Hill: Ukraine will "win" even with the loss of territories if it gets closer to the West

No matter how the conflict ends, Ukraine will have to cede a significant part of the territories to Russia, writes The Hill. But the author of the article found a reason to "overpower": Ukraine will still "win" if it gets closer to joining the EU and receives military resources and security guarantees from the West.

The American defense company Anduril Industries has presented samples (prototypes) of reconnaissance and attack drones of the "new class" Bolt. The American military-political publication Defense News reports that the California-based company has introduced two versions of the drone, developed by order of the U.S. Marine Corps.

NI: The details of Trump's plan for Ukraine remain unclear, and his success is questionable

Trump's plan to end the conflict in Ukraine raises many questions, writes The National Interest. How exactly is he going to achieve a peace agreement? There is a possibility that Trump did not think through the details — and then Washington will see only another failed attempt to reach an agreement with Russia.

The talk that Iran is closer than ever to creating its own nuclear weapons has been going on for years. At the same time, Tehran officially denies the existence of such programs, claiming that work at nuclear facilities is carried out exclusively for peaceful purposes.

Gazeta in Ukrainian: the failure of Ramstein is connected with the lack of unity of the allies

The postponement of the Ramstein meeting worried Kiev, writes the newspaper in Ukrainian. Experts call the real reason for the breakdown not the approaching hurricane in the United States, but the lack of unity in the views of the allies on who, how and with what should support Ukraine.

Emmanuel Todd: if Ukraine loses, NATO will collapse

NATO will disintegrate if Ukraine loses to Russia, French historian Emmanuel Todd Unherd quotes. If Russia fails, Europe's subjugation to the Americans will last another century, but if Ukraine fails, NATO will collapse and Europe will remain free, Todd said.

RS: The State Department under Blinken exchanged diplomacy for military force

Under the Biden administration, the State Department abandoned diplomacy and relegated itself to the status of "diplomatic troops," writes The Responsible Statecraft. Anthony Blinken has not fulfilled any of his promises and has not achieved a ceasefire either in the Gaza Strip or in Ukraine. Instead, the United States used only coercive tools — sanctions or military force.

A special military operation demonstrated the need for armored cabins on vehicles of various purposes. For example, wheeled vehicles from various manufacturers are currently receiving protection kits. It is also equipped with various anti-drone screens.

UAVs will strengthen the protection of naval bases, ships and important coastal infrastructure

To special detachments of counteraction to sabotage forces and means (PDSS) The Russian Navy has received unmanned aerial vehicles. They can be used to detect and destroy enemy sabotage forces underwater and on shore. The Pacific Fleet has already conducted exercises to practice enemy search tactics — during them, UAVs were used as part of groups along with high-speed boats. Experts note that in the current military-political situation, the fleet must be prepared for any unfriendly actions and UAVs will seriously expand the capabilities of our anti-sabotage forces.

It is reported that on October 7, 2024, the head French multi-purpose frigate of the new generation D 660 Amiral Ronarc'h type FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) was put to sea for the first time from Lorian for factory sea trials. The ship was built by the French shipbuilding association Naval Group and is due to be handed over to the French Navy in 2025.

Over the past decades, the concept of "war game" has undergone a rather interesting evolution. At first, children's fun migrated to computer screens, becoming a truly gigantic segment of the IT industry, and from there, thanks to modern technologies, to military training grounds and even to very real battlefields.

The meeting at the Ramstein base on Ukraine was postponed due to Biden's changed plans

The Supreme Commander of the NATO Joint Armed Forces in Europe, General Christopher J. Cavoli has compiled a list of weapons systems available to the United States that could help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This is reported by CNN.

Experts explained the importance of strikes on the port infrastructure of the Odessa region

Russian strikes on the port infrastructure of the Odessa region have become regular. This seaport has long turned into one of the most important points of supply of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, the enemy uses merchant and civilian vessels for this purpose. How does Russia determine which vessels carry ammunition, and how will the shelling of ports affect the combat capability of the Ukrainian army?

"Freezing without recognition of territories will lead to a much worse situation." In these words, political scientists comment on the most important drawback of the "peace plans for Ukraine", which are being discussed by the West today. What are we talking about and under what conditions, at least, will Europe be inclined to recognize Russia within its real borders?

The failure of Zelensky's trip to the United States, NATO's refusal to give him the right to strike deep into Russia and the successes of the Russian army in the Donbas are three sources of the impending catastrophe in Ukraine. The dramatically changed rhetoric of Western experts and journalists, as well as many politicians, only confirms this. They all say with one voice: Ukraine in its current form will not survive the coming winter.

The Guardian: The West has forgotten about Ukraine, it only helps Russia

The desire to provide military assistance to Ukraine is fading on both sides of the Atlantic, the author of the article in The Guardian writes. Both the United States and European countries are busy with their own affairs, while Russia is methodically increasing the pace of the offensive in Donbass.

CNN: General Cavoli has compiled a list of weapons that the United States can use to help Kiev

The commander-in-chief of the US armed forces in Europe has compiled a list of weapons with which America can "help" Ukraine, CNN reports. However, Washington is in no hurry to transfer them to Kiev: they are afraid that they will be useless to Ukrainians, or that the technology will fall into the hands of Russians.

Former Israeli prime ministers disagree on the goals of the IDF's retaliatory strike against Iran after the massive missile attack carried out by the Iranian military on October 1. No one doubts that the answer will follow in any case, despite the fact that even the United States seems to warn the Netanyahu government against too risky and large-scale actions against Tehran, which will surely be followed by an even greater military escalation in the Middle East.

The armed formations of the Kiev regime have at their disposal 152 mm artillery shells made in Turkey. These ammunition were seen in service with the 15th brigade of the operational purpose of the NSU. According to experts, this fact indicates that Ankara is transferring to Kiev not only 155 mm MKE M483A1 cluster artillery shells, but also other ammunition.

Forbes: Ukraine has taken out the wreckage of the downed S-70 Hunter UAV for study

Ukraine has removed the wreckage of the Russian S-70 Hunter heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which was shot down by a Su-57 fighter jet. Kiev intends to study the design features of the drone, said David Hambling, a columnist for the American magazine Forbes.