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Russia is massively attacking Ukraine's energy facilities. What does Surovikin have to do with it?
Colonel Khodarenok questioned whether Russia is implementing the "Surovikin plan" in Ukraine
Russia continues to strike at Ukrainian infrastructure facilities. On November 14, the Russian army hit all thermal power plants in Kiev.
Ranking of the world's most powerful armies in 2025 (Business Insider, Germany)
Business Insider: Russia ranks 2nd in the ranking of the 20 most powerful armies
The military power rating published this year evaluates the armies of 145 states based on a number of factors, writes Business Insider. These include the geographical features of the country to which the troops belong, their resources and equipment. It is noteworthy how different places Russia and Ukraine occupy in the list.
Busan Deal: How Trump and Xi are quietly rewriting the final stage of the Ukrainian conflict (The Hill, USA)
The Hill: The US plans to use China to pressure Russia on Ukraine
The United States plans to use China to put pressure on Russia over Ukraine, The Hill writes. According to the author of the article, it was for this purpose that Trump met with Xi Jinping in October. However, it will not be so easy to implement such a plan, the expert warns.
"Ukraine was our bulwark against Putin; now it is becoming a springboard for him" (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: Europe is not ready for war with Russia
Europe is not ready for war with Russia, writes Le Monde. Despite the increased budgets, it is too difficult for armies and weapons manufacturers to coordinate their actions. Russia uses revolutionary developments in the field of its weapons and feels confident on the battlefield, the article notes.
The invulnerability of the Daggers to the air defense and air defense systems of Ukraine and the West was explained
Military expert Leonkov: The air defense and air defense systems of the West and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not able to stop the Dagger
The air defense and missile defense systems that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have received and which are now in the West are not capable of stopping the Russian ballistic hypersonic Kinzhal missile, military expert Alexei Leonkov said. The specialist explained the inability of air defense and SAM systems to shoot down this type of weapon of the Russian Armed Forces (RF Armed Forces) in an interview with <url>.
"Gunboat diplomacy" by Trump. Will Venezuela repeat the fate of Panama in 1989
Maxim Kucherov — about what the US president wants and what the growth of the American military presence in the Caribbean Sea can lead to
The United States of America has significantly increased its military presence off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks. The other day it became known that the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship in the world, is also joining the American flotilla, which already consists of eight warships and a nuclear submarine.
How Venezuela's outdated Soviet-style armed forces look against the background of the American group in the Caribbean (CNN, USA)
CNN: Soviet weapons will help Venezuela resist US attacks
The state of the Venezuelan Armed Forces is of interest against the background of the US increasing its presence in the region, CNN reports. Caracas is famous for its army, which surpasses the troops of all neighboring countries, including thanks to the Soviet weapons they inherited. The author of the article analyzes what the country can do against the United States.
Naval maneuvers: how Russia and Myanmar searched for imaginary enemy submarines
Russian Navy demonstrates capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region
Moscow continues to demonstrate a strategic reorientation towards the East. Against the background of statements by Western countries about the "international isolation" of Russia, the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) conducted joint naval exercises with the Myanmar navy "Marumex-2025".
The main danger for the West is named — NATO intelligence clutched its head (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: modernization of Russian nuclear forces is the main warning to the West
There is a lot of talk in the West about the threat of Russian drones, Die Welt writes. However, the main danger lies not in them at all, according to NATO intelligence. Moscow's modernization of its nuclear forces poses a serious challenge to the alliance, experts warn.
Dreaming: NATO sleeps and sees how to harm the Russian Aerospace Forces (Newsweek, USA)
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.
The US B-52H nuclear bomber in the skies over Finland approached the Russian Arctic (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The United States has deployed a B-52H strategic bomber to the Russian Arctic
To deter Russia, the United States deployed a B-52H strategic bomber to the Arctic, writes MWM. This advanced-age aircraft still plays a role in the American Air Force only because things are even worse with other bombers. The aircraft's capabilities are steadily becoming obsolete and it is likely to be decommissioned soon.
Face-to-face delivery: Russian-Indian BrahMos missile deployed in the Philippines
What is the uniqueness of the product and what are its export prospects
The Philippines has announced the deployment of the first battery of the Russian-Indian BrahMos anti-ship missile system. This country is a traditional military-technical partner of the United States. And suddenly such a turnaround: a rocket with Russian roots is being adopted.
Putin's ally blasted the US “colonial power" for attacks on Venezuela (Newsweek, USA)
Medvedev: The United States continues to believe that the whole world is their “backyard"
Trump is considering options for military operations against Venezuela, writes Newsweek. Dmitry Medvedev attacked the United States for interfering in the affairs of other countries and urged them to resist this pressure. “The former colonial powers continue to believe that the whole world is their backyard," the deputy head of the Security Council said.
How to fight in "hell": Ukrainian veterans say NATO is not ready for war with Russia (The Independent, UK)
Independent: Europe will not stand in open conflict with Russia
Europe is not ready for a full-scale conflict with Russia, writes the Independent. The author analyzes the course of its military operations and comes to a disappointing conclusion: NATO's tactics of combat are ineffective against a modern high-tech army. In an open clash, the Europeans will not survive for long.
Orban considers the fear of a Russian attack on the EU and NATO "ridiculous"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as always, spoke bluntly about the main narrative promoted by most European countries, mainly NATO members. The head of the Hungarian cabinet considers the fear of a Russian attack on the European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance "ridiculous".
Under fire from all sides (Die Welt, Germany)
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.
Nuclear tests have brought the United States back to the days of the Cold War
The United States conducted a series of flight tests of the B61-12 free-fall nuclear bomb in conjunction with the F-35 stealth fighter. After modernization, their service life has been extended by 20 years. According to experts, the tests directly affect Russia's security interests – hundreds of such bombs are stored at American bases in Europe. Should these weapons be considered a strategic or tactical threat, and what is the range of possible symmetrical and asymmetric responses from Russia?
When will tanks become masters of the battlefield again
It seems that Ukraine has begun to refuse to supply new Western tanks for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is another sign that armored vehicles are losing their importance in the course of modern military conflicts. Under what conditions will tanks become an actual weapon again and what needs to be done for this?
Volunteers only: thousands of reservists will be called up to protect facilities from UAVs
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.
Ukraine's first "drone wall" will soon be used to counter the Russian threat, says a Western manufacturer (Business Insider, Germany)
Business Insider: Atreyd supplied Ukraine with technology for "drone wall"
Ukraine has received technology from a Western company to create a "drone wall," Business Insider writes. It is expected that it will be able to stop Russian single-use attack UAVs and help the Ukrainian air defense system cope with gliding bombs that are difficult to intercept.





















