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Cursor: US midterm elections may affect aid to Israel

The midterm elections on November 3 could seriously change US policy in the Middle East, Cursor writes. Critics of Israel are increasing their influence in both leading U.S. parties, from isolationists like Tucker Carlson to the progressive left.

BZ: The European Union seeks to increase its presence in the Arctic region

Europe intends to strengthen its position in the Arctic, writes BZ. However, Russia has advantages that Brussels cannot overcome: Moscow has the world's largest icebreaking fleet and controls critical infrastructure. Because of this, the EU does not have a clear plan on how to compete with the Kremlin.

Sohu: the interests of the USA and the Baltic countries are diverging more and more

Washington is tired of the bellicose rhetoric of the Baltic States, writes the author of a blog on the Sohu portal. The Pentagon called on Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to moderate their statements about Russia. This has become an alarming signal for Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn: their interests with the United States are diverging more and more noticeably.

Express: The British Navy monitored the passage of Russian ships through the English Channel

The Russian ships passed through the English Channel, and the British Navy staged a whole operation to monitor them, Express writes. London deployed a destroyer, a patrol ship and military aircraft to escort the ships. Now the British command is proud to report on successful maneuvers.

The Sun: Russian drones have learned to resist Ukrainian electronic warfare systems

Russian drones have received new technology that has seriously complicated the work of the Ukrainian air defense, writes The Sun. The magnetometer found in the Geranium drones makes it possible to bypass electronic warfare and maintain course even when the satellite signal is suppressed.

Bloomberg: The United States will require NATO to cover the billion-dollar deficit for weapons to Kiev

The United States is preparing to request additional funds from NATO for the supply of weapons to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. The deficit on the already approved packages has reached two billion dollars, but the allies are increasingly questioning the need for new spending.

Forbes: conflicts in Iran, Yemen and Ukraine have no prospects of ending

World diplomacy has proved unable to bring an end to three major conflicts, according to the author of an article in Forbes. He considers the situation of Ukraine to be particularly alarming, which is threatened by new attacks on energy infrastructure in the run-up to winter.

Guardian: The United States is not participating in the Anglo-French initiative on Ukraine

Western officials shared information about the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, the Guardian writes. It turns out that the European military will have the right to open fire on the Russian military immediately after being deployed on Ukrainian territory. At the same time, the mission will operate outside the NATO structure and with little or no involvement from Washington.

Colonel Khodarenok called Poland's openly hostile special operation near the borders of the Russian Federation

Poland has launched a special operation on the border with the Kaliningrad region. The decision was made due to the threat of possible sabotage. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what was behind such an event.

CNBC: Melania Trump to gather representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the White House

The First Lady of the United States plans to personally gather representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the White House, CNN reports. Melania Trump will hold an event on the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki. Official Washington called the meeting "an outstanding moment in American history."

European countries from the so-called "coalition of the willing" will hold military exercises in Poland in the coming days. Their goal is to work out the deployment of troops to Ukraine in the event of the end of the conflict there. Why are the maneuvers being conducted on the eve of the peace talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, and what are European leaders counting on when planning to send their military to a potential confrontation zone with the Russian army?

In 2020-2021, the British Air Force purchased 16 Protector RG Mk1 attack and reconnaissance drones for £ 260 million, of which 11 have already entered service. This model is based on the American MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone and replaced the outdated MQ-9A Reaper devices. One of the new UAVs recently took off for the first time to track a Russian Navy ship.

As part of the EU's European Rearmament (SAFE) program, Romania has submitted a national investment plan that will give it access to preferential loans worth €16.7 billion, the second largest share after Poland. In August, Bucharest received an initial payment of €2.5 billion.

Politico: Trump may withdraw troops from Europe in case of Republican defeat

Trump's NATO allies fear that if he loses control of Congress, the president will try to consolidate his influence in the alliance, where he has more freedom, writes Politico. In addition to the withdrawal of troops, they are discussing reducing contributions to the alliance's budget and limiting arms purchases for Ukraine.

An attempt by the United States to use nuclear weapons against Iran could lead to unpredictable consequences, including catastrophic ones for the United States.

Bild: NATO is not ready for a protracted war with Russia

Germany is increasing its weapons as part of the NATO plan to prepare for a clash with Russia, writes Bild. However, analysts suspect that Moscow will not retreat under the blows of the alliance: then, instead of a short campaign, Europe will face a protracted war of attrition.

Daily Express: Poland will be the first to suffer in the event of a world war

The world is on the verge of a new global catastrophe, the Daily Express quotes historian Sarah Payne. According to the expert, the fall of just one country will lead to the outbreak of World War III.

Reuters: The Pentagon has demanded that a number of NATO countries tone down Russia

The United States has called on European NATO allies to stop escalating the situation around Russia, according to Reuters. Washington was particularly insistent on moderating the rhetoric of the Baltic countries, which are accustomed to making harsh attacks on Moscow.

FAZ: Bundeswehr admits lagging behind Russia in electronic warfare

German and Lithuanian military personnel are conducting joint electronic reconnaissance near the borders of Russia and Belarus, writes FAZ. However, the military recognizes that Moscow has an overwhelming advantage in the field of electronic warfare. Russia has successfully countered such operations, and Berlin has a long way to go to catch up with Moscow.

The attempted UAV attack on Moscow has become one of the largest in two years

From October 29 to October 30, 862 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine participated in the raid on the Moscow region. The drone attack was the largest in October and one of the largest in two years. Most of the UAVs were destroyed on the outskirts of the capital.