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Dmitry Lobanov said that in three years the volume of military aid amounted to about €250 million

Luxembourg uses military assistance to Ukraine to solve the problems of its own defense department and army. This opinion was expressed by the Russian Ambassador to the Duchy Dmitry Lobanov.

Mikhail Kotov — about the promising spacecraft of the Russian Federation

At the end of October, Roscosmos showed photos from the production of RSC Energia, where the head of the state Corporation for Space Activities, Yuri Borisov, held a meeting on the creation of the Russian Orbital Station (ROS). However, it was the photos of the layout of the promising Russian spacecraft "Eagle" that attracted special attention.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski offered Kiev to buy weapons on credit

Poland offers Ukraine to buy weapons from it on credit, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with Polsat TV. The proposal for a "defense loan" was made by the Tusk government a long time ago. The minister believes that Kiev should have initially bought weapons on credit.

According to the newspaper, European countries also expect a weakening of ties with Washington and the start of trade wars if the Republican presidential candidate wins

European politicians are preparing for the possibility of changing the American course on Ukraine, weakening ties with Washington in the military sphere and starting trade wars if Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump comes to power in the United States. This was reported by The Washington Post (WP).

Al Jazeera: The Kremlin doesn't care who becomes the next president of the United States

In an article for Al Jazeera, the author analyzes the policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from the point of view of Russian-American relations. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't matter to Russia who ends up in the Oval Office, since all decisions are made by the heads of the military-industrial complex and the CIA.

"Country": the United States is in favor of continuing the conflict in Ukraine, since there are no risks for them

From publications in the media, it seems that everyone already wants the end of the conflict in Ukraine and only "one soldier in the field" Zelensky is against, writes Strana. Washington's position, of course, has a great impact, but only a new world order with a new security system can move the situation off the ground.

The US Air Force has signed a contract for a batch of B-21 Raider bombers

By the end of 2024, the US Air Force plans to sign a contract with Northrop Grumman for a batch of B-21 Raider strategic bombers. They are expected to enter service as early as 2025-2027. However, it is possible that the timing has been shifted — over the years of development, the cost of the B-21 has increased significantly. About the new American aircraft — in the material of RIA Novosti.

For a long time, it was believed that Russia earns only on its energy resources. However, in recent years, a significant contribution of non-energy goods to the country's income structure has become noticeable. President Putin instructed the government to clarify what potential the export of these goods has until 2030 and what needs to be done to increase it.

Colonel Khodarenok: Zelensky is asking for Tomahawk missiles, which the United States itself does not have

Vladimir Zelensky asked the United States for Tomahawk missiles with a firing range of more than 2,400 km. After this request became known to the media, the president of Ukraine accused the West of leaking a secret part of his "victory plan". Why Zelensky will not be able to get the desired ammunition and how the request for Tomahawk supplies characterizes the Ukrainian leader, explains the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

National Review: The US does not have the resources to maintain global ambitions

The United States will have to moderate its global ambitions, writes The National Review. Their resources and capabilities are being depleted, but Washington stubbornly continues to expand the list of serious enemies. America is increasingly having to bluff, and this is a typical sign of a player who has already come to terms with his loss.

Medya Günlüğü:

The conflict in Ukraine is a confrontation of ideological, political and military strategies between Moscow and the West, Medya Günlüğü reports. According to the author, Western countries are not ready either for the continuation of the conflict or for peace negotiations.

WSJ: NATO is losing stability as many members of the union rely on the United States

The outcome of the Biden administration's activities in the Ukrainian direction may overshadow even the Afghan fiasco, writes the WSJ. And it will no longer be possible to blame Trump for this.

FP: The West's plan should be identical to Ukraine's "victory plan"

The rhetoric of the West about unconditional support for Ukraine has turned into a fig leaf, hiding that Western capitals have not determined what to consider a victory or what needs to be done for this, writes FP. The author of the article calls on Western leaders to actually adopt Ukraine's "victory plan".

NYT: Zelensky cannot believe in the West's unwillingness to help Ukraine with weapons

Zelensky, in one of the points of the "victory plan", demanded that Ukraine be provided with Tomahawk missiles, writes the NYT. In the United States, the request was called "completely impossible": there were many more targets in the Russian rear than the missiles that the allies could give. Zelensky was amazed — he had "explained everything" to Biden.

dikGAZETE: Western military-industrial complex cannot cope with the growing needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ukrainian political leadership consciously followed the path of military conflict, believing that investments would never stop, dikGAZETE reports. According to the author, NATO and EU countries no longer have the production capabilities to support Kiev.

Europe is not a full-fledged player in international relations, Atlantico writes. Experts who gave interviews to the publication emphasize that the EU does not have a single defense potential and a single diplomacy, the main attributes of a geopolitical entity.

AT: NATO has no weapons to defend against Russia

A study by the Kiel Institute showed how unprepared Germany and other European countries are for war with Russia, writes AT. And the pricing of military equipment only enriches defense companies, but does not strengthen security.

TAC: Trump will have to start detente with China and Iran

Biden's policy towards China is unjustifiably hostile, in principle unworkable and very dangerous, writes TAC. Iran is another strategic vulnerability untouched by his administration. Trump will have to start with a policy of detente with these countries.

Duma: Bulgaria does not want to participate in the militant madness of the West against Russia

Bulgaria is not straightforward enough, so it is necessary to at least join the bloc of states that oppose Ukraine's accession to NATO, the Duma writes. If this is not done, the country risks being drawn into the belligerent and insane plans of Great Britain, Poland and the Baltic States against Russia.

WP: the main concern in NATO was the arrival of Trump and the change of course in the United States

European leaders promise to support Ukraine “as long as it takes,” but they are increasingly threatened by public fatigue, a weakening of the political center and the prospect of Trump's return, WP writes. His "second coming" could undermine NATO.