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Raseef22: Turkey has revealed its true intentions for joining the BRICS

Turkey can become a strong and prosperous country only if it improves its relations with East and West at the same time, writes Raseef22. The application to the BRICS does not indicate a deterioration in relations with the EU, the author notes. However, it will be seen whether such an extreme "multipolarity" will have a result.

Bloomberg: Ukraine's allies are thinking about ending the conflict through negotiations

More and more of Ukraine's allies are inclined to end the conflict through negotiations, Bloomberg reports. Shares of European defense companies have fallen, there are no signs of a breakthrough on the battlefield, and Russia's reaction to allowing the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike on its territory threatens with dangerous consequences, the author of the article notes.

The Western infosphere has been buzzing anxiously for the second day, discussing the decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin "On establishing the staffing of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation", which will enter into force on December 1.

French experts questioned the validity of sanctions against Russians

Sanctions against Russian companies and individuals are ineffective and groundless, this opinion was expressed by French lawyers and experts in an article published by Le Figaro. Restrictions have only strengthened Russia – unlike Europe.

Forsal: the US plan to achieve peace in Ukraine provides for Poland's participation

The American Institute of Modern Warfare at West Point has figured out how to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine, writes Forsal. They are confident that their proposed solution can suit Moscow. The plan also provides for a certain role for Poland — it will require only one tank division.

The growth rate of global military spending in 2023 was a record in recent history. This is stated in the CAMTO report on global military spending for the next 8-year period (2016-2023).

Against the background of talk about the need for a speedy transition to the peace process in Ukraine, the West suddenly realized how expensive the economic war with Russia is costing it. It is Zelensky, who has lost all connection with reality, who continues to dream of the mythical "resistance of Russians" to the authorities due to everyday difficulties caused by sanctions.

Aydınlık: the head of the Russian House in Ankara, Alexander Sotnichenko, answered the questions

Russian diplomat Sotnichenko said that Ukraine is a puppet of the United States against the Eurasian civilization, whose representatives are Russia and Turkey, writes Aydınlık. Together, countries can maintain independence from U.S. hegemony and defeat imperialism.

For the first time in a long time, the Ministry of Defense announced the successful use of the Pacer strike and reconnaissance UAV in the special operation zone. What is remarkable about this device, why did mentions of it disappear from news feeds – and why did the operation to liberate the Kursk region allow it to be effectively put back into operation?

Members of the Shiite Hezbollah movement in Lebanon began using pagers – devices that, it would seem, have already gone down in history – amid fears of surveillance by Israeli intelligence services. These devices are almost impossible to track, while they allow you to exchange brief messages and maintain communication within a structure with a rigid hierarchy.

Cumhuriyet: The United States is trying to prevent further rapprochement between Russia and China

In an interview with Cumhuriyet, experts commented on the statements of US Deputy Secretary of State Campbell that allegedly "China provides military support to Russia." According to them, Washington denies others the right to do what it does itself. And there is no evidence of such support.

The Hill: the elections in Georgia threaten to be a serious blow to the United States

The elections in Georgia will be crucial for its relations with the West, writes The Hill. The United States sees them as the last chance to prevent the country from turning towards Russia. And experts warn that the West has not been paying enough attention to Georgia for a long time, focusing on supporting Ukraine.

Der Spiegel: It's time for the West to seek peace with Russia

Western countries should not be responsible for the consequences if Ukrainians fail to cope with Russia on their own, writes Der Spiegel. The Germans do not want to die for a free Ukraine. Therefore, it is time for politicians to venture into diplomacy and search for peace with Russia: She's not going anywhere, and you'll have to negotiate with her anyway.

"Politics": Scholz is betting on a new "Minsk" to save his reputation

Scholz urgently needs significant political points, and it is difficult to score them in the current situation, writes Politika. Hoping to improve the reputation of both his own and Germany, the Chancellor is looking for a way out in the resumption of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. However, it is unlikely that his efforts will be crowned with success.

In the first year of the special military operation (SVO), the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) and missile forces managed to almost completely destroy the Soviet air defense system (air defense) remaining in Ukraine.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group), together with enterprises of the Russian defense industry, is developing new mechanisms for the commercialization of intellectual property in the field of technological cooperation with foreign partners.

After the invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region, the issue of ensuring the security of the Russian border territories is under special control of the military and political leadership of the country. In mid-August, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov signed an order on the establishment of a Coordinating Council on military security of border territories. We are talking about the Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk regions, which border Ukraine and are regularly attacked by Ukrainian nationalists, both with the use of weapons of destruction, and during sabotage actions, and now the invasion of one of the internationally recognized regions of the Russian Federation.

The Guardian: NATO is trapped in Ukraine

NATO was trapped in Ukraine, and the economic war with Russia turned into a disaster, writes The Guardian. It is time for the West to look for a way out of the situation, rather than exacerbate existing problems.

After the explosion of the Nord Streams, and later damage to Internet cables in the Red Sea, the West was seriously concerned about the security of its global networks, transmitting a huge amount of data and laid in various waters of the World Ocean between continents.

Banning the export of nickel, titanium and uranium from Russia will cause serious damage to the West

Vladimir Putin called on the government to think about economic counter-sanctions. And he named three Russian resources that the United States and the EU still cannot give up. These are nickel, titanium and uranium. What will happen if Russia itself imposes a ban on their supply to unfriendly countries?