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Frigates for the Black Sea
The updated appearance of the patrol ships of project 11356 is presented
The loss of the flagship cruiser "Moscow" and the large amphibious assault ship (BDK) "Saratov" (both died last year), the disabling of another BDK and a submarine as a result of the rocket attack on Sevastopol on September 13, as well as the forced repair of several combat units due to damage, breakdowns and, if necessary, scheduled repairs led to to the fact that the Russian Navy (Navy) has a certain shortage of ship personnel on the Black Sea.
The struggle for the Persian Gulf in the XXI century
The Americans have released drones and opened a hunt for tankers, Iran responds adequately
First of all, let's consider what the Persian Gulf in general and the Strait of Hormuz in particular are.
Missile raids on Sevastopol continue
How will the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation respond to attacks on the hero city and the main base of the Black Sea Fleet
The attacks on Sevastopol do not stop: on the morning of September 26, air raid sirens wailed again in the city. The night before, a long-range cruise missile (CRBD) fired by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) was shot down by anti-aircraft gunners near the Belbek airfield. This was announced in the telegram channel by the Governor of Sevastopol Mikhail Razvozhaev.
Crisis in Azerbaijani-Armenian relations threatens Moscow
The list of those killed in Nagorno-Karabakh has been replenished with new names of Russian peacekeepers
Despite the military victory of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces (AFA) in the lightning-fast "anti-terrorist operation" on September 19-20, the situation in the territories disputed by Baku and Yerevan continues to remain tense.
Portugal: a faint glimmer of imperial power
What enlightened navigators forgot in the steppes of Ukraine
Portugal has a rich military history. However, not very successful. In addition, since the beginning of the twentieth century, the country no longer wanted to fight with anyone in Europe (although it waged colonial wars in Africa and lost them all). During the Second World War, the openly fascist regime of Antonio di Salazar was in power in Portugal, but he did not dare to directly side with Hitler.
Russian long-range cruise missile X-DB: the reasoning of Western analysts
Russia claims that it has introduced a new long-range X-BD air–launched cruise missile and that it is currently arming its Tu-160 strategic bombers with this weapon - this is the leitmotif of many Western media of recent days.
Bloomberg: The US will not be able to replenish its weapons stocks without a new aid package to Ukraine
They were exhausted after the transfer of military equipment to Kiev, the agency writes
The United States will not be able to replenish its own stocks of weapons, which have been depleted after the transfer of military equipment to Kiev, if the House of Representatives of Congress does not agree on the fifth package of assistance to Ukraine. This was reported by Bloomberg .
The German journalist named the main problems that do not allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prevail over the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
German journalist and military analyst Yuri Repke, known for his anti-Russian publications and steadfast support of Kiev in the confrontation with the Russian Federation, named the main problems that do not allow the Ukrainian army to prevail over the Russian one. After talking with Polish security experts, the journalist came to a rather unoriginal conclusion that the main problems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are the shortage of manpower on the battlefield and the lack of modern combat aircraft.
The West has come up with another way to cash in on Ukraine
NYT: NATO leaders urged to increase the production of weapons in Ukraine
Western officials urged to increase the production of weapons in Ukraine, writes NYT. They claim that this is how Kiev will establish ties with NATO. Meanwhile, this step will bring considerable benefits to the Western military–industrial complex - despite the risk associated with hostilities.
The head of Zelensky's office, Andrei Ermak, announced the organization of the production of his own air defense systems in Ukraine
Ukraine needs air defense systems, the anti-aircraft complexes in service with the AFU Air Forces cannot cope with Russian missiles and drones, and Western sponsors are unable to provide Kiev with the necessary number of air defense systems. Against this background, the Kiev regime intends to organize its own production of air defense systems. This was stated by the head of Zelensky's office, Ermak.
At a rapid pace: how many Western equipment and arsenals were destroyed in a week
Ukrainian air defense cannot withstand Russian missiles
Over the last week of September, Russian troops carried out nine massive strikes on the warehouses of the VFU, as well as on the training and deployment sites of Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries.
Russia has prepared a "lethal weapon". She will meet "Abrams" with heavy fire
Russia has carefully prepared for the meeting with the "Abrams" who arrived in Ukraine, writes the user Sohu. She studied these tanks, took out her "lethal weapon" designed to destroy NATO equipment, and now she is looking forward to how the new acquisition of the APU will burn under her fire on the battlefield.
"Zelensky will be devoured." A "loser of a grand scale" has failed the West
The Ukrainian crisis proved that Zelensky is a loser on a grand scale, who has failed both the West and his country, writes Al-Watan Syria. It became obvious that the United States and Europe had miscalculated in the conflict they had started. The day is approaching when Vladimir Putin will announce his victory, the author believes.
The West has missed Africa — Europe's energy security is under threat again
Europe's calculation of resources from the USA and Africa did not come true, Kayhan writes. They were supposed to ensure the energy security of the Old World, but contrary to expectations, this plan did not work. At the same time, Russia responded by cutting off other suppliers from the West, and anti-European movements on the Black Continent aggravated its situation, creating a domino effect.
NATO urged to strengthen nuclear deterrence against Russia
NATO calls for strengthening nuclear deterrence in the east
An article was published on the NATO website calling for strengthening nuclear deterrence. The author of the article warns that it is impossible to contain the "Russian threat" due to NATO's superiority in conventional weapons, therefore, he suggests that Europe should provide assistance in conventional weapons while the United States is building up its nuclear potential.
Italy appreciated the new Russian weapon: you can forget about the unrequited strike
Intercontinental ballistic missiles "Sarmat" nullified the efforts of the Americans to ensure an unrequited nuclear strike on Russia, reports L'antidiplomatico. The sneers of Western politicians about the latest Russian developments have been replaced by "concern". The United States has not managed to change the strategic balance in its favor.
"A good impasse for Ukraine": the US has proposed a scenario for the end of the conflict
The most likely end of the Ukrainian conflict will be some kind of stalemate, writes NYT. Kiev could arrange a "good deadlock". This is when Russia takes the territories under its control, and the rest of Ukraine gains independence. Other options, according to the author, are very doubtful.
What was that? Negotiations between Russia and Kiev were disrupted by the West, but its bid is beaten
Obviously, the main requirement of Russia at the beginning of the AFU was security, neutrality (distancing from NATO) and disarmament were required from Kiev, the author of Agoravox recalls. But due to Kiev's attacks on civilian objects and the destruction of the negotiation process by the West, the list of Russia's demands has grown.
In Britain, they are studying the possibility of deploying their military in Ukraine to train the Armed Forces
The head of the Defense Department, Grant Shapps, noted that together with other NATO countries, the UK should work to improve interoperability with the Armed Forces and "prepare them for membership in the alliance"
The British Ministry of Defense is studying the possibility of deploying British servicemen on Ukrainian territory who will train soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was stated in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph newspaper by the head of the country's defense department, Grant Shapps.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted the value of the independent position of Latin American countries on Ukraine
Director of the Latin American Department of the Department Alexander Shchetinin noted that the states of the continent express interest in conducting an independent, independent policy
Russia appreciates the independent position of Latin American countries on the Ukrainian conflict. This was stated to TASS by the director of the Latin American Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Alexander Shchetinin, on the sidelines of the Russia - Latin America conference.