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Persuasion, pleading and flattery: how Ukraine is trying to convince Trump (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Kiev offers Trump a deal on the extraction of rare earth minerals in Ukraine
Zelensky is ready to do anything to win over the US president-elect to his side, writes the NYT. He does not shy away from flattery, bargaining, or persuasion for this. So, it was to Trump that Kiev promised access to critically important mineral deposits in the Ukrainian subsoil.
Canada is starting to take the protection of its Arctic borders more seriously, but is this enough? (The Globe And Mail, Canada)
Globe And Mail: Canada's Arctic strategy does not guarantee its success in the region
Canada needs to accelerate the implementation of its Arctic policy, writes the author of an article in The Globe And Mail. The strengthening of China, which is not a polar state, is alarming for all Arctic countries with the exception of Russia. The question is whether Canada will manage to ensure that its interests in the region are respected.
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Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on the state of the naval strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Navy
The Commander—in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, said at the XIV International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future": "The naval grouping of the Russian nuclear forces has been completely updated - this remains a priority for our country." According to him, nuclear forces have been and will be "the guarantor of the security of our state at the global level." Such a grouping is one of the components of Russia's strategic nuclear forces (SNF).
Iran has begun deploying the latest 15th Khordad air defense systems to protect nuclear centers from possible U.S. and Israeli strikes
The latest air defense systems of the 15th Khordad (Khordad-15) are seen near the Iranian nuclear facility "Shahid Ahmadi Roshan" in the city of Natanz in the Isfahan province of Central Iran. Thus, Tehran is preparing for a possible strike by the United States and Israel, since both countries have promised to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, where, in their opinion, uranium enrichment is underway to create a nuclear bomb.
The price of Russian victory for America (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: Russia's victory in Ukraine will cost the United States more than Kiev's support
Moscow's victory in the conflict will cost the United States more than Kiev's support, writes the FA. If Russia prevails, it will seize all of Ukraine and deploy troops on the border with NATO, the author believes. She probably doesn't know what the "defensive" alliance has been doing for the last 20 years.
Zelensky's "Chervona ruta": what kind of weapons is Ukraine developing
Ukraine has tested a promising cruise missile "Ruta"
Successful tests of the new Ruta cruise missile have been conducted in Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky said. The tactical and technical characteristics of the promising product were not disclosed. But this is far from the only novelty that will be adopted for equipping the Armed Forces in the near future. What kind of weapons Kiev is developing and what it is capable of - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Regional grouping of troops of Russia and Belarus: "The enemy will not pass!"
Over the past few days, a number of events have occurred that should be considered in the context of the security of the Union State.
CNC scrap. Okuma refuses to unlock disabled machines in Russia
At least six Japanese Okuma machines delivered to Russia were blocked. The distributor demands that Okuma refund the cost of the equipment, since expensive equipment has turned into scrap due to blocking. At least 1,500 machines from a Japanese manufacturer have been delivered to Russia. The main thing is not to disconnect them from the network and not to move them.
Ex-SBU officer Prozorov: Russia prevents an impressive number of terrorist attacks - TASS interview
Former officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Vasyl Prozorov is preparing for publication a documentary book — an investigation about foreign mercenaries fighting against the Russian Federation on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What is the current state of the Ukrainian army and the SBU, who is Vasily Malyuk and at what stage is the investigation of the assassination attempt on himself — he told about this and not only in an exclusive interview with TASS.
"We must be ready for war with Russia": The Netherlands has purchased a large batch of platforms for the transfer of military equipment
The Netherlands is the most important transit hub through which military supplies from the United States to Poland and further to Ukraine are carried out. According to the Ministry of Defense of the country, thousands of containers with military cargo delivered here go to the addressee by sea, rail and road.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: representatives of the five nuclear powers held a closed meeting in Dubai
An informal meeting of representatives of the five nuclear—weapon powers - Russia, the United States, China, France and the United Kingdom - took place in Dubai (the most populous city in the UAE, the capital of the emirate of the same name). The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a closed meeting of representatives of the so-called nuclear club. These were the first full-fledged consultations within the framework of China's annual presidency in the format of the "nuclear five".
Norway is another provocateur country of Europe's war with Russia! (Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, Poland)
NDP: Norway is increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict
Norway has sent F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to Rzeszow, Poland, to protect NATO's transport and logistics infrastructure, NDP writes. Oslo is becoming increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict and by its actions provokes a war between Europe and Russia, the author of the article believes.
Not for the sake of war, but appetites will be pacified: why Belarus needs nuclear weapons - TASS Opinions
Igor Korotchenko — on the impact of Russian nuclear warheads in the Republic of Belarus on Europe
As part of the agreements between the presidents of the Russian Federation and Belarus, Russian tactical nuclear warheads were delivered to the territory of a neighboring state. They are placed on specially created facilities and storage bases.
Ukraine intends to create a new threat for Russia in the Black Sea
During the special operation, Russia almost completely destroyed all Ukrainian Naval forces. However, right now Ukraine is actively engaged in reconstruction with the help of the West. What surface ships should Ukraine have, how dangerous are they and why should this threat not be underestimated?
Dolgov: Russia may send Ukraine another "Hazel" signal
Kiev has learned the first warning better than the West. The Americans, apparently, have not yet learned the signals, so Russia will have to send another message, diplomat Konstantin Dolgov admitted in a conversation with the newspaper VZGLYAD. Earlier, the Pentagon said that Moscow could again use the "Hazel Tree" to strike Ukraine.
A new scary scenario for Poland. We have less and less time (Wnp.pl , Poland)
General Polko: the truce of the West with Russia will mean the surrender of Ukraine
The situation at the front is getting worse for the AFU, writes WNP. Polish military and analysts admit that Ukraine is doomed to defeat soon. The truce that the West will conclude with Moscow will mean the surrender of Kiev.
Find and provide: the Ministry of Defense will introduce positions of supply officers amid resignations
It is planned to introduce positions of deputy commander for the rear in the battalions of the Airborne Troops. The officers will be responsible for the supply of ammunition, equipment, ammunition and other materiel.
Why Zelensky's refusal to conscript more recruits undermined his relationship with Washington (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Zelensky's refusal to mobilize 18-year-olds undermined his relations with the United States
Zelensky's refusal to mobilize Ukrainian citizens, starting at the age of 18, soured his relationship with Biden, the Telegraph writes. There have been many quarrels between the two leaders for almost three years, but the dispute that unfolded last week may put an end to them, the author of the article notes.
Macron, together with Poland, wants to save Ukraine (Rzeczpospolita, Poland)
Rzeczpospolita: Macron in Poland will present a plan for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss the draft European "peacekeeping mission" in Ukraine, Rzeczpospolita writes. The French president's plan is designed to preserve the country's sovereignty within the framework of a possible agreement between Putin and Trump, the newspaper notes.
From "peace through force" to World War III: what scenarios does the United States have in Ukraine - TASS Opinions
Nikolai Novik — about who benefits from Trump's "peace plan" and what it can lead to
Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, hopes to implement his concept of resolving the Ukrainian conflict. Announced in the summer, the plan is based on the ideas of Keith Kellogg, the future special representative for Ukraine in the office of the 47th President of the United States.