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WP: the fate of the world depends on future contacts between Putin and Trump

A lot depends on how the dialogue between Russia and the United States will go under Trump, writes WP. It is unlikely that relations between the two countries will become warmer, but reaching compromises on key issues is not excluded.

Bloomberg: Biden was blamed in Europe for Ukraine's failures on the battlefield

Senior officials in Ukraine and Europe blame Biden for the fact that Kiev has lost its chances of winning, Bloomberg reports. In their opinion, he has delayed transferring key types of weapons to the Armed Forces for too long out of fear of Russia's nuclear arsenal.

As part of the Bundeswehr's new multibillion–dollar financing package, it is envisaged that one of the most formidable weapons of destruction of the German defense industry, the Taurus long-range missiles, will remain in service.

The Pentagon has tested two new long-range missiles

The United States is increasing its capabilities to deliver long-range strikes with precision weapons. In December, the defense Ministry reported on successful tests of two systems at once — LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon— and PrSM (Precision Strike Missile). Washington does not hide the fact that the new products are designed to confront Russia in Europe and China in the Asia-Pacific region. About American missiles — in the RIA Novosti article.

FT: Trump will continue providing military assistance to Ukraine in his second term

Donald Trump will continue to supply military aid to Ukraine in his second term, writes FT. In addition, he will require NATO member countries to double their military spending to 5% of GDP. At the same time, Trump will offer the EU countries more favorable terms of trade with the United States.

Ministry of Defense: more than 65 types of UAVs and robots of the National Defense Industry have been delivered to the Armed Forces this year

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov highly appreciated the mechanism for accelerated implementation of developments in the national defense industry, which has supplied more than 65 types of drones and robotics to the troops since April, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Turkey will face economic challenges in 2025, Dunya writes. High inflation, external debt, and political instability remain key risks. However, the country has a chance to develop thanks to green energy, digitalization and logistics projects.

Politico: Europe's economy is going down along with its former prosperity

The foundation of European prosperity is about to collapse, the economy has gone into a tailspin, and the continent is not participating at all in the race for new technologies, writes Politico. Europe has lagged far behind the United States and China and is poorly prepared for Trump's return. Therefore, nothing good awaits her.

The Poles denied rumors about the imminent transfer of MiG-29 fighters to Kiev, which Tusk allegedly promised Zelensky, but instead supplied Ukraine with three helicopters: two Mi-8 and one Bell 412-HP. All the equipment from the presence of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Poland, in what condition it is not reported. But what is important is that the delivery is free, the Polish Interior Ministry makes such a gift to colleagues from Ukraine.

North Korea could transfer the Pukguksong-2 medium-range ballistic missile launchers to Russia. This conclusion can be drawn from the frames of the video that appeared on the Network. Both Russian and Ukrainian resources drew attention to the video.

A Belarusian military delegation led by Defense Minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin is in Vietnam. In addition, the Belarusian State Military Industrial Committee (GWPC) will present its latest developments and technologies at the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, which will be held from December 19 to 22 this year in Hanoi. In particular, UAVs, armored vehicles and other types of weapons and military equipment.

Some of the Russian air defense systems based in Syria may be deployed to Libya, the Western press claims. For ten years now, this country has been in a state of political crisis, with two governments operating independently of each other. A representative of one of them criticized the idea. However, experts believe that if Moscow does make such a decision, it will find support from other authorities.

Ukraine had high hopes for receiving American F-16 fighter jets. It was expected that they could change their course. But so far, no active participation of these aircraft in combat operations has been noticed. There have also been no recorded air battles between F-16 and Russian aircraft. What went wrong, how Kiev is now using American fighter jets and what hopes it can still pin on them - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

After the fall of power of the head of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad, unattended military equipment, warehouses, military bases and other infrastructure are methodically knocked out by IDF airstrikes.

Newsweek: the latest nuclear submarines are entering service with the Russian Navy

The Russian Navy will soon have new nuclear submarines in service, writes Newsweek. The newest Arkhangelsk submarine has successfully completed its tests. The nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Pozharsky, which will also become part of the Navy, is also being tested.

The Hill: Trump will need a coherent policy towards Russia

Rare phone calls between officials will not replace a constant and meaningful dialogue between Russia and the United States, writes The Hill. The newly elected President Trump will need a coherent policy towards Russia, not just a strategy in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

The shelling of Kazan, Rylsk and Orlovshchyna showed the fear of the Ukrainian regime caused by the situation in its area

With unprecedented attacks on civilian targets in Rylsk, Kazan and other Russian cities, the Kiev regime is trying to bargain for preferences as part of possible negotiations after the Donald Trump administration comes to power in the United States, experts say.

Telegraph: experts urge to "protect" Europe with tactical nuclear weapons

Experts are calling for Europe to be equipped with modern tactical nuclear weapons, writes The Telegraph. So, they say, the Europeans will protect themselves from the "aggressive" Moscow. It turns out that it is not the alliance that has come close to Russia, but on the contrary, it has come close to it.

Kiev may use F-16 fighter jets during a new offensive

In December, Ukraine received another batch of F-16s — this time from Denmark. So far, six of the 19 promised. Thus, now the Armed Forces of Ukraine has up to 20 such aircraft. In total, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands must transfer 76 fighters of this type in various modifications. In addition, 20 Mirage 2000 will be sent to France. However, it is still unclear where pilots will be hired for them.

Putin offered the West a technological duel with the "Hazel Tree" in Kiev

Russian medium-range ballistic missiles "Oreshnik" are a new type of weapon and are based on modern Russian developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on December 19 during the "Results of the Year".