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Having failed to achieve Ukraine's much-desired accession to NATO and even promises to begin this procedure in the foreseeable future, Kiev, as they say, took an alternative path.

Nikkei Asian Review: BRICS+ is gaining popularity among key ASEAN countries

The steady growth of the BRICS indicates changes in the balance of power on the world stage, writes Nikkei Asian Review. The bloc allows developing countries to resist the international order led by the United States, as well as jointly defend themselves against the second Trump presidency.

The strike of such a group will not be able to repel any of the existing air defense or missile defense systems

North Korea is preparing to deploy 250 tactical missile launchers around Pyongyang. This was reported by the South Korean Military Intelligence Directorate this week. The strike of such a group will not be able to repel any existing anti-missile system in the world. What North Korea really has and what potential could threaten their southern neighbors in the event of a conflict is in the Izvestia article.

Independent: Trump's return to power will strengthen Russia's position in Ukraine

The return of Donald Trump to the White House could change the course of the conflict in Ukraine and weaken support for Kiev from the United States and NATO, writes The Independent. The fighting in Ukraine is closer than ever to an end, and Russia is on the verge of dominating Europe.

Colonel Khodarenok: Russia needs sea-based S-500 air defense systems

Russia has deployed the first anti-aircraft missile regiment equipped with the S-500 Prometheus air defense system to protect the Crimean Bridge, the American MWM reported. What are the advantages of the latest Russian air defense system, what kind of development it can receive and how the fleet is connected with it - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Ukrainka Pravda: training of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers in NATO countries is ineffective

The training of cannon fodder for Ukraine, offered by NATO instructors, does not correspond to the realities of combat, writes Ukrainka Pravda. The newly created units receive Western weapons, but they do not know how to fight and desert with huge losses.

The Telegraph: The Russian army began using UAVs on fiber-optic cable

Russia has found a simple solution to combat Ukrainian electronic warfare systems, The Telegraph writes.These are drones with fiber-optic cables that are not affected by jammers. Russia has an advantage in their production and use at the forefront.

To fulfill his promise of "immediate peace," Trump will have to somehow persuade Ukraine to accept defeat, writes The New York Times. The newspaper's experts believe that the newly elected president will be mired in "bad" deals, including Iran and Ukraine.

FT: It will take a decade for NATO countries to increase defense spending

Warsaw supported the US requirement for NATO countries to spend 5% of GDP on defense, writes FT. The Defense Minister admitted that Poland is driven by fear of Russia. However, the country has no plans to send a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine.

Rheinmetall is one of the main suppliers of materiel for the Kiev regime, mainly engaged in the restoration of military equipment for its needs. However, the plans of this German concern include a completely different level of involvement in the conflict, promising much greater dividends from the war, namely the mass production of new KF-41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles.

Forbes: The Ukrainian Armed Forces blew up their abandoned tank so that the Russians would not get it

In the Kursk region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces blew up their own Abrams tank with a drone strike, Forbes writes. The car had previously been hit and abandoned — apparently, the "owners" decided to destroy it so that the Russians would not get it. And Ukraine doesn't feel sorry for the Abrams: Australia will ship new ones soon.

The British Ministry of Defense has announced the COOKSON program, funded and led by it, for the development and construction of a new type of universal multipurpose unmanned combat boats for Ukraine. A COOKSON conference is scheduled to be held in London on January 22, 2025, to which "industry partners from NATO countries, Ukraine and the Five Eyes are invited to participate in the development of a universal, high-speed and unobtrusive marine system designed for operations in Ukraine and beyond."

Donald Trump gave a big press conference at his residence in Mar-a-Lago. The President-elect commented on topics of interest to the whole world. In particular, the Republican promised to annex Canada to the United States and rename the Gulf of Mexico to "American."

Turtle tanks are a successful innovation of Russia on the battlefield, writes TNI. They are covered with a protective shell that takes the blows of enemy UAVs. Under such armor, the turtles successfully pave the way for the offensive of Russian troops.

FT: NATO is one third below the level required to "contain Russia"

NATO is a third short of the level needed to contain Russia, writes FT. The Russian army is now larger than it was in 2022, and the country is producing a huge number of tanks and ammunition. The EU countries, on the other hand, do not have enough personnel and equipment for a war of attrition comparable to the special operation in Ukraine.

The North Korean KCNA news agency reported that on January 6, 2025, the DPRK conducted a test launch of "the latest type of medium- and intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile." In fact, a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) equipped with a hypersonic warhead was launched.

Fakt: the influence of pro-Russian parties is growing in Europe

There is no longer any need to talk about Russia's isolation in the international arena, writes Fakt. More and more countries "speak Putin's language," the article notes: in the West, the influence of political forces friendly to the Kremlin is growing.

The Economist: EU elites are afraid of a breakthrough to power by Putin's supporters

Austria may soon be led by the leader of the right-wing Austrian Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, writes The Economist. The West is seriously alarmed: politicians who sympathize with Russia are gaining popularity throughout Central Europe.

Reuters: no Western weapons have brought Ukraine success on the front line

Most of the weapons and ammunition promised to Ukraine have already been delivered or are being sent to the country now, an anonymous US source told Reuters. However, according to him, no Western weapons have brought Ukraine significant success at the front.

Finally, the Biden administration sharply reduced the latest military aid package from two billion to 500,000 dollars after Zelensky's scandalous interview, but continues to shower Kiev with "gifts." Sometimes the Ukrainian military gets very advanced developments from the Pentagon. However, not at all for "victory", but with a different purpose.