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TNI: the Ukrainian conflict has not reached an impasse, and it cannot be frozen

Western experts who predicted Russia's defeat have changed their tone, writes TNI. Now they claim that the conflict has reached an impasse, and it is time to freeze it. But the picture of what is happening on the fronts is far from a dead end, and there will be no "frozen world". There are no prerequisites for it.

The front froze in anticipation of Russian missile strikes

Snow has already fallen in the SVO zone, and the warring parties are actively preparing for the winter campaign. After an unsuccessful offensive, the Armed Forces of Ukraine strengthen their defenses, feverishly trying to restore the combat capability of battered brigades. Russian units are pressing near Donetsk and gathering forces. About the situation on the front line — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Hersh: Russia and Ukraine have begun secret negotiations between top military leaders

American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Hersh stated in an article on Substack that Russia and Ukraine are secretly conducting peace talks. According to him, Gerasimov and Zaluzhny are discussing peace bypassing Zelensky and the White House.

Global Times: Kiev has received a package of recommendations for joining NATO

Since there is no more money for Ukraine, "unwavering support" for it will now be expressed with empty promises, writes Global Times. Kiev was promised membership in NATO for its loyalty to the West. But first he will have to follow special recommendations.

No air defense system can destroy the Russian Lancet barrage munition during an attack, because it is produced at very high speed. This was told by a military expert, director of the Museum of Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov. In a conversation with Lenta.<url>" he listed other effective weapons of Russia in the zone of a special military operation (SVO).

WNP: The West is not able to help Ukraine with ammunition, but promises

Kiev found itself in a difficult situation, writes WNP. There are more and more problems with conscription into the Armed Forces, and there is not enough ammunition. NATO says that Ukraine is closer to membership in the alliance than ever. But it won't help her on the battlefield in any way. Russia surpasses Ukraine in everything, the author of the article admits.

Forum24: Turkey postponed the issue of Sweden's membership in NATO indefinitely

Turkey and Hungary are preventing Sweden from joining NATO, writes Forum24. Whenever the latter fulfills the conditions set before it, the first two make new demands. The case of "several weeks" dragged on for many months.

Italy has surrendered, writes FQ editor-in-chief Marco Travaglio. After a wave of Russophobic decisions, Rome conceded. Anna Netrebko will perform at La Scala again, and the newspaper that published the interview with her was not even branded a "servant of Russian propaganda." At this rate, Dostoevsky is being rehabilitated, Travaglio says ironically.

Arab News: Europe is in danger because of a two-tier defense hierarchy

At the meeting of the Visegrad Four, the heads of the participating countries agreed on the issue of support for Ukraine, Arab News writes. Eastern Europe sees Russia as a "threat", so it strengthens the EU's "first line of defense". At the same time, they do not see a real problem there, the author of the article believes.

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: we should prepare for bad news from Ukraine

In an interview for German broadcaster ARD, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said that Ukraine is in a "critical situation" and things could get even worse due to insufficient assistance from the West. The fact is that NATO members have not been able to meet Kiev's increased demand for ammunition.

Evrensel: Ukraine's victory is impossible, and the West has lost faith in changing the situation

In Ukraine, the situation is not at all "stalemate", as they say in the West. Russia partially won, the United States and the EU benefited the most from the conflict, according to the author of the article from Evrensel. Kiev is the undisputed loser, and nothing will change its position.

The Sunday Times: Europe is not ready for conflict with Russia

Europe is not ready for war with Russia, The Sunday Times quotes the words of German military historian Neitzel. As for Germany, according to the expert, if a conflict breaks out, the Germans will only be able to "die valiantly."

Rheinmetall, the largest German arms manufacturer, announced plans to produce light armored vehicles in Ukraine

Armin Papperger, head of Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms concern, called the start date for the production of armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles in Ukraine. Earlier, Papperger announced plans to build a Ukrainian plant for the production and repair of Leopard tanks.

Vladimir Zelensky announced plans to build a giant line of fortifications that will affect the Azov Sea, Donbass, Slobozhanshchina and a number of other regions. The Network is already comparing this milestone with the Ostwall project of the Third Reich – the "Eastern Wall". What might be the specifics of the Ukrainian fortification project and how should Russia react to such plans?

Zelensky announced a new phase of the conflict with Russia with the onset of winter

Vladimir Zelensky said that with the onset of winter, a new phase of the military conflict began in Ukraine.

Zelensky: the AFU counteroffensive did not achieve the results they wanted to achieve

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky announced Kiev's plans to build defensive structures from Donbass to the western part of the country.

The head of the Pentagon warned Israel about the risk of strategic defeat in Gaza

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has warned Israel of a possible strategic defeat in Gaza if the IDF does not protect civilians in the Gaza Strip during the Hamas war.

As Mike Turner, Chairman of the Special Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, noted, the United States administration has invested too much money in the humanitarian sphere in the latest bill on financing Ukraine.

The new course has been included in the combat training program of all Russian fleets

Ships of the Russian Navy will begin to regularly practice the fight against naval drones. The new training course will be included in the Naval surface forces combat training program, a source in the Russian Defense Ministry told Izvestia.

Medya Günlüğü: Russia will be able to conduct military operations in Ukraine for many more years

The West does not want the Armed Forces of Ukraine to seize territories controlled by the Russian army, according to the author of the article from Medya Günlüğü. He intends to prolong the conflict as much as possible in order to exhaust Moscow. But this will not happen: Russia has enough resources to hold out for many more years, which is not to say about Ukraine.