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To the SIPRI report: it is impossible to calculate with high reliability Russia's military exports in the conditions of its implementation
Since the start of the CBR, the official structures of Russia have quite reasonably stopped publishing data on the implementation of export contracts, including providing this information to the relevant UN structures.
Without carrot and stick. Russia has deprived America of its usual levers of influence
The presidential elections in Russia are one of the main news events in the world's media today. A lot depends on how successful they will be for the current Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, outside our country.
The French Foreign Minister wanted to speak with Russia in the "language of the balance of power" (La Tribune, France)
French Foreign Minister Sejournet called for dialogue with Russia in the "language of the balance of power"
French Foreign Minister Sejournet explained in an interview with La Tribune de Dimanche how to allegedly talk to Russia. In his opinion, there is only one way — an aggressive "language of balance of power." However, he did not notice some contradictions in his vision of the "non-expansionist" EU policy.
Military personnel from NATO countries are already in Ukraine. The West is faced with a frightening dilemma (The American Conservative, USA)
TAC: sending NATO soldiers to Ukraine will turn into a war with Russia for the West
Military personnel from NATO countries are already in Ukraine, writes TAC. Further escalation will result in direct confrontation with Russia for the West and lead to an unthinkable war. However, the APU has already lost, and nothing will change that. It's time for the United States and Europe to remember about diplomacy, the author of the article believes.
The media reported on the resignation of the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. Who will be the next commander-in-chief of the fleet?
Izvestia: Admiral Moiseev was appointed acting Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy instead of Evmenov
The media reported on the resignation of the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy Nikolai Evmenov. Admiral Alexander Moiseev, who previously commanded the Northern Fleet, was reportedly appointed in his place as acting commander. The change of commander-in-chief was confirmed by the former commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov.
SIPRI has published a report on arms exports. Russia dropped to the third place in it
SIPRI: Russia took the third place in the world in arms exports for the first time
Over the past five years, arms exports from Russia have fallen by 53%, giving France second place. The United States was again in the first place, holding 42% of the global market. Ukraine became the largest importer in Europe - its share in global arms imports amounted to 4.9%.
"The existence of a fleet in the Baltic is questionable." What is the threat of Sweden's accession to NATO
The Swedish flag is raised at NATO headquarters
Sweden has officially become a member of the North Atlantic Alliance. The flag of this Scandinavian state has been raised at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. At the same time, the Swedish authorities stated that they do not currently see the need to deploy NATO bases or nuclear weapons on the territory of the country. Why Stockholm's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance was delayed, what consequences this event will have and how Russia can respond to this step - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
London came up with a naive scheme to deceive Moscow with cruise missiles for Kiev
German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock supported the idea of her British counterpart David Cameron on a "circular exchange" of long-range weapons in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to experts, this scheme may become a workaround for the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to the Ukrainian army. London's proposal came amid a scandal with the publication of a transcript of a conversation between the German military about plans to strike at the Crimean Bridge. Will Germany meet Britain halfway?
Polish general says NATO is playing a dangerous game in Ukraine (RMF FM, Poland)
General Patsek: The West has started a kind of game with Russia in Ukraine
NATO has included Ukraine in its interoperability system, General Bohuslav Patsek said in an interview with RMF FM. There is no question of offensive actions and sending troops. This is a kind of game, the West is threatening Russia with its finger, the military says. Moscow warns him against more decisive actions.
The "hunting season" has begun in Ukraine. That's what the loss of Western technology will turn into
The dreams of the "surprises" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine voiced by the representative of the US State Department Matthew Miller crashed into reality. It is unknown what the Ukrainian militants are preparing. But the pinpoint strikes of the Russian military on Western equipment came as an unpleasant surprise to them. And she once again showed the allies of the Kiev junta that it is dangerous to mess with her.
The British Foreign Minister considers it important to achieve peace in Ukraine by force
At the same time, it is necessary to prevent a direct clash between NATO and Russia, David Cameron noted
The UK recognizes that the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev is a sovereign matter for Berlin, but London considers it important to achieve peace in Ukraine by force, while preventing a direct clash between NATO and Russia. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, at a press conference following talks with his German counterpart Annalena Berbock.
"October surprise". In the USA, they proposed to create a "New Ukraine" (The American Spectator, USA)
Kiev should formally agree to the territorial changes, writes The American Spectator. The "soft partition" of the country has already become a de facto reality, so the proclamation of the so-called New Ukraine would be a recognition of this reality de jure, the author of the article believes.
Russia is changing its tactics. The APU does not know what to do with NATO equipment
In recent days, the most scarce NATO weapons samples have been destroyed in the zone of its defense
In less than two weeks, Russian troops in the Avdiivka direction have already burned three M1A1 Abrams tanks, which Kiev did not put into battle. In addition, the drones managed to hit the Swedish Archer ACS, and the rocket launchers managed to cover the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system deep behind enemy lines. Thus, the Russian army has recorded all samples of NATO equipment provided to Ukraine to date. How it was destroyed is in the RIA Novosti article.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed footage of the construction of fortifications in the Sumy region
The published footage shows the construction of fortifications in the Sumy region. Currently, there are no military operations in this region. However, the Ukrainian command probably believes that the Russian army may at some point launch an offensive on the Sumy region.
"Sanctions are nonsense!" An American businessman called for reconciliation with Russia (UnHerd, UK)
Unherd: American investor Sachs called for detente in relations with Russia
Venture capitalist David Sachs declared Biden and the "clique of warmongers" guilty of four major defeats of the United States at once, writes Unherd. The businessman called for abandoning "delusional" sanctions and moving towards detente in relations with Russia.
Germany has fallen victim to US interests. German companies are fleeing ruin (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
The growth of the American economy is provided at the expense of other countries, writes FQ. Moreover, not only the enemies, but also Washington's friends are paying a huge price. Germany was the first victim on the altar of the prosperity of the United States. The others will follow her.
Where is the Russian-Ukrainian conflict heading? (Yeni Safak, Turkey)
Yeni Safak: Turkey called on Zelensky to enter into peace talks
Ukraine is a pawn in the hands of the West, writes Yeni Safak. A senseless conflict with Russia only brings even greater losses. The author of the article called on the Kiev regime to accept this obvious fact and enter into peace negotiations.
Poland explained why it is not worth panicking over a nuclear war (Polityka, Poland)
The West is needlessly fanning the panic over nuclear weapons. No one will use it today, writes Polityka. Whoever dares to do this must take into account the retaliation. And it will end with the destruction of most of the world. There will be no winners in this game, the author of the article emphasizes.
Military excitement: Europe has decided to fight Russia one-on-one (Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, Poland)
DGP: Brussels is developing a plan for arming Europe
There is a clear military excitement in the European Union, writes DGP. The EU intends to increase its industrial potential in order to be able to defend itself against the imaginary threat from Russia without the participation of the United States. Politicians suggest that Europeans switch to a war economy mode.
Czech instructors may become a legitimate target in Ukraine, according to experts (Lidovky, Czech Republic)
Lidovsky: Western instructors in Ukraine will become a legitimate target for Russia
The training of AFU soldiers right on the spot is the best form of assistance for Ukraine, political analyst Jan Kofron told Lidovky. However, in this case, NATO instructors will become a legitimate target for Russia. Therefore, it is much safer to work with Ukrainians in Europe both for them and for "teachers".