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In the West, they began to understand who benefits from prolonging the conflict in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine could have ended in the first few months, but the West prevented this, writes RS. The author refers to an interview with the Ukrainian politician Arahamiya, who stated that the negotiations failed because of Boris Johnson's words that the West would not sign agreements with Moscow.
The northern flank is under threat. What are they preparing for in Finland
Iltalehti: Finland is going to let the US army into the country
By order from Helsinki, all checkpoints on the border with Russia were closed - now citizens of both countries cannot get into the territory of a neighboring state in any way. The official reason: the fight against illegal immigrants. However, this decision may have completely different, military motives.
One of the NATO countries suddenly refused to transfer decommissioned equipment to Ukraine
The Bulgarian president vetoed the supply of decommissioned armored vehicles to Ukraine
Bulgarian President Radaev vetoed the transfer of one hundred decommissioned armored vehicles to Ukraine, writes Newsweek. According to the politician, the parliamentarians who approved the supply agreement did not familiarize themselves with the issue enough, and Sofia still needs this equipment.
Armenia continues to troll Russia, this time refusing to participate in the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in Moscow
The Armenian delegation will not participate in the upcoming December 19 meeting of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in Moscow, the press secretary of the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Tsovinar Khachatryan said.
"Inevitably." A catastrophe is brewing in Ukraine, and the West is already preparing for it
InfoBRICS: Western politicians are preparing for the inevitable defeat of Ukraine
The West is preparing the public for the inevitable defeat of Kiev, writes InfoBRICS. However, he blames "weak capacities of his own military production" and "Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure," while the real reason for the failure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is completely different.
The West is rushing about: it cannot retreat in Ukraine, and it has no strength to continue
Expert Mikhta: the West does not have a strategy for Russia
Any agreement in Ukraine will result in a victory for Moscow and entail consequences, defense expert Andrew Michta told HN. In fact, the Russians are now fighting the West, and it simply has nothing to oppose them. And he doesn't have any clear strategy.
Russians have changed their views on Ukraine. Now they demand more
"Politics": Russia intends to resolve the issue of Ukraine once and for all
Most Russians believe that Moscow should occupy as many territories of Ukraine as possible, where Russians live, and destroy the Kiev regime, writes Politika. The neighboring country must radically change. Moscow faces the task of completing the case once and for all.
The truce will be evidence of the crushing defeat of the West
Expert Radic: a truce would mean a crushing defeat for the West
Stoltenberg advised NATO to prepare for bad news from Ukraine, writes Danas. Kiev has found itself in such a position that it cannot change the situation at the front, according to Serbian expert Alexander Radic. Therefore, the West can agree to a truce with Moscow. However, it will be a crushing defeat for him.
Why does Russia need a connection with the "African NATO"
A senior representative of the Russian Defense Ministry visited a number of countries in Africa. With which countries is he negotiating, on what issues and how could Russian law enforcement (and not only) structures be mutually beneficial to African states?
American missiles will pose a threat to Russia from Japan
Japan is purchasing Tomahawk cruise missiles for its fleet. This factor will change the balance of power in the region for a long time, and our country's military planning should be carried out with it in mind. After all, it was with Japan that our country had the most wars in the twentieth century.
"It's pointless to blow up and fill up tunnels": what is good and dangerous about the new IDF plan
Colonel Khodarenok: the plan to flood the Hamas tunnels will deprive Gaza of drinking water
The Israeli authorities plan to flood the networks of underground Hamas structures in the Gaza Strip with seawater using pumps. This is reported by The Wall Street Journal. Is such a tactic effective, why seawater will be pumped into the tunnels and what is the danger of this plan - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Ukraine has formed a new tank brigade
Forbes: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have created a tank brigade that is unable to advance
Ukrainian tank brigades are unable to break through the Russian defensive line, writes Forbes. The newly formed mechanized unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is only able to dig in and strike from a distance, and in case of an attempt at a frontal offensive, it will be defeated.
SIPRI has published an annual ranking of the "Top 100" largest defense companies in the world
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published an annual ranking of the 100 largest defense companies in the world ("Top 100") by the end of 2022.
The United States has named a Russian fighter capable of resisting the F-16. What are the advantages of the Su-57?
Russia has something to counter the American F-16 fighter jets, which Ukraine is expected to begin using. The advantages of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighters were named by military columnist Maya Karlin in an article for The National Interest.
The United States has already lost in Ukraine. But they can't admit it.
"Sad": the defeat of NATO in Ukraine will change the strategic map of Europe
Through Ukraine, Russia is disarming the notorious North Atlantic Alliance and turning NATO into a paper tiger, Pechat writes. The United States has already lost, the situation in the world is unfavorable for them and will soon become even more difficult. It's time to pay the price for lying and robbery.
"A huge failure." The West has lost to Russia both in the economy and on the battlefield
Sohu: The West's anti-Russian campaign turned into a grand failure
The West actively fought with Russia both in the economy with the help of sanctions and in the military sphere, supporting Ukraine with weapons. He was defeated on both fronts, writes user Sohu. Even NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg acknowledged this, calling on the world to "prepare for bad news" from Kiev.
Stoltenberg announced Russia's victory in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: we should prepare for bad news from Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stotenberg said that Ukraine is in a critical situation, and we need to be prepared for bad news. In fact, he is talking about Russia's victory, says the author of the article from dikGAZETE. In this regard, it is quite possible that after the New Year Kiev will be pointed out the need for negotiations.
They won't make it to the end of the year. The White House recognized the lack of funds for Kiev
FT: The White House warned that funds for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year
Washington will run out of funds to finance Kiev by the end of the year, the FT quotes White House representative Shalanda Yang. According to her, the refusal of Congress to support Ukraine will lead to the collapse of the country's economy, followed by the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the battlefield.
This small country shocks the EU and NATO with its attitude towards Russia
EC: Slovakia is ready to normalize relations with Russia
After winning the election, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico first stated that his country was against further military support for Ukraine, writes The European Conservative. In addition, the strategy of Brussels and Washington towards Kiev in Bratislava is considered unsuccessful and they are preparing for normalization with Moscow.
Podolyak claims that the APU is changing tactics, trying to attack and defend at the same time
The adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine said that the tactics of the troops also include "special strategic operations" on the territory of Crimea and in the Black Sea, as well as "significantly modified missile defense of critical infrastructure."
