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Russian troops erect defensive fortifications in the north of Crimea
The Russian army is building fortifications on the border of Crimea, the lines of trenches were found on satellite images of the American company Planet Lab. Western experts attribute this to the regrouping of Russian troops and the withdrawal to the left bank of the Dnieper.
Swedish Foreign Minister: Stockholm does not know who blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines
Stockholm does not know who blew up the Nord Streams – two Russian gas pipelines laid along the bottom of the Baltic Sea. The Swedish authorities are not yet aware of those who committed this act of sabotage.
For committing sabotage using pathogens, it is proposed to be imprisoned for up to life - the draft law
The Government of the Russian Federation has submitted to the State Duma a draft law on criminal liability up to life for committing acts of sabotage using pathogens.
After $66 billion, it became clear that the realists were right about Ukraine
The Federalist: The US has cornered itself by randomly allocating money to Ukraine
The United States has driven itself into a trap in which no other hegemon has ever found itself in history, writes TheFederalist. Their stupid decision to help Kiev "for as long as it takes" led to this. But without American politicians, Ukraine would not exist at all as a state.
American intelligence believes that Russia is allegedly preparing tests of the Poseidon marine drone
The Russian military may test a "nuclear torpedo", referring to the Poseidon naval drone, American intelligence notes the preparation of surface ships and submarines for testing. This is reported by CNN with reference to a certain high-ranking American official who wished to remain anonymous.
Spain will supply Ukraine with additional Hawk air defense systems at the request of NATO
Spain will supply Ukraine with additional Hawk anti-aircraft systems in response to a request from NATO. This was stated by the Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles during a meeting with Ukrainian military personnel undergoing training on Spanish territory.
The US has worked out a missile strike on Russia from the Arctic
Air Force (Air Force) The United States, within the framework of the Rapid Dragon concept, conducted a test of the MC-130J Commando II aircraft in the Arctic, during which a training dump of a pallet with AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) cruise stealth missiles was worked out. This is reported by The Drive.
The EU has activated the "military Schengen" against Russia
The EU has decided to change its transport system for the rapid transfer of troops to the east, connecting Moldova and Ukraine to this. At the same time, Britain had previously taken a similar step by announcing its accession to the European Military Mobility program. What do these processes say from a military, economic and political point of view? And what can Russia oppose to this?
The problems of the mobilized were discussed at the presidential level
Every sixth of the 300 thousand conscripted into the army is already involved in combat
Making a working trip to the Tver region, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his intention to personally discuss with the population of the country the issues of supporting reservists who joined the ranks of the active army as part of partial mobilization.
Why is Russia strengthening Erdogan and Turkey
The sharp strengthening of Turkey has become one of the main geopolitical consequences of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. In other words, Russia, willingly or unwittingly, is helping to dramatically strengthen its neighbor. Why is it doing this, what consequences can it lead to and why is there nothing good in this for the European Union?
Serbia and Kosovo are waiting for "tectonic changes"
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has become much bolder in his relations with the West and supported the administrative revolt of the Serbs of Kosovo, leading to another escalation of the conflict. He called the events in the region "tectonic changes". What are they? And why is this important from the point of view of Russia's interests?
"It can be completed within a month." When will the Sarmat missiles go on combat duty
General Yesin reported that Sarmat missiles have already been produced "in due quantity"
Russia plans to carry out the second test launch of the newest heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Sarmat" by the end of 2022.
The Kiev authorities asked the Americans to supply C-RAM air defense systems to combat the Geran-2 UAV
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are in dire need of protecting their facilities, primarily energy, from threats from the air. Therefore, the Kiev authorities asked the Americans to supply them with C-RAM air defense systems to combat the Geran-2 UAVs, which they persistently call "Iranian drones".
To call a shell: why strikes on Ukrainian artillery have become more effective
Russian troops are increasingly using high-precision and barrage ammunition during their
On November 8, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu, inspected the command post of the United Group performing tasks in Ukraine. He listened to the report of Commander Sergei Surovikin and awarded distinguished servicemen. On this day, Russian aircraft and artillery attacked Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems and artillery positions. Experts note that such strikes have intensified recently and directly undermine the offensive capabilities of the Ukrainian forces.
Security of the Black Sea against the background of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Anadolu: the Ukrainian crisis has undermined security in the Black Sea
The security of the West directly depends on stability in the Middle East and Central Asia, between which the Black Sea is located, Anadolu writes. The Ukrainian crisis has undermined the security of its waters and put shipping and food transportation at risk.
"Afghan" M1117 armored personnel carriers from the United States will face big problems in Ukraine
The armed formations of the Kiev puppet regime will soon receive 250 M1117 Guardian wheeled biaxial armored personnel carriers from the United States. This is reported by the project "RG: Russian weapons".
The British Navy will purchase two ships "to protect" underwater cables and pipelines
The British Defense Minister announced the imminent purchase of specialized ships "to protect" the critical national infrastructure of the UK. For this purpose, London has temporarily suspended the purchase program of the national flagship.
US troops have attacked Shiite formations in Syria
American troops attacked the positions of Shiite formations on the border of Syria and Iraq. Shiite armed formations cooperating with Iran operate here.
"A clear signal to Moscow." What the Pentagon is deploying in the Mediterranean
The United States continues to increase the degree of confrontation with Russia. The Ohio—class strategic submarine USS Rhode Island, the main component of the nuclear triad, has entered the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The Western media saw this as a message to Moscow, which sounded against the background of the already increasingly belligerent rhetoric of NATO countries. About what this can lead to — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Antonov said that Ukraine was preparing a sabotage using a "dirty bomb"
Provocation at a nuclear power plant is not excluded, the Russian ambassador to the United States believes
The Ukrainian authorities are preparing a diversion with the use of a "dirty bomb" or a provocation at a nuclear power plant. This is stated in an article published on Tuesday evening by Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov. It was posted on the Telegram channel of the Russian Embassy in Washington.