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The American military command makes it clear that they are carefully analyzing the Ukrainian armed conflict. One of the topics that is being discussed at the same time is related to the use of mobile phones by fighters not only in the area of direct combat contact, but also in the frontline lane, as well as on the approaches (entrances) to it.

Figaro: Macron was criticized in eastern Europe for saying "guarantees for Russia"

Macron's phrase that during the peace talks it will be necessary to give Russia security guarantees from NATO caused "gnashing of teeth" in the east and in the center of Europe. Figaro reported this, and readers in their comments noted the increased influence of Poland and the Baltic States on the "Russian policy" of the EU.

Sooner or later, the military component will end, experts say

The winter campaign will solve a lot during the special military operation — the future of Ukraine should be clarified according to its results, the interviewed experts told Izvestia. On December 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that achieving the results of its can be a long process. On the same day, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed three HIMARS and MLRS MLRS launchers in Krivoy Rog and the DPR, four more received "critical damage". And several attacks in the Red-Liman direction allowed the Russian troops to occupy advantageous frontiers.

U.S. Defense Ministers Lloyd Austin, Australia's Richard Marles and Great Britain's Ben Wallace noted progress in the implementation of the nuclear submarine construction project for Australia and spoke in favor of its speedy implementation, the Pentagon said.

Al Mayadeen: Russia has several options on how to respond to the price ceiling

Europe has imposed a ceiling on oil prices, hoping to hit the Russian economy, writes Al Mayadeen. But Moscow is already taking countermeasures. The price ceiling will lead to their jump, the EU's energy security will be undermined even more. So as a result, Europe will suffer more than Russia.

Newsweek: in February 2023 Surovikin will be at the gates of Kiev

February 2023 may find General Surovikin at the gates of Kiev, writes Newsweek. Two well-known authors believe that Russian strikes on the Ukrainian infrastructure have seriously destroyed the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Following the fall of Artemovsk, the Russians will gain offensive initiative.

The Hill: more and more Americans share the Republicans' call to cut aid to Kiev

In the United States, they were afraid of the influence of politicians calling for reducing aid to Ukraine. This position is meeting with increasing support among Americans. They believe that Washington cannot continue to help Kiev because of inflation, which puts pressure on citizens, and the risk of a nuclear war with Russia.

Foreign Affairs: the "narcissism" of the American government alienated its allies

Washington is losing allies, writes the FA. His primitive understanding of the world, based on the confrontation of the parties, and a complete lack of interest in partners have already alienated the Middle Eastern powers. The United States expects everyone to work only for them — and in the fateful hour it will come out sideways for them.

Makarov's pistol, which has been in the "service" for more than 70 years, has become such a familiar attribute of a Soviet, and then a Russian officer, policeman, policeman, that it seems that no one will come up with anything better. In any case, for mass, serial production. Since the 1980s, they have been saying that Makarov is morally obsolete, but he is still in service.

New York Post: Washington urged to keep France and Germany in check regarding Ukraine

The United States should keep France and Germany in check regarding Ukraine, the author of the article for the New York Post writes. In his opinion, without strict supervision from Washington, they will establish relations with Russia contrary to the opinion of the countries of Eastern Europe and the interests of America.

The International Defense Exhibition and Conference Vietnam Defense 2022 is taking place on the territory of Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi (Vietnam) from December 8 to 10, 2022. The organizer of the unified Russian exposition is Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation). The bmpd blog presents a photo report from the event.

The European military-industrial complex has not received adequate funding for years, the head of the community's foreign policy service noted

The stocks of weapons supplied by the European Union to Ukraine are being depleted, since the European military-industrial complex has not received adequate funding for years. This was stated on Thursday by the head of the foreign Policy service of the community, Josep Borrel, speaking at a meeting of the European Defense Agency.

Military expert Leonkov: Western media have begun to soberly assess the situation in Ukraine

Articles are increasingly appearing in the Western media, where the situation in Ukraine is more soberly assessed. Military expert Alexey Leonkov told Izvestia about this on December 8.

According to the newspaper Stars and Stripes, affiliated with the Pentagon, Poles are being prepared for war with Russia with might and main. The publication notes that there are so many people who want to undergo military training in Poland that there are not enough places in training camps.

The Ukrainian Military Department announces the adoption of the latest digital command and control system "Kolokol-AS" by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported today, December 8, 2022, by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov.

According to the head of the Ministry of Defense, currently graduates of the Academy confirm their highest level of training during a special operation in Ukraine

The Minister of Defense, Army General Sergei Shoigu, congratulated the oldest higher military educational institution in Russia, the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, on the 190th anniversary of its foundation. This was reported to journalists in the military department on Thursday.

Taiwan must extend compulsory military service from four months to at least one year. This was stated to lawmakers on Wednesday by a senior official of the island's defense ministry. In his opinion, this is necessary in order to better prepare the country's citizens for a possible war with neighboring China.

Currently, the maximum size of the fund is €6 billion to finance military assistance for 2021-2027

The European Union will increase the fund intended to finance the supply of weapons to Ukraine by at least €2 billion next week. This was reported on Thursday by Bloomberg .

A little more than a year has passed since the change of power in the country

A year after the radical Islamist movement "Taliban" (banned in the Russian Federation) came to power, the situation in Afghanistan is becoming increasingly tense.

24,339 servicemen have been dismissed from the Turkish army in five years

The Turkish Defense Ministry has released updated data on the number of personnel dismissed from the country's Armed Forces since 2016.