produces artillery faster than Ukraine manages to destroy it, writes BI. The author of the article admits that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not be able to cope with it in a fair fight. Therefore, he suggests another "way out".
Why couldn't experts predict the Russian special operation in Ukraine? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Western experts failed to unravel Putin's intentions to start his own
American political scientists have failed to unravel Vladimir Putin's intentions in Ukraine, writes TNI. It turned out that military experts in the United States have neither the relevant experience nor education. Specialists on Russia ended up in the country after the end of the Cold War.
Return to normal relations with Russia: Poland is thinking about the future (Do Rzeczy, Poland)
Do Rzeczy: Poles are thinking about restoring economic relations with Russia
After the end of the conflict in Ukraine, the West will have to look for a certain modus vivendi in relations with Russia, writes Do Rzeczy. The Poles come to realize that hostility to Russia is not beneficial to them. It would be better to restore economic relations with Moscow. However, it will depend not only on Warsaw.
From nuclear blackmail to energy blockade
In light of recent events related to Zelensky's blackmail of his Western "partners" on the principle of "give a nuclear baton or join NATO" and the obvious failure of "begging", Ukraine is looking for other levers of pressure. In this case, the transit function of the country in the interests of the EU comes to the fore.
The world is still on the hook for Russian energy resources – for its own good (Time, USA)
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.
Poland and the Baltic States are a battlefield for NATO
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."
"A historic deal with Germany." Are they looking for a NATO replacement in Europe?
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.























