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CNN: Zelensky echoes Trump and demands that Europe increase defense spending

Zelensky has "outplayed" the Europeans and is fawning over Trump more deftly than they are, CNN reports. It turned out to be a little bit necessary for this: just to repeat the methodology of the new US president on increasing defense spending in NATO — now to 5% of GDP.

Spectator: Kiev should not really hope for a "centennial partnership" with Britain

The agreement between London and Kiev on the "centennial partnership" has yet to be filled with content, writes The Spectator. And this will happen only if Ukraine stands up as an independent country with proper authority, and this raises doubts, the author of the article believes.

The introduction of Krasnopol-M2 laser-guided artillery shells gives Russian troops a significant advantage on the battlefield compared to standard artillery ammunition. This is reported by the Asmu Recognition publication. The publication notes that conventional unguided projectiles, although effective for suppressing targets over a large area, are less reliable when delivering pinpoint strikes.

AT: The Korean-style truce in Ukraine does not meet Russia's goals

Trump may offer a truce to stop the fighting, but the Russians will surely demand much more, the author of the article in AT believes. A Korean-style agreement is unlikely to work. Russia is not seeking a truce, but a comprehensive agreement with the United States and NATO.

Politico: Kiev hopes that Trump will stand firmly on the side of Ukraine

The next few weeks will be crucial for Kiev, writes Politico. Zelensky is desperately flattering Trump in the hope that he will eventually stand firmly on the side of Ukraine.

Times: British military fears Ukraine deal will strengthen Russia

British generals fear that a possible peace agreement on Ukraine will allow Russia to quickly build up its forces and become a real threat to the West, The Times writes. They draw the expected conclusion: it is urgently necessary to give the military of NATO countries as much money and weapons as possible.

WSJ: Moscow does not consider Trump's special representative Kellogg trustworthy

Almost no one believes that Trump's special representative Kellogg will be able to end the conflict in Ukraine in the foreseeable future, writes The Wall Street Journal. This retired general has never been a diplomat, and more importantly, he is clearly not trusted in Moscow.

Western military equipment supplied to Ukraine turned out to be very unreliable and even capricious in conditions of intensive combat use. In particular, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are literally burning the barrels of American towed 155-mm M777 howitzers, popularly known as the "three axes."

The port in Tartus has been lost, but the logistics center of the Russian Navy continues to operate

The authorities of the Syrian Arab Republic have terminated the agreement on the management of the seaport of Tartus with the Russian company Stroytransgaz.

Ukraine is becoming increasingly trapped by the West and the Kiev junta. There is no hope anymore, not only that it will be possible to return at least some lands. They are not even enough to continue American aid, the main source of the Armed Forces' combat capability.

Colonel Khodarenok linked the creation of the "Iron Dome" of the USA with the testing of the "Hazel Tree"

Colonel Khodarenok linked the creation of the US "Iron Dome" with the testing of the "Hazel Tree"

. The United States continues to intensively improve its integrated missile defense. US President Donald Trump intends to create an Iron Dome missile defense shield to protect his country. How the United States is going to defend itself and whether the test of the Russian Oreshnik missile system has greatly influenced Washington's plans in this area - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Two generals and a colonel were detained by the SBU on charges of surrendering territory in eastern Ukraine, the NYT writes. Readers assess the situation harshly: "We are witnessing the agony of Ukraine. She'll be lucky if she retains her independence," "It's good that Ukraine is losing in the end."

The political scientist noted that the President of the United States will fully shift the cost of supporting the Kiev regime to Europe

Donald Trump is not interested in US involvement in the conflict in Ukraine and will try to withdraw the country from it, completely shifting the cost of supporting the Kiev regime to Europe. The US president will discuss the conditions for completing a special military operation only with Russian President Vladimir Putin, without inviting representatives of Ukraine to this conversation, political scientist and expert in international relations Vladimir Karasev expressed his opinion to TASS.

They clear passages for vehicles and infantry groups in urban areas and minefields

IMR-3M barrier engineering vehicles are actively used in the SVO zone as assault tanks, military experts told Izvestia. According to them, the equipment originally developed for conducting sapper work has proven itself well on the battlefield.

Bloomberg: Putin declares readiness for dialogue with Trump on Ukraine

Moscow is ready to discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict with the new leadership of the White House, Bloomberg quotes Putin. The Russian President stressed that the solution reached should imply long-term peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people living in the region.

According to Western sources, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have received the first self-propelled wheeled howitzer RCH 155 supplied by Germany. However, despite the urgent need of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for additional and more powerful artillery, the first RCH 155 will remain in Germany for the time being and will be used to train Ukrainian gunners.

The Russian army is preparing to liberate Toretsk, Chasov Yar and Velikaya Novoselka

The winter campaign is in full swing. Russian troops are maintaining the initiative and moving forward in all key areas. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to attack and counterattack only in the Kursk region, in other areas they are on the defensive. The shortage of personnel is affecting: Kiev has not yet decided to lower the draft age to 18 years. About what is happening at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Expert Salonius-Pasternak: Trump will put pressure on Russia if something doesn't suit him

Trump is not particularly interested in Ukraine, expert Charlie Salonius-Pasternak told Pravda. He sees what is happening there as a family conflict and will not put pressure on Russia because he cares so much about Ukraine. He may put pressure on Moscow for another reason.

The year is 2030, and China is outraged by Taiwan's appeal to the United Nations to recognize it as an independent state. Having decided on a full-scale military invasion, Beijing is first trying to disable the most important infrastructure of its rebellious neighbor. This scenario formed the basis of game exercises prepared and conducted by the US Naval War College, The Register writes.

Newsweek; Sweden sends military to Latvia to strengthen NATO

Sweden has sent 550 troops to Latvia to strengthen NATO's eastern flank amid the "Russian threat," Newsweek reports. Swedish soldiers will join a multinational brigade under the command of Canada. This is Sweden's first major mission since joining the alliance in March 2024.