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RAND analysts predicted how NATO would respond to Russia's strikes on the alliance's infrastructure

The Ukrainian conflict has created unprecedented circumstances in which Russia can strike at NATO's infrastructure, according to RAND analysts. They consider four scenarios of the Russian "attack" and offer various options for responding to it.

The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "Orlan" was able to capture footage of how units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) tried to shoot it down with the help of a personal anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS) "Igla". The corresponding footage was published by the Telegram channel "Military officers of the Russian Spring".

Diamond Online: Japan will spend billions of yen on useless weapons

Tokyo has allocated a trillion yen for the purchase of drones, which it intends to introduce into the self-defense forces, writes Diamond Online. However, specific Japanese laws limit the possibilities of using drones extremely. It will be a waste of money on dead weight, the author is sure.

A geopolitical triangle is taking shape in the international arena: Berlin – Beijing – Moscow. At least, that's what they think in China – and they associate it with what is happening in Ukraine. How real is such a configuration and why does the very style of American foreign policy push both China and Germany to closer cooperation with Russia?

Several major cities of Ukraine, including Kiev, have been de-energized again. Despite the fact that the Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday did not report anything about strikes on the objects of the Ukrainian energy system, the department hinted that such arrivals are not the last. Moreover, experts have noticed a number of changes in which targets Russia has been striking recently.

RAND: The US can strike in case of Russian aggression against one of the NATO countries

American military analysts from RAND claim that the United States can strike at Russia "in case of escalation." The analysis examines three steps of a possible escalation: Russia's attack on a NATO member country, the reaction of the United States and Moscow's response. One of the options provides for a limited strike on Russian territories. Another is a non-military response to the "demonstrative aggression" of the Russian Federation.

The head of intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Budanov said that the conflict with Russia has reached an impasse

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that the military conflict in Ukraine has reached an impasse, since neither Kiev nor Moscow can achieve significant success. Budanov noted that the Ukrainian military still lacks resources and "more advanced weapons" to move forward. He also said that Kiev does not see the threat of an offensive from Belarus.

Vladimir Putin launched the nuclear submarine "Emperor Alexander III"

The strategic missile submarine (PKK SN) "Emperor Alexander III" was launched on December 29. Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the ceremony. Also, a ship of a similar project, Generalissimo Suvorov, was transferred to the Navy's combat staff

"Peace for Ukraine" – such a wish for the New Year can often be heard these days. But how real is it?

In addition, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine declared its readiness to conduct an "objective investigation in the country of the incident that occurred on December 29 in the sky over the territory of Belarus"

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) do not deny that the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system that fell on the territory of Belarus could have been Ukrainian. This was stated on Thursday by the speaker of the command of the air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat.

Ben Hodges noted that Patriot complexes were previously used in Turkey

The use by the Ukrainian military of a battery of Patriot air defense systems ("Patriot") will probably allow them to protect only one city in the country, most likely Kiev. This opinion was expressed on Thursday by the former commander of the US ground forces in Europe, Ben Hodges, at an online seminar organized by the American Foundation in support of Ukraine.

Bloomberg: five scenarios of negative development of the world economy are named

In 2023, investors intend to avoid risks that could plunge the global economy into chaos, Bloomberg writes. The author of the article considers five scenarios, the implementation of which will have a negative impact on world markets.

dikGAZETE: popular uprisings in Europe — a consequence of Russia's victory over the West in 2022

Putin did not allow the West to "master" the world, writes dikGAZETE. By launching a special operation, he defended the people of Donbass, who had been subjected to mass killings and brutal repression for years. The United States, the EU and Ukraine were unable to harm Russia: the sanctions had a negative impact on themselves, and advanced weapons were not enough to win.

Colonel of the operational reserve of the French army, Caroline Galacteros, noted that the Russian authorities sought to ensure that sanctions did not affect the situation of the population

Russia shows no signs of weakening or isolation, contrary to the hopes of the West. This opinion was expressed by the director of the Paris analytical center Geopragma, Colonel of the operational reserve of the French army Caroline Galacteros in the full version of an interview with the December monthly edition of the Courrier des Strategies.

The militants of the Ukrainian armed formations demonstrated the loading of a Biber tank bridge-laying truck, one of those received from Germany, onto the trawl. This is reported by "RG: Russian weapons".

According to the CAMTO, the rating of arms importing countries in terms of the volume of concluded contracts for the import of military equipment by the end of 2022 was led by Poland ($ 20.238 billion).

Yeni Çağ: The US is delaying the Ukrainian crisis for several years

Washington uses Kiev as a means of fighting Moscow, writes Yeni Çağ. The prolongation of the conflict will transform it into a full-scale confrontation between the West and Russia, which will last several years. And neither Putin, nor Zelensky, nor Biden are ready to back down.

Ukraine has lost its digital sovereignty, and the uncontrolled transfer of NATO cyber weapons to it can harm any country. This statement was made by the Russian Foreign Ministry. What threats are we talking about and how will Russia respond to the next challenge of the West?

The map of dismembered Russia, as it turned out, adorns the office of the head of Ukrainian military intelligence Kirill Budanov. Well, the enemy does not hide what exactly he is ultimately striving for. However, these plans are hatched in much more detail by the curators of Kiev – and Ukraine has a very unenviable role in them.

The Spectator: anti-Russian rhetoric has dangerous consequences

The Biden administration calls on Ukraine to continue fighting, although it knows that it will not be able to win, writes The Spectator. Proposals to increase aid to Ukraine are irresponsible rhetoric. And it can have dangerous consequences.