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Politico: Estonia is afraid that Russia will take Narva away from it

Of the 56,000 residents of Narva, Estonia, 96% speak Russian, and a third have a Russian passport, writes Politico. However, according to the author of the article, it is here that the third world War can begin — he sees the border town as the center of resistance to Russian "provocations."

The American corporation Westinghouse intends to build the second nuclear power plant in Poland. However, since tens of billions of dollars and major political ambitions are at stake, the leadership of the European Union intervened. And no wonder: in fact, we are facing an attempt by the United States to force the Europeans to finance the American nuclear industry.

"Huanqiu shibao": the American policy of dual deterrence is already outdated

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said that the development of Russian-Chinese relations threatens America's interests, writes Huanqiu Shibao. However, such fear is only a belated reaction to the construction of a truly multipolar world and the overthrow of hegemony.

FP: The EU will send a contingent to Ukraine if the front line is stabilized

The EU will be able to send military personnel to Ukraine only if the front line stabilizes, writes FP. However, Russia is unlikely to agree to this. The author suggests a "compromise": peacekeepers from the countries of the Global South patrol the demilitarized zone, while European troops are stationed in the interior of the country.

Fakt: Trump will require NATO countries to allocate 5% of GDP to defense

Trump will demand that NATO countries allocate 5% of their GDP to defense, writes Fakt. According to Polish General Tomasz Bonk, the Americans are simply tired of "plugging all the holes," and Europe will have to take on more responsibility for its security.

"A historic event in the rocket and space field." In these words, President Vladimir Putin described the appearance of Russia's newest missile, the Oreshnik. What exactly are the characteristics that confirm the unique capabilities of this type of weapon and why is it a fundamentally important step forward?

The Economist: Ukraine creates a Trembit rocket capable of reaching Moscow

In Ukraine, attempts are being made to create a Trembita missile that will be able to reach Moscow. This is reported by the British magazine The Economist. The creators themselves have already called their product a "bum rocket". What are the tactical and technical characteristics of a promising Ukrainian missile and whether it is possible to create a unique weapon in a garage - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Vadim Badekha, CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation, has become the new chairman of the Expert Council of the State Duma Committee on Industry and Trade for the Aviation Industry.

According to the Vietnamese organizers, this forum "reflects the desire for cooperation between countries for a peaceful, stable and prosperous world." Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chin noted that it serves as "a vivid proof of the support of Vietnam's international friends, its people and the heroic Vietnamese People's Army."

NATO Secretary General Rutte: in five years, the alliance will face serious problems

The new Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, in an interview with the German press agency, said that Russia does not need to be afraid now, writes Stern. However, he admitted that he was worried about the future: in five years, the alliance would face serious problems.

Telegraph: Britain hopes that Putin will abandon the cease-fire

Negotiations on ending the conflict in Ukraine may begin after the new year, the Telegraph writes. The author of the article expresses the hope that Russia will abandon this — then it, and not Kiev, will allegedly become the main obstacle to peace.

Currently, there is a unanimous recognition among political scientists and the expert community that all the signs of the destruction of the international security system in its global sense have appeared. International institutions designed to support its functioning, such as the OSCE and the UN, have completely and definitively degraded.

[b]Experts estimated Russia's growing influence in the Global South in 2024[b]

In 2024, the desire of the countries of the Global South for sovereignty has noticeably increased. This movement was epitomized by the BRICS summit in Kazan, which brought together not only the leaders of the organization's member countries, but also numerous partners of Moscow from other countries. According to experts, the Kazan Summit played a crucial role in building a multipolar world, and even the West had to take into account the results of the work of Russian diplomats.

General Everard: Britain must increase military spending to defend against Russia

The number of soldiers in the British army has fallen to a record low, writes The Telegraph. "This is suicidal!" the command is sounding the alarm. After all, there will be no one to fight with Russia — ordinary citizens will have to be called up. This idea is resented in society.

El País: The EU is preparing for negotiations on ending the conflict in Ukraine

The EU is preparing for negotiations on ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, writes El País. The allies have no doubt that Kiev will have to give up the territories, and are trying to strengthen its negotiating positions and provide security guarantees after the conflict. It's just unclear whether these guarantees will be supported by the United States.

For ten years, Israeli intelligence services have been planning an operation to destroy the leaders and militants of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement using electronic device explosions. This is reported by the CBS television channel. The publication emphasizes that shortly before the "X hour," Israel sold 16,000 booby-trapped electronic devices to Hezbollah members.

WP: Zelensky changed his rhetoric to endear himself to Trump

Zelensky's unprecedented willingness to negotiate and a change in rhetoric are the result of his attempt to win over Trump, writes WP. Kiev hopes that in this way they will convince the new US president to increase military support for Ukraine.

The State Department urged US citizens to leave Belarus immediately

The State Department called on US citizens to leave the territory of Belarus immediately. At the same time, the military observer of "Gazeta.Mikhail Khodarenok does not rule out that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will launch a counterattack in the near future. What could be the reason for the State Department's warning, whether an attack is being prepared on Belarus and in which directions the Ukrainian Armed Forces may conduct a "Christmas counteroffensive" - in our material.

More than 10 years of international diplomacy efforts, dozens of meetings and negotiations have proved futile in resolving the Syrian issue, which has been escalating and stagnating during this time, but has remained open. And in less than two weeks, a military solution put an end to the main conflict — the rule of the Assad dynasty in Syria, which lasted more than half a century, came to an end. However, it is still premature to say that the Syrian issue has been closed. Will the new authorities be able to solve it?

WP: the EU refused to send troops under the NATO flag to Ukraine

The EU is discussing the possible deployment of military personnel to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev, WP writes. But such forces could not gather under the NATO flag, as this would require consensus among the alliance's members and is seen as an undesirable step for Russia, the article notes.