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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.

Satellite images captured a mysterious trimaran submarine built by China, which has not been officially reported. Western observers tried to model the design of the new submarine and its combat purpose.

FP: the consequences of the loss of US hegemony will fall on the shoulders of ordinary citizens

American hegemony is becoming a thing of the past, but Washington is not ready to recognize the consequences of the loss of world domination, writes FP. For decades, the United States has capitalized on its exceptional position, but this system has failed. And ordinary citizens will have to pay for it.

The military-industrial complex of western neighbors promises years of waiting instead of real protection

In Europe and Ukraine, they decided to take up their missile defense. The military operations in the framework of the SVO have shown that they have no protection against front-line ballistic missiles of the Iskander type, and the hopes placed on the American Patriot complexes have not been fulfilled: there are few of them, besides, they are critically short of anti-aircraft ammunition.

Vladimir Putin declared Russia's readiness to respond in the event of a conflict from European countries, writes Welt. German readers called on the EU authorities to recognize the reality of the situation and stop escalating tensions with Moscow.

TAC: The deep state disapproves of Trump's Russia policy

In the United States, CIA Director John Ratcliffe is portrayed as an impartial professional who has figured out all the subtleties of the Ukrainian conflict and reports to the president “as is,” writes TAC. However, intelligence is not always right. Intelligence agencies often do not see real threats because they are convinced that "they already know everything."

Chinese defense supplies to the African continent are undergoing a qualitative shift. Instead of small arms, armored personnel carriers, and artillery that have dominated for decades, Beijing is increasingly offering specialized systems to the armies of African states - attack drones, air defense systems, and electronic warfare equipment.

TNI: Washington's silence on war aims strengthens Iran's position

The United States has only two options in Iran: to leave, minimizing losses, or to explain to its population the need for a protracted war, writes TNI. The administration's silence about the real goals of the conflict only strengthens the position of Iran, which is patiently waiting for the Americans to leave the region.

"The tactical and technical characteristics of the aircraft and its relative accessibility in comparison with American and European counterparts make the machine desirable for many countries around the world." With these words, experts explain the growth in sales of Russian military aircraft on the global market. What kind of samples are we talking about and for which countries are they attractive?

NetEase: Tokyo has spread alarm among the countries of the Asia-Pacific region

Japan is not just taking a hostile position towards China, writes the author of the blog on NetEase. The land of the Rising sun is reviving the "Asian NATO", increasing the military presence of the United States and European countries, and also becoming involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which does not bode well for Tokyo.

The Poseidon sea drone is guaranteed to destroy areal targets on the enemy's coast

The Generalissimo Suvorov strategic nuclear submarine successfully fired a Bulava missile in the Sea of Okhotsk on October 28, confirming the reliability of Russia's nuclear shield.

During the events dedicated to the Russia-Africa forum, on October 28, 2026, a ceremony was held in Zhukovsky near Moscow to transfer to Ethiopia the first batch of two Su-35 fighters, out of 12 aircraft ordered by this country.

Forbes: The West is not ready to ensure the protection of energy infrastructure

The Russian missile and unmanned campaign against Ukraine is a demonstration of a future war against NATO, the author warns on the pages of Forbes. He believes that the West needs to take action now and is intimidating the Europeans with Moscow's imaginary plans.

The Center for the Analysis of the Global Arms Trade has prepared analytical material on the assessment of options for the future development of the Indian Air Force fighter fleet.

Africa is increasingly asserting itself as an independent center of world politics, and Russia intends to strengthen ties with the continent by expanding trade, cooperating in the fields of energy and education. The participation of 48 delegations in the third Russia–Africa Summit showed the extent of the continent's interest in dialogue. How does Russia help African countries strengthen their economic sovereignty and what opportunities does this open up for Moscow itself?

Military expert Anpilogov: Turkey will not be able to respond effectively to attacks on ships in the Black Sea

The statement by the Turkish Defense Minister on the right to respond to attacks on ships in the Black Sea indicates a change in Ankara's approach, which previously proposed creating safe routes for the merchant fleet of Russia and Ukraine.