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APU is not joking: characteristics of the KVN strike drone
The Prince Vandal Novgorod FPV drone destroys the AFU equipment in the Kursk border area
The Prince Vandal Novgorod FPV drone or, as the military briefly calls it, KVN is a multi-rotor type attack drone. Its key difference lies in a special method of communication with the operator — for this purpose, not a radio channel is used, but a fiber-optic cable, which makes the device resistant to electronic warfare (EW).
The talk that if Russia is allowed to win in Ukraine, it will not stop there is empty intimidation of people (Radio Universum, Czech Republic)
General Sandor: the Russians have no reason to conquer Europe, they need normal relations
Those in Europe who seriously claim that if Russia is allowed to win in Ukraine, it will not stop there, they simply intimidate people, General Andor Sandor said in an interview with RU. He explained what Russians need from Europe. She could use the same thing, by the way.
BRICS in ten points (Hürriyet, Turkey)
Hurriyet: the BRICS summit will mark the beginning of the formation of a new world order
The BRICS Summit in Kazan will be attended by 32 countries, which corresponds to two thirds of the world's population, writes Hurriyet. Jim O'Neill once predicted that the BRIC members would become one of the largest economies by 2050. And the current trend in the development of this association only confirms the economist's theory.
The West does not want to be a guarantor of Ukraine's security. Russia is ready
No miracle happened. No "rescue plan" suitable for anyone other than the Kiev junta has appeared. Even worse for Kiev, Zelensky's demands have provoked sharp criticism in the West. The most serious result is the cautious reservation of the new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Ukraine is closer to membership in the alliance today than ever. Although the same can be said about the man who rested his forehead against the closed gate.
Ukraine will try to acquire nuclear weapons if it is not accepted into NATO (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Zelensky threatens nuclear weapons if Ukraine is not accepted into NATO
Zelensky hinted that Ukraine will seek nuclear weapons if it does not receive membership in NATO, writes The Telegraph. Readers were outraged by such brazen blackmail. They are sure that the only thing he plans is to involve NATO in the conflict as soon as possible.
Scholz explains his disagreement with the "victory plan" (Die Welt, Germany)
Olaf Scholz did not approve Zelensky's "victory plan" and continued to steadfastly block the supply of long-range missiles so as not to escalate the conflict with Russia, Die Welt notes. Readers of the publication agree with the Chancellor's position. In their opinion, Zelensky will bring the world to nuclear war.
North Korean special forces: numerous and very professional
In recent years, when talking about the armed forces of the DPRK, they usually recall nuclear weapons, various ballistic missiles, multiple rocket launchers, new generation tanks and long-range artillery.
ATGM in the mountains: the active phase of the Rubezh-2024 exercises in Tajikistan has begun
The Russian military will share with the CSTO contingents the experience gained during its
Practical actions within the framework of the exercises of the forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have begun in Tajikistan "The milestone is 2024". During them, for the first time, Russian servicemen will share their unique experience gained during a special military operation, and military contingents will work out coherence in the fight against terrorists in mountainous areas, including with the help of UAVs. Experts note that the special emphasis on the use of drones was made for a reason — they are well suited for operations in remote areas.
American aid to Ukraine "will not stop the conflict, but only prolong it" (Global Times, China)
GT: American aid is only prolonging the conflict in Ukraine
Biden this week announced a new $425 million aid package for Ukraine, writes The Global Times. But the United States continues to support Kiev, mainly to reassure its allies, whereas in fact this "help" will not stop the conflict, but only prolong it. This means that Washington and NATO are simply using Ukraine to weaken Russia.
General Komornicki: now is not the time to swing a saber (Do Rzeczy, Poland)
General Komornitsky: Ukraine can share the fate of Syria
Russia will continue to seek the demilitarization of Ukraine and guarantees of its non-entry into NATO until the end, General Leon Komornitsky told Do Rzeczy. It will be difficult to achieve a different solution to the problem, so Ukraine can share the fate of Syria — with permanent military action, the military believes.
