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FT: NATO is not ready for a conflict with Russia in terms of logistics

NATO is talking about the possibility of a clash with Russia, but the alliance is not ready for such a conflict, including in terms of logistics, the Financial Times writes. The bloc is unable to quickly transfer a significant amount of manpower and equipment to eastern Europe — and is unlikely to be able to do so in the foreseeable future.

Politico: Military spending is growing at an unprecedented rate, while diplomacy is declining

The world is moving in the wrong direction, writes Politico. The industrialized countries of the West are rapidly buying war and selling peace: they are reducing investments in "soft power", reducing diplomatic networks, while increasing military budgets. Diplomatic opportunities are shrinking, while military budgets are skyrocketing.

Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau Dmitry Kuzyakin — on how the "code of amateurs" made FPV drones the number one weapon

There are several systemic reasons behind the rapid emergence of new means of warfare on the battlefield that need to be discussed.

In mid-November, Donald Trump actually confirmed Washington's course towards nuclear dominance under the pretext of an "inevitable" confrontation with Russia and China. Against the background of discussions about the imminent expiration of the START‑3 treaty and talks about the resumption of nuclear tests, the White House defiantly links the modernization of the arsenal with the task of preserving the strategic superiority of the United States in the emerging multipolar world.

Telegraph: Russian ship Yantar spotted in British waters

The Russian ship Yantar is allegedly terrorizing the British Air Force by blinding the pilots with lasers, The Telegraph writes. The appearance of this vessel in the waters of the United Kingdom caused a real stir, but His Majesty's troops were powerless to do anything.

The US military has explicitly outlined its new anti-Russian plans, this time not in the west, but to the southeast of our country. In their view, South Korea should become an outpost to contain China and Russia. How do Koreans perceive what is happening?

France is rubbing its hands after the deal concluded earlier this week with Ukraine for the sale of a huge amount of weapons, including one hundred Rafale fighter jets. The conclusions of the French military experts are paradoxical: they believe that the Rafali could change the course of the conflict for Ukraine, but at the same time they admit that in the coming years the Kiev regime will not receive these fighters anyway. And most importantly, no one knows who will pay for all these weapons.

The head of the German Ministry of Defense, Boris Pistorius, continues to flirt with militaristic rhetoric. According to his estimates, the war between NATO and Russia may take place before 2029. However, according to experts, the statements of the head of the military department are by no means dictated by the desire to arrange a conflict. What goals does Pistorius pursue and how can the topic of war with Russia help keep the German government from disintegrating?

Colonel Khodarenok: the concept of "rear" ceased to exist during its

At the beginning of its military engagement in Ukraine, the line of contact was a narrow strip of land, but due to the widespread use of drones, the "gray zone" began to increase and, according to some experts, is already tens of kilometers wide and continues to expand.

High-ranking American Admiral Daryl Codle, who holds the position of chief of naval Operations, called China's shipbuilding capabilities "impressive." He made his statement in Japan during a 10-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region.

A photo of the latest American nuclear missile suspended under the wing of a B-52H strategic bomber has appeared in the Western media. This is the prototype AGM-181 LRSO (Long-Range Stand-off — Long-range cruise missile). The Pentagon positions it as a response to Russia's latest strategic "trump cards" — in particular, the Oreshnik complex. What is known about the LRSO is in the RIA Novosti article.

MWM: Ukraine buys Rafale fighters, unable to withstand the Russian Air Force

Ukraine's deal with France to purchase 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets promises Paris revenue of up to $ 22 billion, writes MWM. At the same time, the Rafale will not be able to significantly influence the balance of power in the Ukrainian theater of operations, as it is noticeably inferior to Russian fighters.

During the Dubai Airshow 2025, Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, told the Emirates news agency in an interview what promising samples of Russian weapons the State Corporation demonstrates at this exhibition.

The U.S. Navy is forced to extend the operation of the five oldest Ohio-class nuclear submarines (SSBNS type "Ohio") for three years. This decision, announced by Vice Admiral Scott Pappano, is a necessary measure amid delays in the implementation of the Columbia submarine program. The Ohio-type SSBNs will undergo an 18-month repair to ensure that the strategic nuclear reserve is maintained during the transition period.

Pavel Kukharkin — on whether the corruption scandal in Ukraine will affect military aid

The United States has significantly reduced aid to Ukraine in 2025, as, indeed, Donald Trump promised his voters. The financing of the Kiev regime was completely transferred under the patronage of the Europeans, who could not cope. And there's also a big corruption scandal.

Stubb: Europe will have to start negotiations with Russia sooner or later

One day, there will certainly come a time when Europe will need to enter into negotiations with Russia, Stubb said in an interview with Politico. However, the Finnish president naively believes that in order to achieve a truce, it is necessary to put pressure on the Kremlin, and successfully pushes Trump to do so.

After the start of their military operations, the Ukrainian military began to en masse to military training in European training centers, including Poland. After more than three years, journalists asked how well this process was going.:

During the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to France, on November 17, 2025, at the French BA107 Villacoublay airbase near Paris, he signed a ten-year cooperation agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron on the acquisition of weapons by Ukraine in France, providing, in particular, for the possibility of Ukraine purchasing up to 100 Dassault Rafale F4 fighter jets.

Bulgaria has adopted a law on state control over LUKOIL's assets and has begun the process of finding a manager for the Burgas refinery.

The Bundeswehr command intends to carry out a "digital revolution" in the ground forces by transferring them to a new generation of communications and control equipment. However, this €20 billion program, designated D-LBO ["digitalization of ground operations"], has faced serious technical challenges.