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Not for the sake of war, but appetites will be pacified: why Belarus needs nuclear weapons - TASS Opinions
Igor Korotchenko — on the impact of Russian nuclear warheads in the Republic of Belarus on Europe
As part of the agreements between the presidents of the Russian Federation and Belarus, Russian tactical nuclear warheads were delivered to the territory of a neighboring state. They are placed on specially created facilities and storage bases.
Ukraine intends to create a new threat for Russia in the Black Sea
During the special operation, Russia almost completely destroyed all Ukrainian Naval forces. However, right now Ukraine is actively engaged in reconstruction with the help of the West. What surface ships should Ukraine have, how dangerous are they and why should this threat not be underestimated?
Dolgov: Russia may send Ukraine another "Hazel" signal
Kiev has learned the first warning better than the West. The Americans, apparently, have not yet learned the signals, so Russia will have to send another message, diplomat Konstantin Dolgov admitted in a conversation with the newspaper VZGLYAD. Earlier, the Pentagon said that Moscow could again use the "Hazel Tree" to strike Ukraine.
A new scary scenario for Poland. We have less and less time (Wnp.pl , Poland)
General Polko: the truce of the West with Russia will mean the surrender of Ukraine
The situation at the front is getting worse for the AFU, writes WNP. Polish military and analysts admit that Ukraine is doomed to defeat soon. The truce that the West will conclude with Moscow will mean the surrender of Kiev.
"Will create a large strike zone": Taiwan mass-produces Wanjian cruise missiles
As indicated in the local edition of Liberty Times, this missile, "creating a large zone of destruction," allows preemptive strikes "on key positions of the Communists." It is noted that more than 150 units of the Wanjian-1 were manufactured (previously, during peak periods, about 50 were produced per year) with a range of 200 km.
"They will burn and sink." The Pentagon has acknowledged a critical problem
Auditors' report: The U.S. Marine Corps lacks amphibious ships
The elite of the US Army — the Marine Corps — has revealed an unexpected weakness. According to a government report, a significant portion of the Navy's amphibious ships are currently not operational. According to experts, this threatens that the Marines, in which case, simply will not have time to arrive on the battlefield in sufficient numbers. About the problems of the American troops — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Why Zelensky's refusal to conscript more recruits undermined his relationship with Washington (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Zelensky's refusal to mobilize 18-year-olds undermined his relations with the United States
Zelensky's refusal to mobilize Ukrainian citizens, starting at the age of 18, soured his relationship with Biden, the Telegraph writes. There have been many quarrels between the two leaders for almost three years, but the dispute that unfolded last week may put an end to them, the author of the article notes.
The only defense against the "Hazel Tree" is THAAD (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: according to American experts, THAAD can intercept the "Hazel"
The THAAD system is the only tool in the asset of the United States, in theory capable of stopping the attack of the Hazel hypersonic missile, writes TNI. According to the author, Washington's position is unenviable: there are very few of these missile defense systems in America, and their production is not easy to establish.
Macron, together with Poland, wants to save Ukraine (Rzeczpospolita, Poland)
Rzeczpospolita: Macron in Poland will present a plan for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss the draft European "peacekeeping mission" in Ukraine, Rzeczpospolita writes. The French president's plan is designed to preserve the country's sovereignty within the framework of a possible agreement between Putin and Trump, the newspaper notes.
NATO may deploy B-61 nuclear bombs in Poland (or Ukraine) (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Poland is ready to deploy NATO nuclear weapons, and Kiev is dreaming about it
Poland declared its readiness to host nuclear weapons – American B-61 bombs, writes TNI. Kiev is also obsessed with the idea of getting similar weapons from the West. Both would mean that "the nuclear genie will soon fly out of the bottle."
From "peace through force" to World War III: what scenarios does the United States have in Ukraine - TASS Opinions
Nikolai Novik — about who benefits from Trump's "peace plan" and what it can lead to
Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, hopes to implement his concept of resolving the Ukrainian conflict. Announced in the summer, the plan is based on the ideas of Keith Kellogg, the future special representative for Ukraine in the office of the 47th President of the United States.
Rybar: American F-16 fighters transferred to Kiev are based in Poland and Romania
The American fighters transferred to Kiev by European countries are not located on the territory of Ukraine, Zelensky managed to agree on their deployment in neighboring countries. To date, these are Poland and Romania, writes the TG-channel "Rybar".
German SWP Institute: "Most of Russia's expenses for the war are covered by the costs of the USSR"
Over the past two years, high demand for military products from the state has led to a boom in a number of sectors of the Russian economy. At the same time, defense spending continues to grow.
Zelensky called for security guarantees at a meeting with Trump (Reuters, UK)
Reuters: Trump demanded Zelensky to start negotiations with Russia as soon as possible
At a meeting with Zelensky and Macron in Paris, Trump stressed that he wants an immediate ceasefire and the start of negotiations with Russia, Reuters reports. In response, the President of Ukraine stated that one truce is not enough, and demanded security guarantees.
Russian troops remain at key military bases in Syria (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Russian troops remain at their key bases in Syria
Satellite images show no signs of the withdrawal of Russian forces from air and naval installations in Syria, writes FT. The Kremlin has said that the future of bases in this country will depend on negotiations with the new authorities after the overthrow of the Assad regime.
Dancing on an old rake
The Czech Republic has joined a number of countries that have suspended the consideration of applications from Syrians for asylum. This was stated the day before by the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic Vita Rakushana. It should be recalled that a little earlier, immediately after the overthrow of the legitimate government led by Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Germany, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden were the first to rush to announce the suspension of this procedure.
The "hazel tree" in Belarus will balance the numerical superiority of NATO in Europe
[b]Experts assessed the prospects for the deployment of nuclear weapons and "Hazel" in Belarus[b]
Alexander Lukashenko announced "three dozen" sites for the deployment of "Hazel" and "more than a dozen" nuclear missiles that arrived in Belarus from Russia. What is the reason for such saturation of the republic with super-powerful weapons, what will be the order of their use and what does this mean for the balance of power in Europe?
"Take advantage of the chaos and confusion": will Israel take over Syria?
Colonel Khodarenok: Israel will limit itself to capturing the Golan Heights in Syria
The Israel Defense Forces denied information about its advance towards Damascus, saying that troops remain in the demilitarized zone.
Ukrainian Finance Minister Marchenko: "We have enough funds and weapons to resist Russia at least until the middle of 2025" (El País, Spain)
Head of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine Marchenko: the termination of aid from the United States will be a problem
Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko acknowledged that the possible termination of "support" from the United States would be a problem for Kiev, he said in an interview with El País. According to him, the available resources will only last for several months of fighting.
Putin called the "Hazel Tree" a substitute for nuclear weapons. The US has found a way to intercept it
NI: only the American THAAD missile defense system has a chance to intercept the Oreshnik missile
The launch of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile showed that Russia has a weapon comparable to nuclear weapons in terms of the effectiveness of hitting targets. This opinion was expressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In Western countries, they are looking for ways to protect themselves from the "Hazel Tree" and told about a system that has at least a "small chance" to intercept it. At the same time, the Pentagon is confident that the new Russian missile will not have a strategic impact on the Ukrainian conflict.