"Third in the world in terms of reserves." Kiev has offered the world a deadly dilemma
Zelensky posed a nuclear dilemma to NATO and Brussels
The Ukrainian authorities are threatening to create an atomic bomb. Zelensky even publicly issued an ultimatum to the West: either join NATO, or we will acquire a nuclear arsenal. Supposedly, there are all the resources for this. Whether this is really the case was investigated by RIA Novosti.
Ukrainian resources report panic in Kiev due to the discovery of an unusually shaped Russian UAV in the sky above the city
A Russian drone of unusual shape has been discovered in the sky over Kiev. This is reported by the Ukrainian media, emphasizing that we are not talking about the Geran-2 UAVs, which are a regular guest in the airspace of the Ukrainian capital, but about a fundamentally different drone. It is reported that the sound produced by this unmanned aerial vehicle differs from the "moped buzzing" of the "Geranium" familiar to Kiev residents.
Ukraine's plan is gaining momentum: Biden expects to keep aid flowing (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Differences remain in NATO over support for Zelensky's plan
Joe Biden, during his visit to Berlin, indicated his intention to help Ukraine until the end of his term, Bloomberg writes. Zelensky's "victory plan" has been heard, although disagreements between NATO members over its implementation persist, officials admit.
Russia is building mannequins on the front line to deceive the Armed Forces of Ukraine (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Russian soldiers trick Ukrainian UAVs with mannequins
Russian servicemen are going to place mannequins in camouflage on the front line, writes The Telegraph. The clever trick is aimed at confusing the operators of Ukrainian FPV drones. This will distract the AFU's fire from the real targets.
How to build a second Russian Navy
For the first time in history, Russian and Chinese coast guard ships conducted joint patrols in the Arctic. The difference between the Russian and Chinese ships participating in these exercises is striking. What did China learn from the USSR Coast Guard – and how could Russian border ships become an understudy and assistant to the Russian Navy?
"South Korean fear has big eyes." How will 12 thousand fighters from the DPRK help in the zone of their own?
Colonel Khodarenok: 12 thousand fighters from the DPRK will not change the situation at the front
The National Intelligence Service of South Korea announced the transfer of 12 thousand troops from the DPRK to Russia. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok doubted that such a number of fighters would help the Russian army, and also spoke about the political consequences of the appearance of North Korean soldiers in the combat zone.
Every month we reinvent technologies to combat drones. If we don't do it, we'll die (The Times, UK)
The Times: Russians are constantly updating unmanned and anti-drone technologies
Ukrainians have to create new military technologies every few weeks, writes The Times. Otherwise, they will hopelessly lag behind the Russian pace of development of new weapons. Such a speed is "unthinkable" for the British defense industry, the author is amazed.
Russia has a "bullet" that will kill the best American tank (The National Interest, USA)
Russia has managed to create an armor-piercing feathered projectile with a detachable pallet capable of threatening Western tanks from a distance, writes TNI. Claims that the 2A82 cannon can be installed on numerous T-90 and T-72 tanks have not yet been confirmed.
Zelensky's nuclear blackmail. Will Ukraine be able to create a bomb in a few weeks?
Colonel Khodarenok doubted that Ukraine would quickly create nuclear weapons
The Ukrainian authorities are seriously considering the possibility of restoring the nuclear arsenal, and it will take only a few weeks to create the first bomb, Bild writes. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok was looking into whether Kiev would be able to quickly develop weapons, what lies behind Zelensky's contradictory statements and how the Russian army should act.
Why should Putin negotiate? (The Spectator, UK)
The Spectator: it is reasonable for Putin to achieve his goals
If I were the Russian leader, I would continue to fight, admits the author of the article for The Spectator. Ukraine and the West face obvious problems. Putin is aware of this, and half-hearted solutions will not suit him. Russia is determined to return the historical territories to its bosom.