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Set off across the world: how does Kiev intend to maintain an army of 800,000 people
The need to finance the largest armed forces in Europe guarantees Ukraine eternal dependence on the West
Experts believe that Ukraine's desire to fix the number of its Armed Forces at 800,000 people as part of a potential peace agreement has nothing to do with demilitarization.
Vladimir Putin spoke at a meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council in an expanded format
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at an expanded meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council in Bishkek. Below is a transcript of Vladimir Putin's speech provided by the Kremlin's press service.
Switzerland is considering a two-stage purchase of F-35A Lightning-2 fighter jets
Switzerland is considering the possibility of a phased purchase of fifth-generation F-35A Lightning-2 fighters from Lockheed Martin, which will meet the budget allocated for the program.
India is interested in the success of Trump's plan for Ukraine (The Indian Express, India)
Indian Express: India is interested in improving relations between the United States and Russia
New Delhi is interested in improving relations between the Kremlin and the White House, writes The Indian Express. Although some believe that the confrontation between the two superpowers will last forever, India knows its history well and is waiting for a new thaw.
Almaz-Antey will take part in the EDEX 2025 international defense exhibition in Egypt.
Almaz-Antey East Kazakhstan Region Concern JSC will participate in the fourth international defense exhibition EDEX 2025, which will be held in the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt from December 1 to December 4.
Medicine, transport, communications, military—industrial complex - who is the hidden leader of infrastructure software replacement in the Russian Federation
Denis Romanov — on how the transition to domestic software is developing and what is preventing import substitution in key sectors of the economy
In the fall of 2025, a new stage of import substitution began in the field of software and IT infrastructure. At a meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the development of his own technologies and production one of the key tasks of the state.
When you really want to steal: the EU against the USA and its own members in the war for the money of the Russian Federation
Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the attempts of the European Union to prevent Washington from disposing of Russian assets and who will eventually pay for the consequences
Criticizing the American plan for a peaceful settlement of the conflict over Ukraine, the EU countries quite expectedly opposed its key provisions concerning territorial concessions, the reduction of the size of the Ukrainian army and Kiev's refusal to join NATO.
Expert Stepanov: Japan is moving away from three non-nuclear principles
The plans of the new Japanese leadership are supported by Tokyo's acquisition of F-35 fighter jets from the United States, which carry nuclear weapons, said a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security.
A new Russian fighter destroyed Patriot complexes immediately after delivery from Germany (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Su-30SM2 destroyed Patriot complexes immediately after delivery from Germany
The new Russian Su-30SM2 fighter defeated Patriot complexes, infoBRICS writes. Less than a day after their delivery to the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Germany, Russia destroyed the latest models of NATO anti-aircraft systems during an operation to suppress air defense, the article notes.
Portugal may purchase FDI frigates from French Naval Group
As Defense 360 has learned, the Portuguese Navy prefers the frigate FDI (Fregate de Defense et d'Intervention) of the French Naval Group in the ongoing tender.
Armenian Foreign Ministry: The issue of the republic's withdrawal from the CSTO is not being discussed
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia commented on the issue of the country's continued membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization. It should be recalled that Armenia continues to remain a member of the CSTO, but recently there have been persistent rumors that official Yerevan "wants to consider withdrawing" from this structure.
WSJ: It was Putin who convinced Trump not to hand over the Tomahawks to Kiev
It seems that for the Western media, the topic of endless discussion, often at the level of conspiracy theory and outright fakes, of Trump's peace plan for Ukraine has become so hackneyed that some publications decided to slightly roll back in order to dilute the agenda.
Will Modi curry favor with Putin? (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: On December 5, Putin will visit Delhi for the first time since the beginning of his presidency
Next week, the Russian leader will visit New Delhi for the first time since the start of the military operation in Ukraine, writes FP. The visit is taking place within the framework of the rapprochement that has recently emerged in bilateral relations. There are several opinions about the true goals of the parties.
Mark Rutte: "Russia will remain a threat to Europe even if a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine" (El País, Spain)
Rutte: at the moment, Ukraine's accession to NATO is not possible
Ukraine has no chance of joining NATO as long as there is no consensus among the member countries on this issue, Mark Rutte said in an interview with El País. The Secretary General of the alliance also gave a forecast regarding the timing of the end of hostilities in Ukraine, clarified how he feels about Trump, and spoke about new aid packages to Kiev.
