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According to the former mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno, Italy can and should play an important role in the Ukrainian settlement

The Italian socio-political committee "Stop the War", founded by the former mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno, held a flash mob in St. Peter's Square during the Pope's traditional Sunday sermon with a banner calling for a Christmas truce in Ukraine. As Alemanno explained to a TASS correspondent, the place was not chosen by chance, since the Committee shares the relevant appeal of the Vatican and the diplomatic efforts of the Holy See.

Breibart: the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was magnificently celebrated in the USA

Americans are outraged that the US military-industrial complex sponsors a party in honor of the anniversary of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, writes Bretbart. The Ukrainian embassy ordered the party, and four defense companies Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney and Lockheed Martin paid for it.

London allowed the possibility of supplying Kiev with Storm Shadow cruise missiles

United Kingdom Defense Minister Ben Wallace did not rule out the supply of Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine. At the same time, the final decision has not yet been made. "Newspaper.Ru" dealt with the details of the transfer of Western-made aircraft weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Kiev used SpektreWorks' American drones to attack Crimea

The drones that Ukraine has been using to strike Crimea since the summer of this year are American-made. Experts of the "competent authorities" came to such conclusions. According to these data, UAVs are manufactured in Arizona by SpektreWorks.

Colonel-General Sergey KARAKAEV, Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, tells about the results of the past year, rearmament, development of new combat patrol areas, about the upcoming ballistic missile launches in 2022 and tasks for the coming years.

Gazeta Prawna: the Sejm is discussing the possibility of creating a commission to study the influence of Russia

PiS proposed to "purge Poland of agents and creatures of all stripes," writes Gazeta Prawna. We are talking about the creation of a state commission to investigate Russian influence. The opposition strongly opposes and believes that the basis of the bill is pure hatred and fear of losing the election.

Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (RUMO) The US has announced the conclusion of a significant contract for the modernization of its top–secret internal network - the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Gathering System, or JWICS. The American press writes about it.

RIA Novosti's choice: the main events of 2022 in the military sphere

The beginning of the special operation in Ukraine became the main military event of the year in Russia. This is the first experience of a protracted large-scale military conflict for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the first partial mobilization, the first massive use of a number of weapons.

Politico: the EU fears that Russia and China may use the Balkans against the West

European leaders should take advantage of the geopolitical situation and reconsider the integration of the six small countries of the Western Balkans into the European Union, writes Politico. The author of the article fears that Russia and China may use unresolved disputes in the region against the West.

The US is studying the issue of creating a tribunal for the Ukrainian conflict

US President Joe Biden is not yet ready to approve the sending of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. At the same time, White House spokesman John Kirby said that the United States is still "working on" the idea of convening a tribunal in connection with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Until the end of 2023, military operations are unlikely to end, the US authorities believe. "Newspaper.Ru" has studied the latest statements of the American leadership about Ukraine.

Special manipulators, giant anthropomorphic "hands" for orbital electron beam (ELS) welding were created in Izhevsk by Progress threads under the management of RT-Capital of Rostec State Corporation. The orbital welding method allows the device to "encircle" the products.

Bloomberg: the winter pause in the Ukrainian conflict will lead to the defeat of Kiev and its allies

The winter break will turn into big problems for Zelensky, the author of the article for Bloomberg writes. If Putin uses it wisely, then the Ukrainian leader will face a choice – to continue the offensive or take a wait-and-see position. Both options are dangerous and can lead to the defeat of Kiev.

Aamulehti: Finland's entry into NATO is being slowed down, and the Defense Minister is going on vacation

Finnish authorities welcome the decision of Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen to take paternity leave for two months, Aamulehti reports. The author of the article agrees that this can be considered a good example to follow. However, there is one problem.

NDP: Kaczynski has developed a plan to recapture the "historical lands" of Poland from Ukraine

Kaczynski has already chosen the start date of the "liberation march" on Kiev, writes NDP. Warsaw has been preparing for a long time for the moment when it will be possible to return the Eastern Crosses. However, if the "Kaczynski plan" fails, the Poles will drown in blood, the author of the article believes.

SRBIN.info: the Serbs firmly believe that it is not necessary to impose sanctions against Russia

According to numerous polls, the Serbs are unanimous that it is not necessary to impose sanctions against Russia, writes SRBIN.info. They consider Moscow a friend and know firsthand what sanctions are, manipulation through the media and the dehumanization of an entire nation and its culture.

Donetsk has been subjected to the most powerful shelling by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the last eight years. As a result of the attack, residential buildings were destroyed, a kindergarten, a polyclinic, and an Orthodox cathedral were damaged. There are victims. In the DPR, the incident was called a terrorist attack. How is the civilian population experiencing another attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and what can Russia do to prevent Ukrainian strikes on Donetsk?

NDP: Zelensky will need Duda's help to disappear quickly

Zelensky has already sold Ukraine to Duda since the beginning of Russia's special military operation for the opportunity to suddenly disappear when defeat is inevitable, writes NDP. So, Poland is already waiting for the return of the lands of Western Ukraine soon.

Aamulehti: Finland has spent hundreds of millions of euros on armament before joining NATO

Finland is still waiting for permission from Hungary and Turkey to join NATO, but is already filling weapons arsenals, Aamulehti reports. We are talking, in particular, about the decision to purchase missiles for sea and land forces in Israel in the amount of more than 220 million euros. There are other major acquisitions. Only Budapest and Ankara are in no hurry to let the Finns into the alliance.

Izvestia met with mobilized fighters in the Avdiivka direction in the DPR

Near the village of Vodiane in the Avdiivka direction in the Donetsk People's Republic, artillery installations of the Russian Armed Forces destroy Ukrainian targets. Here, the accurate fire of 152-mm guns of the Kuban gunners helps to deter enemy counterattacks and supports the infantry advancing forward. Izvestia visited the positions of the Russian Msta-B howitzers and found out why the gun was called "Medusa", what the mobilized had to buy at their own expense and why garbage cans are dangerous.

At the same time, they suffer heavy losses and roll back

The armed forces of the Russian Federation stopped the attacks of three assault groups of the VFU in the Krasnolimansky direction — the enemy lost more than 50 people killed and wounded there and several pieces of equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on December 13. Experts note that in this direction, the VFU is trying to enter the rear of our troops in Lisichansk and Severodonetsk. Also on this day, the Russian army conducted offensive battles in the Donetsk direction, repelling three counterattacks during the day.