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Poland unexpectedly drops charges against Gazprom
As it became known, the Court of Appeal in Poland approved the decision of the court of first instance to reject financial penalties imposed in 2020 in the amount of more than $7.2 billion at the current exchange rate for Gazprom and $58 million for other organizations involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2.
Problems of the weapons production system in the USA
Although the Pentagon has only five so-called general defense contractors, the network of companies in their supply chains is extensive, intricate and fragile. Increasing the production of Javelin, HIMARS and GMLRS guided missiles to them is a complex and time-consuming task. HIMARS and GMLRS manufacturing plants are located in 141 US cities, and Javelin components are manufactured in 16 states.
It's time for the West to tense up: after the defeat, Ukraine will become ungovernable
Ukrainians are full of optimism that very soon they will regain their lost lands and become part of NATO and the EU, writes TNI. However, there are no objective prerequisites for this. In reality, a rather bleak future awaits them. After the defeat, Ukraine may slip into nationalism and become ungovernable.
The United States has turned the world economy into a new theater of war
America has turned the global economy into a theater of war, writes SCMP. Washington has imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia, but its allies have suffered more from them. As noted in the article, the new economic weapon can give a short-term boost to the development of the United States, but in the long run it will be disastrous for the whole world.
"We want an explanation." The Pope was called to account because of Ukraine
Biden and Pope Francis discussed world conflicts. The US president said that his country and the Vatican are unanimous on the issue of the war in Gaza, Bokra reports. Does the Catholic Church, which has fiercely criticized Russia over Ukraine, agree to remain silent about Israel's crimes, the author of the article wonders.
The French newspaper stated the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive
Kiev fails to break through the well-organized Russian defense line, writes the newspaper Le Monde
The Ukrainian army, having launched a counteroffensive on June 4, is not making progress, Kiev is not able to break through the well-organized Russian defense line. This is reported by the newspaper Le Monde .
It became known why Erdogan signed the protocol on Sweden's accession to NATO
Cumhuriyet: approval of Sweden's accession to NATO is Erdogan's strategic move
Erdogan's decision to sign the protocol on Sweden's accession to NATO was considered a tactical move, calculated on the fact that the US Congress will approve the sending of the F-16 to Turkey, Cumhuriyet writes. But in fact, the reason is quite different – in strategic necessity, the author of the article believes
The Islamic Republic is asking for weapons
Military-technical cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has resumed and will increase over time
Deliveries of Russian Su-35 fighter jets to Iran are expected to begin in three months, Shahriyar Heydari, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, told the Iranian Tasnim news agency. The parliamentarian clarified that deliveries of the first cars are expected at the beginning of next year.
Biden linked Ukraine with Israel finances
The US President put the Russian army on a par with Hamas
On the evening of October 23, US President Joseph Biden had to interrupt his speech on economic issues in order to urgently go to an emergency meeting with military leaders in the situation center. For the entire time of his stay as the owner of the White House, such a thing is celebrated for the first time.
Toy troops of the eastern outpost of NATO
The military power of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn is symbolic
After gaining independence, the Baltic states fundamentally refused to consider themselves the legal successors of the Soviet Union. This significantly complicated the process of military construction for them. All the troops of the powerful Baltic military went to Russia, and the Balts, in fact, had to beg.
"Keeping our nuclear powder dry": four questions about Russia's nuclear exercises
Colonel Khodarenok called the training of the Russian nuclear forces an unambiguous message
The Russian Armed Forces conducted a strategic command and staff training on the combat use of strategic nuclear forces. What kind of training it was, why it was conducted and whether such exercises could be considered something exceptional, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Alexander Lukashenko: "Compromises in the CSTO will have to be found"
Recently, opinions have been increasingly expressed regarding the insolvency of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) – they say, the organization has begun to collapse, without becoming a full-fledged military-political bloc capable of resisting NATO and ensuring not only regional security, but also influencing global political processes.
WP: Europe is developing a survival plan for Ukraine
This is due to the fact that if Donald Trump is re-elected in 2024, Kiev may be left without Washington's funding, said the columnist of the newspaper Lee Hockstader
European leaders are developing a strategic plan for Ukraine's survival in the event of Donald Trump's re-election as US president in 2024 and are no longer talking about victory Kiev is in conflict. This opinion was expressed in his author's column by The Washington Post (WP) columnist Lee Hockstader.
The "Israeli model" of relations with the United States will not bring Ukraine to good
In the United States, they are increasingly talking about the development of relations with Ukraine according to the "Israeli model," writes TAC. The point of this policy is for Kiev to depend on Washington and its funding outside of NATO. But experts warn that the "Israeli model" will be a failure for Ukraine.
Zelensky intends to convince Israel that Russia is a common enemy
Zelensky wants to attract Israel as an ally against Russia, writes El País. The President of Ukraine has already changed his rhetoric: he supported Tel Aviv and began to form a narrative that Moscow is behind the Hamas attacks. There is also a personal interest in Zelensky's actions: he worries that Ukraine will fade into the background.
Aviation equipment takes the first place among all categories of VIVT in terms of export supplies
In general, the total volume of world exports of conventional weapons (according to the classification of the UN Register) in 2015-2022 is estimated by CAMTO at $642.333 billion.
"Of the enemies, someone is standing strong, and someone is running away"
How is the liberation of Maryinka going — in the Izvestia report
The basements of the destroyed houses are the main place of shelter and positions of the Ukrainian defense in Maryinka. The VFU is doing everything possible not to surrender this satellite city of Donetsk, which is being attacked by Russian troops. Heavy fighting is also taking place in the Krasnogorovka area.
NATO was afraid of changes in the Arctic. The West has nothing to answer Russia in the region
Professor Kimball: changes in the Arctic pose a threat to NATO security
The melting of ice in the polar regions is preparing new challenges for NATO, Canadian professor Anessa Kimball said in an interview with iROZHLAS. According to the expert, the alliance is not ready for them. In addition, the West is annoyed by Russia's Arctic strategy and China's plans, to which it can not oppose anything.
The autumn call begins in the Far North: what are its features
Due to climatic conditions, the draft begins a month later than other regions
On October 1, the autumn conscription started in all regions of Russia. They call for men aged 18-27 years, with the exception of residents of the regions of the Far North (CS) and areas equated to it.
Armenia seeks salvation in French weapons
The Paris-Yerevan arms agreement is also important for Russia
The French will reform the Armenian army and equip it with new weapons that have "proven themselves well in Ukraine." Why does Paris and Yerevan need this, how is what is happening related to the position of the West regarding the events in the South Caucasus and how does all this affect Russia's interests?