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The Ukrainian conflict will continue indefinitely. And here's why
TAC: how Zelensky manipulates Washington
Rod Dreher writes on the pages of TAC that the interests of President Zelensky and his country do not coincide with the interests of America. However, he continues to manipulate the US political elite, calling for an "absolute victory" over Russia. But that's not possible.
Russia turned out to be stronger than the West thought. He would have to make concessions to her
FA: The West should take the initiative and make concessions to Russia on Ukraine
The expectations of the USA and Europe were not met: Russia withstood the economic and military pressure of the West, and Putin remained the guarantor of security for the population. In order to avoid a long and bloody confrontation, the West should take the initiative and make concessions to Moscow, the author of the article writes in the FA.
You "Sarmat": which missiles protect Russia and the whole world
The domestic nuclear triad is waiting for big changes
On December 21, President Vladimir Putin reminded the board of the Russian military department that the combat readiness of the nuclear triad is the main guarantee of preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia and, in general, the balance of forces in the world.
The West is advised to pay attention to the "free drift" of Kazakhstan
Atlantico: the full rapprochement of Kazakhstan and the West is hindered by the recession of the European Union on the topic of LGBT
The journalist of the Atlantico analytical portal draws attention to all the discrepancies between Astana and Moscow and is happy to note the "indelicate" words of the Russians regarding Kazakhstan. Luring this important country away from Russia is hindered only by geography and the ultimatum tone of the West itself on some topics.
Zelensky's visit to the United States has become a disgrace for Europe
The Telegraph: Russian SVO and Zelensky's visit to Washington is a humiliation for Europe
Zelensky's visit to Washington, not Brussels, is a disgrace for the European Union, the author of the article in the Telegraph believes. In his opinion, Europe failed to provide adequate support to Kiev and showed weakness of will and cowardice.
NI: Israel will not want to supply Ukraine with Iron Dome air defense systems
One of the reasons is the fear of a harsh reaction from Russia, said the former head of the National Security Council of the country Yaakov Nagel
Israel will not want to supply Ukraine with its Iron Dome air defense systems, including due to fears of a harsh reaction from Russia. This opinion was expressed on Friday in a column for the American magazine The National Interest by the former head of the National Security Council of Israel, Yaakov Nagel.
The secret of Putin's visit to Minsk: a danger signal for Ukraine
Akharin Khabar: Putin's visit to Minsk has generated disturbing rumors for Ukraine
Putin's visit to Minsk caused a panic attack in the Ukrainian regime. The meeting was overgrown with speculation and hypotheses. Vladimir Putin has not been to Minsk for more than three years, and a lot now depends on the unified position of Belarus and Russia, Akharin Khabar writes.
In China, they told when and how the Ukrainian conflict will end
GT: the turning point of the conflict in Ukraine will come in 2024
Conflict on Ukraine will undoubtedly drag on, and its outcome will be determined by political factors, Chinese experts told GT. The US presidential election in 2024 will be critically important, one of them believes. Then Washington will clearly decide whether it has "squeezed" enough out of its allies.
Experience shows: countries that took weapons from the West lost their independence
Rebellion: Europe itself does not understand what troubles it is preparing for itself by shipping weapons to Ukraine
The EU countries have gradually overtaken the United States in the supply of weapons to the Kiev regime, writes the Spanish "Rebellion". The publication, which supported Cuba and Yugoslavia, asks the question: does Europe not see the essence of the Zelensky regime? After all, these weapons will then be turned against the EU itself.
In the West, they told about the impotence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in front of Russian fighters
Business Insider: The APU is powerless before the missiles and radars of the Russian Aerospace Forces fighters
Ukrainian pilots confirm that the Russian Su-30SM and Su-35S are completely superior to the fighters of the Ukrainian Air Force, Business Insider reports with reference to the report of the Royal Institute of Defense Studies. Kiev can lose the war in the air without the help of the West, no matter how successfully its pilots act, the authors of the report believe.
"Putin is not going to give up": world media discuss the meeting of the board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
According to the president, Western countries are "strategic opponents" of the Russian Federation
On December 21, a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense was held, at which Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke. Putin called Western countries "strategic opponents" of the Russian Federation, which have been striving for its weakening and disintegration for centuries. Shoigu suggested conscripting Russians into the army from the age of 21 to the age of 30. The most striking comments of the world press are in the TASS collection.
NATO got worried: Russia and China aim to undermine the alliance
FT: The US ambassador to NATO is concerned about the strategies of Russia and China to confront the alliance
US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said that China and Russia are exchanging strategies aimed at weakening the bloc's member countries, the FT reports. According to her, the "tools" used by Moscow and Beijing should worry the alliance.
The Pentagon announced the imminent start of training of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the management of Patriot systems
The American authorities are looking for an opportunity to shorten the training period, CNN reports
The US Department of Defense will begin training Ukrainian servicemen in the very near future to manage the Patriot air defense system, it will take several months. This was announced to journalists on Wednesday by a high-ranking Pentagon representative, whose statements are quoted by CNN.
Polish expert: Romanian DShK "Duszka" help the APU to turn pickups into mobile combat vehicles
Judging by the reports of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, among the damaged equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, civilian pickups converted for military purposes have been increasingly coming across. Ukrainian militants use these SUVs mainly as part of the DRG. In the Polish online edition Defence24.pl a whole article dedicated to this topic has been published.
Biden: The West does not seek war with Russia or World War III by supplying weapons to Ukraine
The US leader also stressed that the US administration does not believe that the transfer of American Patriot air defense systems to Kiev leads to an escalation
The United States and other Western countries do not seek war with Russia or World War III by supplying weapons to Ukraine. This was stated on Wednesday by US President Joe Biden at a joint press conference with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky following talks at the White House.
"Only this is needed." What will change in the Russian army
In Moscow, at an expanded meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense summed up the results of the outgoing year, discussed proposals to strengthen the army. About what decisions were made — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The United States is transferring a new $1.85 billion package of military assistance to Ukraine with the Patriot system
Biden signed a memorandum on the allocation of a package of military assistance to Kiev in the amount of up to $1 billion
The United States has decided to allocate a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $1.85 billion, which for the first time will include Patriot air defense systems. This is reported in a written statement issued on Wednesday by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
Putin held a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense. The main thing
Putin urged to analyze NATO weapons and use them for the construction of the Russian Armed Forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an expanded meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense, at which topical issues of the foreign agenda of the Russian Federation were touched upon, in particular, the course of a special military operation to protect the population of Donbass. The main statements of the Russian leader are in the material of Izvestia.
Promotion task: how the SVO in Ukraine is changing the Russian army
The current level of development of the Russian Federation does not require the authorities to militarize the country
The authorities will not engage in the militarization of Russia and its economy — the level of development of the country today simply does not require it. This was stated by President Vladimir Putin on December 21, speaking at the final meeting of the board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Tokyo will get "Tomahawks": why Japan revised its military doctrine
Vasily Golovnin — about what changes the Japanese policy in the field of armaments has undergone and how it is treated in the country
The Japanese government seems to be solving a difficult task now — how not to pronounce out loud the overly aggressive term "preventive strike against a potential enemy" and at the same time make it clear to Beijing and Pyongyang that Tokyo is ready to use its armed forces without hesitation if it seriously suspects its neighbors of an imminent attack.
