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Defense ministers and commanders-in-chief of the sides hold regular talks, noted the country's ambassador to Washington Oksana Markarova

Ukraine continues discussions with the United States on the supply of weapons, including missiles, with a range higher than that of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS. This was announced by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova on Monday in an interview with CNN .

Ukraine continues to beg the United States for the supply of long-range missiles to the HIMARS MLRS with a range of 300 km, promising to keep the US military informed of their use. This was reported by CNN the day before.

Residents of Donbass during the referendum on the entry of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) into Russia were protected by the newest radar station (radar) of counter-battery warfare. This was reported to RIA Novosti on October 4, citing a source in the DPR law enforcement agencies.

Terror against gas pipelines: the US Navy was at the site of the Nord Stream explosion five days before the explosions

Anyway, Russia had no reason to arrange an explosion on its own pipeline, writes the Austrian Exexpress, describing the situation around the explosions on the Nord Stream. And then an important fact turns out: five days before the explosion, American ships were "hanging" at this place. Readers recommend taking the trail of the USA.

The US Army Command is considering the possibility of equipping the infantry with new weapons systems, including a new type of grenade launcher (Precision Grenadier System), a medium machine gun, as well as a new mortar for airborne troops. This is evidenced by the reports read at the end of September 2022 by arms procurement officials at the conference "Future Force Capabilities" ( Future Force Capabilities ). The event in Austin (USA, Texas) was organized by the National Defense Industrial Association (National Defense Industrial Association).

The Russian missile attack warning system will soon be replenished with two more ground-based radar stations. According to the Ministry of Defense, the new radar stations will close the northern direction.

The story of the explosion of the Nord Stream is gaining momentum. The Kremlin accuses the United States of sabotage, in Europe they point to Moscow. Military analysts put forward their own versions — due to the peculiarities of the sea relief, the circle of suspects is narrowing. Who may be behind this terrorist attack — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Director General of the Zaporozhye NPP Igor Murashov worked for the SBU and transmitted to Kiev information of interest to the Ukrainian special services. After these facts were revealed, Murashov was expelled to the territory controlled by Kiev.

North Korea has conducted another missile test, launching a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan. According to the South Korean military, it could have been a medium-range missile. In Pyongyang, South Korean and Japanese media traditionally do not comment on reports.

Armenia intends to significantly increase military spending

Armenia will increase its defense budget by 50 percent in 2023, Eurasianet writes. The funds will be spent on combat vehicles, equipment, communication systems, possible internal purchases of weapons and ammunition.

The enduring lessons of the Caribbean missile crisis

John F. Kennedy realized during the Cuban Missile crisis the need for "discipline and self-control," as he put it later, writes the WSJ. At the same time, he noted that the United States and the USSR are "almost unique among world powers" in that they "have never been at war with each other."

Elon Musk's proposals to achieve peace in Ukraine, published on Twitter, did not like either the Ukrainian leadership or the West as a whole, writes Forbes. Musk's views on the conflict have changed since February, now he is not so sure of Kiev's victory.

The Germans are losing their credibility, and their policy looks like maneuvering from the point of view of the allies, writes iDNES. The reason for everything is the indecisive position regarding the armed conflict in Ukraine, analyst Gesin Weber believes.

Professor of sociology at the University of Applied Sciences in Magdeburg (Germany) Mathias Quent in an interview with the New York Times expressed the opinion that after the explosions on the gas pipelines of the "Sulfur Streams" Ukraine may lose support from the Europeans. Ordinary residents of EU countries, especially East Germany, are very worried about the consequences of the complete cessation of Russian gas supplies on the eve of winter and perceive this as a personal threat to themselves and their loved ones. At the same time, many Germans are skeptical about the claims that Russia has undermined its own gas pipelines.

The Ministry of Defense of South Korea has spread information that the DPRK is going to test intercontinental liquid-fuel submarine-launched ballistic missiles in the near future.

The World Conservative Conference (CPAC) has withdrawn a pro-Russian tweet, although many Republicans in the US support Putin

The Ukrainian crisis has split American society, writes WP. A significant part of it, primarily centered around the Republican Party, is against "gifts" to Kiev and Washington's participation in the conflict. Readers' comments indicate the depth of the problem.

Taking advantage of a certain numerical superiority, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are making an onslaught in two directions – in Kherson and Lugansk. The Allied forces successfully repelled all attacks during the day, and in some sectors of the front – in particular, on the Dnieper – even inflicted huge losses on the APU, using military cunning catching parts of the attackers in a "fire bag". What other methods can be used to bring down the attacking ardor of the enemy?

On September 30, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with the Polish company WB Group for the purchase of WARMATE barrage ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

On October 4, a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the head of the military department, Army General Sergei Shoigu.

To ensure the supply of weapons to Kiev, it is necessary to increase the production capabilities of the defense industry on both sides of the Atlantic, the Polish president said

The production of weapons on both sides of the Atlantic should be increased to provide support to Ukraine. This was stated by Polish President Andrzej Duda in an address that was read out on Tuesday at the Warsaw Security Forum by the head of the Polish National Security Bureau, Pavel Soloch.