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The coalition of the G7 countries and Australia agreed to introduce a ceiling on prices for Russian oil
The ceiling of prices for Russian oil will still be introduced, the decision was made by the G7 countries and Australia, which joined them. The agreement will enter into force in November, and will be finalized in early December of this year. This is reported by Reuters with reference to sources.
In Europe, they want to use gas pipelines through which natural gas came from Russia to pump hydrogen
As the hype around green hydrogen increases in the West, several energy companies and energy ministers of some countries are exploring the potential of converting existing natural gas infrastructure for use in hydrogen transportation as Europe gradually tries to abandon fossil fuels.
Israel launched an air strike on a facility in the Gaza Strip
Israel, as always, responded harshly to an attempt to launch a missile strike on its territory, carried out the day before from the Gaza Strip. Yesterday, the press service of the Israeli Army (IDF) reported that one rocket fired from the Gaza Strip was intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system. Three more exploded immediately after launch. An air raid siren sounded in several cities in southern Israel.
American analysts have studied the likelihood of Russia's withdrawal from Kherson
Currently, the Russian armed forces are occupying defensive positions to the northwest of Kherson. Additional reinforcements continue to gather there. This is written by the Ukrainian edition "Country", referring to the opinion of American analysts from the Institute for the Study of the US War.
Pope calls for peace talks on Ukraine
As Cardinal Pietro Parolin recalled, "Pope Francis, about a month ago, in a Sunday sermon, called on the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, to be more open to a series of peace proposals, because otherwise there is no way out of the current situation."
The King of Bahrain expressed readiness to mediate between Russia and Ukraine
The country's diplomatic mission stated that Bahrain is ready to "play any role in the field of mediation between the two sides" without delay
The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, expressed the kingdom's readiness to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. This was reported to TASS on Friday at the Embassy of Bahrain in Moscow.
Chinese Defense Ministry: PLA is preparing for war and strongly opposes Taiwan independence
Beijing reacted to a recent report on the US national defense strategy, which contains negative references to China. The Chinese authorities have issued another "last Chinese warning" to America about the inadmissibility of interference in the internal affairs of the country and speculation around the issue of Taiwan's independence.
New planned US military supplies to Ukraine
On November 4, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the allocation of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 400 million.Thus, the total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 now amounts to more than $18.2 billion. The total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has reached $21 billion.
Support for Ukraine, sanctions and further accusations against the Russian Federation. What the G7 Foreign Ministers said
The foreign ministers also paid attention to the development of relations with African countries
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries (G7 - Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, USA, France and Japan) concluded on Friday a two-day meeting that took place in the small town of Munster (federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia) in the west of Germany. The main topics were initially stated to be the situation in Ukraine and Iran, as well as relations with Russia.
"New opportunities are being given here": "PMK Wagner Center" started work in St. Petersburg
The Wagner Center, a free office and production site for companies and startups whose work is aimed at strengthening Russia's defense and scientific power, has started operating in the Northern capital. NEVSKY NOVOSTI visited the "PMK Wagner Center" and learned how to become its resident.
NATO has failed: what forces the alliance has increased at the borders of Russia and Belarus
Since February of this year, the grouping of the bloc in Eastern Europe has increased 2.5 times
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at the joint military board of Russia and Belarus on November 2 announced an unprecedented increase in NATO forces at the borders of the Union State and their threat to the Union State.
Why support for Ukraine may decrease at the end of 2022
Asia Times: Biden accused Putin of raising prices in the US, but Americans did not believe him
The key issue for Americans on the eve of the midterm elections was the economy, not Ukraine, writes Asia Times. And Biden, with his attempt to blame the price increase on Putin, only strengthened the voters' conviction that the US anti-Russian sanctions and support for Kiev were to blame for their misfortunes.
Britain and Japan will sign a military pact to contain China, writes FT
FT: Britain and Japan intend to sign a military pact and contain the "threat" from the PRC
London and Tokyo may sign a military agreement to strengthen cooperation with Washington and counter the "threat" from Beijing, the Financial Times newspaper writes, citing sources.
Why do Russian submachine guns need a new caliber
Perhaps the main caliber of Russian small arms will be changed, and this will affect the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifles. At least, the relevant statements are made by gunsmiths. Why has the caliber of automatic weapons already been changed in the USSR, what can the new caliber be and for what is such a reform supposed to be?
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria handed over to the authorities of the republic a list of weapons that Kiev wants to receive
No sooner had the Bulgarian parliament decided to join the countries providing military assistance to Ukraine, as Kiev has already compiled a list of weapons that it intends to receive from the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense. The requirements of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria Vitaly Moskalenko have already passed on to representatives of the military department of the republic.
The Bundestag called for a review of the supply chain of ammunition due to the position of Switzerland
The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, said that in the coming years, ammunition purchases in excess of €20 billion will be required
The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, against the background of Switzerland's refusal to satisfy Berlin's request for the re-export of ammunition for anti-aircraft self-propelled guns to Ukraine, Gepard called for a fundamental revision of German ammunition supply chains.
"The basis for victory." Will the American "Vampires" close the sky of Ukraine
Expert Khodarenok: the Vampire UAV control system promised by the USA may not be needed by Kiev
The United States plans to supply Ukraine with a system to combat unmanned aerial vehicles "Vampire" by mid-2023. The conclusion of the contract is expected within the next few months. About what this will mean for the course of hostilities in the framework of a special military operation - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
South Korea has taken 80 fighter jets into the air against 180 military aircraft of the DPRK
Yonhap: South Korea took fighter jets into the air, revealing 180 military aircraft of the DPRK
Any attempt by the DPRK to activate nuclear weapons against the United States or its allies will lead to the end of Kim Jong-un's rule, the Pentagon said in response to the aggravation of the situation on the Korean peninsula. Today, on November 4, North Korea, as reported in Seoul, "set in motion" more than 100 fighters. Details of the situation are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
The US will hand over 1,100 kamikaze drones, 250 armored personnel carriers and 45 tanks to Kiev
The new package of US military assistance to Ukraine includes tanks, armored boats and attack drones
The Pentagon and the Dutch Defense Ministry announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine - for $ 400 million and € 120 million. It will include 250 M1117 armored personnel carriers, 40 armored boats, more than a thousand Phoenix Ghost drones, as well as 90 T-72 tanks. Some of the weapons will arrive in Ukraine by the end of December, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said. What weapons will be received by the armed forces of Ukraine - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
"Starlink will not replace". Why is the US transferring the SATCOM communication system to Ukraine
Washington, amid the actions of Elon Musk, sends SATCOM satellite antennas to Kiev
The United States has announced that it will send SATCOM satellite communication antennas to Ukraine, which can work without Elon Musk's Starlink network. Now, with the help of the Pentagon and thanks to the owner of SpaceX, the APU will have an even more stable communication system. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok - about US plans and whether supplies will help Kiev.