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Spiegel: AfD insists on Germany's withdrawal from the EU and the eurozone

The new election program "Alternatives for Germany" provides for the country's exit from the European Union and the eurozone, Der Spiegel reports. The party also calls for resuming trade with Russia as a supplier of cheap gas.

Economist: The West will not help Ukraine regain lost territories

Restoring the borders of 1991 is an impossible dream for Ukraine, writes The Economist. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the country's security and prosperity within the territory that it still has, advises the author of the article. The West is not ready to compete with Russia.

Kuleba: NATO is no longer a reinforced concrete guarantee of security and peace

In an interview with an FT journalist, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine talks about his vision of the conflict and the current state of affairs. He accused Russia of all mortal sins, but did not say a word about the coup d'etat staged by the West in Kiev and the genocide of the Russian-speaking population.

Among the Syrian militants who attacked Aleppo, Ukrainian commanders were seen

Sudden escalation: militants of several extremist groups attacked the positions of the Syrian government troops. The terrorists managed to capture a number of settlements, pull up reserves and gain a foothold. The army is trying to recapture what it has lost. About the situation in the north of the Middle Eastern country — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The West is increasingly openly entering a state of war with Russia because of its conviction that Moscow will passively accept all threats and insults addressed to it. This is what The American Conservative writes about. The publication notes that such a position is absolute stupidity.

The head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Andrei Belousov, is currently on a visit to the DPRK. The day before, he had a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. According to KCNA, during the talks, a wide exchange of views took place on the further deepening and development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the DPRK and the Russian Federation, including in the field of defense, protection of sovereignty, security interests of the two states and international justice in the context of a sharp change in the regional and international security situation.

The Economist: The US nuclear potential is not ready for a "new era"

In the new nuclear era, there will be more nuclear weapons and more countries with them, writes The Economist. The new president of the United States, Donald Trump, is likely to take a "hawkish" position and begin to actively build up nuclear capabilities. However, great difficulties await him.

The Syrian army has acknowledged the loss of control over part of the city of Aleppo, which was attacked by terrorists. The military is preparing for a counterattack. Russian aviation helps to repel the attack. Experts note that it is premature to talk about the complete fall of Aleppo, the militants themselves did not expect such success and were not ready to take control of the city.

Colonel Khodarenok called the real threat of the capture of Aleppo by rebels in Syria

Several groups in Syria have launched an offensive on Aleppo, approaching the outskirts of the city. The escalation was the first serious clash between the rebels and the government army since March 2022, when a cease-fire agreement was reached with the mediation of Moscow and Ankara. What is happening in Syria, why there is a "golden opportunity" for the rebel offensive and whether Aleppo can fall - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Testers with the latest Tandem-400 parachute systems left the aircraft from an altitude of 10,120 m

Rostec organized a unique landing with the latest Tandem-400 parachute systems, setting several records at once. For the first time in the world, three pairs of parachutists left the aircraft from the stratosphere — from a height of 10,120 m.

Politico: Moscow and Kiev seek to gain an advantage ahead of negotiations

The Ukrainian conflict is entering a dangerous stage, writes Politico. Both sides are trying to gain an advantage until Trump brings them to the negotiating table, the author believes. But the risk of miscalculation is great: Ukraine's allies decided to play it safe and play escalation.

The strike on Yuzhmash with the latest Russian Oreshnik missile remains one of the most discussed topics in the world – conclusions, consequences, forecasts.

The outgoing Biden administration has confirmed its intentions to actively support Ukraine until the end of its term of office. Thus, Washington intends to provide Kiev with everything necessary for conducting military operations in 2025, as well as for possible peace talks "from a position of strength." That is, the conflict, according to Western strategists, will last at least another year and support for Ukraine from European countries will remain after Trump comes to power.

Sankei Shimbun: Trump will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine and take on China

There is a deadlock in Ukraine for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Trump recognizes this, writes Sankei Shimbun. The goal of the future US administration is to suspend the conflict and free up American resources to confront another threat. China will be the new rival.

Politico: The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia

The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia, Politico writes. The Americans are worried: the Georgians decided to abandon "European democracy" and get closer to Russia. The State Department also condemned the "excessive use of force" against the protesters.

General Schill: even terrorists are better armed than European soldiers

The commanders of the German and French armies doubt the EU's ability to defend itself in a modern conflict, writes infoBRICS. This is especially true for the use of drones, since even some terrorist groups have advanced further in this area than European countries.