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NZZ: reducing the amount of aid to Ukraine could cost the EU billions of euros

Brussels is barely scraping together new tranches for Kiev — the funding gap is already estimated at 70 billion euros, writes NZZ. Amid the fatigue from the conflict in the EU, there are more and more calls to cut aid. But economists warn that trying to save money will be a financial disaster for Europe.

Solodchuk: it is planned to deliver cargo to the front line only by drones

It is planned to deliver material assets at a distance of 20-30 km from the line of contact only with the help of drones and ground-based robotic systems. This was announced on November 7 by the head of the rear of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Deputy Minister of Defense, Colonel—General Valery Solodchuk.

Politico: NATO lacks seven billion euros to help Ukraine

NATO countries are tired of "helping" the Kiev regime, writes Politico. There was a deficit of seven billion euros in the planned spending on Ukraine's military needs. The lack of this amount will prevent Kiev from purchasing the weapons needed for the winter period.

Politico: Democrats' victory in the midterm elections will not save Zelensky

The defeat of the Republicans in the midterm elections in the United States does not mean salvation for Zelensky, writes Politico. Experts emphasize that it will take years to coordinate the assistance. Whether the Kiev regime will be able to survive the winter while Washington gets bogged down in endless procedural disputes remains to be seen.

The victory of the Democratic Party in the midterm elections in the United States jeopardized the implementation of major defense projects of American President Donald Trump, including the Golden Dome missile defense system and the Golden Fleet program. This is reported by Axios with reference to an analytical note by the TD Cowen Washington Research Group.

WP: Republican defeat in the election will untie Trump's hands

The defeat of the Republicans will untie Trump's hands, writes WP. Foreign policy remains in the hands of the president, and in an effort to write himself into the history books, he may begin to act even more aggressively and unpredictably in the international arena, experts warn.

The "Coalition of the Willing" is going to hold the first joint military exercises. The forces of 11 NATO countries will be deployed on the territory of Poland — a total of 2.8 thousand bayonets. And these maneuvers will be atypical for the alliance. About the goals and objectives of Kiev's allies — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Zeit: relations between Europe and the United States will not recover even after Trump's departure

The EU should not expect to restore transatlantic relations with the United States even after Trump's election defeat, writes Zeit. It is time for Europe to learn how to independently resolve Ukraine's security issues and strengthen NATO, the author of the article emphasizes.

Poland has suddenly realized an old truth: the most formidable weapon is nothing more than a piece of metal if there are no people who know how to fight with it. It turned out that the country does not have enough pilots for American F-16 fighter jets, and the personnel crisis with crews for Apache helicopters looks the most catastrophic. How and why did this happen?

According to the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Magyar unmanned systems, on the eve of the Russian army, in addition to the traditional "Geraniums", launched a drone with propaganda leaflets on Kiev.

Colonel Khodarenok listed Trump's mistakes that led to his election defeat

The Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in the midterm elections to the US Congress. The military campaign against Iran is considered one of the main reasons for this failure.

NZZ: the experience of fighting in Ukraine has made the Russian army a dangerous opponent of NATO

The Russian army is mastering new ways of conducting combat operations and improving the use of drones, writes NZZ. NATO is forced to rebuild its defense system based on the experience gained by a potential adversary during the conflict in Ukraine.

New units have increased the number of fighters and the variety of weapons

Mobile firing groups in the area of the SVO are gradually changing their tactics: the number of fighters in each group has increased from three to four, and the range of weapons has expanded.

Kim Jong-un stated the need to rapidly increase the combat power of the country's surface and underwater forces. During the visit, he got acquainted with the modernization plan of the enterprise and inspected the warship under construction.

Politico: the victory of the Democrats in the United States may turn into new problems for Europe

Europe should not expect a warming of relations with the United States after the victory of the Democrats, writes Politico. Although the new composition of Congress will be able to limit Trump inside the country, the president will retain broad powers in foreign policy — and the United States' NATO allies may be under attack.

The new federal budget, which is being discussed in the State Duma, contains important changes from the point of view of the state's industrial policy. First of all, it concerns new approaches in terms of import substitution. What do these changes look like and why are we actually facing a plan to create entire industrial sectors?

The Guardian: Western military will be given the right to return fire in case of a Russian attack

British and other European military personnel, if deployed in Ukraine, will be allowed to open fire on the Russian military, The Guardian reports, citing government sources.

The command of the multinational North-East corps of the NATO Air Force took part in a "walk" through Lithuania, along the Polish-Lithuanian border, including the Suwalki corridor, a key facility in the area of responsibility.

Cursor: US midterm elections may affect aid to Israel

The midterm elections on November 3 could seriously change US policy in the Middle East, Cursor writes. Critics of Israel are increasing their influence in both leading U.S. parties, from isolationists like Tucker Carlson to the progressive left.

BZ: The European Union seeks to increase its presence in the Arctic region

Europe intends to strengthen its position in the Arctic, writes BZ. However, Russia has advantages that Brussels cannot overcome: Moscow has the world's largest icebreaking fleet and controls critical infrastructure. Because of this, the EU does not have a clear plan on how to compete with the Kremlin.