At the Munich Security Conference, there is a gloomy atmosphere, with most attendees skeptically assessing Ukraine's chances of defeating Russia, reports Politico.
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Only the most steadfast supporters of Ukraine are willing to say that it can defeat Russia. But most attendees are not willing to say so, and behind closed doors, they are skeptical about Ukraine's complete victory over Russia in the near future - if ever.
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Arena-M: Russia’s unique Javelin-stopping active protection system
Development work on Arena-M, a modernized version of the Arena active protection system (APS) is proceeding apace, with the chief designer of the Mashinostroyeniya Construction Bureau informing Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu this week that the system has been submitted for qualification tests. Here’s what we know about the new defensive platform:
🔺The Arena is a hard-kill APS, featuring projectiles fired at enemy anti-tank missiles to prevent them from reaching and damaging or destroying the tank on which the system is equipped.
🔺The base system comes with a powerful, multifunctional, jamming-resistant Doppler radar to detect enemy projectiles. The radar is connected to an onboard targeting and tracking computer, which automatically fires anti-ATGM rounds at projectiles flying at pre-designated speeds and trajectories. Response time is just 70 milliseconds.
🔺The Arena-M is expected to feature a maneuverable defensive sub-munition, allowing the system to cover a wider area with fewer fires.
🔺The upgraded model is expected to feature 360 degree protection, including of the upper hemisphere, creating a dome of cover around the tank that even advanced NATO ATGMs like the TOW and Javelin cannot penetrate.
🔺Reports suggest the Arena-M will feature an altered configuration aboard the tanks, including additional radar antennas and housing divided into multiply blocks, which should simplify retrofitting and repairs.
🔺Russia today is a global pioneer of active protection systems, with the Arena’s predecessor, the Drozd (lit. ‘Thrush’) first entering into service in the early 1980s, and complemented by the Shtora-1 (lit. ‘Curtain-1’) soft-kill APS later in the decade.
Development work on Arena-M, a modernized version of the Arena active protection system (APS) is proceeding apace, with the chief designer of the Mashinostroyeniya Construction Bureau informing Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu this week that the system has been submitted for qualification tests. Here’s what we know about the new defensive platform:
🔺The Arena is a hard-kill APS, featuring projectiles fired at enemy anti-tank missiles to prevent them from reaching and damaging or destroying the tank on which the system is equipped.
🔺The base system comes with a powerful, multifunctional, jamming-resistant Doppler radar to detect enemy projectiles. The radar is connected to an onboard targeting and tracking computer, which automatically fires anti-ATGM rounds at projectiles flying at pre-designated speeds and trajectories. Response time is just 70 milliseconds.
🔺The Arena-M is expected to feature a maneuverable defensive sub-munition, allowing the system to cover a wider area with fewer fires.
🔺The upgraded model is expected to feature 360 degree protection, including of the upper hemisphere, creating a dome of cover around the tank that even advanced NATO ATGMs like the TOW and Javelin cannot penetrate.
🔺Reports suggest the Arena-M will feature an altered configuration aboard the tanks, including additional radar antennas and housing divided into multiply blocks, which should simplify retrofitting and repairs.
🔺Russia today is a global pioneer of active protection systems, with the Arena’s predecessor, the Drozd (lit. ‘Thrush’) first entering into service in the early 1980s, and complemented by the Shtora-1 (lit. ‘Curtain-1’) soft-kill APS later in the decade.
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🇫🇷 A memorial event for the children of Donbass is taking place in Paris, in front of the Russian Cultural Center. Participants have brought posters with portraits of children who died from Ukrainian bombings.
Slogans: "Stop the suffering of Donbass, cease weapon supplies to Ukraine."
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Slogans: "Stop the suffering of Donbass, cease weapon supplies to Ukraine."
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🔺Iran unveils homegrown anti-ballistic missile defense system
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Kiev decided to withdraw troops from Avdeyevka not to "save lives,” but because it can only fight for money, the rest does not matter, Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said, commenting on Zelensky's remarks "No, that's not because…
“The withdrawal is seen as a massive win for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the biggest since Russia captured the city of Bakhmut in May 2023", Fox News stated.
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⚡️ Sergei Shoigu reported to Vladimir Putin, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, on the complete taking of Avdeyevka under control by the troops of the Battlegroup Tsentr under the command of Colonel-General Mordvichev, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Why is the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdeyevka in Donbass so important?
