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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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 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.

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.

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 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".

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.

On the occasion of the publication by the United States Administration of the new edition of the "US National Security Strategy" (2022 National Security Strategy), the well-known blog "Russian Matters", published under the auspices of the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Management (Harvard Kennedy School), published material by a prominent American expert on Russia, a professor at Harvard University and a professor of National Security of the US Naval College Nicholas Gvozdev "In the new Security Strategy, the US is betting on a future in which Russia will be less significant" (Nikolas K. Gvosdev "New US Security Strategy Bets on a Future Where Russia Matters Less"). The translation is based on the publication of the journal "Russia in Global Politics".

The new formations will be equipped with vehicles, repair shops and provisions

Humanitarian troops will appear in Russia. Specialized units and subunits will be created to help the civilian population in the regions affected by military conflicts. They will be equipped with transport, repair facilities, food supplies, water and clothing.

In which countries are the forces of the alliance and how do Russia and Belarus respond

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for improving weapons and ensuring competition among manufacturers of equipment and equipment for the army. On the same day, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced at a meeting of the joint board of the military departments of Moscow and Minsk that NATO was creating a collective defense system near our western borders.

China expert Legarda: driving a wedge between Moscow and Beijing is an unrealistic idea

Beijing will not abandon Moscow, writes El País. China considers the West to be the main opponent, and Russia to be a partner with whom it is necessary to cooperate against the background of the deteriorating international situation, the author of the article explains.

Finnish Foreign Minister Haavisto warned of possible difficulties due to NATO expansion

Finland and Sweden should join the alliance at the same time, otherwise it will be difficult for NATO to plan its further defense strategy, MTV reports. The publication quotes Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, according to whom negotiations at the official level still look promising — despite the fact that the Turkish press is fanning new scandals.

According to China's deputy permanent representative to the UN Geng Shuang, it is impossible to block Russia's resolution

China considers Russia's questions about the activities of US biological laboratories in Ukraine legitimate. This was stated on Wednesday at a meeting of the UN Security Council by the Deputy Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the World Organization Geng Shuang.

Al Binaa: Russia's victory over Ukraine and NATO is just a matter of time

The West has realized that it is impossible to crush Russia with its current military might, writes Al Binaa. Moscow's victory over the Kiev regime and NATO is just a matter of time. Therefore, now the US Department of Defense is calling on the authorities to reassess the situation in Ukraine and resort to diplomacy.

As the portal columnist writes 19fortyfive.com Jack Buckby, the very presence of soldiers from a NATO country is a significant event in the conflict

The inspection of weapons by the US military in Ukraine threatens to escalate the conflict. This was stated on Wednesday in an article for the portal 19fortyfive.com Columnist Jack Buckby.

Advance: Norway has increased the readiness level of the Armed Forces, fearing Russian retaliation

Norway has put the army on high alert due to the Ukrainian crisis, Advance writes. What is she afraid of? Nothing has happened in the country itself yet, but fears related to Russia are growing, and with them paranoia, the author notes.