At the moment they are being deployed in Ukraine, Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes said

The United States handed over to Ukraine the first two NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs). This statement was made on Tuesday by Greg Hayes, CEO of NASAMS manufacturer, the American company Raytheon Technologies, in an interview with CNBC.

Military expert Yuri Knutov told about the NASAMS air defense systems delivered to Ukraine

Military expert Yuri Knutov on Wednesday, October 26, in an interview with Izvestia, listed the technical characteristics of the NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) put into service in Ukraine.

The commander of the armed forces of the Republic Valdemaras Rupshis noted that he can no longer, by transferring available resources to Ukraine, "undress the army"

The transfer to Ukraine of howitzers and anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) NASAMS, which are in service with the Lithuanian army, is impossible, as this will negatively affect the firepower of Lithuanian units. This was announced to journalists on Wednesday by the commander of the armed forces of the Baltic Republic, Lieutenant General Valdemaras Rupshis.

Shoigu: Putin is leading the training for a retaliatory nuclear strike

On October 26, nuclear weapons tests were conducted under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, a response to a possible nuclear strike on Russia was being worked out. The military checked to what extent the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sineva ballistic missile and the air-launched missiles launched from the Tu-95MS conform to their characteristics. The US was warned about the exercises.

Kremlin: the tasks envisaged during the training of strategic deterrence forces have been fully completed

All the missiles launched as part of the training of strategic deterrence forces have achieved their goals, confirming the specified characteristics. This was announced on October 26 in the Kremlin's press service.

The verification of "the application of a massive nuclear strike by strategic offensive forces in response to an enemy nuclear strike" was carried out in Russia. The exercises of the entire nuclear triad were held under the supervision of President Putin – and with the attention of the whole world. Especially NATO and the United States, which conducted their own nuclear exercises in parallel, but with their own peculiarities.

All three components of the Russian nuclear triad took part in the training, according to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the military practiced a massive nuclear strike in response to a possible similar attack.

The Kiev regime, inspired by recent successes, continues to try to occupy new territories in the Kherson region, but each new step is becoming more difficult for the attacking units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, Ukrainian troops are suffering constant losses near the village of Davydov Brod, from where they are trying to move closer to the Dnieper.

On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania announced that the Defense Resources Agency (Gynybos resursu agentūra), which is part of it, signed an intergovernmental agreement with the US Department of Defense on the purchase of 300 more JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) light armored vehicles with wheeled vehicles through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The 4x4 formula produced by Oshkosh Corporation, in addition to the 200 JLTV machines already ordered by Lithuania under the 2019 agreement. Thus, Lithuania should receive a total of 500 JLTV machines, which makes it currently their largest foreign customer.

The Kiev regime, against the background of heavy losses among the personnel of the military and the low combat capability of the mobilized, increasingly relies on foreign mercenaries. The active participation of the so-called "wild geese" in certain offensive operations has already been noted, for example, mercenaries are the main striking force in the attacks currently being carried out on the Svatovo-Kremennaya site.

Government officials in Taiwan touted its leading position in the chip manufacturing sector, while appealing to the European Union to start negotiations on a trade deal, which Taipei has been seeking for a long time. This is reported by the Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun.

EurAsian Times: Moscow and Washington are increasing their presence in the Arctic

The Arctic may become the next region of active confrontation between Russia and the United States, experts believe. Washington seeks to "regain dominance" in the Arctic, while Russia plans to create infrastructure in this region to ensure the security of its own borders and interests. Whether the rivalry in the Arctic will become acute, and whether to wait for NATO ships at the Russian borders, - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».

At the final stage of the exercise, the crews of the minesweeping ships also destroyed mock-ups of floating mines with small-caliber artillery fire, and also worked out tasks for radiation, chemical and biological protection of personnel.

Al-Ain: due to the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, the Baltic will be in the epicenter of the storm

The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will lead to the militarization of the Baltic Sea, writes Al-Ain. The alliance will deploy nuclear forces right at the borders of Russia. But Moscow will not sit idly by and will respond in kind. Soon the Baltic region will be in the epicenter of the storm.

The main mission of the American warships located off the coast of Europe is allegedly to counteract the escalation of the situation on the continent and deter Russia. This is exactly the task assigned to the carrier strike group "George Bush".

One of the documents establishes the procedure and conditions for the transfer of assets of enterprises that are in the stage of bankruptcy proceedings in bankruptcy proceedings to enterprises that perform the State Budget

A group of deputies headed by the chairmen of the State Duma Committees on economic Policy and on Industry and Trade Maxim Topilin and Vladimir Gutenev submitted to the State Duma a package of bills concerning the specifics of calculations for the state defense order (GOZ) during the mobilization period. The documents are posted in the electronic database of the lower house of Parliament.

Patrushev's assistant Pavlov called the "desatanization" of Ukraine an increasingly urgent task

Carrying out the "desatanization" of Ukraine, which the Kiev regime has turned into a "totalitarian hypersect",

Professing neo-paganism as the basis of radical nationalism is becoming more and more urgent as the Russian special military operation continues, according to Assistant Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Alexey Pavlov.

Subtitle: Huanqiu shibao: US anti-Russian actions will weaken the dollar's hegemony

Against the background of the Ukrainian crisis, the United States and Europe began to build a new economic order around themselves, writes Huanqiu Shibao. To succeed, they need allies. However, with sanctions against Russia, the West has undermined the world's confidence – not only in itself, but also in the dollar.

Geopolitika.news: The USA has banned Europe not only cooperation, but also communication with Russia

Opportunities to keep the conflict under control are becoming less and less, writes Geopolitika.news. The United States does not want to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine. However, they are ready to cooperate with Moscow where it is profitable for them. But the EU is forbidden to even think about it.

Journalist Caldwell explained why Putin is a hero for Western conservatives

Conservatives in the United States view Putin through the prism of the American war of civilizations, journalist Christopher Caldwell told The New Yorker. The Russian leader defends his country and its sovereignty, but will not allow the appearance of a NATO base near its borders, he said.