Global security news
General imitation: why Europe is rehearsing sending troops to Ukraine
The exercises of the "coalition of the willing" may be an attempt to put pressure on Russia
European countries from among the "coalition of the willing" are working out a scenario for the deployment of a military contingent in Ukraine after the end of hostilities.
The United States secured an early victory for Russia even before the start of negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: The US has agreed to discuss Europe's security architecture in negotiations
The United States has succeeded in including the topic of a "broader European security architecture" in negotiations on Ukraine, the Washington Post writes. This is in line with Moscow's long-standing demands. At the same time, no one is calling Europe to the negotiating table yet.
Merkel's former military adviser considers Russian strikes on Germany "a likely scenario" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Wade expert: Germany needs to resume dialogue with Russia
Germany needs to resume dialogue with Russia, military expert Erich Wade said in an interview with BZ. In his opinion, the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine will not help achieve the goals declared by Brussels and risks tragic consequences for Germany.
Nobel laureate: disaster worse than Chernobyl awaits us in the coming months
Nobel laureate Jeffrey Hinton warned of the possibility of a large-scale disaster. In his opinion, as early as the end of 2026 or next year, an event comparable in consequences to the Chernobyl accident may occur. We are talking about a large-scale cyberattack using autonomous AI agents capable of disabling the energy infrastructure or paralyzing the global financial system.
The British Navy launched drones from an aircraft carrier for the first time
For the first time, the Royal Navy of Great Britain successfully launched attack drones from an aircraft carrier, which was an important step towards transforming the methods of warfare at sea.
Rosoboronexport demonstrates the latest Russian weapons to Russia's CSTO partners
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) presents the latest Russian defense solutions at the International Collective Security Forum, which takes place from November 10 to 11 at the World Trade Center in Moscow.
Britain and Russia need a new communication channel to avoid misjudgments - Streeting (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The UK and Russia need a communication channel to avoid misunderstanding
Britain has been one of Russia's main opponents for years, and now it is looking for a way to dialogue with Moscow, writes FT. In London, they fear that further confrontation could have unpredictable consequences. However, an unexpected problem arose on the way to restoring contacts.
The logistical end
Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on how Ukraine is losing its infrastructural stability and what it threatens Kiev with
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko during his speech at the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security said: "The war in Ukraine will be over soon."
The owls must come in clouds." What is the danger of the new Russian missile for Ukraine?
TASS: Russian Filin missile undermines the economy of the Ukrainian air defense
The use of the new Russian cruise missile "Filin" in the area of the SVR can create serious difficulties for the air defense system of Ukraine. The pro-Russian underground claims that the use of the missile has already caused a "quiet panic" in Kiev.
US allies expect further distancing of Washington after Trump's defeat in the midterm elections (The Washington Post, USA)
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.
The "impossible" has become possible: France has developed ballistics for its ships
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.
The United States breaks off relations with Ukraine: the end of the transatlantic illusion (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
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.
"Cheap drones are too tough": heavy equipment of the Russian Armed Forces has become invulnerable to UAVs
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.:
Putin may not want peace, warns Norwegian Prime Minister who spoke with him (Politico, USA)
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."
The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea intends to build a national nuclear submarine by the mid-2030s.
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.
A new type of cruise missiles is becoming a strategic advantage for Russia
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?
"The most dangerous period": Britain and the Nordic countries will create a naval alliance against Russia
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.
"Bases in Europe are under attack": what will the new US operation against Iran lead to?
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.
Britain's society and army are being taught the inevitability of war with Russia
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.
Will Europe stop the Russian submarines, which benefit from the collapse of the British fleet? (Washington Examiner, USA)
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.
