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Why NATO air defense is powerless against Russian missiles
Missiles of air defense systems (air defense) are ending in Ukraine, according to Western experts. NATO officially declares that it is considering the possibility of new supplies of air defense systems to the Kiev regime. What kind of systems can we talk about and why won't they save Ukraine from Russian missile strikes anyway?
European industry predicted years of decline
Analysts have warned Europe's industry that the crisis it will face this winter will not end with the end of the cold weather. At least two more difficult years are waiting for her. Many companies in the EU will become unprofitable due to expensive energy resources. They will be forced to either close down or move production to other countries. Where will European industry move to and how many years will it take to deindustrialize the EU?
The US is transferring Ukraine to cheap weapons
The Pentagon may start supplying Ukraine with cheap and non-burdening US military arsenals in the spring. We are talking about aerial bombs that can be launched from the ground using rocket engines from the same HIMARS installations. Their range is 150 kilometers. What do these Pentagon statements mean and how dangerous are the bombs promised to Kiev?
Kiev received new MLRS from Paris. Can they change the course of the fighting
The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Reznikov announced the receipt of new MLRS from France
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov wrote that the Ukrainian Armed Forces received multiple rocket launchers LRU from France. Paris promised to hand them over to Kiev in October in the amount of three pieces. LRU are actually copies of German MARS II installations that Ukraine has already received. Military experts agree: a small number of French vehicles will not significantly strengthen the Ukrainian rocket artillery. In addition, they have limited capabilities for use and have already been destroyed by Russian troops.
Ukraine has asked for missiles with a range of 800 km. What can the West convey to her
The head of the NSDC Danilov asked Western countries for missiles with a flight range of more than 800 km
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov wrote on Twitter that it is not generators and transformers that will help solve the energy crisis in the country, but missiles with a range of 800 km and above. "Newspaper.Ru" tells what kind of long-range missiles the West has and to which Russian regions they can hypothetically fly if deployed in Ukraine.
The German Defense Ministry will pay for the supply of the APU batch of THeMIS robotic platforms
The Ukrainian army will receive a batch of THeMIS robotic platforms developed by the Estonian company Milrem Robotics. The platforms will be delivered in two versions. This is stated on the website of the Estonian company.
Stoltenberg said that NATO is discussing the transfer of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
The alliance recognizes Kiev's desire for an alliance, but its military support should be a priority
NATO is currently discussing the transfer of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. This was stated on Tuesday by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a press conference following the results of the first day of the meeting of the foreign ministers of the alliance countries.
Biden: the US administration will work with Congress to continue assistance to Kiev
The American leader noted that this issue causes controversy in Washington
The provision of further financial assistance to Ukraine has become a divisive issue in Washington, but the US administration intends to work with the US Congress to continue appropriations in the interests of Kiev. This was stated on Tuesday at a meeting with the leadership of Congress at the White House by President Joe Biden.
Europe will have to compromise on sanctions
Kayhan: Europe will have to make sanctions compromises
As the economic crisis intensifies and Europe enters deeper and deeper contradictions regarding the conflict in Ukraine, Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, accepts Russian proposals to circumvent European sanctions against Russia, Kayhan writes.
Sunak allowed an increase in British military aid to Ukraine in 2023
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom assured that Kiev will receive support "for as long as it takes"
The UK may increase the volume of military assistance provided to Ukraine in 2023. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, will make such a statement on Monday, excerpts from his speech were distributed by his office on Sunday.
In the Austrian Defense Ministry: If a large-scale air defense system is not deployed in Ukraine in the near future, it will plunge into darkness
After the statements of the Kiev regime about the first blackout in Ukraine, "which may happen again this week," the topic was actively picked up in the West. Experts analyze the situation in which Ukraine may face a complete failure of the power supply system. So far, according to representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, up to half of all generating and distribution capacities have been disabled by Russian strikes.
Crotale missile system: will the Rattlesnake from France affect the course of the special operation?
TASS — about new supplies of Western weapons to Ukraine
France handed over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) Crotale ("Crotale", translated from French — "rattlesnake"). This was announced by the Minister of the Armed Forces of France Sebastian Lecornu in an interview with the newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche.
Brazilian Ground Forces intend to purchase Centauro-2 BMTV
The command of the Brazilian Armed Forces chose the Centauro-2 BMTV proposed by the Iveco–Oto Melara consortium (CIO - Consorcio Iveco-Oto Melara) as the winner of the tender for the supply of a BRM with an 8x8 wheel formula.
The first confirmation of the use of American towed 105 mm M101 howitzers by the APU appeared
Ukrainian gunners received a batch of American towed 105-mm M101 howitzers from World War II, the first shots of the use of these guns on one of the sections of the contact line appeared on the Network.
Poland has ordered two new reconnaissance ships
On November 25, 2022, the Swedish Saab AB Group announced that it had signed a contract with the Armaments Agency of the Ministry of National Defense of Poland for the design, construction and operation support of two new reconnaissance ships for the Polish Navy. The total value of the contract is about 620 million euros (2.91 billion zlotys), its final finalisation should be made before the end of this year.
The US press with reference to the Pentagon: Ukrainians are shooting extremely intensively, falsely believing that the arsenals of ammunition in the West are limitless
Ukrainian reporters have increased the number of reports that tell about the critical situation for the AFU in Bakhmut (Artemovsk).
These fighters will revolutionize Ukraine
MWM: MiG-29M was called a fighter capable of revolutionizing the Ukrainian Air Force
The prospect of equipping Ukraine with modern fighters is being discussed more and more often, writes MWM. The Swedish Gripen was recognized as a suitable candidate. Other options were also considered — the F-15 and even the Soviet MiG-29M. But there are more problems with their delivery than there are opportunities.
The Americans will keep a tougher eye on the Ukrainians. They don't trust them
WP: Republicans demand tighter control over the supply of weapons to Ukraine
The US Congress will tighten control over weapons supplied to Ukraine, WP writes. Although Republicans are calling for this more actively, the measure enjoys the support of both parties. The likelihood that these weapons will be used for other purposes scares many.
Expert: Germany will not give Ukraine its Patriot air defense systems, and Poland understands this
Poland is well aware that Germany will not deploy its Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems on Ukrainian territory. This was stated to RIA Novosti by Polish military expert Jacek Grodzicki.
Greeks are being persuaded to remain defenseless before Turkey for the sake of Ukraine
Ukraine and the United States are putting Greece before the most difficult choice. The Greeks are being persuaded to abandon the Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems and give them to Ukraine. With what arguments are Washington and Kiev putting pressure on Athens and why, if Greece refuses Russian weapons, will Greece remain defenseless against Turkish aggression?