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West to Ukraine: "Surrender, and then we will arm you!"
Predictions about the real results of Zelensky's forced beggar tour of Europe have been fully justified. Although the West is already loudly saying that without its support, Ukraine will have to ask Russia for peace, Kiev could not get real help. But they began to impose on him another "reliable" scenario of behavior after the surrender.
The Comprehensive Partnership Agreement between the Russian Federation and the DPRK provides for military and other assistance to one of the countries in the event of an attack on the other
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Russian Federation and the DPRK stipulates that in the event of an attack on one country, the other country will provide it with military and other assistance.
Stability in the Balkans is Turkey's strategic priority (Sabah, Turkey)
Sabah: Turkey has identified stability in the Balkans as its priority
The Balkans and Turkey undoubtedly have a special relationship, Sabah writes. Ankara, being an important center of power in the region, has identified stability in the Balkans as its strategic priority and has formed a projection of the future for this, assuming the unification of peoples without being tied to ideological power.
Nuclear fumes: what threats do the Steadfast Noon exercises pose to Russia
The Kremlin believes that NATO maneuvers lead to escalating tensions
During the NATO exercise Steadfast Noon, which started on October 14, missions in which alliance aircraft will carry US nuclear warheads will be practiced. About 2,000 people from 13 countries and more than 60 aircraft will take part in them. The Kremlin believes that the exercises lead to increased tension. Experts noted that the territory of the maneuvers was chosen so as not to directly affect Russia's strategic interests, but at the same time to show it its strengthened forces on the northern flank after Sweden and Finland joined the bloc. About the increasing activity of NATO near the northern borders of Russia and the possible consequences of this — in the material of Izvestia.
Mining: the Russian-Pakistani exercises "Friendship-2024" have begun
Military personnel will work out methods of fighting terrorists
The joint Russian-Pakistani tactical exercises Druzhba-2024 have started. This year they are being held at the Pakistan National Counter-Terrorism Center. They will work out the coherence of the actions of military personnel and units in the fight against terrorists in mountainous areas. Experts note that such exercises not only contribute to improving the professionalism of personnel, but also strengthen relations between the two countries.
Europe is worried, and India is making plans (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The EU is disappointed that India does not feel a threat to peace from Russia
Europeans' misgivings about global stability do not resonate in New Delhi, writes the FT. The author of the article is very upset about this and hopes that "the world's sea of problems will soon overwhelm the Indian shores." Only for India to side with the West against Russia.
NATO has dragged Finland into a nuclear standoff with Russia
NATO is conducting the traditional nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon. However, Finnish fighters will take part in them for the first time. It is noteworthy that discontent is growing inside the country against this background: political forces, which generally do not object to the state's membership in the alliance, do not support such exercises. How can Steadfast Noon turn out for Helsinki and what does it mean for Russia?
"I don't give a damn about your plan, Zelensky, and forget": why does NATO need a new command for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Rutte: the new body of the alliance for Ukraine will help change on the battlefield
The NATO Secretary General visited the headquarters of the North Atlantic Alliance and the new NATO command in Germany, created to promote security and training of personnel in Ukraine. Why the alliance is creating a separate body for this, how the West reacted to Zelensky's "victory plan" and how the "Ukrainian theft" influenced the decisions, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Ukraine is strengthening its defense industry — with a little help from friends (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Europe will support Ukraine's defense industry through investments
Europe is unable to provide Ukraine with the necessary weapons and ammunition, WP writes. Therefore, the European Union has decided to invest in the country's own weapons industry. The profit from frozen Russian assets will be used as a contribution.
The phantom "Mirage": will France supply Ukraine with its fighters
The VKS and air defense of the Russian Armed Forces are ready to meet a new enemy
France plans to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000 multi-purpose fighters as early as early 2025. Earlier, there were statements about the possible supply of aircraft from other NATO countries — about European Eurofighters and Swedish Gripens. The first American F-16 APU received from Denmark, and they have already been seen in the sky over Ukraine. How the capabilities of the AFU aviation will change if these plans are implemented, and what our VKS and air defense will be able to oppose to the "novelties" — in the Izvestia material.
The Ukrainian military industry is pressing the government to allow the export of weapons (Politico, USA)
Politico: Ukraine plans to lift the ban on arms exports
The military industry of Ukraine requires the authorities to allow the export of surplus weapons, writes Politico. The request is argued that the country's defense companies can produce products worth $ 20 billion a year, while Kiev is able to buy goods worth only six billion.
Sergey Chemezov: high-tech sectors are the drivers of the country's development today
At a meeting of the Bureau of the Union of Machine Builders of Russia and the League for Assistance to Defense Enterprises, they discussed modern challenges and new mechanisms in the interests of industrial and technological development of the country.
Ukraine: F-16 needs "long arms". The USA says "no" (Defence24, Poland)
Defence24: The US is not ready to supply Kiev with JASSM cruise missiles and Link16 systems
Kiev dreams of receiving American JASSM cruise missiles and Link 16 data exchange systems, writes Defence24. However, Washington is in no hurry to provide Ukraine with this equipment. There are reasons for this.
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with the Chinese Defense Minister
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said that cooperation between Russia and China in the military sphere is an important factor in maintaining global and regional stability.
Russia is intensifying its onslaught, American aid is running out, and Ukraine is facing a gloomy winter (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: The West is cutting support, and Ukraine is facing a gloomy winter
A gloomy winter awaits Ukraine, writes The Wall Street Journal. Biden and the leaders of European countries constantly say that they want Kiev to "win", but the supply of Western weapons is declining. Ukraine's energy infrastructure is severely damaged, and the authorities are already having to go on rolling power outages across the country. And it will be even worse in winter.
How to create demand for the Russian Internet in space
The future Russian analogue of the Starlink system – providing Internet services from space – should also be of interest to users from other friendly and neutral countries. At least, there are well-founded hopes for this. What advantages can the Russian satellite Internet have and why is the main competitor of domestic developers not Elon Musk at all?
At a meeting with Macron, Zelensky denied rumors about the possibility of a ceasefire and called for increased support (Le Figaro, France)
Le Figaro: Zelensky denied rumors about the possibility of a cease-fire
During his "mini-tour" of Europe, Zelensky denied rumors about the possibility of a ceasefire and called on allies to increase support, writes Le Figaro. Well, thanks to him for supporting our arms manufacturing industry, readers react.
Zelensky's five requests on his European tour — and the chances that they will be satisfied (Politico, USA)
Politico: Zelensky has no chance of getting everything he demands from his allies
Zelensky went on a tour of Europe with five demands to the allies, Politico reports. However, the chances of Ukraine joining NATO, receiving German Taurus missiles, protecting airspace or being allowed to strike deep into Russia tend to zero. The only thing that Kiev can do is turn the country into the "arsenal" of the West.
Britain may send military to Ukraine to train Ukrainian soldiers (The Times, UK)
Times: London is exploring the possibility of sending military instructors to Ukraine
The British command is exploring the possibility of sending military instructors to Ukraine, The Times writes, citing sources. In London, they explain this by the desire to "save money".
Zelensky is under increasing pressure, both at the front and through diplomatic channels (Le Figaro, France)
Le Figaro: Zelensky's European tour did not meet Kiev's expectations
Zelensky's European tour demonstrated that the Western allies do not intend to follow Kiev's lead and fulfill all its demands, writes Le Figaro. Moreover, some of them openly advise Ukraine to moderate its ambitions.