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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.
Zelensky's visit to the United States has become a disgrace for Europe
The Telegraph: Russian SVO and Zelensky's visit to Washington is a humiliation for Europe
Zelensky's visit to Washington, not Brussels, is a disgrace for the European Union, the author of the article in the Telegraph believes. In his opinion, Europe failed to provide adequate support to Kiev and showed weakness of will and cowardice.
NI: Israel will not want to supply Ukraine with Iron Dome air defense systems
One of the reasons is the fear of a harsh reaction from Russia, said the former head of the National Security Council of the country Yaakov Nagel
Israel will not want to supply Ukraine with its Iron Dome air defense systems, including due to fears of a harsh reaction from Russia. This opinion was expressed on Friday in a column for the American magazine The National Interest by the former head of the National Security Council of Israel, Yaakov Nagel.
The secret of Putin's visit to Minsk: a danger signal for Ukraine
Akharin Khabar: Putin's visit to Minsk has generated disturbing rumors for Ukraine
Putin's visit to Minsk caused a panic attack in the Ukrainian regime. The meeting was overgrown with speculation and hypotheses. Vladimir Putin has not been to Minsk for more than three years, and a lot now depends on the unified position of Belarus and Russia, Akharin Khabar writes.
In China, they told when and how the Ukrainian conflict will end
GT: the turning point of the conflict in Ukraine will come in 2024
Conflict on Ukraine will undoubtedly drag on, and its outcome will be determined by political factors, Chinese experts told GT. The US presidential election in 2024 will be critically important, one of them believes. Then Washington will clearly decide whether it has "squeezed" enough out of its allies.
Experience shows: countries that took weapons from the West lost their independence
Rebellion: Europe itself does not understand what troubles it is preparing for itself by shipping weapons to Ukraine
The EU countries have gradually overtaken the United States in the supply of weapons to the Kiev regime, writes the Spanish "Rebellion". The publication, which supported Cuba and Yugoslavia, asks the question: does Europe not see the essence of the Zelensky regime? After all, these weapons will then be turned against the EU itself.
In the West, they told about the impotence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in front of Russian fighters
Business Insider: The APU is powerless before the missiles and radars of the Russian Aerospace Forces fighters
Ukrainian pilots confirm that the Russian Su-30SM and Su-35S are completely superior to the fighters of the Ukrainian Air Force, Business Insider reports with reference to the report of the Royal Institute of Defense Studies. Kiev can lose the war in the air without the help of the West, no matter how successfully its pilots act, the authors of the report believe.
"Putin is not going to give up": world media discuss the meeting of the board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
According to the president, Western countries are "strategic opponents" of the Russian Federation
On December 21, a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense was held, at which Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke. Putin called Western countries "strategic opponents" of the Russian Federation, which have been striving for its weakening and disintegration for centuries. Shoigu suggested conscripting Russians into the army from the age of 21 to the age of 30. The most striking comments of the world press are in the TASS collection.
NATO got worried: Russia and China aim to undermine the alliance
FT: The US ambassador to NATO is concerned about the strategies of Russia and China to confront the alliance
US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said that China and Russia are exchanging strategies aimed at weakening the bloc's member countries, the FT reports. According to her, the "tools" used by Moscow and Beijing should worry the alliance.
The Pentagon announced the imminent start of training of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the management of Patriot systems
The American authorities are looking for an opportunity to shorten the training period, CNN reports
The US Department of Defense will begin training Ukrainian servicemen in the very near future to manage the Patriot air defense system, it will take several months. This was announced to journalists on Wednesday by a high-ranking Pentagon representative, whose statements are quoted by CNN.
Polish expert: Romanian DShK "Duszka" help the APU to turn pickups into mobile combat vehicles
Judging by the reports of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, among the damaged equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, civilian pickups converted for military purposes have been increasingly coming across. Ukrainian militants use these SUVs mainly as part of the DRG. In the Polish online edition Defence24.pl a whole article dedicated to this topic has been published.
Biden: The West does not seek war with Russia or World War III by supplying weapons to Ukraine
The US leader also stressed that the US administration does not believe that the transfer of American Patriot air defense systems to Kiev leads to an escalation
The United States and other Western countries do not seek war with Russia or World War III by supplying weapons to Ukraine. This was stated on Wednesday by US President Joe Biden at a joint press conference with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky following talks at the White House.
