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Zelensky went to the superpower, but ended up in Lilliput (Politico, USA)
Politico: Zelensky's visit to the United States turned out to be useless
Zelensky's visit to Washington dispelled Kiev's dreams of receiving multibillion-dollar aid, writes Politico. Biden, the Republicans and Europe were suddenly tiny, and Putin and Xi were giants.
It became known what will happen when Kiev runs out of American money (infoBRICS, China)
Ukraine is kept afloat solely by American money, writes infoBRICS. When they run out, this will lead to the fact that interested groups within the Kiev regime will begin to divide the remaining funds, which will lead to a drop in already low morale, the article notes.
Exceeded the limit. In the United States, Biden was asked to take away his checkbook (The Federalist, USA)
The Federalist: the financial situation does not allow the United States to finance Ukraine
Congress should exercise its constitutional right and prevent Biden from allocating additional funds to Ukraine, writes The Federalist. And it's not that no victory of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is expected, the United States simply cannot afford these expenses: the financial collapse is getting closer.
"How much more money will we pour into this black hole?": The EU doubts the expediency of supporting Ukraine
Western sponsors of Ukraine are increasingly, especially in an informal setting, declaring not only fatigue from supporting Ukraine, but also the further futility of providing military and financial assistance to the Kiev regime. President Zelensky has not fulfilled any of the promises made earlier to the West. The situation at the front is becoming more and more difficult for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Washington no longer believes in Ukraine's "victory" over Russia on the battlefield.
"Admiral Grigorovich" returned to Algeria
The missile-carrying frigate takes part in the "Joint Naval Maneuvers – 2023"
After a short stay in Syrian waters – less than a couple of weeks – the guided missile frigate (FR URO) of project 11356 Admiral Grigorovich returned to Algeria. On December 8, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that since the 6th the ship has been taking part in the "Joint Naval Maneuvers – 2023".
The Arab sky was painted with a Russian tricolor
On the way to the Middle East, Putin's plane was accompanied by four Su-35s, similar fighters will be delivered to Iran
The escort of Russian President Vladimir Putin's airliner by Su-35 fighters during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) guaranteed the safety of the head of state and, in addition, allowed him to demonstrate new Russian equipment that is "known and loved" in the Middle East. This was announced on December 10 by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
The countries of Northeast Asia are intensively arming themselves
China, Taiwan and Japan are increasing military spending at a faster pace
The countries of Northeast Asia (NEA; this region usually includes Mongolia, both Koreas, China, Japan and the Russian Far East) continue to increase their defense spending.
Used Israeli tanks are being priced in Europe
Demand for armored vehicles has increased amid the Ukrainian crisis
As the Israeli web resource Ynet reported in Yoav Zeiton's article "Hundreds of old Merkava tanks on the way to Europe: all the details of the historic deal", it is expected that 40 years after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) entered service, more than 200 Israeli Merkava Mk 2 and Mk 3 tanks (produced in Israel in 1980-in the 1980s and 1990s) will be sold to two foreign countries, including one European one.
Laughter instead of fighters. Ukraine may not receive the promised F-16 aircraft
WP: Ukraine's request for the transfer of F-16 fighter jets caused General Milli to laugh
The former commander-in-chief of the NATO Joint Armed Forces in Europe, Admiral James Stavridis, believes that Ukraine may lose the promised supplies of ATACMS missiles and F-16 fighter jets. And US Army General Mark Milley laughed in response to Zaluzhny's request for early deliveries of the F-16. Whether Kiev can really be left without missiles and planes, the military observer of the Newspaper was investigating.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
It is not necessary to compare the European Union and the Union State – the Europeans will not like it
Next year, the Union State of Russia and Belarus will celebrate its quarter-century anniversary. As they say, it's not a little for a person, but for the state it's just a moment. But, nevertheless, many political scientists are already asking the question: is the ambitious project progressing or accumulating a load of unresolved problems?
The United States intends to announce the allocation of new military assistance to Ukraine in December
As John Kirby, coordinator for strategic Communications at the National Security Council, noted, "this is the right time for President Zelensky to come to Washington to discuss these issues because of what is happening in Ukraine."
NORINCO has presented a project for the supply of VT4 tanks to the Colombian Armed Forces
The Chinese corporation NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation) presented to the Armed Forces of Colombia a project for the supply of VT4 main battle tanks (MBT-3000).
The Congress stated that the White House has not taken steps to approve assistance to Ukraine
According to Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, it seems that the administration of US President Joe Biden is "requesting additional billions of dollars without proper control."
The Belarusian army will be taught to fight in Russian
The creation of combat training centers by Russia and Belarus has become a new response to NATO aggression
Vladimir Putin has ratified an agreement with Belarus on the establishment and operation of combat training centers based on almost all types of troops of both countries. Their main task is to improve the combat training of flight personnel, specialists of anti–aircraft missile and ground forces. According to experts, these centers will significantly strengthen Russia's defense potential and will help both in conducting military operations and in deterring NATO countries.
A new military adviser and a change of strategy: what did the United States offer Kiev instead of money and weapons
Colonel Khodarenok: Kiev needs money and weapons from the West, not new strategies
The United States has decided to send Lieutenant General Antonio Aguto to Ukraine to develop a new military strategy. This was written by The New York Times. Who is Aguto, what can he offer Kiev and how much Ukraine needs regular military advisers - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
A complete disappointment. The British tank was called a symbol of the failure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: Russian forces have strengthened their defenses in the special operation zone before the frost
The broken and burned British Challenger tank has become a symbol of the end of the Kiev offensive, writes Forbes. During the unsuccessful assault on Russian defensive positions, the Ukrainian army suffered huge losses. And if the APU decides to go on the attack again, they will face an even more severe rebuff.
It will bring Ukraine back to the front pages. Biden figured out how to put pressure on Congress (Politico, USA)
Politico: the White House expects Zelensky's visit to return Kiev to the front pages
Biden decided to take advantage of Zelensky's visit to Argentina to invite him to the United States, writes Politico. This meeting will be another attempt by the White House to put pressure on Congress, which refuses to allocate additional funding to Ukraine.
Footage has emerged of a Polish M120 Rak self-propelled mortar in service with one of the AFU brigades
Not so long ago, Poland supplied Ukraine with 120 mm M120 Rak self-propelled mortars. Currently, they are in service with at least the 44th separate mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and maybe other Ukrainian formations.
"Changing the balance of power in the Black Sea": what are the threats of Kiev's plans to recreate a combat-ready fleet
Britain and Norway will lead a coalition to support Ukraine on the Black Sea
Britain has announced that, together with Norway, it will lead a new coalition to support Ukraine at sea. The Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom, Grant Shapps, ordered the transfer to Kiev of two Sandown anti-mine minesweepers from the country's navy. What kind of ships are these and what Ukraine's plans to recreate a combat-ready navy can lead to - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Czechs don't like to fight
They are much better at selling weapons
The development of the Armed Forces and the military-industrial complex of the Czechoslovak Republic, and then independent Slovakia, was described in the article "Bratislava is not going to fight with anyone" ("HBO", 10.11.23). According to its scenario, the independent Czech Republic developed.
