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How deep is America's commitment to Ukraine?
NR: Congressional elections will show how much the US is ready to continue helping Ukraine
More and more Republicans are in favor of reducing aid to Ukraine, writes National Review. After the congressional elections, the Ukrainian issue in the context of the national crisis will be replaced by other priorities, the author of the article believes.
"Capacity is at the limit": the commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces will propose not to transfer howitzers and air defense systems to Ukraine
Delfi: the supply of Western weapons to Kiev will negatively affect Lithuania's defense capability
Lithuania called the provision of air defense and artillery systems to Ukraine unacceptable, writes Delfi. According to the commander of the country's armed forces Valdemaras Rupshis, these supplies will dramatically reduce the combat capabilities of the Lithuanian army.
The American people have the right to know how the conflict in Ukraine will end
The Hill: The West deliberately ignores the question of how the conflict in Ukraine will end
The United States and Europe do not want to wonder how the Ukrainian conflict will end, writes The Hill. According to the author, such a position is dangerous because it does not allow planning, and the West may be drawn into an extremely undesirable situation.
The pilot of the Russian MiG-31 told the details of the destruction of the Su-24 bomber of the Ukrainian Air Force
The Russian military aviation, in particular, the long-range supersonic fighter-interceptors MiG-31, is conducting combat work in the special operation zone. One of the attacks of such an aircraft was told by its direct participant.
Australia is sending an additional batch of Bushmaster armored vehicles for the APU
Kiev's repeated requests for the supply of additional batches of armored vehicles for the Ukrainian army have finally reached Canberra, the Australian government has approved the supply of Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine.
Many Western commercial satellites conducting reconnaissance in favor of Ukraine were previously put into orbit by Russian launch vehicles
The statement by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Konstantin Vorontsov at the UN that Russia reserves the right to consider US commercial satellites used for military purposes to help Ukraine as a "legitimate target for retaliatory strike" caused an ambiguous reaction among Russian users of social networks.
The prospects for further development of Russia and Europe are frightening — so Finland needs to be ready for new surprises
Saari political scientist: weakening of Russia will not return Europe to "normal life
Europe will not return to "normal life," Ilta-Sanomat quotes the words of political scientist Sinikukka Saari. The situation will not change even if Ukraine remains an independent state and Russia weakens. We are moving towards a world with a different order, she said.
Zakharova said that Zelensky would like to start a nuclear confrontation in the world
The representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that Russia calls on the West to influence Ukraine so that Kiev would abandon the adventure with the possible use of a "dirty bomb"
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky would very much like to start a nuclear confrontation in the world. This was stated on Thursday at a briefing by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
Modernization of the US nuclear arsenal turns it from a deterrent weapon into a weapon applicable on the battlefield - Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation
The modernization of US nuclear bombs in Europe will turn them from a deterrent weapon into a weapon that can actually be used on the battlefield, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Thursday.
The United States will place new nuclear bombs in Europe by the end of 2022 - Mass media
The United States plans to begin deploying new B61-12 guided nuclear bombs in Europe by the end of this year, Politico reported, citing American diplomatic sources.
The American senator considers the United States and NATO guilty of undermining the Nord Stream–2
TISI: It was advantageous for Washington to deprive Europe of Russian gas
The United States jointly with NATO carried out the undermining of the Nord Stream–2 gas pipeline, former Virginia Senator Richard Black said in an interview with The International Schiller Institute. Washington had the means, the opportunity, and the motive to destroy vital infrastructure.
Experts: NASAMS air defense systems in Ukraine will spend expensive missiles on Russian kamikaze drones
According to analysts, this will deprive the APU of the ability to hit more expensive targets with their help, for example, helicopters and airplanes
The American NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems delivered to Ukraine as military assistance, designed mainly to protect military facilities from Russian strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), can use up sets of expensive missiles for inexpensive kamikaze drones. This will deprive the APU of the opportunity to hit more expensive targets with their help, for example, helicopters and airplanes, military experts interviewed by TASS said.
Civil positions: who can apply for alternative service
The law on mobilization in the Russian Federation was amended
Russians who undergo alternative service in civilian positions in the structures of the Armed Forces will not be called up in case of partial mobilization. The decision to leave such employees in their places on Thursday, October 27, was made by the State Duma. At the same time, employees in non-military bodies can be transferred to the AGS in the troops. Izvestia was looking into what an alternative service is and who can apply for it.
Putin considers contrary to common sense the desire of the United States to spoil relations with China against the background of the West's struggle with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the visits of high-ranking US representatives to Taiwan, contributing to the deterioration of relations between Washington and Beijing, a provocation and irrational actions.
Declaration of the rights of the Hegemon
The White House has developed another national security strategy
US President Joseph Biden has approved a new "US National Security Strategy" (NSS). The text of the document, updated by each new administration, was published on October 12 on the official website of the White House.
Small atomic mushrooms
How a local nuclear war is planned overseas
What happened on August 6, 1945? And what – May 25, 1953? At least half of the adult population of Russia will answer the first question correctly. And on the second – God grant 100 people.
Who commands the Black Sea now
The change of the naval leadership coincided with the expansion of the range of tasks to be solved
The facilities of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) in Crimea are widely used for the training of reservists called up to the army on partial mobilization announced on September 21 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Classes with mobilized citizens take place at several training grounds and are considered a priority in the activities of the Black Sea residents along with their tasks during a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine.
The first British mine clearance vehicle Armtac 400 has been delivered to Ukraine
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has received the first Armtac 400 mine clearance machine manufactured by the British company Armtrac Ltd. According to the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov, the equipment was bought with funds collected under the UNITED24 support program for Ukraine.
A couple of "irises" will not cover Kiev
To create an effective air defense of the Ukrainian capital, time and money are needed
The armed forces of the Russian Federation continue to strike at energy facilities and the military control system of Ukraine. High intensity was observed on October 10-12 and 21-22 in response to the bombing of the Kerch Bridge, arranged by the Ukrainian special services.
"Dirty bomb": reality or an empty threat
The Russian Defense Ministry believes that Kiev is preparing a provocation to accuse Moscow
On October 24, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, held a briefing on threats to radiation safety. The foreign military attaches present at the briefing were informed about Kiev's preparation of a provocation with a "dirty bomb".
