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The United States declared the readiness for combat of the Russian missile nicknamed "Satan-2" in NATO
The newest Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) RS-28 "Sarmat", called by NATO experts "Satan-2", is almost ready for battle. This is reported by the American newspaper New York Post (NYP).
Zelensky could not get the most important thing from Biden
WP: Biden refused to supply Zelensky with heavy weapons for Ukraine
Despite smiles and thanks, Zelensky did not receive the main thing from Biden — heavy tanks and long-range missiles, writes WP. Biden showed reasonable caution, not allowing the Ukrainian leader to involve the United States and the entire NATO in a direct military clash with the gaining strength of Russia.
Antonov: Russia would like to know whether Americans will serve Patriot in Ukraine
The Russian Ambassador stressed that there had been numerous conversations with American colleagues about the danger of the US administration being drawn into the Ukrainian conflict
Russia would like to receive an answer whether citizens of the United States or other NATO countries will be included in the number of specialists who will service Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) in Ukraine. This was stated by Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov in an interview with TASS.
The Federation Council announced the West's desire to dismember Russia
The Commission of the Federation Council declared the desire of the West to dismember Russia into hostile territories
The West seeks to divide Russia into several "independent" territories hostile to each other, in these conditions, the Federation Council Commission for the protection of state sovereignty of the Russian Federation intends to strengthen cooperation with regional authorities, according to the annual report of the commission, which is available to RIA Novosti.
Military commanders made suggestions on how to stop the shelling of Donetsk by the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Continuous massive shelling of Donetsk and nearby settlements by the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the past month has not only destroyed many civilian objects, but also led to numerous casualties and injuries of civilians. In this regard, there is a lot of speculation in the Russian media space about how to quickly stop the Ukrainian terror of the residents of Donbass.
The West's game of Russian roulette in Ukraine is a dangerous undertaking
Political scientist Mirsheimer called the anti-Russian policy of the West a step towards the apocalypse
The West wants not only to defeat Russia in the Ukrainian crisis, but also to knock it out of the ranks of the great powers, American political scientist John Mearsheimer said in an interview with the YouTube channel UnHerd. In his opinion, this is an extremely dangerous undertaking that could end in a nuclear apocalypse.
Putin called the provision of weapons the main task of the defense industry enterprises
Putin called the rapid provision of parts with weapons the main task of defense industry enterprises
The most important task of defense enterprises is to provide all units and advanced units with weapons, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting on meeting the needs of the Armed Forces involved in the special operation.
The end of the Ukrainian crisis is not coming soon. Zelensky's visit to the United States confirmed this
Evrensel: by prolonging the conflict, the West wants to force Russia to a "just peace"
Zelensky's visit to the United States is aimed at transmitting a powerful signal to the world that the United States allegedly has superiority in the fight against Russia, writes Evrensel. Washington is deliberately delaying the Ukrainian crisis in order to force Moscow to agree to all the conditions of the West. So it's not worth waiting for the conflict to end soon, the author of the article believes.
The DPR did not see any danger in the supply of Patriot to Kiev
The DPR stated that Patriot complexes pose a problem only in the latest modification
Patriot air defense systems, which the United States is going to supply to Ukraine, are a problem only in the latest modification. This was reported on December 24 in the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has recognized the performers of US biological programs in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation named the main participants of US military-biological projects in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has received information about the executors of the US military biological programs in Ukraine, said the head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
The "Middle Way" of China. What is known about the relations between Moscow and Beijing after the start of its
After the start of a special military operation in Ukraine, China took its usual neutral position, not succumbing to the anti-Russian hysteria that engulfed the West. Beijing continues to develop relations with Moscow, at the same time declaring the inviolability of the principle of territorial integrity of states, and demonstrates in every way that it intends to adhere to this approach in the future.
Zelensky convinced Biden and Congress of Ukraine's victory. They didn't believe him
WP: Zelensky convinced Biden of Ukraine's ability to win, but the US doubts
Vladimir Zelensky, during a visit to Washington, tried to prove to Joe Biden and Congress that Ukraine is capable of winning the conflict with Russia, WP writes. However, American officials consider such a development unlikely.
Here's what will happen after the Ukrainian conflict
PS: how will the West rebuild Ukraine after the conflict
The author of Project Syndicate reflects on the future of Ukraine after the end of the conflict. He believes that independence from the extraction of natural resources will play an important role. The emergence of a new, more stable international order depends on this.
The West uses Serbia and Kosovo as weapons against Russia
Centar za geostrategke studije: the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo threatens war in Europe
According to the author of the article, the only way out of the escalation of the conflict on the territory of Kosovo and Metohija is the rejection of the failed Brussels agreements and the demand to return the negotiation process to the framework of international law. And also an appeal for help from Russia to China.
There is too much talk about Zelensky, but not enough about American interests
National Review: Zelensky is only interested in war
The author of the National Review article believes that the only person who understands at least something about the Ukrainian issue is Joe Biden. He disconnected the interests of America and Ukraine and warned that providing Ukraine with shock weapons "will create the prospect of the collapse of NATO."
Putin's statement on the financing of the army was the turning point of his
19FortyFive: a turning point in Russia's strategy in Ukraine
The words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about the financing of the army and the imminent deployment of Sarmat missiles became a turning point in the Russian strategy towards Ukraine, writes 19FortyFive.
The Ukrainian conflict will continue indefinitely. And here's why
TAC: how Zelensky manipulates Washington
Rod Dreher writes on the pages of TAC that the interests of President Zelensky and his country do not coincide with the interests of America. However, he continues to manipulate the US political elite, calling for an "absolute victory" over Russia. But that's not possible.
Russia turned out to be stronger than the West thought. He would have to make concessions to her
FA: The West should take the initiative and make concessions to Russia on Ukraine
The expectations of the USA and Europe were not met: Russia withstood the economic and military pressure of the West, and Putin remained the guarantor of security for the population. In order to avoid a long and bloody confrontation, the West should take the initiative and make concessions to Moscow, the author of the article writes in the FA.
You "Sarmat": which missiles protect Russia and the whole world
The domestic nuclear triad is waiting for big changes
On December 21, President Vladimir Putin reminded the board of the Russian military department that the combat readiness of the nuclear triad is the main guarantee of preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia and, in general, the balance of forces in the world.
The West is advised to pay attention to the "free drift" of Kazakhstan
Atlantico: the full rapprochement of Kazakhstan and the West is hindered by the recession of the European Union on the topic of LGBT
The journalist of the Atlantico analytical portal draws attention to all the discrepancies between Astana and Moscow and is happy to note the "indelicate" words of the Russians regarding Kazakhstan. Luring this important country away from Russia is hindered only by geography and the ultimatum tone of the West itself on some topics.