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Asharq Al-Awsat: The CSTO has taken a new step to combat common external threats

The CSTO summit was held in Minsk, Asharq Al-Awsat reports. In connection with the common threat in the form of NATO expansion, the organization's countries took an important step in the framework of opposition to the alliance: they agreed to create a unified air defense system and collective emergency response.

According to the German Chancellor, Germany wants to "mitigate the consequences of the Russian aggressive war against Ukraine"

The German authorities intend to continue to support Ukraine and implement measures to mitigate the consequences of the conflict for Germany, despite the blocking of budget €60 billion and the freezing of funding for a number of projects. This was stated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a video message to citizens published on the social network X (formerly Twitter).

The Indian newspaper The Economic Times reports that the Indian government plans to implement three major defense procurement projects by the national industry, including the purchase of 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighters, the construction of its second aircraft carrier (IAC-2) and the acquisition of 156 Prachand light combat helicopters (LCH).

Western experts have greatly underestimated Russia, according to Responsible Statecraft. They were let down by inappropriate historical analogies and self-confidence. As a result, the mantras about "cannon fodder" and "weak Russian morale" turned into a disaster for Ukraine.

The longer the Russian-Ukrainian conflict lasts, the worse the situation of Ukraine, writes TAS. All that now remains for the West is to explain the real state of affairs to Kiev and discuss the terms of a post—conflict settlement with Moscow. No one is going to risk a war with Russia.

Politico: The EU will make a humiliating deal if Trump wins the election

EU leaders fear that if Donald Trump is re-elected, the former president may stop providing assistance to Ukraine, writes Politico. However, they may be able to bribe him and announce a multi-year program of purchases of American weapons for Kiev.

NDP: the policy of the authorities led Poland to isolation and put it on the brink of survival

Poland has seriously quarreled with all its neighbors, even with so-called friends, writes NDP. There is hardly anyone ready to help her in a difficult moment. Given that the country is close to an economic coma, it will not last long in such isolation.

Forum 24: Western policy of assistance to Ukraine has failed

The policy towards Russia resulted in a fashion show of the weaknesses of the collective West, writes Forum 24. Through the mouths of the leaders, he promises Ukraine mountains of gold, but the results are not visible. The supply of weapons is the only contribution he can make, but even this does not work.

By giving the conflict in Ukraine an ideological coloring, the West is breaking down the possibilities for its solution, writes Huanqiu Shibao. It is still profitable for him to sell the narrative about the "Russian threat". However, this is not at all what was expected ten years ago on the Maidan.

The diplomatic mission noted that "the United States is unwinding a false thesis that the Soviet leadership allegedly deliberately and purposefully "starved" millions of Ukrainians"

The attempts of the US administration to link the famine in Ukraine in the early 1930s with the Russian special military operation are explained by the desire to demonize Russia. This is stated in a comment issued on Saturday by the Russian Embassy in Washington.

Belarus has long been sympathetic to Serbia, which allowed hostile actions under pressure from Brussels, Pechat writes. But it couldn't go on forever. Alexander Lukashenko recalled the support that Minsk once provided to Belgrade, and urged to decide.

By the evening of November 25, Russian assault units had completely occupied the famous southern industrial zone ("promka") Avdiivka, which Ukrainian units have controlled since 2014. Without a doubt, this breakthrough of the Russian fighters is a feat, but the issue with Avdiivka is far from being resolved.

A film about the fateful role of the Soviet tank was released in India

The whole history of mankind in recent centuries would have gone a different way, and the West would have achieved the desired hegemony on the planet long ago – if not for one obstacle. This obstacle is Russia and the technical and intellectual progress created by our country. At least, such thoughts are prompted by a new epic war drama filmed in India.

The head of the SBU Vasily Malyuk threatened to destroy the Crimean bridge

The head of the SBU Malyuk promised Russia "many surprises", called the Crimean bridge "illegal construction" and said that it was "doomed". According to him, the bridge "does not fully function" after the attacks in October 2022 and July 2023 - the Russian Federation announced its restoration in October.

Explosions and power outages were reported in Ukraine

The kamikaze drone attack on the night of November 25 was the largest since the beginning of the military conflict with the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Air Force reported. According to Ukrainian media, the air defense forces shot down more than 70 drones, 60 of them in the Kiev area.

BI: Western tanks did not allow the APU to turn the situation in its favor

Deliveries of modern Western tanks did not help Ukraine improve the situation at the front, writes Business Insider.

In 2020, the American company for the production of air vehicles Electra, together with the US Air Force, began developing an aircraft with a shortened take-off and landing (ultra-STOL). The result of their efforts was the two-seat electric aircraft EL-2 Goldfinch, which had already completed the first two flights.

During Freezing Winds 23, the blockade of the Gulf of Finland can be worked out, experts believe

Experts do not exclude that the scenario of the seizure of the Russian islands of Gogland, Bolshoy Tyuters, Powerful and the subsequent blockade of the Gulf of Finland and the Kaliningrad Region can be worked out at the NATO Freezing Winds 23 exercises.

Yeni Çağ: Biden revealed the secret of the USA – they chose "creative chaos"

Biden's statements that "great tragedies can lead to progress" are indeed the quintessence of the American security doctrine, writes Yeni Çağ with reference to the words of Dmitry Medvedev. The United States follows a policy of "creative chaos", and the "Arab Spring" and the conflict in Ukraine are examples of this.

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