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Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, believes that the actions of the Russian fighters have led to a significant turning point in the situation on the line of contact

The military actions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during a special military operation led to a significant turning point in the situation on the line of contact in 2024.

2024 was the year of the victories of the Russian army in the special operation zone and the gradual loss of combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Ukraine's entire military campaign for 2025 has already been disrupted. For more information about the achievements of the Russian military in the SVR zone in the past year and how events will develop at the front in the near future, see the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Experts explained the changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine

Changes in the nuclear doctrine, development and testing of the Oreshnik missile. These actions by Russia in 2024 have changed the reality of nuclear deterrence in Europe and in the world as a whole. Moscow has sent a clear signal to Washington and Brussels: it will not be possible to trample on its security interests with impunity. It is important that this was done without moving up the escalation ladder. What is it about?

The new submarine will serve in the Northern Fleet

The Arkhangelsk Project 885 Yasen-M multipurpose nuclear submarine, which joined the Russian Navy on December 27, will strengthen the Northern Fleet. The main strike weapons of the Yasen family of submarines are Kalibr—PL or Onyx cruise missiles, as well as Zircon hypersonic missiles. Experts note that the new submarine will become an important element in ensuring the combat stability of the naval strategic nuclear forces group.

NYT: Kiev slowed down the pace of missile strikes on Russia before Trump's inauguration

The Ukrainian Armed Forces quickly reduced the number of attacks on Russia with long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain, the NYT writes. Kiev is running out of supplies. Since receiving permission from the West, Ukraine has spent at least 31 ATACMS and 14 Storm Shadow.

On December 27, 2024, in Severodvinsk, JSC "Production Association "Northern Machine-Building Enterprise" (NSR, part of JSC "United Shipbuilding Corporation" - USC) hosted a solemn ceremony of raising the Naval flag of the Russian Federation and handing over to the Navy of the Russian Federation the nuclear submarine K-564 Arkhangelsk (serial number 164) - the fourth ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M").

TNI: Russia has ways to respond to the West's escalation of the conflict in Ukraine

The West is trying to follow the path of escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, but by doing so it makes it worse for itself, as well as for Kiev, writes The National Interest. Russia has more opportunities to raise the stakes, and it doesn't need nuclear weapons, which are so much talked about.

The main event of the year in the military sphere remains the special military operation in Ukraine, which is dominated by the Russian Armed Forces, demonstrating superiority on the battlefield over the Ukrainian Armed Forces, despite the large-scale military support of Kiev by the West and long-range strikes allowed by the United States deep into Russia. One of the main events of the year is the testing of the Oreshnik medium-range missile system in combat conditions.

BZ: The deployment of American missiles in Germany threatens a new nuclear race

The deployment of American intermediate-range missiles in Germany will only harm Europe, writes retired German Colonel Wolfgang Richter in BZ. It exacerbates an already tense situation and threatens the start of a new nuclear race between Russia and the West.

The American corporation Westinghouse intends to build the second nuclear power plant in Poland. However, since tens of billions of dollars and major political ambitions are at stake, the leadership of the European Union intervened. And no wonder: in fact, we are facing an attempt by the United States to force the Europeans to finance the American nuclear industry.

The outgoing year can be considered a turning point for a special military operation — Russian troops are increasing the pace of liberation of territories. Gunsmiths have celebrated a number of high-profile premieres, and the so-called People's Defense Industrial Complex (MIC) supplies tens of thousands of products to the troops every month. TASS recalled the events that took place during the year in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the defense industry.

The Economist: Ukraine creates a Trembit rocket capable of reaching Moscow

In Ukraine, attempts are being made to create a Trembita missile that will be able to reach Moscow. This is reported by the British magazine The Economist. The creators themselves have already called their product a "bum rocket". What are the tactical and technical characteristics of a promising Ukrainian missile and whether it is possible to create a unique weapon in a garage - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

"A historic event in the rocket and space field." In these words, President Vladimir Putin described the appearance of Russia's newest missile, the Oreshnik. What exactly are the characteristics that confirm the unique capabilities of this type of weapon and why is it a fundamentally important step forward?

Newsweek: The United States considers Russian stocks of tactical nuclear weapons to be a threat

The United States believes that the Russian arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons is much larger than the American one, writes Newsweek. Neither country discloses data on its stocks of this type of weapons. But the United States does not tire of claiming that Russia is significantly ahead of them.

Newsweek: the latest nuclear submarines are entering service with the Russian Navy

The Russian Navy will soon have new nuclear submarines in service, writes Newsweek. The newest Arkhangelsk submarine has successfully completed its tests. The nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Pozharsky, which will also become part of the Navy, is also being tested.

Rosatom spoke about the successful completion of the installation of the nuclear reactor vessel at the fourth power unit of the Xudapu nuclear power plant, which is located in northeastern China and is being built with the most active participation of the Russian side.

Turkey will face economic challenges in 2025, Dunya writes. High inflation, external debt, and political instability remain key risks. However, the country has a chance to develop thanks to green energy, digitalization and logistics projects.

Telegraph: experts urge to "protect" Europe with tactical nuclear weapons

Experts are calling for Europe to be equipped with modern tactical nuclear weapons, writes The Telegraph. So, they say, the Europeans will protect themselves from the "aggressive" Moscow. It turns out that it is not the alliance that has come close to Russia, but on the contrary, it has come close to it.

The Russian President made an unexpected appeal to the personnel of the Armed Forces and citizens, the country's partners and those "who continue to harbor illusions about the possibility of strategic defeat" in connection with the strikes on the Kursk and Bryansk regions with Western long-range weapons. Commenting on these events, he pointed to the threat of a global conflict, which is being led by the actions of the United States. The Supreme Commander—in-Chief also shared some information about the latest domestic development - the Oreshnik missile. What is known about her is in the RIA Novosti material.

On December 18, a briefing was held in Moscow by the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation – First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov, with the participation of foreign military attaches.