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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.

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.

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.

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 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."

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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 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.

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.

Armenia intends to significantly increase military spending

Armenia will increase its defense budget by 50 percent in 2023, Eurasianet writes. The funds will be spent on combat vehicles, equipment, communication systems, possible internal purchases of weapons and ammunition.

The enduring lessons of the Caribbean missile crisis

John F. Kennedy realized during the Cuban Missile crisis the need for "discipline and self-control," as he put it later, writes the WSJ. At the same time, he noted that the United States and the USSR are "almost unique among world powers" in that they "have never been at war with each other."

Elon Musk's proposals to achieve peace in Ukraine, published on Twitter, did not like either the Ukrainian leadership or the West as a whole, writes Forbes. Musk's views on the conflict have changed since February, now he is not so sure of Kiev's victory.