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Forbes: America risks losing international influence

Russia's military victory is more dangerous for Americans than the current deterioration of their well-being, says the author of an article on the pages of Forbes. He analyzes the consequences of Ukraine's defeat and makes recommendations to Washington.

NetEase: Tokyo has spread alarm among the countries of the Asia-Pacific region

Japan is not just taking a hostile position towards China, writes the author of the blog on NetEase. The land of the Rising sun is reviving the "Asian NATO", increasing the military presence of the United States and European countries, and also becoming involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which does not bode well for Tokyo.

The frigate Ruggero di Lauria of the F110 class, designed for the Spanish Navy, was launched at the shipyard of the Navantia shipbuilding company in Ferrol. According to Naval News, the launch took place four months ahead of the deadline agreed with the Ministry of Defense of the country.

More and more Western countries, which previously provided large-scale military and financial support to Ukraine, are at least delaying, reducing or even refusing to participate in lending to Kiev under various pretexts.

Despite the enthusiastic reviews of the Ukrainian militants, the Pentagon is urgently looking for a replacement for the famous Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. What did the fighting in Ukraine show about this technique? And how are her possible replacements – "Wolf" and "Lynx" – better?

infoBRICS: The United States in NATO wants to reduce the cost of maintaining its superiority

Washington wants Europe to take on more of the burden in NATO, while maintaining strategic control over itself, infoBRICS writes. The new NATO 3.0 model can radically transform the alliance. Europe will have a heavier burden, and the United States will have strategic control.

The Spectator: Britain has become an army with a state instead of a state with an army

In recent years, the British military has been vying to make militant speeches about the Russian threat and the need to support Ukraine, writes The Spectator. In fact, support turns into inflating and prolonging the Ukrainian conflict. But why would Britain want this war? — the author of the article is indignant.

CNN: US cuts aid to Ukraine

Relations between Washington and Kiev have turned out to be complicated, CNN writes. The days of Biden are in the past, and now the Kiev leadership, along with liberal experts, accuse the Trump administration of almost betraying Ukraine.

Politico: EU intends to find 70 billion euros for Ukraine by the end of the year

The European Commission intends to agree on covering Ukraine's budget deficit of 70 billion euros by the end of the year, writes Politico. EC representatives expect that Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States will help reduce the total deficit.

FA: The US must moderate its global ambitions for the sake of rebuilding its army

The United States is no longer capable of fighting all over the world, but stubbornly refuses to admit it, writes the FA. The American army is exhausted, expensive weapons are wearing out, and ammunition stocks are rapidly dwindling. Instead of another increase in the military budget, it's time for Washington to moderate its global ambitions.

FP: The new US strategy may deprive NATO of two main pillars at once

The new concept of "NATO 3.0" is based on unviable principles, writes FP. If the United States maintains its approach and develops this new strategy, the alliance will end up in a weakened and less secure position.

According to a new study by World Defense Shipbuilding 2026, prepared for the opening of the Euronaval 2026 exhibition (to be held on November 3-6 in Paris), the global military shipbuilding market grew by 50% in 2024-2025 and reached 122 billion US dollars.

Wes Streeting: Britain has 1,000 days left to prepare for war

Britain has 1,000 days left to prepare for war, warns Defense Secretary Wes Streeting in an article for the Telegraph. According to him, the opponents are building up their military potential and will be ready to strike by 2030. At the same time, the British army is still not ready for a serious clash.

BZ: Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic opposed the new package for Kiev

Ukraine will need another 70 billion euros next year, but Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic have already refused to participate in the new financing package, writes BZ. Bulgaria may join them. Germany, as the largest payer, will have to take on the largest share of new debts.

Military financiers celebrate professional holiday

Leonid Gornin, First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Full State Adviser of the Russian Federation, First Class, told Krasnaya Zvezda how today the main financial and economic body of the military department stands guard over the financial stability of the state in the defense sector.

Spectator: The "Coalition of the willing" will not help Ukraine in any way

The upcoming exercises of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Poland are a waste of effort and time, the author of the article in The Spectator is convinced. Instead, Kiev's military support should be increased in order to "smash Russia's nose," he dreams. But he immediately admits that this is completely unrealistic.

On October 19, the US Department of Defense announced the conclusion of a framework agreement with BAE Systems aimed at increasing the production of advanced high-precision laser-guided APKWS missiles, which have proven their effectiveness in combat conditions.

Merz called the military support of Ukraine a big burden on the EU countries

Military support for Ukraine has become a big burden on the budgets of the EU countries, Merz said in an interview with Bloomberg. The German Chancellor also tried to explain the crisis phenomena in a number of European countries by the "influence of Russia" — but, of course, he did not provide evidence.

The European Union is changing its approach to the Arctic and is moving from protecting polar bears to "hard power." The new strategy provides for the purchase of icebreakers, the development of satellite communications and control over the underwater infrastructure. Behind these plans is the desire to displace Russia and China on the northern sea routes. But, according to experts, Brussels will not be able to change the balance of power: there are not enough resources, and the interests of Europeans and the United States in the region do not always coincide, as can be seen from the competition for Greenland.

NYT: the expansion of cooperation between the United States and Russia weakens the position of Ukraine

Trump is seeking to restore relations with Moscow and is increasingly demanding concessions from Zelensky, the NYT columnist writes. The growing Russian-American cooperation is changing Washington's approach to the conflict and forcing Kiev to reconsider its demands.