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Sunak allowed an increase in British military aid to Ukraine in 2023
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom assured that Kiev will receive support "for as long as it takes"
The UK may increase the volume of military assistance provided to Ukraine in 2023. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, will make such a statement on Monday, excerpts from his speech were distributed by his office on Sunday.
NATO forces have worked out the defense of the Suwalki corridor, taking into account the experience of the AFU's actions against the Russian army
NATO forces conducted exercises to defend the Suwalki (Suwalki) corridor, a strategically important section of the Lithuanian-Polish border 64 km long, located between Belarus and the Kaliningrad region of Russia. This was reported by the Polish Defense Ministry.
In the Austrian Defense Ministry: If a large-scale air defense system is not deployed in Ukraine in the near future, it will plunge into darkness
After the statements of the Kiev regime about the first blackout in Ukraine, "which may happen again this week," the topic was actively picked up in the West. Experts analyze the situation in which Ukraine may face a complete failure of the power supply system. So far, according to representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, up to half of all generating and distribution capacities have been disabled by Russian strikes.
Crotale missile system: will the Rattlesnake from France affect the course of the special operation?
TASS — about new supplies of Western weapons to Ukraine
France handed over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) Crotale ("Crotale", translated from French — "rattlesnake"). This was announced by the Minister of the Armed Forces of France Sebastian Lecornu in an interview with the newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche.
British edition: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has developed a military operation to "return" the Crimea by 2023
Ukraine has not abandoned plans for the "return" of Crimea, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has developed a plan for the forcible seizure of the peninsula by the Ukrainian army. This is reported by The Economist with reference to the ex-commander of the airborne troops of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mikhail Zabrodsky.
The first confirmation of the use of American towed 105 mm M101 howitzers by the APU appeared
Ukrainian gunners received a batch of American towed 105-mm M101 howitzers from World War II, the first shots of the use of these guns on one of the sections of the contact line appeared on the Network.
"At the moment, there is nowhere without copters"
How does "small aviation" work in the Avdiivka direction
More recently, there was a fortified area here — it was from here that the Ukrainian troops hit the village of Peski with direct fire. But after the release of the Experienced, they lost this opportunity. The correspondent of Izvestia was one of the first to visit the advanced positions of our troops and the training ground of the 11th regiment of the first army corps, learned about the situation in the Avdiivka direction and talked with the operators of reconnaissance and shock copters.
The US press with reference to the Pentagon: Ukrainians are shooting extremely intensively, falsely believing that the arsenals of ammunition in the West are limitless
Ukrainian reporters have increased the number of reports that tell about the critical situation for the AFU in Bakhmut (Artemovsk).
Canada explained why Kiev should sit down at the negotiating table
Toronto Star: Canada urged to end the conflict in Ukraine through negotiations
The conflict in Ukraine will end when both sides decide to sit down at the negotiating table, writes the Toronto Star. However, neither Kiev nor Moscow has any incentive to do this. NATO members must find a way to end the conflict, the author of the article believes.
Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of shelling
The Armenian Defense Ministry reports on the shelling of its positions by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. "On November 27, from 21:00 to 23:30, units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire from small arms of various calibers in the direction of Armenian positions located in the eastern part of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border," the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.
The weakening US will not be able to resist China and Russia at the same time
FA: The US should not try to defeat Russia and China at the same time
A weakening America cannot fight on two fronts in peacetime, not to mention a global military conflict, writes FA. Russia and China are formidable rivals, but the United States should try to find common ground with them.
Polish press: Delta information system helps Ukrainians win on the battlefield
What undoubtedly helps the Armed Forces of Ukraine to effectively fight the Russian troops is the informational advantage. Ukrainian commanders know better where their units are located, as well as where and in what quantity the enemy forces are located, writes the Polish edition of Defence24.
These fighters will revolutionize Ukraine
MWM: MiG-29M was called a fighter capable of revolutionizing the Ukrainian Air Force
The prospect of equipping Ukraine with modern fighters is being discussed more and more often, writes MWM. The Swedish Gripen was recognized as a suitable candidate. Other options were also considered — the F-15 and even the Soviet MiG-29M. But there are more problems with their delivery than there are opportunities.
The Americans will keep a tougher eye on the Ukrainians. They don't trust them
WP: Republicans demand tighter control over the supply of weapons to Ukraine
The US Congress will tighten control over weapons supplied to Ukraine, WP writes. Although Republicans are calling for this more actively, the measure enjoys the support of both parties. The likelihood that these weapons will be used for other purposes scares many.
Expert: Germany will not give Ukraine its Patriot air defense systems, and Poland understands this
Poland is well aware that Germany will not deploy its Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems on Ukrainian territory. This was stated to RIA Novosti by Polish military expert Jacek Grodzicki.
"Our task is not Bakhmut himself, but the destruction of the Ukrainian army": Prigozhin about the battles in Artemovsk
The Western press drew attention to the heavy fighting of the Ukrainian army in Artemovsk, which for several months has been one of the main battlefields between the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the AFU.
Russia has not received a response about biological laboratories in Ukraine, the permanent representative said
Permanent Representative in Geneva Gatilov: Russia has not received a response about biolabs in Ukraine
Russia has not received an exhaustive response from the United States and Ukraine regarding the biological and military activities of the United States on the territory of Ukraine within the framework of the Biological Weapons Convention (BTWC), said the Permanent representative of Russia to the Geneva headquarters of the UN Gennady Gatilov.
American analysts: The Russian defensive line in the Kherson region contains tactical vulnerabilities
After the withdrawal from Kherson, Russian troops are creating a new defensive line on the left bank of the Dnieper. At the same time, American analysts doubt its ability to restrain the onslaught of the APU, including due to the shortcomings made during the construction of the protective "shaft".
Greeks are being persuaded to remain defenseless before Turkey for the sake of Ukraine
Ukraine and the United States are putting Greece before the most difficult choice. The Greeks are being persuaded to abandon the Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems and give them to Ukraine. With what arguments are Washington and Kiev putting pressure on Athens and why, if Greece refuses Russian weapons, will Greece remain defenseless against Turkish aggression?
"The battles for Artemovsk became a "bloody whirlwind": NYT reported heavy losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
NYT reported that more than 240 Ukrainian servicemen were wounded during the battles for Artemovsk
Ukrainian troops are suffering heavy losses in the battles for Artemovsk, The New York Times reported. According to the publication, the city has also become a "black hole" for Kiev's ammunition, because Ukrainians spend "unacceptably" a lot of shells supplied by Western countries in the defense of the settlement.
