We are talking about the involvement by the West of components of civil infrastructure in space, including commercial, in armed conflicts, said Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The statement by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Konstantin Vorontsov at the UN that Russia reserves the right to consider US commercial satellites used for military purposes to help Ukraine as a "legitimate target for retaliatory strike" caused an ambiguous reaction among Russian users of social networks.

One of the two largest aircraft concerns in the world, Boeing, has reported huge losses. They have grown 78 times. Its main rival, the European Airbus, looks much better financially. At least in the first half of the year, the concern was still profitable. What is happening to the aviation giants and what role did Russia play in their troubles?

With the beginning of the Russian special operation, the Ukrainian defense industry, unfortunately, continues to function. In particular, Ukraine has introduced a new SHARK reconnaissance drone designed to adjust fire, including American multiple rocket launchers HIMARS.

The other day there was an air battle of a fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force against a kamikaze drone of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. And now, footage of the wreckage of a Ukrainian MiG-29 that tried to shoot down a Russian-made Geran-2 UAV has appeared on the Internet.

The Russian military aviation, in particular, the long-range supersonic fighter-interceptors MiG-31, is conducting combat work in the special operation zone. One of the attacks of such an aircraft was told by its direct participant.

The active use of Russian combat aviation during the special operation takes place in conditions of constant anti-aircraft counteraction of the enemy. Aircraft face threats both at high altitudes emanating from long-range anti-aircraft systems of the S-300 type, and at low altitudes due to the massive equipping of the APU with Western MANPADS. Sometimes technical malfunctions lead to the loss of equipment.

The White House has developed another national security strategy

US President Joseph Biden has approved a new "US National Security Strategy" (NSS). The text of the document, updated by each new administration, was published on October 12 on the official website of the White House.

Newsweek: the problem of Ukraine should be solved by Europe, not the USA

The main external threat to the United States is Europe, not Russia or China, the author of Newsweek believes. The EU is too used to relying on America for security. Instead of spending money on defense, Europe has used the dividends from American protection to build welfare states. But now it's time for the EU to take responsibility for its own region, the author writes.

Saari political scientist: weakening of Russia will not return Europe to "normal life

Europe will not return to "normal life," Ilta-Sanomat quotes the words of political scientist Sinikukka Saari. The situation will not change even if Ukraine remains an independent state and Russia weakens. We are moving towards a world with a different order, she said.

Delfi: the supply of Western weapons to Kiev will negatively affect Lithuania's defense capability

Lithuania called the provision of air defense and artillery systems to Ukraine unacceptable, writes Delfi. According to the commander of the country's armed forces Valdemaras Rupshis, these supplies will dramatically reduce the combat capabilities of the Lithuanian army.

NR: Congressional elections will show how much the US is ready to continue helping Ukraine

More and more Republicans are in favor of reducing aid to Ukraine, writes National Review. After the congressional elections, the Ukrainian issue in the context of the national crisis will be replaced by other priorities, the author of the article believes.

Kiev continued to develop an alternative to NATO membership. In some respects, it is even better than joining the alliance. The office of the President of Ukraine held talks on this with Washington, London and Paris. Berlin seemed to have evaded this adventure. Formally, we are talking about security guarantees for Ukraine, in fact, about a military conflict with Russia.

The United States continues to increase its military presence in Eastern Europe. The Pentagon has transferred an advanced unit, the 101st Airborne Division, to Romania. Formally, to participate in exercises with allies and protect the "eastern flank of NATO". In fact, the Americans are preparing to solve completely different tasks.

The Hill: The West deliberately ignores the question of how the conflict in Ukraine will end

The United States and Europe do not want to wonder how the Ukrainian conflict will end, writes The Hill. According to the author, such a position is dangerous because it does not allow planning, and the West may be drawn into an extremely undesirable situation.

Charles Ley, a columnist for The Washington Post, believes that the warning of some Republicans that they are against unlimited aid to Kiev showed "bipartisan skepticism" about Washington's approach to the Ukrainian crisis.

Peter Szijjarto expressed hope that these consultations "will take place soon"

Russia and the United States should immediately begin direct negotiations on the situation around Ukraine, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto believes.

Lawyer Gavrishev named the reasons why it is possible to replace military service with an alternative civilian

Alexey Gavrishev, Managing Partner of AVG Legal, told Izvestia on Thursday, October 27, what the essence of alternative civil service in Russia is.

The law on mobilization in the Russian Federation was amended

Russians who undergo alternative service in civilian positions in the structures of the Armed Forces will not be called up in case of partial mobilization. The decision to leave such employees in their places on Thursday, October 27, was made by the State Duma. At the same time, employees in non-military bodies can be transferred to the AGS in the troops. Izvestia was looking into what an alternative service is and who can apply for it.

At the moment, the world is at a historical turning point, said Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Valdai discussion club.

"With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the balance of geopolitical forces was also destroyed. The West felt like a winner and proclaimed a unipolar world order in which only its will, culture, and interests had the right to exist.