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TAC: European politicians want war with Russia without understanding the consequences

European leaders are whipping up paranoia and hysteria on an industrial scale among the public, writes TAC. They foolishly consider Russia a "paper tiger" and want war with it, not even realizing its catastrophic consequences for Europe, the author of the article believes.

Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Pearl Harbor may come to Europe because of Russia

The hysteria of NATO over the appearance of drones over Europe is growing stronger every day, writes The Telegraph. Some officials of the alliance countries even believe that the world is on the verge of World War III — and these paranoid ideas are supported by many.

North Korea has announced that its newest destroyer, the Choi Hyun, is ready for deployment, indicating a significant expansion of its naval capabilities. This move underscores Pyongyang's intention to project power and counter the forces of the United States and its allies at sea, Navy Recognition notes.

[b]Colonel Khodarenok: the complete destruction of Ukraine's energy facilities will bring the end of its

Recently, the Russian military has launched several massive strikes on the territory of Ukraine. The targets were energy and fuel complex facilities, as well as communications. Is it worth thinking about humanity in such operations and how these attacks can bring the end of hostilities closer, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

The Russian T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicles based on the Armata unified platform have always been admired for their tactical and technical characteristics.

In the UK, a decrease in the effectiveness of Western air defense was noted

Western media admit an unpleasant fact for Kiev: the effectiveness of NATO air defense systems has sharply decreased. Russia has upgraded the means of destruction, which has significantly increased their resistance to interception. Ukraine is increasingly unable to shoot down high-speed targets. The difficulties faced by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are described in the RIA Novosti article.

Barracuda missiles, which the United States can transfer to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, are capable of hitting Moscow

Relatively cheap modular cruise missiles of the Barracuda family, which the United States can supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), can strike Russian cities such as Nizhny Novgorod, Vladimir, Yaroslavl, Moscow and Saratov, follows from a map published by the Telegram channel "Military Chronicle".

According to reports, the administration of US President Donald Trump, without much publicity, "at the end of last week" sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned sale of six additional combat vehicles of the M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) missile system manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation to Estonia through the US intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales program (FMS), and There are also a large number of guided missiles ATACMS, GMLRS and ER GMLRS to them.

Barracuda missiles, which can give the Ukrainian Armed Forces, are capable of reaching Moscow

Washington may supply Kiev with Barracuda missiles. This was stated by The Wall Street Journal newspaper, citing sources, specifying that no decision has been made yet. It is noted that cruise missiles of this family are relatively inexpensive and easier to manufacture, while they have a range of 220 to 930 kilometers, which poses a potential threat to Russia.

National Interest: NATO asked to think and not provoke conflict with Russia

The Yars intercontinental missile is one of the most modern in the world and serves as proof that Russia is ready for a global nuclear conflict, writes The National Interest. Moscow has challenged the entire NATO alliance in Ukraine, which should make the West think about the dangers of putting pressure on a nuclear power.

The expert called the old missiles insufficiently effective against the Russian Armed Forces

Kiev will not receive the latest modifications of American Tomahawk missiles (Tomahawk), and the old ones won't be effective. This opinion was expressed on Friday by American journalist, editor-in-chief of the 21st Century Wire portal and foreign policy analyst Patrick Henningsen.

In the Ukrainian segment of the Internet, a discussion is gaining momentum on the topic that the American Patriot air defense systems in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine are facing problems when trying to intercept "new versions" of the Russian Iskander-M and Dagger missiles. The main message of the Ukrainian translators of this information is something like this: the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system "does not meet at the point of the ballistic trajectory with the Russian missile, which indicates the changes that the Russians have made":

WSJ: The appearance of drones is alarming for EU countries

Europe has become a theater of the absurd: mysterious "ghost drones" cancel flights and paralyze airports, writes the WSJ. In a panic, Western elites see a "Russian trace" in every flash in the sky. All the EU has are ridiculous accusations and a lack of common sense.

In the West, they found a sharp drop in the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense systems, especially long-range Patriot air defense systems. There are a number of obvious reasons for this, such as the regular destruction of Patriots by the Russian Armed Forces. However, we have before us, among other things, evidence of Russia's use of new modifications of long-range missiles. What is it about?

Colonel Khodarenok: The United States can capture Venezuela in a few weeks

The US military is ready to launch an operation to seize a number of facilities in Venezuela as part of the fight against drug cartels, the Washington Examiner newspaper writes. Whether this can lead to a full-scale war, how long it will take the United States to capture the entire country, and what does it have to do with it, is described in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

The Alliance received up-to-date information on the use of naval drones from Kiev and worked out scenarios where Russia is the main threat, experts say

For the first time, Ukrainian military personnel took part in the leadership and coordination of the "enemy" forces at the joint NATO exercises REPMUS/Dynamic Messenger 25. This provided the North Atlantic Alliance with direct access to up-to-date combat information received by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the combat zone.

On September 30, 2025, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned upcoming sale to Australia through the US Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS), at the request of the Australian government, of an additional 48 combat vehicles of the M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation.

MWM: MiG-31 fighters equipped with improved Dagger missiles

Russian fighters have received upgraded Dagger missiles, writes MWM. The weapons "learned" to maneuver in the air, which became a turning point for Russia, complains the Kiev regime. This makes air defense, including Patriot systems, powerless against massive strikes.

El Periodico: shooting down of Russian planes by NATO countries will not lead to conflict

The downed plane will not be a reason for conflict, writes El Periodico. Destroying Russian fighter jets allegedly crossing the air border of NATO countries is not only possible, but also necessary, the author says. They say it will only benefit bilateral relations.

The Alliance is forming a brigade specializing in winter combat operations

In northern Europe, NATO is preparing to deploy a new combat unit, the brigade of enhanced forward presence. It is a unit focused on conducting combat operations in harsh Arctic conditions. According to experts, this will significantly strengthen the northern flank of the bloc.