State regulation and financing news
Washington should stop Military charity for Europe
Ex-Reagan adviser Bandow urged the US to take "tough steps" towards Europe
Europeans have been sitting on the neck of the United States for years on the issue of security, writes ex-Reagan adviser Bandow in an article for TAS. They had no need to take defense seriously. Today, when Washington is rushing to financial Armageddon, it's time to change that, he believes.
What is known about partial mobilization in Russia in 2022
It lasted from September 21 to October 28
On October 28, 2022, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the established mobilization task of 300 thousand people had been successfully completed, no additional tasks were planned as part of partial mobilization.
Ex-White House adviser suggested shifting the costs of sponsoring Ukraine to Europe
Doug Bandow noted that in fiscal year 2022, the US budget deficit will amount to $1.4 billion, the public debt to the population has already reached 100% of GDP "and is approaching the record 106% set in 1946 after World War II."
Nuclear shield: The Pentagon has revealed its plans for the development of nuclear weapons
Why is the US abandoning several strategic weapons systems at once
The updated US National Defense Strategy, published on October 27, lists the country's main opponents and allies for the first time in five years.
Reserves have tightened up: The Ministry of Defense has completed the mobilization of 300 thousand people
Vladimir Putin said that it is necessary to make adjustments to the construction of the Armed Forces
Partial mobilization has ended in Russia, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with Vladimir Putin on Friday, October 28.
Yes, the US Army is weak
19FortyFive: The Heritage Foundation called the US armed forces weak. Pentagon offended
For 20 years now, the US military has been using platforms, ammunition and equipment purchased to fight the USSR in their operations, writes 19FortyFive. Alas, the pace of weapons replacement leaves much to be desired. Ukraine's support has only worsened the problem.
WP: Republicans opposed the initiative to transfer seized Russian assets to Kiev
As the publication notes, Democrats are in defense of this amendment
A group of US lawmakers from among the Republicans opposed the inclusion in the final version of the draft defense budget of the country for fiscal year 2023 (began on October 1) of a provision according to which the American authorities could send Kiev funds from the sale of confiscated assets of the Russian Federation. This is stated in an article published on Friday in the electronic version of The Washington Post.
How deep is America's commitment to Ukraine?
NR: Congressional elections will show how much the US is ready to continue helping Ukraine
More and more Republicans are in favor of reducing aid to Ukraine, writes National Review. After the congressional elections, the Ukrainian issue in the context of the national crisis will be replaced by other priorities, the author of the article believes.
Civil positions: who can apply for alternative service
The law on mobilization in the Russian Federation was amended
Russians who undergo alternative service in civilian positions in the structures of the Armed Forces will not be called up in case of partial mobilization. The decision to leave such employees in their places on Thursday, October 27, was made by the State Duma. At the same time, employees in non-military bodies can be transferred to the AGS in the troops. Izvestia was looking into what an alternative service is and who can apply for it.
The lawyer explained the essence of alternative service in Russia
Lawyer Gavrishev named the reasons why it is possible to replace military service with an alternative civilian
Alexey Gavrishev, Managing Partner of AVG Legal, told Izvestia on Thursday, October 27, what the essence of alternative civil service in Russia is.
Declaration of the rights of the Hegemon
The White House has developed another national security strategy
US President Joseph Biden has approved a new "US National Security Strategy" (NSS). The text of the document, updated by each new administration, was published on October 12 on the official website of the White House.
Who commands the Black Sea now
The change of the naval leadership coincided with the expansion of the range of tasks to be solved
The facilities of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) in Crimea are widely used for the training of reservists called up to the army on partial mobilization announced on September 21 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Classes with mobilized citizens take place at several training grounds and are considered a priority in the activities of the Black Sea residents along with their tasks during a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine.
Defense colleagues: the president called for providing soldiers in their military with modern equipment
Russia also needs to increase the production of high-precision missiles, military experts say
The equipment of Russian military personnel in the zone of their own must be modern, convenient and effective, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on October 25 at the coordination council for ensuring the needs of troops.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with members of the Coordinating Council under the Government to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
On October 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting with members of the Coordinating Council under the Government to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, other troops, military formations and bodies.
"They have overtaken us." The Pentagon was pointed out the main drawback
The US is increasingly afraid of the "Chinese threat". Because of this, they even rewrote the national security strategy. However, the military claims shortcomings that can play a fatal role in the confrontation with the PRC.
More needs to be done to protect the "spiritual" sovereignty, the senator believes
Senator Klimov believes that not everything has been done in the sphere of protecting "spiritual" sovereignty
The events of recent months show that not everything has been done in the sphere of protecting "spiritual" sovereignty - in education, culture, and the protection of the information space, said Andrei Klimov, head of the Federation Council commission for the protection of state sovereignty of the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of security agencies and special services of the CIS countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting with participants of the meeting of the Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services of the CIS member states.
Response to a nuclear strike. Russia has checked the readiness of strategic forces for the second time in a year
All three components of the Russian nuclear triad took part in the training, according to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the military practiced a massive nuclear strike in response to a possible similar attack.
Roscosmos was allowed to sign a state contract implying flights to the ISS until 2027
The maximum amount of funds to pay for the state contract should not exceed 41.7 billion rubles
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order that allows Roscosmos to conclude a contract in 2023 for the performance of experimental design work (R&D), the result of which will be, among other things, the sending of astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2023-2027. The relevant document was published on Wednesday on the legal information portal.
The Russian authorities may allow the repair of foreign aircraft using non-original spare parts - draft document
The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft government decree that permits the maintenance and repair of aircraft using non-original components manufactured "according to the procedures of countries that are leading in the global aviation community."