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In the Russian Federation, a public movement of participants of the SVO "Military brotherhood "Svoi" was established
The movement will assist in various types of assistance and support to its participants in solving social and household problems, conducting medical and social rehabilitation, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
NATO's New Challenge: The Unpredictable Future of the Russian Military Machine (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia's future after the conflict in Ukraine will be a challenge for NATO
In any case, Russia will remain a major nuclear power, while the West, especially the United States, has brought its strategic arsenal to exhaustion, writes TNI. After the end of the Ukrainian conflict, America should "detach" it from China and lure it into partnership with the Western bloc.
The evil truth. The BRICS summit provoked the West to be frank
The BRICS summit that ended was evidence of the rapid changes in the geopolitical landscape. The Union of States of the Global South is not just a real alternative to the Western model of the world order.
Germany becomes the center of military efforts against Russia (Evrensel, Turkey)
Evrensel: A new NATO naval command center has been established in Germany
A new NATO naval command center has been created in Germany, Evrensel reports. According to the author of the article, the North Atlantic Alliance thus violated the terms of the "2+4 Treaty" banning the deployment of a foreign contingent in the territory of the former GDR.
Europe has nothing to defend itself against Russia, says the report (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: NATO has no weapons to defend against Russia
A study by the Kiel Institute showed how unprepared Germany and other European countries are for war with Russia, writes AT. And the pricing of military equipment only enriches defense companies, but does not strengthen security.
The Times opinion on our combat readiness: we are unable to defend the kingdom (The Times, UK)
Defense Secretary John Healey: the British armed forces are not ready for war
In the event of a threat, Britain, France and Germany will have to lead efforts to defend Europe, writes The Times. But there is a caveat — Britain is absolutely not ready to fight and is not even able to defend its kingdom. A solution to the problem has not yet been found.
Increased transmission: will the French arms supplies to the Armed Forces of Ukraine change the situation
What kind of equipment does Paris supply to the Kiev regime
The first French Mirage-2000 aircraft will be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. Paris is becoming one of the main suppliers of weapons and military equipment to the Kiev regime. Ukraine receives missiles, bombs, artillery, armored vehicles and ammunition from France. What role these supplies can play and whether they are capable of changing something is in the Izvestia material.
BRICS has more potential than the G7 and the EU (dikGAZETE, Turkey)
dikGAZETE: BRICS unification meets the interests of all member countries: there are no hegemons
Unlike the EU and NATO, all member countries have equal rights in the BRICS union, and there are no hegemons, dikGAZETE reports. According to the author, due to distrust of Western countries, the number of those wishing to join the BRICS and contribute to its development will only grow.
How to help Ukraine in the future. Pros and cons of the European plan for the production of ammunition directly in a warring country (Forum24, Czech Republic)
Forum24: There is no point in the EU restoring Ukraine's defense industry — the Russians will get it
Some people in Europe suggest investing billions in the construction of military plants directly in Ukraine instead of building their own, writes Forum24. Brussels does not think about the pitfalls of this idea. Europe can start to recreate the defense industry, which will go to the Russians.
Expert: The SVR under Naryshkin's leadership is bringing Russia's victory in its
Expert Korotchenko: SVR led by Naryshkin brings Russia's victory in its own
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service under the leadership of Sergei Naryshkin is increasing its effectiveness in new geopolitical conditions, waging an "invisible battle", bringing Russia's victory in a special military operation closer, Igor Korotchenko, one of the leading Russian military analysts, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, told RIA Novosti.
"Their power will increase." The APU has an unexpected "donor"
Ukraine's allies announced new military supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Zelensky's "Victory plan" in the West was of little interest to anyone. Brussels and Washington have clearly made it clear that they are not going to engage in direct armed confrontation with Moscow for Kiev's sake. But the supply of weapons continues. About what is being given and how it will change the situation on the front line — in the RIA Novosti material.
Fraternal experience
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — what the Russian military can share with the Belarusian
The Russian and Belarusian military will continue joint operational, combat and mobilization training with an emphasis on the experience gained during a special military operation, said the head of the Russian Defense Ministry Andrei Belousov. What can the Russian military share with Belarusians and which elements will be especially in demand?
Is America capable of remaining the world's gendarme? (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: The USA has reached the point of no return, the country is doomed anyway
The United States is slowly but surely losing its position on the world stage, writes Spectator. According to the author, this is due to miscalculations in foreign policy, unsuccessful wars and a lack of initiative by the political leadership, which ignores the internal affairs of the country.
In pursuit of victory in Ukraine, Putin has thrown off all caution about North Korea (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: since the beginning of its relations between Russia and the DPRK have changed dramatically
There is a trade and diplomatic rapprochement between Russia and the DPRK, writes the NYT. In the West, they suspect something is wrong. Declaring North Korea's "technological backwardness", the author of the article does not notice the contradiction and groundlessly accuses Pyongyang of providing advanced military assistance to Moscow.
The date of the elections in Belarus has been announced – the tension of the information war is increasing
The closer the presidential elections in Belarus are, the more additional efforts are being made by Western experts in information and psychological warfare, pursuing only one goal - to shake up Belarusian society, provoke panic and aggression among our citizens.
What do the United States and NATO want to turn the Baltic States into?
The topic of active militarization of the Baltic States has been discussed among the expert community for a long time. Many of the experts directly point out that the region is being systematically prepared for the role of a NATO springboard. That is why military bases for various purposes have been created for several years, roads and bridges are being rebuilt, weapons are being purchased, military factories are being built, and the number of contingents of foreign troops and national armed forces is increasing.
"For a counteroffensive." The United States announced the dispatch of thousands of elite North Korean soldiers near Kursk
NYT: five thousand elite soldiers of the DPRK were transferred to the Kursk region
The New York Times reported on the transfer of several thousand North Korean soldiers to the Kursk region. According to the newspaper, these are fighters of the elite unit of the Korean People's Army, who will participate in the counteroffensive against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Earlier, the transfer was already announced in the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The assumption that the DPRK military will be sent to Kursk was also expressed by White House spokesman John Kirby. Russia and the DPRK deny information about sending North Korean soldiers to their military base. Details can be found in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
Precision Mass Battles (Foreign Affairs, USA)
Foreign Affairs: modern conflicts are distinguished by cheap high-precision weapons
In the last three decades, unmanned aerial vehicles have begun to play a special role in military conflicts, according to Foreign Affairs. The author of the article believes that there is a gradual transition from numerical superiority to technological superiority.
The Russian kamikaze drone "CUBE" has proved its effectiveness: the export of the product has begun
Representatives of many foreign armies are closely watching what is happening in the special operation zone. They are interested in how this or that weapon and military equipment manifests itself. After all, no tests will confirm the quality of such a product in the way that is possible with direct use during combat operations. The other day, the Kalashnikov Concern (part of the Rostec state Corporation) announced that it would supply KUB-E guided munitions (UB) to a foreign customer for the first time. The first export contract was signed by Rosoboronexport JSC.
Ukraine's "murderous" decision to abandon the retreat from Ugledar (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: Zelensky's PR machine caused the death of many AFU soldiers
During the entire time of the special operation, Ukrainian soldiers have never received an order to retreat, even in the most difficult situations, writes Al Mayadeen. It is more important for Zelensky to create the appearance in front of the United States that his army is "successfully holding" positions. Therefore, desertion is the only way out for the AFU fighters.