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Ukraine has formed a new tank brigade
Forbes: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have created a tank brigade that is unable to advance
Ukrainian tank brigades are unable to break through the Russian defensive line, writes Forbes. The newly formed mechanized unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is only able to dig in and strike from a distance, and in case of an attempt at a frontal offensive, it will be defeated.
SIPRI has published an annual ranking of the "Top 100" largest defense companies in the world
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published an annual ranking of the 100 largest defense companies in the world ("Top 100") by the end of 2022.
The United States has already lost in Ukraine. But they can't admit it.
"Sad": the defeat of NATO in Ukraine will change the strategic map of Europe
Through Ukraine, Russia is disarming the notorious North Atlantic Alliance and turning NATO into a paper tiger, Pechat writes. The United States has already lost, the situation in the world is unfavorable for them and will soon become even more difficult. It's time to pay the price for lying and robbery.
"A huge failure." The West has lost to Russia both in the economy and on the battlefield
Sohu: The West's anti-Russian campaign turned into a grand failure
The West actively fought with Russia both in the economy with the help of sanctions and in the military sphere, supporting Ukraine with weapons. He was defeated on both fronts, writes user Sohu. Even NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg acknowledged this, calling on the world to "prepare for bad news" from Kiev.
Stoltenberg announced Russia's victory in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: we should prepare for bad news from Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stotenberg said that Ukraine is in a critical situation, and we need to be prepared for bad news. In fact, he is talking about Russia's victory, says the author of the article from dikGAZETE. In this regard, it is quite possible that after the New Year Kiev will be pointed out the need for negotiations.
They won't make it to the end of the year. The White House recognized the lack of funds for Kiev
FT: The White House warned that funds for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year
Washington will run out of funds to finance Kiev by the end of the year, the FT quotes White House representative Shalanda Yang. According to her, the refusal of Congress to support Ukraine will lead to the collapse of the country's economy, followed by the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the battlefield.
This small country shocks the EU and NATO with its attitude towards Russia
EC: Slovakia is ready to normalize relations with Russia
After winning the election, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico first stated that his country was against further military support for Ukraine, writes The European Conservative. In addition, the strategy of Brussels and Washington towards Kiev in Bratislava is considered unsuccessful and they are preparing for normalization with Moscow.
Podolyak claims that the APU is changing tactics, trying to attack and defend at the same time
The adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine said that the tactics of the troops also include "special strategic operations" on the territory of Crimea and in the Black Sea, as well as "significantly modified missile defense of critical infrastructure."
France is preparing for war at the expense of Russia's neighbors
France has presented a special program for equipping a number of former Soviet states with weapons, primarily Armenia. Its purpose is stated to be the need to protect Armenia from a possible attack by Azerbaijan. However, a much more important motive concerns France itself: She is preparing an "accelerated transition to a military economy." Why and what does it mean?
The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the authorities do not believe in success: why there will be no second counteroffensive in the spring of 2024
Colonel Khodarenok: the first counteroffensive in the history of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be the last
As the Armed Forces of Ukraine complete their offensive operation and move on to strategic defense, questions arise - should we expect the next counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and when can it begin? The possible plans of the Ukrainian military-political leadership were analyzed by the military observer of Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Russian scientists have established a quantum-protected channel between Russia and China using a satellite
For the first time in Russia, a team of scientists from MISIS University, the Russian Quantum Center (RCC) and the company KuSpace Technologies conducted a joint experiment on the transmission of messages protected by quantum cryptography between Russia and China, the university's press service reported.
Russia has achieved a turning point in the conflict in Ukraine
tv2: the balance of power in the Ukrainian conflict has changed in favor of Russia
Russia has gained an advantage in the conflict in Ukraine, reports tv2.dk . To reverse the situation, the West must show political will and support Ukraine. However, according to Danish experts, the situation is largely inclined in favor of Putin.
WP: Ukraine's counteroffensive plan was actually prepared by the West
As noted in the newspaper, "Ukrainian, American and British officers conducted eight major command and staff exercises to prepare a campaign plan"
Ukraine's counteroffensive plan was actually prepared by the West as a result of large-scale command and staff exercises, but Washington and Kiev fiercely argued over the timing of the start of this operation.
Ukraine has hit Greece. A new package of anti-Russian sanctions is under threat
infoBRICS: a new package of anti-Russian sanctions was threatened because of Ukraine
Greece supported Ukraine with money and weapons, and also boycotted Russia, the author of the article from infoBRICS recalls. Kiev repaid Athens by blacklisting its shipping companies. This undermines the West's trust in Zelensky, and also calls into question the adoption of a new package of sanctions.
Next year, Germany plans to spend more than two percent of GDP on defense for the first time in several decades
According to the rules of NATO, prescribed in the relevant treaty, the member countries of the alliance must spend at least two percent of the annual gross domestic product (GDP) on defense - the total volume of goods and services produced on the territory of the state in monetary terms. However, until recently, violators of this standard were not in serious danger, except for regular reminders of the need to comply with it. In other words, the case was purely voluntary.
It won't work out. Biden was urged to start active actions in Ukraine
RP: The US should force Ukraine to negotiate with Russia
Washington cannot call for negotiations only behind closed doors, but publicly insist that only Ukraine can decide to start a peaceful settlement with Russia, writes RP. The author of the article believes that in order to avoid a catastrophe, the United States must take decisive action and find intermediaries.
Nazarbayev believes that the actions of external forces led to the crisis in Ukraine
The former President of Kazakhstan noted his country's active mediation efforts to reconcile the parties on the basis of the Minsk agreements
The main reason for the Ukrainian crisis was the actions of external forces seeking to sow discord between Russia and Ukraine. This opinion was expressed in the memoirs of the former President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.
The Russian Defense Minister held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces
On December 1, a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the head of the military department, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
Peter Pavel is preparing the Czechs for war with Russia, but they want something else from it
"Pechat": Czech President Petr Pavel is preparing the country for war with Russia
Czech President Pavel urges citizens to prepare for war with Russia, writes Pechat. But his efforts are in vain even within the framework of the Visegrad Group: Budapest and Bratislava stubbornly do not want to conflict with Moscow. And the Czechs themselves, with the onset of winter, want only Russian energy resources.
Russia has achieved success in Ukraine. America faces a difficult choice
Russia Matters: Russia's successes will force the United States to conclude a peace agreement
Washington understands that Kiev will not win, and negotiations need to begin, writes Russia Matters. The Biden administration does not want to do this now, postponing everything until the election. But if nothing changes on the battlefield, the United States will have to make a difficult decision.
