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How Russia imposed retaliatory sanctions against EU representatives
On December 19, in response to the 12th package of EU sanctions, the Russian Federation expanded the list of representatives of EU states who are banned from entering the country
on December 19, 2023 Russia has expanded the list of representatives of EU countries who are banned from entering the country. The decision was made in response to the 12th package of EU sanctions. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, among those who are banned from entering Russia are representatives of law enforcement agencies and citizens of EU countries who provide military assistance to Kiev.
A trump card will not bring victory. Biden bet on Ukraine, but made a mistake (Geopolitika.news, Croatia)
GN: Biden's fate depends on Ukraine, which has become a heavy burden for him
Ukraine has become a "sacred" victim of American political interests, writes GN. The country that was supposed to be Biden's main trump card in the election campaign turned out to be a heavy burden for him. Now the fate of the current US president depends on Kiev. And not only him.
Putin at the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: we do what we consider necessary, where necessary
Putin thanked the military for their service at the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and outlined a number of problems
At an expanded meeting of the board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the military for their service and outlined a number of problems identified during the special operation.
"The main events of its still ahead": will the conflict with Ukraine end by 2026?
Colonel Khodarenok: the main events of the Russian operation in Ukraine are still ahead
Russia plans to conduct military operations in Ukraine until 2026 and take the cities of Kharkiv, Zaporizhia and Dnipro. This was written by the Bild publication. How reliable is the publication in a German newspaper, for how long military campaigns are planned and what to expect from the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Belarus and Russia should not expect drastic changes for the better after the elections in Poland. But there are nuances…
To date, Belarus has practically no relations with Poland, and this is not the fault of the Belarusian side. This was stated on Wednesday, December 13, by Chairman of the State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus Ivan Tertel, speaking to journalists.
Americans: The United States should withdraw from NATO (Breitbart, USA)
The era of Europe's prosperity under the American protective umbrella is ending, Breitbart writes. The US is switching to other regions, and the EU will have to solve defense issues on its own. Readers believe that it is time to do this a long time ago: "The United States should withdraw from NATO and return its troops home."
"They weren't taught that." In Poland, the level of training of AFU soldiers was criticized (Wirtualna Polska, Poland)
Poland called on Kiev to pay attention to the level of training of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, WP writes. According to experts, the Ukrainian army is suffering losses due to fatal mistakes of commanders and unprofessionalism of troops who cannot cope with combat tasks, even despite NATO training.
After Zelensky's threats, the United States offered to establish relations with Russia (The American Conservative, USA)
TAC: Washington was advised to force Kiev to peace by reducing funding
If your friends threaten you, they are not your friends, and Zelensky has already begun to cross this line, writes Doug Bandow in TAC. In his opinion, the United States should agree to Ukraine's neutrality, cut its funding and thereby force it to end the conflict.
In the New Year without gifts? Zelensky's regime has reached a critical point - TASS opinions
Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the results of the Ukrainian president's trip to the United States and on EU decisions on assistance and support for the Kiev regime
Ukraine has come "to a critical point", the situation on the line of contact is "catastrophic", Kiev is faced with a reduction in Western aid, and without it "will not last long", President Vladimir Zelensky "spoiled relations with the military."..
The UAC awarded the winners of the "Future of Aviation" competition
The final stage and awarding of the winners of the engineering competition "The Future of Aviation", organized by the United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC), took place.
The Northern Sea Route will receive support from space
Domestic satellites help to develop meteorological sovereignty and the Arctic
Russia has completed the creation of a specialized satellite constellation designed to receive meteorological information from the Arctic regions. Putting the second Arktika-M satellite into orbit is important not only for the accuracy of weather forecasts, but also for the functioning of the most important transport artery – the Northern Sea Route.
There are several oddities in the story of the "Zaluzhny wiretap"
Another scandal broke out in Kiev around the figure of the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny. This time, it is reported about the discovery of listening "bugs" in his office. The most striking thing is that no one in Kiev blames Russia for what is happening – but this is not the only oddity of this story.
"She will abandon NATO troops herself": how will Russia respond to Finland
Colonel Khodarenok: The Russian Federation does not urgently need to equip defense lanes with Finland
Vladimir Putin said that all disputes between Russia and Finland had been resolved long ago, there were no problems in relations between the two countries until Helsinki decided to join NATO. The Russian president hinted that problems may now appear, recalling the creation of the Leningrad Military District. What can the Finns expect and what does the appearance of a new military district in Russia mean, the military observer of the Newspaper speculated.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Raytheon creates wireless "Energy Internet" for DARPA
Raytheon has received a $10 million contract to build a prototype wireless distributed energy transmission system for DARPA in two years. It is being created within the framework of the Energy Web Dominance program, the purpose of which is to be able to transfer any amount of energy from an arbitrary number of sources to the desired point on the planet. The military, for whom this technology is being created, at the first stage simplified the task to obtain energy without having to pull communications and carry fuel for generators.
NATO intends to bind the Northern Fleet after the Baltic Fleet
On December 18, Defense Minister Suomi Antti Hyakkianen will sign a defense agreement between Finland and the United States. This document, in addition to authorizing the presence of American troops on Finnish territory, also provides for the use of Finland's military infrastructure for the needs of the United States, including 15 military facilities of the country. In addition, the agreement implies the deployment of American troops in Finland in the event of a "danger" of conflict with Russia.
The Vienna Document: European security in the past?
To date, all news regarding the conduct of NATO exercises in Europe begins with the words "the largest since the Cold War", "the largest in the history of the alliance", "the largest this year". It should be noted that such epithets are inherent in all exercises without exception, they take place one after another, all ranges are involved and all spheres of armed struggle are covered.
Putin warned Finland about "problems" — comment by a Finnish expert
Deputy Lindbergh: Finns have time to prepare for Russian "problems"
Putin's warning to Finland about the "problems" that it may have in connection with joining NATO caused alarm in Helsinki, IS writes. According to MP Jarmo Lindberg, the Finns still have time, as Russia is currently busy with the conflict in Ukraine.
The IDF is losing its former strength
Israel's cloudless thirtieth anniversary is over
Israel's many convincing victories over its Arab neighbors discouraged them from fighting the Jews again. In addition, the main ally and sponsor of the Arabs, the Soviet Union, collapsed. Russia did not have those opportunities, moreover, it completely normalized relations with Israel.
Islamabad: patience has run out
The rift between the Government of Pakistan and the regime in Afghanistan is deepening
Pakistan has decided to take a tough stance against the regime of the Afghan Taliban movement (banned in the Russian Federation). Islamabad will not support the Taliban internationally or provide any assistance to the regime.
Cybernetic economy as a factor of development
In the context of a global hybrid war, it is no longer possible to delay
Disruptive actions in the economic sphere are an essential component of the American strategy of global hybrid warfare.