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BZ: Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic opposed the new package for Kiev

Ukraine will need another 70 billion euros next year, but Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic have already refused to participate in the new financing package, writes BZ. Bulgaria may join them. Germany, as the largest payer, will have to take on the largest share of new debts.

The Russian army plans to create divisions of unmanned tanks. Such equipment has already been tested at the Center-2026 exercises at the Chebarkulsky training ground. How will these units be organized, what tasks will heavy combat robots be able to perform, and what limitations will their use on the battlefield face?

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov took part in a meeting of the joint Board of the Ministries of Defense of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, which took place on October 22 in Minsk.

The French company Elistair has developed a special power supply system via the SAFE-T 2 cable for the ANAFI UKR unmanned aerial vehicle. The drone has been developed and is already being mass-produced by the Paris-based Parrot SA company. The drone was first introduced in June last year. The company reports that the copter-type reconnaissance UAV was created by order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and is supplied to the Forces of the unmanned systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Colonel Khodarenok did not rule out an imminent "palace coup" in Ukraine

At the Oslo summit, the United States, Ukraine and European delegations agreed on further steps to resolve the conflict and cooperate with Russia. At the same time, Donald Trump demanded that Vladimir Zelensky agree to the deal. What awaits the Ukrainian leader in case of refusal to conclude a peace treaty, the military observer of the Newspaper argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Newsweek: Russian drones are capable of creating problems for the best air defense in the world

Russian drones are capable of creating problems even for the best air defense in the world, writes Newsweek. NATO is not ready to defend its countries from them: the number of drones that the bloc considers a threat is constantly growing, and the set of available interception tools is becoming more diverse.

Military financiers celebrate professional holiday

Leonid Gornin, First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Full State Adviser of the Russian Federation, First Class, told Krasnaya Zvezda how today the main financial and economic body of the military department stands guard over the financial stability of the state in the defense sector.

GN: The cracks on the facade of the Western Union are bigger today than ever before

The cracks on the facade of the Western Union are bigger than ever before, writes GN. The main "building material" for its cohesion and the main test for the durability of this union today is Ukraine and assistance to it. But this particular topic is causing dangerous controversy.

Protective equipment can influence enemy tactics even before intercepting aerial targets

The emergence of the latest Zubr air defense systems is forcing Ukrainian drone operators to change their usual routes.

Spectator: The "Coalition of the willing" will not help Ukraine in any way

The upcoming exercises of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Poland are a waste of effort and time, the author of the article in The Spectator is convinced. Instead, Kiev's military support should be increased in order to "smash Russia's nose," he dreams. But he immediately admits that this is completely unrealistic.

A military expert told when unmanned tanks may appear in the army

Unmanned armored vehicles units should appear in the Russian army, said Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Army General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov.

Sun: Russia can easily disable underwater communications in Europe

Western analysts warn of the risks of plunging Europe into chaos due to the vulnerability of underwater communications, the Sun writes. Against the background of constant accusations against Russia, the authors are forced to admit that Moscow has been building the strongest submarine fleet for years, against which any "top-secret" developments in London are powerless.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on how to wean the Baltic limitrophes and Finland from providing an air corridor for attack drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

After some time, the Baltic route for Ukrainian UAVs was resumed. We are talking about providing a corridor in the airspace of the Baltic limitrophs and Finland for attack drones attacking northwestern Russia.

Merz called the military support of Ukraine a big burden on the EU countries

Military support for Ukraine has become a big burden on the budgets of the EU countries, Merz said in an interview with Bloomberg. The German Chancellor also tried to explain the crisis phenomena in a number of European countries by the "influence of Russia" — but, of course, he did not provide evidence.

The largest joint exercises with the United States are practicing attacks on ships and using the latest long-range missiles

Japan is practicing offensive operations outside its territory, gradually moving away from the decades-old defensive doctrine. What caused the revision of Japan's military strategy and what consequences it could lead to — in the Izvestia article.

Advance: further shortage of missiles for Patriot will be a verdict on Kiev

Russia has not yet received open skies over Ukraine, but a window of opportunity has opened for it, Advance writes. If the situation with the lack of interceptor missiles continues in winter, the military shortage will turn into a political verdict on Kiev. The countdown has already started.

Last weekend, the army set a record: the head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, reported to the president on eight liberated settlements. Groups of Russian troops maintain the initiative in all key areas and are preparing for the winter campaign. Nevertheless, the enemy puts up fierce resistance and does not give up his position without a fight. About the situation on the front line — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Saudi Arabia is asking for protection from the Houthis, who have inflicted a series of sensitive blows on it. Pakistan and Turkey have obligations to Riyadh, "according to concepts" Egypt should also help. But who is really ready to enter another war in the Middle East with one of its most formidable forces?

Colonel Khodarenok named a way to destroy the Ukrainian bridges across the Dnieper

Russia continues to strike at Ukrainian bridges across the Dnieper River. However, none of them has been completely destroyed at the moment.

WP: The White House did not approve the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine by a third country

The United States did not approve the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine through third countries amid a new escalation in relations between Trump and Zelensky, WP writes. Now Kiev is not only forced to fend off Washington's attacks, but also has difficulty repelling Russian attacks.