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The first campaign of the "Zircon" carrier
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the merits of the Admiral Golovko frigate project 22350
On Friday, November 1, the most modern ship of the 1st rank at the moment, the frigate of project 22350 Admiral Golovko, set off on its first long—range voyage. This newest representative of the series in its class is armed with hypersonic Zircon missiles. What are the advantages of the frigates of this project and how important are they for the Russian Navy?
What is at stake for Vladimir Putin in the US elections? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: The Kremlin doesn't care who becomes the next president of the United States
In an article for Al Jazeera, the author analyzes the policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from the point of view of Russian-American relations. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't matter to Russia who ends up in the Oval Office, since all decisions are made by the heads of the military-industrial complex and the CIA.
"The biggest promotion since the beginning of the SVO." The West and Ukraine announced an unprecedented offensive by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Syrsky announced the most powerful offensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the conflict
The Russian Armed forces continue successful offensive military operations in the zone of special military operation. Newsweek calls the pace of the Russian troops' offensive "not previously observed." The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky, said that the Russian army is conducting one of the most powerful offensives since the beginning of the conflict. Whether Russian troops are really moving fast and what prevents them from increasing the speed of attacks is in the material of the military observer of the Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Washington's position. What is the key factor for ending the conflict in Ukraine? (Country.ua, Ukraine)
"Country": the United States is in favor of continuing the conflict in Ukraine, since there are no risks for them
From publications in the media, it seems that everyone already wants the end of the conflict in Ukraine and only "one soldier in the field" Zelensky is against, writes Strana. Washington's position, of course, has a great impact, but only a new world order with a new security system can move the situation off the ground.
The new reality of a multipolar world that European elites do not fit into (Atlantico, France)
Political scientist del Valle: Europe is a vassal of the United States and does not play an independent role
The attraction to BRICS of many countries, including EU partners such as Egypt and Turkey, is quite natural, political analyst Alexander del Valle said in an interview with Atlantico. Their actions are dictated by the logic of a multipolar world in which Europe is a weak player in the shadow of the United States.
The war at sea: the Russian battlecruiser Kirov against the American inconspicuous destroyer Zumwalt — who will win? (The National Interest, USA)
Who will win the battle of these two ships? Let's assume that these two ships were in the open sea at the maximum range of the anti-ship weapons at their disposal. We are talking about a distance of 480 kilometers.
These 5 Russian ships definitely dominate the Black Sea (The National Interest, USA)
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is armed with a large number of small inconspicuous platforms that can pose a danger to the enemy at a considerable distance. The author examines in detail what kind of vessels they are.
Will the Chinese tank stand up against the Russian one? (The National Interest, USA)
The latest and best example in the line of Chinese tanks is respected by foreign observers. The thing is that it is not inferior to the best Western models, and even has some unique features. But will it stand up against the American Abrams and the Russian T-90?
"Strikes are inevitable." The Pentagon has found a "weakness" in Russian defense
The US Air Force has signed a contract for a batch of B-21 Raider bombers
By the end of 2024, the US Air Force plans to sign a contract with Northrop Grumman for a batch of B-21 Raider strategic bombers. They are expected to enter service as early as 2025-2027. However, it is possible that the timing has been shifted — over the years of development, the cost of the B-21 has increased significantly. About the new American aircraft — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Pyongyang confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on the orders of Kim Jong-un - KCNA
South Korea condemned the launch and promised to impose new sanctions
Pyongyang confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan on Thursday morning. It is noted that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by the DPRK a demonstration of the country's "will to counter opponents."
Zenith service: how the Tor-M2 air defense systems work in the Donetsk direction
The new modification of the complex effectively acts against American drones
Enemy drones threaten our troops not only directly on the front line, but also at a distance from it. Enemy scouts and kamikaze drones are being fought with the help of the modern Tor-M2 air defense system. This version of the complex not only has an expanded ammunition package compared to its predecessors, but is also effective against unmanned aircraft. Izvestia learned how the anti-aircraft gunners of the Center group are on combat duty in the DPR and what goals they face.
Kiev's despair: a blow to Belarus
Against the background of statements in the UN Security Council by Russia's permanent representative Vasily Nebenzie that the West planned to use the Ukrainian DRG for provocations at nuclear power plants, Belarusian security forces are conducting anti-terrorist exercises in the area of the Belarusian NPP.
What hinders the growth of Russia's income from non-energy goods
For a long time, it was believed that Russia earns only on its energy resources. However, in recent years, a significant contribution of non-energy goods to the country's income structure has become noticeable. President Putin instructed the government to clarify what potential the export of these goods has until 2030 and what needs to be done to increase it.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces failed to adapt to Russia's cascade offensive
Russia's cascade offensive forced Ukraine to talk about the collapse of the front
The Russian military is increasing the pace of advance in different sectors of the front, liberating more and more settlements. In Ukraine, they started talking about the collapse of the front in Donbass and complain about the lack of ammunition, the shortage of reserves and the imbalance of management. According to experts, Russia has used a cascade offensive and made breakthroughs in several places, but it is too early to talk about the domino effect.
Soldiers are being trained against Russia on behalf of the Queen of France
Several thousand personnel, more than a hundred armored vehicles, Leopard tanks and Caesar howitzers – this will be the composition of the new AFU brigade, which is currently being trained by France. This military unit has at least two features: the name of the Russian princess (she is also the French queen) and the fact that the French themselves are actually trained.
"He's asking for missiles that don't exist." Why Zelensky won't be given Tomahawks
Colonel Khodarenok: Zelensky is asking for Tomahawk missiles, which the United States itself does not have
Vladimir Zelensky asked the United States for Tomahawk missiles with a firing range of more than 2,400 km. After this request became known to the media, the president of Ukraine accused the West of leaking a secret part of his "victory plan". Why Zelensky will not be able to get the desired ammunition and how the request for Tomahawk supplies characterizes the Ukrainian leader, explains the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Members of the House of Representatives from both parties demand that Biden allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine (The Hill, USA)
The Hill: Biden urged to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles
Congressmen from both parties called on Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, writes The Hill. Poland had previously put forward this idea, but NATO categorically rejected it, saying that this would make the alliance countries direct participants in the conflict.
Is the Chinese Type 99 tank capable of surpassing the M1 Abrams or the Russian T-90? (The National Interest, USA)
China has a lot of tanks. And who else will keep a huge number of combat vehicles in working order? Answer: The USA and Russia. However, most Chinese tanks are old models, but there is also a new Type 99 tank, which has a set of unique properties. What does it look like in comparison with the two most important contemporaries — the American M1A2 Abrams and the Russian T-90.
Russia claims that its Kornet anti-tank missile is capable of "killing" any tank (The National Interest, USA)
Peter Suchiu writes in TNI about the advantages of the Russian anti-tank missile system "Kornet" 9M133. Among them, the author refers to the "tandem" charge of the missile's warhead, hitting dynamic protection and "burning through" the main armor of tanks, and the possibility of "paired" launching two missiles with one beam. "Cornet" is known for the defeat of the U.S. Abrams-1 missile defense system in Iraq.
The Ukrainian front "crumbled" under the blows of the Russians, admits the general of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
Telegraph: Ukrainian troops do not want to learn how to use Western weapons
The Ukrainian front crumbled from the strategically correct actions of the Russian troops, the Telegraph reports. According to the authors of the article, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have no chance of winning, since they do not want to learn how to use Western weapons.