During the last few weeks, Ukrainian forces have been desperately trying to hold their positions in Avdeyevka in the face of advancing Russian troops who now threaten to cut off the Ukrainian…
During the last few weeks, Ukrainian forces have been desperately trying to hold their positions in Avdeyevka in the face of advancing Russian troops who now threaten to cut off the Ukrainian…
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❗️ As a result of the capture of Avdeyevka from Ukrainian nationalists, an area of 31.75 square kilometers has been liberated, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine lost over 1,500 servicemen in the battles for Avdeyevka, the ministry added.
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Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine lost over 1,500 servicemen in the battles for Avdeyevka, the ministry added.
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Why is the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdeyevka in Donbass so important?
During the last few weeks, Ukrainian forces have been desperately trying to hold their positions in Avdeyevka in the face of advancing Russian troops who now threaten to cut off the Ukrainian…
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❗️ Battlegroup Tsentr forces are continuing offensive operations to further liberate the Donetsk People’s Republic from the Ukrainian nationalists, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
The liberation of Avdeyevka has made it possible to move the front line away from Donetsk and significantly protect it from terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime.
Measures are currently being taken to finally clear Avdeyevka of militants and block Ukrainian units, the ministry stated.
Only some scattered formations of Ukrainian militants managed to leave Avdeyevka in a hurry, abandoning weapons and equipment.
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The liberation of Avdeyevka has made it possible to move the front line away from Donetsk and significantly protect it from terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime.
Measures are currently being taken to finally clear Avdeyevka of militants and block Ukrainian units, the ministry stated.
Only some scattered formations of Ukrainian militants managed to leave Avdeyevka in a hurry, abandoning weapons and equipment.
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Why is the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdeyevka in Donbass so important?
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❗️ Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian military on its success in Avdeyevka, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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"Putin in the Kremlin listened to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's report on the liberation of Avdeyevka. The president congratulated our military and fighters on such an important victory, on such a success," Peskov said.
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❗️ The Russian flag has replaced the Ukrainian rag: Russian soldiers replaced the flag on the building of the administration of liberated Avdeyevka.
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❗️ Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a telegram to Tsentr Battlegroup commander Colonel-General Mordvichev, expressed his gratitude for the bravery of the troops he led in the liberation of Avdeyevka, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova is curious about the contents of the aid package for Ukraine, after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was seen smoking a cigar as he was broadcast live from the Munich Security Conference.
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❗️ Russian air defenses destroyed a Ukrainian drone over the city of Voronezh, regional Governor Alexander Gusev said.
"The air defense systems on duty located and shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle of airplane type over the city of Voronezh. According to preliminary information, there are no injuries," Gusev wrote on his Telegram channel.
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"The air defense systems on duty located and shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle of airplane type over the city of Voronezh. According to preliminary information, there are no injuries," Gusev wrote on his Telegram channel.
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⚡️ Sergei Shoigu reported to Vladimir Putin, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, on the complete taking of Avdeyevka under control by the troops of the Battlegroup Tsentr under the command of Colonel-General Mordvichev, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Subscribe…
“That's why all the foes are floundering. God give all OUR people strength!” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel, reposting the Russian Defense Ministry's message about Shoigu's report to President Putin on the liberation of Avdeyevka.
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❗️ The order of Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on the abandonment of Avdeyevka was issued only 24 hours after the uncontrolled flight of Ukrainian troops began, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.
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Several mass rallies in support of captives held by Hamas took place on Saturday night in Tel Aviv.
At one, thousands of activists demanded that the government make an immediate deal with Hamas; at another, demonstrators called for Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation and new elections.
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At one, thousands of activists demanded that the government make an immediate deal with Hamas; at another, demonstrators called for Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation and new elections.
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💸 Cryptos allow "transactions without discrimination," Cameroonian economist tells Sputnik
🔸"Transactions in the Bretton Woods system, particularly with SWIFT, leave traces that the United States and its allies control. We can avoid using SWIFT by replacing it with blockchain technology for digital currency transactions," Jean René Ndouma explained.
🔸Digital currencies allow new modes of financing, via the tokenization of raw materials.
🔸By using cryptos instead of dollars, African countries can pursue a more sovereign policy and avoid being "divested of their reserves."
Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar recently said that his country supports the Russian idea of payments in digital currencies, which can benefit Africa.
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🔸"Transactions in the Bretton Woods system, particularly with SWIFT, leave traces that the United States and its allies control. We can avoid using SWIFT by replacing it with blockchain technology for digital currency transactions," Jean René Ndouma explained.
🔸Digital currencies allow new modes of financing, via the tokenization of raw materials.
🔸By using cryptos instead of dollars, African countries can pursue a more sovereign policy and avoid being "divested of their reserves."
Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar recently said that his country supports the Russian idea of payments in digital currencies, which can benefit Africa.
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