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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 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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

The latest 155 mm/52 BIA self-propelled gun (or EVA M2) on a 6x6 wheeled chassis from the Slovak company Konstrukta Defense has been selected as the winner of the tender conducted by the Malaysian Ministry of Defense.

Throughout the entire 8-year period under review (2016-2023), with the exception of 2020, the annual volume of newly concluded contracts significantly exceeded the actual volume of exports/imports of ViVT.

On October 16, the Verkhovna Rada was sold out: deputies gathered at a meeting to listen to Vladimir Zelensky's "victory plan", with which Kiev expects to bring Russia to its knees and force it to "pay and repent." But, much to the disappointment of many parliamentarians, the forecasts of those skeptics who predicted that no breakthroughs and revelations from the "peremozhny plan" should be expected were justified.