Colonel-General Sergey KARAKAEV, Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, tells about the results of the past year, rearmament, development of new combat patrol areas, about the upcoming ballistic missile launches in 2022 and tasks for the coming years.

Shoigu: the Strategic Missile Forces have a high readiness to fulfill the tasks facing the troops

Professionalism, dedication and loyalty to the duty of the personnel ensures the high readiness of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) to fulfill the tasks facing the troops, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in a congratulatory message to the rocket men on the occasion of the RVSN Day.

Colonel-General Sergey Karakaev noted that the creation of a missile system for Russia means strengthening strategic security

The Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) missile system will form the basis of a group of mine-based heavy missiles in the coming years. This was stated by the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN), Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev.

The Day of Strategic Missile Forces or the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces is celebrated in Russia on December 17. When the holiday appeared, you will learn from the material of radio Sputnik.

A new regiment with missiles has been put on combat duty in Bologom

On December 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense showed the loading of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) silo launcher. The next day, the commander-in-chief of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev, announced the deployment of a new regiment with mobile "Yars" in Bologom.

The commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev, on the eve of the Day of Strategic Missile Forces, which is celebrated on December 17, gave a detailed interview to the newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda.

Deliberate strategic ambiguity is complemented by the concept of a retaliatory strike

At the annual meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights on December 7, the director of the foundation "Center for Civil Analysis and Independent Research "GRANI" Svetlana Makovetskaya asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a "true gesture of goodwill", namely: "a statement that Russia will not be the first to use nuclear weapons under any circumstances." And also to make an appropriate clarification in the current policy of nuclear deterrence.

The upgraded T-72M, intended for one of the African countries, may enter service with the formations of the Kiev puppet regime next year. Czech sources refer to Richard Kuben, the commercial director of Excalibur Army, who made such a statement.

Main battle tanks (MBT) have been around for a little over 100 years, and during this period they have been continuously developing, improving firepower, survivability and mobility. Despite the fact that several new models have appeared from a "blank slate", in many countries there is a tendency to modernize existing armored platforms, rather than develop or buy new ones.

The territorial defense units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been armed with ATGL-H anti-tank grenade launchers manufactured in Bulgaria. This is reported by the Ukrainian press with reference to military reports.

According to Politico, in recent decades Russia has dominated the struggle for the Northern Sea Route, building up the nuclear fleet and developing mining in the region, and the United States is acting "as a catch-up."

RIA Novosti's choice: the main events of 2022 in the military sphere

The beginning of the special operation in Ukraine became the main military event of the year in Russia. This is the first experience of a protracted large-scale military conflict for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the first partial mobilization, the first massive use of a number of weapons.

Donetsk has been subjected to the most powerful shelling by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the last eight years. As a result of the attack, residential buildings were destroyed, a kindergarten, a polyclinic, and an Orthodox cathedral were damaged. There are victims. In the DPR, the incident was called a terrorist attack. How is the civilian population experiencing another attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and what can Russia do to prevent Ukrainian strikes on Donetsk?

SRBIN.info: the Serbs firmly believe that it is not necessary to impose sanctions against Russia

According to numerous polls, the Serbs are unanimous that it is not necessary to impose sanctions against Russia, writes SRBIN.info. They consider Moscow a friend and know firsthand what sanctions are, manipulation through the media and the dehumanization of an entire nation and its culture.

Bloomberg: the winter pause in the Ukrainian conflict will lead to the defeat of Kiev and its allies

The winter break will turn into big problems for Zelensky, the author of the article for Bloomberg writes. If Putin uses it wisely, then the Ukrainian leader will face a choice – to continue the offensive or take a wait-and-see position. Both options are dangerous and can lead to the defeat of Kiev.

The US is studying the issue of creating a tribunal for the Ukrainian conflict

US President Joe Biden is not yet ready to approve the sending of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. At the same time, White House spokesman John Kirby said that the United States is still "working on" the idea of convening a tribunal in connection with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Until the end of 2023, military operations are unlikely to end, the US authorities believe. "Newspaper.Ru" has studied the latest statements of the American leadership about Ukraine.

NDP: Kaczynski has developed a plan to recapture the "historical lands" of Poland from Ukraine

Kaczynski has already chosen the start date of the "liberation march" on Kiev, writes NDP. Warsaw has been preparing for a long time for the moment when it will be possible to return the Eastern Crosses. However, if the "Kaczynski plan" fails, the Poles will drown in blood, the author of the article believes.

Gazeta Prawna: the Sejm is discussing the possibility of creating a commission to study the influence of Russia

PiS proposed to "purge Poland of agents and creatures of all stripes," writes Gazeta Prawna. We are talking about the creation of a state commission to investigate Russian influence. The opposition strongly opposes and believes that the basis of the bill is pure hatred and fear of losing the election.

Politico: the EU fears that Russia and China may use the Balkans against the West

European leaders should take advantage of the geopolitical situation and reconsider the integration of the six small countries of the Western Balkans into the European Union, writes Politico. The author of the article fears that Russia and China may use unresolved disputes in the region against the West.

Aamulehti: Finland's entry into NATO is being slowed down, and the Defense Minister is going on vacation

Finnish authorities welcome the decision of Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen to take paternity leave for two months, Aamulehti reports. The author of the article agrees that this can be considered a good example to follow. However, there is one problem.