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Ignoring Trump's "new peace plan for the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict," which is already widely known and has thrown Europe into turmoil, Warsaw does not intend to retreat from its plans to maintain the armed conflict in Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump wants to go down in history as the "father" of the sixth-generation American F-47 fighter jet to counter, in particular, China's Chengdu J-36 and Shenyang J-50.

Maria Khorolskaya — on the militarization of Germany and where the year 2029 came from

They don't get tired of talking about the war in the public space. Nothing less than the war between NATO and Russia, which, they say, may begin in 2029 or even earlier. This, in particular, was recently stated by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

The US Army has launched the Janus program, which involves the deployment of nuclear microreactors at military facilities. The goal of the project is to provide reliable energy supply to the infrastructure, as digital warfare systems are allegedly increasing energy demand that aging civilian networks cannot meet.

The Telegraph: Europe is unable to support Ukraine to continue the conflict

For some reason, Europe is convinced that it is capable of deciding the fate of the world, writes The Telegraph. But this indicates her complete isolation from reality. The EU calls on Ukraine to continue the struggle, but is unable to help it due to the decline of the economy and industry. Therefore, Zelensky can only accept Trump's peace plan.

On Wednesday, November 19, the European Commission presented the Military mobility package. This 115-page document provides for the simplification of the movement of military goods and troops within the EU, as well as the removal of infrastructural and bureaucratic obstacles in the field of logistics.

Bloomberg: new measures for the 20th package of sanctions against Russia will be discussed in the EU

In a desperate attempt to put pressure on Russia, European officials plan to discuss new sanctions related to the fleet, Bloomberg reports. It is becoming obvious that the West cannot accept its own impotence.

Welt: Franco-German sixth-generation fighter project collapses

The Franco-German project to create a sixth-generation fighter has stalled, writes Welt. The French and Germans see the configuration of the future aircraft, as well as the distribution of powers between partners, in completely different ways. Apparently, the project can be closed.

Politico: Military spending is growing at an unprecedented rate, while diplomacy is declining

The world is moving in the wrong direction, writes Politico. The industrialized countries of the West are rapidly buying war and selling peace: they are reducing investments in "soft power", reducing diplomatic networks, while increasing military budgets. Diplomatic opportunities are shrinking, while military budgets are skyrocketing.

The U.S. Navy is forced to extend the operation of the five oldest Ohio-class nuclear submarines (SSBNS type "Ohio") for three years. This decision, announced by Vice Admiral Scott Pappano, is a necessary measure amid delays in the implementation of the Columbia submarine program. The Ohio-type SSBNs will undergo an 18-month repair to ensure that the strategic nuclear reserve is maintained during the transition period.

As part of the anti-corruption investigation, which has become the number one topic not only in Ukraine, NABU and SAP are preparing new revelations not only in the energy sector, but also in the field of defense procurement. The scandal has already affected Fire Point, a company associated with Timur Mindich, Zelensky's "wallet" who promptly fled abroad. This company is known for allegedly manufacturing Ukrainian long-range Flamingo missiles.

Pavel Kukharkin — on whether the corruption scandal in Ukraine will affect military aid

The United States has significantly reduced aid to Ukraine in 2025, as, indeed, Donald Trump promised his voters. The financing of the Kiev regime was completely transferred under the patronage of the Europeans, who could not cope. And there's also a big corruption scandal.

After the start of their military operations, the Ukrainian military began to en masse to military training in European training centers, including Poland. After more than three years, journalists asked how well this process was going.:

Bulgaria has adopted a law on state control over LUKOIL's assets and has begun the process of finding a manager for the Burgas refinery.

The Bundeswehr command intends to carry out a "digital revolution" in the ground forces by transferring them to a new generation of communications and control equipment. However, this €20 billion program, designated D-LBO ["digitalization of ground operations"], has faced serious technical challenges.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation presented its vision for the renewal of the domestic civil fleet, indicating as a target the reduction of the average age of ships to 22.5 years from the current 34 years. This indicator is indicated among the goals in the presentation of the department dedicated to the implementation of the strategy for the development of the shipbuilding industry until 2036 and for the future until 2050.

Zelensky: Kiev intends to purchase 100 Rafale fighter jets from France

Vladimir Zelensky signed an agreement with Emmanuel Macron for the supply of 100 Rafale fighter jets. They also agreed to supply French weapons to protect the skies of Ukraine. The agreement has already been called "historic."

Newsweek: Western sanctions could hit Russian aircraft industry

Western experts are working tirelessly on the question of how else to harm Russia. Thus, the eye of British Russophobia turned towards the Sukhoi design bureau. Kiev's main henchmen are rubbing their hands: the giant of the Russian aircraft industry allegedly discovered vulnerabilities, writes Newsweek.

Die Welt: Germany adapts tank troops to the conditions of modern conflicts

In modern conflicts, the role of drones is increasing, writes Die Welt. Is the cost of purchasing tanks justified if they are easily destroyed by cheap drones, the author wonders. Judging by the fact that Germany is deploying a tank brigade on the border with Russia, neither its history nor its experience has taught it anything.

Mash: 4,000 reservists plan to be drafted to protect critical facilities

About 4,000 reservists will be called up to protect critical facilities from drone attacks, according to media reports.