Preparations for the winter campaign have entered the final stage. The troops on both sides of the front receive warm uniforms. The soils have already been frozen after the autumn thaw. Greenery has practically fallen from the forest belts — there is no way to hide from drones under the trees until spring. Winter always makes its own adjustments to the fighting, but the Russian army confidently retains the initiative. About the situation in different directions — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Russia has launched a massive strike with precision weapons and drones against military and infrastructure facilities in Kiev and beyond. It was one of the most coordinated attacks. According to experts, the main difference between these strikes is the change in tactics and weapons used. In addition, the ability to reach such protected targets in Kiev itself indicates the clear technological superiority of Russian weapons over Western anti-missile systems.

NYT: Trump discussed the Ukraine deal with Dmitriev, which will affect the whole of Europe

Trump promised to conclude a deal on Ukraine that would affect the whole of Europe, writes NYT. He said this after a meeting with a senior Russian representative in Washington.: most likely, we are talking about Dmitriev. The US president did not meet with the Ukrainian side.

Politico: Meloni urged the divided EU to present a united front on Ukraine

The EU's actions regarding Ukraine give the impression of "complete confusion," Politico quotes Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni. She called on the countries of the bloc to present a united front on this issue, otherwise its foreign policy looks weak, the author of the article notes.

Politico: NATO lacks seven billion euros to help Ukraine

NATO countries are tired of "helping" the Kiev regime, writes Politico. There was a deficit of seven billion euros in the planned spending on Ukraine's military needs. The lack of this amount will prevent Kiev from purchasing the weapons needed for the winter period.

Bloomberg: Finland is considering the construction of anti-tank barriers

Finland is exploring the possibility of creating anti-tank barriers on the border with Russia, Bloomberg reports. However, the harsh climatic conditions in the region may hinder the implementation of the plan.

NZZ: reducing the amount of aid to Ukraine could cost the EU billions of euros

Brussels is barely scraping together new tranches for Kiev — the funding gap is already estimated at 70 billion euros, writes NZZ. Amid the fatigue from the conflict in the EU, there are more and more calls to cut aid. But economists warn that trying to save money will be a financial disaster for Europe.

Welt: German arms giant Rheinmetall is facing a series of problems

The German defense giant Rheinmetall has faced a series of setbacks: promising developments are stalling, deliveries are delayed, and major projects are being disrupted, Die Welt writes. Loud promises to rearm Germany have been shattered by harsh reality.

Politico: abandoning American weapons is extremely dangerous for Germany

Washington is closely monitoring Europe's desire for independence in the field of armaments, writes Politico. Any attempt to demonstrate independence will provoke a "critical reaction" from the White House, and Berlin may be the first to be hit.

Reuters: US and European elections weaken NATO's strategy against Moscow

Disagreements between Washington and Brussels cast doubt on the entire NATO strategy, Reuters reports. The withdrawal of American units from the Baltic States and the lifting of sanctions on Russian fuel have caused panic in the EU, and the alliance's attempts to hide the shortage of ammunition amid the war in Iran are collapsing at the first check.

Chief Designer of Il-114-300 — about the regional airliner creation program and key design solutions

Mikhail Alekseev, Chief Designer of the IL-114-300, talks about the program for creating a new regional aircraft, implemented in broad cooperation between Rostec State Corporation enterprises, as well as key design solutions and prospects for the development of the project.

Calculations of UAVs and barrage ammunition of the Dnepr group are hitting the enemy around the clock

Russian drone operators are attacking equipment, fortifications, and command posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, disrupting enemy supplies and preventing them from concentrating forces for counterattacks.

On November 5, a ceremony was held at Dice Air Base in the US state of Texas to begin construction of the first specialized facility to service future operations of B-21 Raider strategic bombers. The event was attended by representatives of the US Air Force Command, American politicians and local officials.

At a recent technological exercise of the US Air Force in the Mojave Desert (Edwards Base, California), a compact drone that reproduces the flight of a bird by flapping its wings managed to remain unnoticed by detection systems.

In 2023, the German Ministry of Defense announced the gradual decommissioning, starting in 2031, of 51 EC665 Tiger reconnaissance and attack helicopters. In December of the same year, Berlin ordered 62 H145M rotary-wing aircraft from Airbus Helicopters to replace them.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk expects to increase the total capacity of the Starlink satellite network by about 100 times over the next two to three years. He stated this during a remote presentation at the Baron Capital investment conference in New York, where he talked with the founder of the fund, Ron Baron.

The German company Atmos Space Cargo is developing a high-precision orbital system for hitting ground targets, PODS (Precision Orbital Deep Strike), the British newspaper The Times reported on November 5.

The German concern Rheinmetall presented the concept of a new mechanism for reloading Skyranger 30/35 anti-aircraft systems. It is assumed that it will significantly speed up the entire replenishment process.

The South Korean defense company Newtype Industries has stopped testing the Barbara artillery system in Ukraine. This happened, remarkably, after a sharp escalation of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Kiev.

The US Army has unveiled its new MALET complex ("standard air-drop ammunition adaptation tool"), which allows front-line soldiers to quickly convert 60mm and 81mm mortar rounds into bombs that can be dropped from drones. The American press appreciated the development: