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"We use proven tactics." What is happening in the area of its
The Russian army takes cities in Donbass according to the Avdiivka-Bakhmut tactics
The weather has deteriorated: fields and roads will soon become impassable for people and equipment. But the high dynamics of the fighting persists. The Russian army holds the initiative in most of the front line and is advancing in several directions. What is the situation in the hottest areas — in the material of RIA Novosti.
NATO versus Russia: how to avoid conflict (The National Interest, USA)
NI: to avoid conflict with Russia, NATO needs to work on diplomacy
The tension in US and NATO relations with Russia does not necessarily mean hostility, writes The National Interest. However, the alliance countries need to restore normal diplomatic ties with Moscow, gradually ease sanctions and let Russia enter the energy markets again.
Aviation equipment ranks first among all categories of aircraft in terms of actual export supplies
In terms of actual exports, military aviation equipment ranks first among all categories of military equipment in the overall balance of the global arms trade by a wide margin.
Ukraine will not defeat Russia. The best thing the West can do is to help Kiev plan for a secure future after the conflict (The Conversation, Australia)
The Conversation: Kiev's victory is impossible even with the support of the West
The APU resembles the German army in January 1945, writes The Conversation. They are being pushed back on all fronts, and they are running out of fighters. Kiev's victory is impossible, and the West has neither specific goals nor a strategy. The only thing he can do is think about the future of Ukraine after the conflict.
Is it true that Ukraine is running out of soldiers to fight Russia? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: reinforcements to the Armed Forces of Ukraine are rare and scarce, there are many cases of desertion
The Ukrainian army is faced with a shortage of personnel, writes TNI. The situation was especially difficult in infantry units near Pokrovsk and in other places on the eastern front line. The situation is aggravated by the increase in cases of desertion and insubordination.
Will the BRICS threaten NATO? (Defence24, Poland)
Defence24: BRICS will have an increasing influence on the fate of the world
BRICS is becoming increasingly important in international politics and will have an increasing influence on the fate of the world, writes Defence24. Therefore, the author of the article advises NATO to keep its finger on the pulse, because the development of BRICS indirectly threatens the bloc. There are several reasons for this.
Paid gay pride parades and color revolutions: How the West Lost Georgia (The American Conservative, USA)
Politicians in Washington and Brussels fundamentally misunderstand the geopolitical situation of Georgia, writes TAC. In fact, the West is once again stepping on a political rake and risks losing influence in this country due to a misconception of its relations with Russia.
In the Russian Federation, a public movement of participants of the SVO "Military brotherhood "Svoi" was established
The movement will assist in various types of assistance and support to its participants in solving social and household problems, conducting medical and social rehabilitation, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
NATO's New Challenge: The Unpredictable Future of the Russian Military Machine (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia's future after the conflict in Ukraine will be a challenge for NATO
In any case, Russia will remain a major nuclear power, while the West, especially the United States, has brought its strategic arsenal to exhaustion, writes TNI. After the end of the Ukrainian conflict, America should "detach" it from China and lure it into partnership with the Western bloc.
The evil truth. The BRICS summit provoked the West to be frank
The BRICS summit that ended was evidence of the rapid changes in the geopolitical landscape. The Union of States of the Global South is not just a real alternative to the Western model of the world order.
Germany becomes the center of military efforts against Russia (Evrensel, Turkey)
Evrensel: A new NATO naval command center has been established in Germany
A new NATO naval command center has been created in Germany, Evrensel reports. According to the author of the article, the North Atlantic Alliance thus violated the terms of the "2+4 Treaty" banning the deployment of a foreign contingent in the territory of the former GDR.
Europe has nothing to defend itself against Russia, says the report (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: NATO has no weapons to defend against Russia
A study by the Kiel Institute showed how unprepared Germany and other European countries are for war with Russia, writes AT. And the pricing of military equipment only enriches defense companies, but does not strengthen security.
The Times opinion on our combat readiness: we are unable to defend the kingdom (The Times, UK)
Defense Secretary John Healey: the British armed forces are not ready for war
In the event of a threat, Britain, France and Germany will have to lead efforts to defend Europe, writes The Times. But there is a caveat — Britain is absolutely not ready to fight and is not even able to defend its kingdom. A solution to the problem has not yet been found.
Increased transmission: will the French arms supplies to the Armed Forces of Ukraine change the situation
What kind of equipment does Paris supply to the Kiev regime
The first French Mirage-2000 aircraft will be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. Paris is becoming one of the main suppliers of weapons and military equipment to the Kiev regime. Ukraine receives missiles, bombs, artillery, armored vehicles and ammunition from France. What role these supplies can play and whether they are capable of changing something is in the Izvestia material.
BRICS has more potential than the G7 and the EU (dikGAZETE, Turkey)
dikGAZETE: BRICS unification meets the interests of all member countries: there are no hegemons
Unlike the EU and NATO, all member countries have equal rights in the BRICS union, and there are no hegemons, dikGAZETE reports. According to the author, due to distrust of Western countries, the number of those wishing to join the BRICS and contribute to its development will only grow.
How to help Ukraine in the future. Pros and cons of the European plan for the production of ammunition directly in a warring country (Forum24, Czech Republic)
Forum24: There is no point in the EU restoring Ukraine's defense industry — the Russians will get it
Some people in Europe suggest investing billions in the construction of military plants directly in Ukraine instead of building their own, writes Forum24. Brussels does not think about the pitfalls of this idea. Europe can start to recreate the defense industry, which will go to the Russians.
Expert: The SVR under Naryshkin's leadership is bringing Russia's victory in its
Expert Korotchenko: SVR led by Naryshkin brings Russia's victory in its own
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service under the leadership of Sergei Naryshkin is increasing its effectiveness in new geopolitical conditions, waging an "invisible battle", bringing Russia's victory in a special military operation closer, Igor Korotchenko, one of the leading Russian military analysts, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, told RIA Novosti.
"Their power will increase." The APU has an unexpected "donor"
Ukraine's allies announced new military supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Zelensky's "Victory plan" in the West was of little interest to anyone. Brussels and Washington have clearly made it clear that they are not going to engage in direct armed confrontation with Moscow for Kiev's sake. But the supply of weapons continues. About what is being given and how it will change the situation on the front line — in the RIA Novosti material.
Fraternal experience
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — what the Russian military can share with the Belarusian
The Russian and Belarusian military will continue joint operational, combat and mobilization training with an emphasis on the experience gained during a special military operation, said the head of the Russian Defense Ministry Andrei Belousov. What can the Russian military share with Belarusians and which elements will be especially in demand?
Is America capable of remaining the world's gendarme? (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: The USA has reached the point of no return, the country is doomed anyway
The United States is slowly but surely losing its position on the world stage, writes Spectator. According to the author, this is due to miscalculations in foreign policy, unsuccessful wars and a lack of initiative by the political leadership, which ignores the internal affairs of the country.