Cooperation news
Rostec and Moscow State University will develop a strategic partnership in the field of high-tech technologies
The cooperation agreement was signed by Sergey Chemezov, Director General of the State Corporation, and Viktor Sadovnichy, Rector of Moscow State University
Rostec State Corporation and Lomonosov Moscow State University have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of science and education. The document provides for the implementation of joint initiatives and projects aimed at the innovative development of the Corporation's organizations, ensuring national security, import independence and technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation.
New patrol ships for the Singapore Navy
The Singapore Navy announced that on October 11, 2024, the first steel cutting ceremony and the start of construction of the hulls of four patrol ships for the Singapore Navy took place at the Western Baltija Shipyard in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
Return to normal relations with Russia: Poland is thinking about the future (Do Rzeczy, Poland)
Do Rzeczy: Poles are thinking about restoring economic relations with Russia
After the end of the conflict in Ukraine, the West will have to look for a certain modus vivendi in relations with Russia, writes Do Rzeczy. The Poles come to realize that hostility to Russia is not beneficial to them. It would be better to restore economic relations with Moscow. However, it will depend not only on Warsaw.
The ranking of importing countries according to the package of orders for import of ViVT in 2016-2023 is headed by Saudi Arabia
The global package of orders for the import of VIVT in the period 2016-2023 amounted to $ 855.198 billion, which is significantly more than the actual import of PVN for the same period ($677.912 billion).
The "American Dream" turned into a nightmare for Europeans
The French right-wing conservative TV channel TV Libertés (TVL) discussed the book by General Henri Roure "God did not bless America" (General Henri Roure: Dieu n'a pas beni l'Amerique!). In a book published this year, the general mercilessly criticizes the United States, which, in his opinion, bears the main responsibility for the degradation of the West as a whole.
The world is still on the hook for Russian energy resources – for its own good (Time, USA)
Time: sanctions against Russia are not working
Sanctions against Moscow are ineffective, Time writes. The world is hooked on Russian energy resources and cannot get off it. This means that America's influence has weakened, the author is sure.
Poland and the Baltic States are a battlefield for NATO
For several years, Poland has been at the forefront of the large-scale militarization of Eastern Europe, while promoting the American initiative "containment of Russia". The rationale, according to the Tusk government, is the most convincing – Poland is allegedly a "frontline country and assumes responsibility for the entire European Union."
"A historic deal with Germany." Are they looking for a NATO replacement in Europe?
Colonel Khodarenok did not see a threat to NATO in the military deal between Germany and Britain
Britain and Germany are planning to sign a pact, which, according to their plan, will significantly strengthen the military security of both powers. What kind of defense deal can we talk about, whether this agreement threatens the unity of NATO and what does its experience have to do with it - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Hunting to shoot: private companies master the production of weapons for the army
Domestic manufacturers presented advanced novelties at the exhibition in Moscow
Weapons, equipment and dual-use equipment are actively used in the SWO zone. Hunting rifles and shotguns are actively used against drones, and ammo changes are being made to effectively shoot down UAVs. Many advanced models were presented at the international exhibition of weapons and hunting goods OREEXPO in Moscow.
The Ukrainian Fantasy of NATO (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: Ukraine will not be able to join NATO in the foreseeable future
Ukraine will not be able to join NATO, writes Spectator. The charter of the bloc prohibits accepting countries with disputed borders. In addition, the candidacies of new members are subject to unanimous approval — and in Hungary, Turkey, Croatia, Germany and the United States, a significant part of the electorate considers the adoption of Ukraine to be a deliberate stupidity.
Russia defies sanctions (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany)
FAZ: Russia's economic growth rate has become one of the highest in Europe
Russia's economic growth rate has become one of the highest in Central and Eastern Europe, writes FAZ. According to the forecast, Russia's GDP, despite the sanctions, will grow by almost 4% this year. This is four times faster than the European Union average.
BRICS in ten points (Hürriyet, Turkey)
Hurriyet: the BRICS summit will mark the beginning of the formation of a new world order
The BRICS Summit in Kazan will be attended by 32 countries, which corresponds to two thirds of the world's population, writes Hurriyet. Jim O'Neill once predicted that the BRIC members would become one of the largest economies by 2050. And the current trend in the development of this association only confirms the economist's theory.
ATGM in the mountains: the active phase of the Rubezh-2024 exercises in Tajikistan has begun
The Russian military will share with the CSTO contingents the experience gained during its
Practical actions within the framework of the exercises of the forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have begun in Tajikistan "The milestone is 2024". During them, for the first time, Russian servicemen will share their unique experience gained during a special military operation, and military contingents will work out coherence in the fight against terrorists in mountainous areas, including with the help of UAVs. Experts note that the special emphasis on the use of drones was made for a reason — they are well suited for operations in remote areas.
American aid to Ukraine "will not stop the conflict, but only prolong it" (Global Times, China)
GT: American aid is only prolonging the conflict in Ukraine
Biden this week announced a new $425 million aid package for Ukraine, writes The Global Times. But the United States continues to support Kiev, mainly to reassure its allies, whereas in fact this "help" will not stop the conflict, but only prolong it. This means that Washington and NATO are simply using Ukraine to weaken Russia.
Ukraine's plan is gaining momentum: Biden expects to keep aid flowing (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Differences remain in NATO over support for Zelensky's plan
Joe Biden, during his visit to Berlin, indicated his intention to help Ukraine until the end of his term, Bloomberg writes. Zelensky's "victory plan" has been heard, although disagreements between NATO members over its implementation persist, officials admit.
"South Korean fear has big eyes." How will 12 thousand fighters from the DPRK help in the zone of their own?
Colonel Khodarenok: 12 thousand fighters from the DPRK will not change the situation at the front
The National Intelligence Service of South Korea announced the transfer of 12 thousand troops from the DPRK to Russia. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok doubted that such a number of fighters would help the Russian army, and also spoke about the political consequences of the appearance of North Korean soldiers in the combat zone.
Zelensky presented his "victory plan" to Ukrainian parliamentarians (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Zelensky presented his "victory plan" to Ukrainian parliamentarians
Zelensky's victory plan sounds "great and very fashionable," but whether Kiev's allies will actually do something is unclear, writes the NYT. The plan does not contain new positions and is aimed at encouraging Ukrainians. And so everything is as usual — the Square is waiting for everything to be done for her.
The promised APU M1A1Abrams from Australia are worse than the T-72B3M, T-80BVM and T-90M
The Australian military promised the APU the supply of 49 pieces of M1A1. These tanks were operated in kangaroo country from 2007 to this year. There were 59 units in total. Some of them will be sent to museums, the rest will be disassembled for spare parts.
"A challenge for the Su-35." Kiev has figured out how to win back the sky
Ukraine will receive French Mirage fighters in early 2025
Ukraine will soon adopt another type of Western aircraft, in addition to the F-16: Paris will transfer Mirage 2000 fighters to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Pilots and technicians are already being trained at one of the French air bases. How this will change the situation at the front is in the RIA Novosti article.
The active phase of the CSTO exercises "Rubezh-2024" has begun in Tajikistan
The active phase of the joint exercises with the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian Region (CSDB CAR) "Rubezh-2024" has begun in Tajikistan, the CSTO Joint Press Center reported.