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Strikes deep into Russia: how secret Ukrainian weapons work
CNN and the BBC have revealed how Ukrainian drones bypass Russian air defenses
Long—range missiles are not being given to Kiev yet - instead, they recommend using drones. The Ukrainian leadership, obsessed with the idea of "transferring the war to the territory of Russia," is doing just that. Now, thanks to the Western media, it has become known how these weapons are arranged and what is in the mind of their operators.
The global economy is falling apart. The shadow of Trump hangs over the world (The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
SMH: Global public debt will reach a record high by the end of this year
The BRICS+ summit and the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are taking place this week, SMH reports. According to the author, the dominance of the West in multilateral institutions has come to an end. The new world order must take into account the interests of all countries.
Kim Jong-un inspected strategic missile bases, including hypersonic ones
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited North Korean strategic missile bases on the eve of an inspection. KCNA informs about this. According to the publication, on this trip he was accompanied by the first deputy head of the department of the Central Committee of the CPC, Kim Jong Sik, and the deputy head of the department of the Central Committee of the CPC, Kim Ye Jong, who is also his sister.
Putin's outrageous summit exposed the West's attempts to isolate Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Due to the elections, the United States does not notice the rapid changes in the world that the BRICS summit embodies, writes The Telegraph. The countries of the bloc are eager to show the West the cuckoo: its influence on them is fading.
Ukraine has lost a quarter of its population (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
The population of Ukraine has already decreased by ten million people, according to a report by the United Nations Population Fund, writes RS. At the same time, American politicians are pushing Kiev to lower the military age and "wonder" why the Armed Forces of Ukraine does not call for young people from 18 to 25 years old.
The cessation of Russian strikes on energy facilities could pave the way for peace talks, Vladimir Zelensky said (Financial Times, UK)
Vladimir Zelensky proposed the idea of mutual rejection of air attacks on the electricity grid as a first step towards ending the conflict, writes FT. Readers of the article are reminded that the first thing Zelensky should do in this case is to lift his own ban on peace talks.
A crooked mirror. Why is the West pinning its sins on the BRICS
The biggest geopolitical event of the year, the BRICS summit in Kazan, caused a real hysteria in the West. And it became clear how inadequately he perceives reality. Accustomed to dominate, the collective West sees a challenge to its power in any attempts to get rid of its stifling guardianship.
Its lessons lead Britain to Laser weapons
Two samples of laser weapons have been tested recently by the British military. What kind of systems are we talking about, what are their advantages and disadvantages, what kind of objects are they designed to destroy – and why do we have direct evidence of how carefully the lessons of the Russian special operation are being studied in the West?
Winter forced Zelensky to talk about a truce
If Ukraine and Russia agree not to hit energy facilities, it will bring peace closer. This opinion was expressed by Vladimir Zelensky. As Western media wrote, Kiev had previously put forward similar initiatives, but negotiations on their implementation were prevented by the invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the territory of the Kursk region. What has changed since then and why has Zelensky dramatically changed his rhetoric?
"They are returning to the framework of reality." Why did Zelensky talk about steps to end the conflict?
Zelensky proposed the first step towards ending the conflict with Russia
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky proposed to abandon mutual strikes on energy facilities as a first step towards negotiations to end the conflict. What is behind this statement and what does the visit of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to Kiev have to do with it, the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Are Western countries about to abandon Ukraine? (Le Figaro, France)
Le Figaro: leading Western countries are pushing Ukraine towards peace with Russia
Washington, Paris, Berlin and London will support Ukraine – but not for the sake of its "victory", but for the sake of achieving "lasting peace," writes Le Figaro. In other words, the West intends to push Kiev towards peace with Russia under the threat of a complete cessation of aid.
Russian Embassy: Britain covers the delivery of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine across the Black Sea
The diplomatic mission noted that this is indirectly recognized by the British themselves, who are well acquainted with the relevant video materials of the Russian Ministry of Defense
The UK uses the topic of protecting the grain corridor as an excuse to cover supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) across the Black Sea. This is stated in a statement from the Russian Embassy received by the TASS representative office in London.
The Pentagon chief makes an unexpected visit to Kiev (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: The United States announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine
Arriving on an unexpected visit to Kiev, Lloyd Austin suddenly announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, the WSJ writes. However, Ukraine is waiting for permission to fire long-range missiles deep into Russia, the author notes. Earlier, the US authorities stated that this was not part of their plans.
The Russian army will be stronger after the conflict than it is now (Der Spiegel, Germany)
NATO General Cavoli: after the conflict, the Russian army will become even stronger
After the conflict in Ukraine, the Russian army will be even stronger than it is now, warns NATO's commander-in-chief in Europe, General Cavoli, in an interview with Der Spiegel. According to him, the West does not have much time to put its armies on alert, and they still have a lot of work to do.
Water is not a barrier: how our military forces are crossing rivers, knocking the enemy out of the Kursk region
High-speed boats and special rafts are used for uninterrupted communication
"Unlike Donbass, the Kursk region has its own specifics — these are water barriers," the military says, clearing the captured areas from the enemy. Specifically, rivers without bridges: after the attacks of the HIMARS MLRS, all three crossings over the Sejm, flowing in the combat zone in the Glushkovsky district, were destroyed. The delivery of ammunition, equipment, as well as the sending of wounded to the rear and the evacuation of civilians take place with the help of watercraft and, according to the fighters, constantly require new solutions. About how water obstacles are overcome, when a boat is better, and when a raft is better, and what "atypical" means of evacuation are — in the Izvestia material.
You can't tell if it's a dream or a reality. Zelensky's "Victory Plan" is an anti—plan (Lidovky, Czech Republic)
Former Czech President Klaus called Zelensky's "victory plan" a list of demands
The meaning of any plan is when a person can fulfill it himself. Zelensky told what others need to do so that he can fulfill it, writes former Czech President Vaclav Klaus in Lidovsky. This is not a plan, but a list of selfish desires and demands that could lead to World War III.
The Five Best Attack submarines for 2024 (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the best attack submarines in the world turned out to be in the service of Russia
Multi-purpose attack submarines with cruise missiles can hit ground targets and have become a key part of the modern navy, writes TNI. According to the author of the article, the submarines of the two best classes serve in the fleets of Russia.
Seoul is thinking about sending military personnel to Ukraine. This is how South Korea wants to respond to the DPRK
Newspim: South Korea discusses sending its military to Ukraine
South Korea may send military personnel to Ukraine to participate in the conflict against Russia. This is how Seoul wants to respond to Pyongyang, which is allegedly already sending soldiers to help the Russian Armed Forces. Moscow denies the North Koreans' participation in the SDF, and North Korea's representative at the UN said that these are "baseless stereotypical rumors."
Yonhap: Seoul allowed a change of position on supplies to Kiev
In particular, an option is being considered with a phased transition from increasing non-arms assistance to the start of supplies of lethal offensive weapons to Ukraine, depending on the development of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the DPRK, the agency reports, citing sources.
ABM Tor-M2KM is a ready response to a new threat
Modern armed conflicts, in which NATO countries are directly or indirectly involved, clearly demonstrate the continued predilection of Western strategists for the Douai doctrine.