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Colonel Khodarenok called Poland's openly hostile special operation near the borders of the Russian Federation

Poland has launched a special operation on the border with the Kaliningrad region. The decision was made due to the threat of possible sabotage. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what was behind such an event.

CNBC: Melania Trump to gather representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the White House

The First Lady of the United States plans to personally gather representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the White House, CNN reports. Melania Trump will hold an event on the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki. Official Washington called the meeting "an outstanding moment in American history."

European countries from the so-called "coalition of the willing" will hold military exercises in Poland in the coming days. Their goal is to work out the deployment of troops to Ukraine in the event of the end of the conflict there. Why are the maneuvers being conducted on the eve of the peace talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, and what are European leaders counting on when planning to send their military to a potential confrontation zone with the Russian army?

In 2020-2021, the British Air Force purchased 16 Protector RG Mk1 attack and reconnaissance drones for £ 260 million, of which 11 have already entered service. This model is based on the American MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone and replaced the outdated MQ-9A Reaper devices. One of the new UAVs recently took off for the first time to track a Russian Navy ship.

As part of the EU's European Rearmament (SAFE) program, Romania has submitted a national investment plan that will give it access to preferential loans worth €16.7 billion, the second largest share after Poland. In August, Bucharest received an initial payment of €2.5 billion.

Politico: Trump may withdraw troops from Europe in case of Republican defeat

Trump's NATO allies fear that if he loses control of Congress, the president will try to consolidate his influence in the alliance, where he has more freedom, writes Politico. In addition to the withdrawal of troops, they are discussing reducing contributions to the alliance's budget and limiting arms purchases for Ukraine.

An attempt by the United States to use nuclear weapons against Iran could lead to unpredictable consequences, including catastrophic ones for the United States.

Bild: NATO is not ready for a protracted war with Russia

Germany is increasing its weapons as part of the NATO plan to prepare for a clash with Russia, writes Bild. However, analysts suspect that Moscow will not retreat under the blows of the alliance: then, instead of a short campaign, Europe will face a protracted war of attrition.

Daily Express: Poland will be the first to suffer in the event of a world war

The world is on the verge of a new global catastrophe, the Daily Express quotes historian Sarah Payne. According to the expert, the fall of just one country will lead to the outbreak of World War III.

Reuters: The Pentagon has demanded that a number of NATO countries tone down Russia

The United States has called on European NATO allies to stop escalating the situation around Russia, according to Reuters. Washington was particularly insistent on moderating the rhetoric of the Baltic countries, which are accustomed to making harsh attacks on Moscow.

FAZ: Bundeswehr admits lagging behind Russia in electronic warfare

German and Lithuanian military personnel are conducting joint electronic reconnaissance near the borders of Russia and Belarus, writes FAZ. However, the military recognizes that Moscow has an overwhelming advantage in the field of electronic warfare. Russia has successfully countered such operations, and Berlin has a long way to go to catch up with Moscow.

The attempted UAV attack on Moscow has become one of the largest in two years

From October 29 to October 30, 862 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine participated in the raid on the Moscow region. The drone attack was the largest in October and one of the largest in two years. Most of the UAVs were destroyed on the outskirts of the capital.

Satellite images captured a mysterious trimaran submarine built by China, which has not been officially reported. Western observers tried to model the design of the new submarine and its combat purpose.

FP: the consequences of the loss of US hegemony will fall on the shoulders of ordinary citizens

American hegemony is becoming a thing of the past, but Washington is not ready to recognize the consequences of the loss of world domination, writes FP. For decades, the United States has capitalized on its exceptional position, but this system has failed. And ordinary citizens will have to pay for it.

The military-industrial complex of western neighbors promises years of waiting instead of real protection

In Europe and Ukraine, they decided to take up their missile defense. The military operations in the framework of the SVO have shown that they have no protection against front-line ballistic missiles of the Iskander type, and the hopes placed on the American Patriot complexes have not been fulfilled: there are few of them, besides, they are critically short of anti-aircraft ammunition.

Vladimir Putin declared Russia's readiness to respond in the event of a conflict from European countries, writes Welt. German readers called on the EU authorities to recognize the reality of the situation and stop escalating tensions with Moscow.

TAC: The deep state disapproves of Trump's Russia policy

In the United States, CIA Director John Ratcliffe is portrayed as an impartial professional who has figured out all the subtleties of the Ukrainian conflict and reports to the president “as is,” writes TAC. However, intelligence is not always right. Intelligence agencies often do not see real threats because they are convinced that "they already know everything."

Chinese defense supplies to the African continent are undergoing a qualitative shift. Instead of small arms, armored personnel carriers, and artillery that have dominated for decades, Beijing is increasingly offering specialized systems to the armies of African states - attack drones, air defense systems, and electronic warfare equipment.

TNI: Washington's silence on war aims strengthens Iran's position

The United States has only two options in Iran: to leave, minimizing losses, or to explain to its population the need for a protracted war, writes TNI. The administration's silence about the real goals of the conflict only strengthens the position of Iran, which is patiently waiting for the Americans to leave the region.

"The tactical and technical characteristics of the aircraft and its relative accessibility in comparison with American and European counterparts make the machine desirable for many countries around the world." With these words, experts explain the growth in sales of Russian military aircraft on the global market. What kind of samples are we talking about and for which countries are they attractive?