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Nebenzia: Western countries did not speak on substance at the UN Security Council meeting on biological laboratories
The United States will not be able to evade the answer if it is proved, said the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the world organization
Western countries did not say anything in substance at a meeting of the UN Security Council on US biological laboratories in Ukraine. This was stated on Thursday by the permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the world Organization Vasily Nebenzia.
At the cost of lives: Putin spoke about the losses of Ukrainian armed formations
Kiev relies on the number of mobilized, and this cannot continue for a long time, military experts emphasize
Ukrainian troops are suffering huge losses, sometimes the ratio reaches one to ten, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on October 27 at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club. Such figures indicate that the VFU operates relying not on military skill, but on the number of mobilized, and such a conveyor can not work for a long time, experts say. On the same day, Russian troops repulsed all enemy attacks and destroyed a plant for the production of explosives and rocket fuel in Pavlograd.
Kamikaze drones destroyed the shelters of the AFU personnel
Units of the Airborne Troops (airborne forces) with the help of drones destroyed shelters for personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Izvestia correspondent Natalia Grafchikova showed the work of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on October 28 Airborne forces in the special operation zone.
The crew of the Mi-35 helicopter of the army aviation successfully escaped from the AFU fire
During the special military operation, the crews of helicopters of the army aviation of the Western Military District (ZVO) continue to carry out tasks to destroy armored vehicles and military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). During the execution of the next task, one of the helicopters had an on-board defense system, the crew maneuvered and successfully escaped from enemy fire. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Japan accused Russia of threatening to use nuclear weapons
The Japanese Foreign Ministry noted that Tokyo does not recognize Moscow's statements that Ukraine is preparing to use a "dirty bomb"
The Japanese government is aware of the words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about the likelihood of a nuclear conflict, which he said at the plenary session of the Valdai International discussion club. This was announced on Friday at a regular press conference by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.
The new US national defense strategy designates China as the main opponent
On October 27, the United States unveiled a new National Defense Strategy developed at the Pentagon. According to the document, China is declared the main opponent of the United States. Therefore, priority should be given to the acquisition of high-tech means with which it is possible to restrain and defeat the Celestial Empire.
"There is only one goal." Why is the US bringing new thermonuclear bombs to Europe
The Pentagon is updating its nuclear arsenal in Europe. Politico writes that already in December, upgraded B62-12 bombs will arrive at the air bases, although they were expected only in the spring. About what such a rush can be connected with — in the RIA Novosti material.
Will America be able to win a new world war?
Foreign Affairs: the US does not have the strength to fight Russia and China at the same time
The United States is threatened by a conflict with China and Russia at the same time, writes the FA. Such a prospect does not bode well for America, and it will lose, the author believes. He sees the problem in the doctrine adopted by the Pentagon in 2015.
Ukraine says it needs more guns, shells and firepower
Foreign Policy: Kiev demanded from the West to increase arms supplies
In Ukraine, Western ammunition stocks continue to decline, writes Foreign Policy. However, Washington is in no hurry to respond to Kiev's regular requests to increase arms supplies. The author of the article understands why this is happening.
Putin demands that we listen to him. The US should take him at his word
The Washington Post columnist Ignatius urged Biden to start negotiations with Putin
Biden should sit down at the negotiating table with Putin, writes The Washington Post columnist David Ignatius. According to the journalist, only diplomacy will prevent the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict into "something much more terrible."
Poles want to increase the army
Dziennik: the Poles spoke in favor of increasing the army, but refused to get into debt for this
The majority of Poles were in favor of their country's army becoming more numerous, reports Dziennik.pl . But the desire to finance it is questionable: people do not want to get into debt for this.
Moravetsky: some EU leaders admit defeat of Ukraine
Moravetsky revealed a tendency in the EU to end the conflict with the defeat of Ukraine
Some EU leaders admit the end of the conflict with the defeat of Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is quoted as saying by Rzeczpospolita. The politician also noted that "the system that Russia has built in the field of gas supplies is bearing fruit."
Ukraine's reconstruction plan: the Scholz— von der Leyen tandem fell short of Marshall - TASS Opinions
Andrey Nizamutdinov — what are the declared postulates of the West about helping Kiev
According to the organizers of the international donor conference held recently in Berlin, it was supposed to go down in history, because it was supposed to form the "Marshall Plan of the XXI century for Ukraine".
Washington should stop Military charity for Europe
Ex-Reagan adviser Bandow urged the US to take "tough steps" towards Europe
Europeans have been sitting on the neck of the United States for years on the issue of security, writes ex-Reagan adviser Bandow in an article for TAS. They had no need to take defense seriously. Today, when Washington is rushing to financial Armageddon, it's time to change that, he believes.
Shoigu named the number of those mobilized sent to the zone of their own
Shoigu: 82 thousand mobilized were sent to the area of the SVO after training
On October 28, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that 82 thousand people called up for partial mobilization had been sent to the area of the SVO.
What is known about partial mobilization in Russia in 2022
It lasted from September 21 to October 28
On October 28, 2022, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the established mobilization task of 300 thousand people had been successfully completed, no additional tasks were planned as part of partial mobilization.
Ex-White House adviser suggested shifting the costs of sponsoring Ukraine to Europe
Doug Bandow noted that in fiscal year 2022, the US budget deficit will amount to $1.4 billion, the public debt to the population has already reached 100% of GDP "and is approaching the record 106% set in 1946 after World War II."
Nuclear shield: The Pentagon has revealed its plans for the development of nuclear weapons
Why is the US abandoning several strategic weapons systems at once
The updated US National Defense Strategy, published on October 27, lists the country's main opponents and allies for the first time in five years.
Reserves have tightened up: The Ministry of Defense has completed the mobilization of 300 thousand people
Vladimir Putin said that it is necessary to make adjustments to the construction of the Armed Forces
Partial mobilization has ended in Russia, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with Vladimir Putin on Friday, October 28.
Yes, the US Army is weak
19FortyFive: The Heritage Foundation called the US armed forces weak. Pentagon offended
For 20 years now, the US military has been using platforms, ammunition and equipment purchased to fight the USSR in their operations, writes 19FortyFive. Alas, the pace of weapons replacement leaves much to be desired. Ukraine's support has only worsened the problem.