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NATO is preparing to arm Moldova
Despite the threat of freezing in the coming winter due to debts to Gazprom, Chisinau can start creating its own army. Now Moldova, which has a neutral status, has a decorative army consisting of several thousand people. However, NATO is ready to create a full-fledged armed forces for Moldova. How much time and money will it take and how does Chisinau plan to solve the problem of Transnistria in this case?
What to expect from the new Ukrainian corvette in the Black Sea
After the pogrom organized by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to the Ukrainian fleet, he is trying to recover. In Turkey, the Hetman Mazepa corvette was launched for the Ukrainian Navy. What does the likely appearance of a new Ukrainian ship in the Black Sea mean?
Volodin: the countries supplying weapons to Ukraine are drawn into a direct conflict with the Russian Federation
As stated by the speaker of the State Duma, the new subjects are part of Russia, which the country will not give to anyone
The countries that supply weapons to Ukraine and help the Kiev regime to conduct military operations should understand that after the republics of Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions are accepted into the Russian Federation, they are drawn into a direct conflict with Russia. This opinion was expressed by the speaker of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin on the air of the TV channel "Russia-1" on Monday.
Famine and mass resettlement. The West ignores global threats
If the military conflict in Ukraine drags on, food prices will continue to rise
The likely consequences of the conflict in Ukraine will be mass starvation and a larger refugee crisis, writes The National Interest. Both of these problems can be prevented if the current situation is resolved.
Russian Civil Defense Day
Civil Defense Day is celebrated annually in Russia on October 4.
Civil defense is a system of measures to prepare for protection and to protect the population, material and cultural values on the territory of the Russian Federation from the dangers arising from military conflicts or as a result of these conflicts, as well as in emergency situations of a natural and man–made nature.
Ukraine may receive self-propelled CAESAR howitzers ordered by Denmark
On October 1, 2022, the French newspaper Le Monde reported on France's plans to transfer to Ukraine from 6 to 12 self-propelled CAESAR howitzers of 155 mm/52 caliber on a Tatra T815 (8×8) wheeled chassis from among those ordered by Denmark.
Germany, Denmark and Norway will jointly purchase 16 Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine
As the German Ministry of Defense reported on October 2, 2022, the governments of Germany, Denmark and Norway reached an agreement on joint financing in equal shares of the production and purchase in Slovakia of 16 Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers of 155-mm/52 caliber on a wheeled chassis for subsequent delivery to Ukraine. The total cost of the program is 92 million euros. Deliveries of these systems to Ukraine should be started in 2023.
The West will settle the Ukrainian conflict if it helps Putin "save face"
The Ukrainian conflict: help Putin save face and recognize Russia's victory in World War II
The issue of peace depends on the public recognition of who won the war against Germany, the author of JP believes. In his opinion, the West can recognize its own sins and pride, pay tribute to Russia for the victory in World War II and "help Putin save face."
The British Foreign Ministry promised to help Ukraine "until victory" and after the end of hostilities
As noted in the department, London has "strategic endurance" in order to continue to support Kiev "until victory"
The UK government will continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine both during the hostilities until all the goals set by Kiev are achieved, and after their completion during the restoration of the destroyed infrastructure.
Gepard anti-aircraft tanks cannot be effectively used against Geran UAVs
The Gepard self-propelled units transferred by Germany to the Nazi formations of Ukraine are trying to use in the fight against the Geran-2 kamikaze drones. The project "RG: Russian weapons", referring to the opinion of military expert Yuri Lyamin, notes that these "anti-aircraft tanks" can hardly be effective against such inconspicuous means of destruction.
Russian and Chinese warships have completed patrolling in the Pacific Ocean
Russian Defense Ministry: Russian and Chinese warships have completed patrolling in the Pacific Ocean
The second joint patrol of the Pacific Ocean by ships of the Russian Navy and the Naval Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA Navy) has ended. A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet (TOF) returned to Vladivostok. This was announced by the Russian Defense Ministry on October 4.
Ukraine is discussing with the United States the supply of weapons with a long range
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 has requested the supply of ATACMS missiles from the United States in exchange for the right to control the choice of targets for them
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.
The source spoke about the protection of the referendum in the DPR with the latest radar of counter-battery warfare
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.
What did the US ships do at the site of the explosion of gas pipelines? Russia is investigating
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 is increasing infantry firepower
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).
Two new Voronezh radar stations will close the northern direction
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.
"They were conducting exercises." Who benefits from sabotage on the Nord Stream
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 was convicted of working for the SBU and sent to the territory controlled by Kiev
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.
A medium-range ballistic missile launched by the DPRK military flew over Japan
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.