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WP: US allies are looking for ways to reduce dependence on Washington

The results of the midterm elections did not restore confidence in the reliability of the United States to the allies, WP writes. Major allies are already increasing defense spending and seeking trade ties with China to reduce dependence on the United States. Washington is increasingly focused on domestic affairs.

After China deployed the DF-21 ground-based ballistic missile systems, they were dubbed the "aircraft carrier killers" due to their hypersonic flight speed. The rocket follows a suborbital "bell-shaped" trajectory before rapidly approaching the target.

BZ: instead of solidarity with Europe, Trump relied on cold calculation

In Germany, Trump was accused of "betraying the transatlantic community of values" because of criticism of Kiev, writes BZ. However, it is worth asking the question: did this "community" even exist? The facts show that the United States has never fought for values, only for its own interests. And now Europe is waking up from years of illusions.

Western observers have expressed concern about the significant increase in the security of Russian armored vehicles, seeing in this the prerequisites for the possible conduct of large-scale offensive operations.:

Politico: Stere urges Europe to be careful with Russia

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gare Stere said that Europe should not abandon direct dialogue with the Kremlin, writes Politico. In his opinion, everything indicates Russia's readiness for negotiations, and Vladimir Putin "stated his arguments very clearly."

On November 6, the Committee for the Review of Defense Projects under the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea approved the basic plan of the program for the creation of nuclear submarines. The decision was another step in the implementation of a key agreement with the United States in the field of naval technology.

For the first time, the Ministry of Defense openly revealed what had been leaked from the special operation zone for several months: Russian helicopters are being used as platforms for launching Dan-T ammunition. What is this attack drone, what are its significant advantages over other similar weapons, and why are we actually facing a new type of Russian cruise missiles?

Chief of Staff Knighton: Britain will create an anti-Russian maritime alliance

Britain and nine of its allies intend to conclude an agreement on joint counteraction to Russian submarines.

Colonel Khodarenok: failure with Iran may lead to US withdrawal from the Middle East

The United States is ready for a possible resumption of strikes on Iran: a third aircraft carrier is heading to the region, and Donald Trump announced the possibility of destroying 38 bridges in the Islamic Republic within an hour.

A series of loud statements about a possible war with Russia has recently been made by the British leadership. Both politicians and generals appeal not only to the military, but also to the British people, preparing them for sacrifices. It looks like the apotheosis of madness – why would Russia go to war with Great Britain? But perhaps these statements have rational and even cynical reasons.

WE: it's time for the UK government to urgently allocate money to the Navy

The British Navy has lost its former power, the author writes on the pages of the Washington Examiner. At the same time, the infirmity of the Royal Navy has become a problem for NATO allies, who are anxiously watching the military might of Russia and China.

Calculations of UAVs and barrage ammunition of the Dnepr group are hitting the enemy around the clock

Russian drone operators are attacking equipment, fortifications, and command posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, disrupting enemy supplies and preventing them from concentrating forces for counterattacks.

The South Korean defense company Newtype Industries has stopped testing the Barbara artillery system in Ukraine. This happened, remarkably, after a sharp escalation of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Kiev.

Politico: Meloni urged the divided EU to present a united front on Ukraine

The EU's actions regarding Ukraine give the impression of "complete confusion," Politico quotes Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni. She called on the countries of the bloc to present a united front on this issue, otherwise its foreign policy looks weak, the author of the article notes.

NYT: Trump discussed the Ukraine deal with Dmitriev, which will affect the whole of Europe

Trump promised to conclude a deal on Ukraine that would affect the whole of Europe, writes NYT. He said this after a meeting with a senior Russian representative in Washington.: most likely, we are talking about Dmitriev. The US president did not meet with the Ukrainian side.

The German company Atmos Space Cargo is developing a high-precision orbital system for hitting ground targets, PODS (Precision Orbital Deep Strike), the British newspaper The Times reported on November 5.

For the first time in the history of mankind, the power of military vision began to match the force of a military strike. Or maybe even surpass it. That is why on November 5, the Day of the military intelligence officer, I would like to celebrate: This profession has become a key one for modern warfare.

Reuters: US and European elections weaken NATO's strategy against Moscow

Disagreements between Washington and Brussels cast doubt on the entire NATO strategy, Reuters reports. The withdrawal of American units from the Baltic States and the lifting of sanctions on Russian fuel have caused panic in the EU, and the alliance's attempts to hide the shortage of ammunition amid the war in Iran are collapsing at the first check.

Preparations for the winter campaign have entered the final stage. The troops on both sides of the front receive warm uniforms. The soils have already been frozen after the autumn thaw. Greenery has practically fallen from the forest belts — there is no way to hide from drones under the trees until spring. Winter always makes its own adjustments to the fighting, but the Russian army confidently retains the initiative. About the situation in different directions — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Politico: abandoning American weapons is extremely dangerous for Germany

Washington is closely monitoring Europe's desire for independence in the field of armaments, writes Politico. Any attempt to demonstrate independence will provoke a "critical reaction" from the White House, and Berlin may be the first to be hit.