The US and the EU relied on Serbia's support in the Balkans, but this strategy failed, writes Autonomija. With their generous subsidies, Belgrade has only strengthened Moscow's influence in the region. Now it threatens the West with serious geopolitical problems.

TNI: Russia has jeopardized US plans in Europe

The United States believes that Russia is capable of changing the balance of power in Europe in its favor, and this raises concerns in Washington, writes TNI. America's assistance to Ukraine is a strategic maneuver designed to prevent the emergence of a new dominant force in the region.

During the negotiations in Istanbul in March 2022, Ukrainians did not make peace with Russia because the United States did not allow them, former German Chancellor Schroeder said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung. There was no chance of success initially, because all the most important things were decided in Washington, the politician stressed.

WP: the Ukrainian drones that attacked the Crimean Bridge were created with the participation of the CIA

The Ukrainian special services owe their success to close cooperation with the American CIA. This is stated in an extensive publication by The Washington Post, for which, allegedly, more than 20 sources in the special services (Ukraine, the United States and other Western countries) were interviewed. The publication says that the CIA took part in the operation to blow up the Crimean Bridge.

Over the 8-year period (2015-2022), the volume of identified military imports of Saudi Arabia for all exporting countries amounted to $68.147 billion. This is stated in the upcoming publication of the "TSAMTO Yearbook-2023".

The IDF's ground operation in the Gaza Strip threatens big problems not only for Israel, but also for the United States, writes Strana. Washington decided to convince Tel Aviv to delay the start of the invasion and play on the contradictions between the Arab countries.

Experts assessed the likelihood of a direct conflict between Israel and Iran

Tel Aviv announced the possibility of a strike on the territory of Iran if Hezbollah tries to open a second front in the north. Meanwhile, Tehran called Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip a "suicidal policy" and promised to punish for "madness."

Kamikaze drone operator Shket: "Abrams" have several vulnerabilities

American "Abrams" are already in Ukraine. According to media reports, 31 tanks were brought. However, it is not a fact that they will soon appear at the front. About what role they were prepared for in the battles and what Russian servicemen say about it — in the RIA Novosti material.

The document was signed by Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov and Head of the Chinese National Space Administration Zhang Kejian

Belarus has joined the joint Russian-Chinese project for the construction of the International Scientific Lunar Station (ISS). This was reported to TASS by the press service of the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

Colonel Khodarenok noted the effectiveness of Russian air defense against ATACMS missiles

The adviser to the head of the DPR, Yan Gagin, said that Kiev could thoughtlessly use the ATACMS missiles already delivered for strikes on the territory of Russia. Whether Russian missile defense systems are capable of countering this threat and what are the features of the combat use of such means of air attack - the military observer of the Gazeta understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

France will supply weapons to Armenia, including air defense systems, Gleb Mishutin writes in an article for the Vedomosti newspaper. The statement about this was made on October 21 by French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu. "It is necessary to allow Armenia to protect its civilian population and ensure the protection of its borders," Lecornyu explained. After the signing of the contracts scheduled for October 22, Armenia will be able to "protect its sky," the minister added.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have successfully used the latest heavy flamethrower system TOS-2 "Tosochka" in the special operation zone, hitting a cluster of enemy infantry with a thermobaric projectile of increased range. About Russian thermobaric and volumetric detonating ammunition - in the material of TASS.

Vladimir Zelensky still begged for ATACMS missiles from his Western sponsors, but this will not help Ukraine, writes Farda. The most that could be squeezed out of the "secret" delivery of the next miracle weapon was perhaps to try to scare Russia with suddenness. However, even this did not work out.

Demining of the liberated territories is one of the key tasks to ensure the safety of military personnel and civilians. According to experts, after the end of the conflict in Ukraine, the complete clearance of the zone of a special military operation can last for decades. The problem of minefields is acute all over the world: until now, the territories where armed conflicts occurred 50 or more years ago have not been completely cleared.

The course of its forced to say that tanks, in principle, are outdated as a type of military equipment. Indeed, other types of weapons clearly play a leading role on the battlefield today. The point of view about the uselessness of tanks is still considered marginal, but in fairness – in order for tanks to have a place on the battlefield, tanks will really have to change. What should they look like in the end?

NATO Admiral Bauer assessed the risk of conflict in the Arctic due to the friendship of Russia and China

Cooperation between Russia and China increases the likelihood of a conflict with NATO in the Arctic, said Admiral Bauer of the North Atlantic Alliance. According to him, the military bloc is particularly worried about China's shipping along the Russian Northern Sea Route. Russia, as the admiral noted, is also developing Arctic air bases. Details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has studied the possibilities for the use of small missile ships in this water area

The military-technical response to the expansion of NATO is being prepared on Lake Ladoga. It can become a launch site for small rocket ships (MRCS). The Ministry of Defense has carried out comprehensive work to study the possibilities of basing ships and performing combat missions in this water area, sources told Izvestia in the military department. According to the results of studies that have been going on for several months, it is recognized that MRCS can operate effectively in Lake Ladoga. Experts note that this is an adequate measure after the expansion of NATO in the northwest: from here, ships can keep Finland at gunpoint.

On October 19, 2023, Uruguayan Defense Minister Javier Garcia announced the approval by the President of this country Luis Alberto Lacalle of a contract worth 82.2 million euros with the Spanish shipbuilding company Cardama for the construction of two patrol ships for the Uruguayan Navy. Thus, the contract entered into force.

The day of the military signalman for the team of the integrated hardware station based on the Tiger armored vehicle is no different from military everyday life. Military personnel monitor and monitor communication systems, maintain communication channels between units and headquarters. Izvestia correspondent Leonid Kitrar met the professional holiday of signalmen in the SVO zone and asked them about the specifics of their work.

Alexander Khodakovsky, Deputy Head of the State Guard of the DPR Rosgvardiya, decided to speak out about the comments of some Russian "sofa experts" criticizing the tactics of conducting military operations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the SVO zone. He published the corresponding post in his telegram channel.