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The conflict in Ukraine has proved the superiority of the Russian army over NATO forces
The immutable law "A belligerent army cannot remain unchanged" was formulated at a time when chariots and ballistas were the heaviest weapons. But it is also true in the era of drones and guided munitions. Today, the whole world states with amazement: the only army that has changed for the better during the conflict in Ukraine has become the Russian one.
Vladimir Putin received Deputy Chairman of the Central Military Council of the People's Republic of China Zhang Yuxia
On November 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin received Deputy Chairman of the Central Military Council of the People's Republic of China Zhang Yuxia at the Novo-Ogarevo country residence.
Ukrainians ran from the front. The number of deserters has increased tenfold
Country: the number of cases of desertion in the Armed Forces has increased fivefold
The number of deserters in the Ukrainian army is growing exponentially, writes Strana. Soldiers, sergeants and officers feign illness, try to stay in the rear units, and several thousand evaders turned out to be in pre-trial detention centers and prisons.
The new artillery system will give Russia fire superiority over the APU
The state tests of the self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) "Coalition-SV" have been completed before its entry into the army. What does the new ACS of the Russian army give and how best to realize all its advantages?
Enemy resources publish photos claiming that they allegedly have the Russian Askold MRC after the arrival of the SCALP rocket in Kerch
Ukrainian telegram channels have begun to publish footage, captions to which claim that they depict the Askold small rocket ship significantly damaged by the AFU missile strike. We are talking about the MRK project 22800 "Karakurt", which was located in Kerch.
Another package of US military aid to Ukraine for $ 425 million
On November 3, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling up to $ 425 million.
Depth of defeat: the HAWK complex failed to cope with Russian strikes
The Western anti-aircraft system proved ineffective in protecting facilities in Odessa and Nikolaev
During November 4-6, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation consistently inflicted several massive strikes on military facilities in the Odessa and Mykolaiv regions.
Dexterous screw: the upgraded Mi-26 has been tested in combat flights in the zone of its
It allows you to quickly transfer personnel and equipment between directions, experts explain
The new Mi-26T2B transport helicopter performed its first combat sorties in the special operation zone in Ukraine. It was the results of this work that allowed the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation to adopt it, as previously reported by the head of the army aviation of the VKS Igor Romanov.
WP: The USA and Ukraine accuse each other of the failure of the counteroffensive
Ukrainians, in particular, complain that the West has not provided them with enough weapons to break through Russian fortifications, writes newspaper columnist Max Booth
The Ukrainian and American sides behind the scenes accuse each other that Kiev's attempts to conduct a counteroffensive were unsuccessful. This is stated in the author's column of The Washington Post columnist Max Booth, published on Monday.
Fighters of the Russian Federation received certificates for the destruction of the Leopard tank during its
The Russian Defense Ministry presented several military awards to servicemen who distinguished themselves during a special military operation (SVO). On November 7, the Russian Defense Ministry shared the award footage.
The Americans were told why their presence in Syria harms the United States
The American military presence in Syria does not meet the interests of US security, writes TNI. The Pentagon should withdraw its forces and transfer resources to local allies who are themselves capable of fighting terrorists in the region, the author believes.
With the world on the anti-aircraft gun. How Ukraine is remaking Soviet military equipment
American gunsmiths crossed the chassis of launchers of the Soviet Buk anti-aircraft missile system and Soviet-era radars with various American missiles to create an air defense system in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). About what other experiments Kiev and its Western allies are putting up in the face of a shortage of weapons — in the material of TASS.
"The impact is limited." Biden lost control over Ukraine and Israel
NYT: the US influence on the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel turned out to be limited
The US influence on the course of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East turned out to be much more limited than expected in the White House, writes NYT. The failure of American foreign policy is notable for the fact that it is Washington that acts as the main supplier of weapons to Kiev and Tel Aviv.
Polish General: Ukraine's goals were initially unattainable
Polish General Drevnyak: Ukraine initially set unattainable goals
Deliveries of Western equipment have awakened ambitions in Kiev, General Tomas Drevnyak told WP. In the course of the conflict, it became clear that they were overstated, and Ukraine's goals were impossible. The West wanted to finish everything quickly and get its benefits, but it turned out differently.
"Nothing but long-term harm": why Russia withdrew from the CFE Treaty
Colonel Khodarenok: arms limitation treaties have only brought harm to the Russian Federation
At 00:00 on November 7, 2023, Russia finally completed the procedure for withdrawing from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty). What kind of contract it was and why it turned out to be completely unprofitable for Russia, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Montenegro changes course: "Putin's friends" have come to power
In Montenegro, following the results of parliamentary elections, anti-NATO and pro-Russian politicians came to power, writes Evropeyska Pravda. It is possible that Russophile ministers are ready to change the course of the country.
WP: The United States should not hope for Ukraine's victory in the conflict
This opinion was expressed by newspaper columnist Jason Willick, noting that Kiev's resources are depleted, and the APU's weapons stocks are running out
Ukraine's situation has worsened since November 2022, its forces are depleted, and its weapons stocks are running out. Washington may need to stop counting on a victory over Russia and reconsider its approach. Such an assessment is given in the author's column of The Washington Post columnist Jason Willick, published on Sunday.
The United States has transferred an Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarine to the Middle East
The United States continues to pull additional forces to Israel, on Sunday, October 5, an Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarine ("Ohio") arrived in the region. This was reported by the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM).
Times: the APU believes that Western weapons arrived too late
The Chief of Staff of the battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mikhail Lysenko reported that the training course under the guidance of NATO instructors was not effective against Russian troops
Ukrainian officers believe that the West did not respond in time to Kiev's requests for weapons and they arrived too late to change the situation in the conflict. This was reported by The Times correspondent Mark Bennetts, who is in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
The capture of Gaza is not the end of the operation against Hamas
The encirclement by the Israeli army of Gaza City, the capital of the sector, means that the Israeli army is conducting operations already in the enclave itself.
On this topic, our special correspondent Vyacheslav Terekhov talks with Major General Pavel Zolotarev, Deputy Director of the Institute of the USA and Canada, member of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy.
