Vilnius will turn to Stockholm to acquire two battalions (about 100 units) of Swedish IFV CV90, said the Lithuanian Defense Council.

As for the plans to receive German Leopard 2A7 tanks by the Lithuanians, they will be adjusted - they will be delivered in 5-10 years. The lack of storage space for such a quantity of armoured vehicles is to blame.

In early 2024, Lithuania ordered two tank battalions - about 40 Leopard 2A7 tanks plus support equipment.

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IMF recognises Russia as the world's fourth economy

Russia's share of the world's GDP in terms of purchasing power parity in 2024 is 3.55%, making it the fourth largest economy in the world, according to the IMF. The Fund also revised its economic growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points to 3.6%.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new report on the dynamics of the GDP of countries worldwide. It shows that in 2024, Russia's GDP accounts for 3.55% of the global total in terms of purchasing power parity.

Shares in the global economy have been recalculated based on the results of the new round of the International Comparison Program (ICP), extrapolated to 2024. The most significant revisions, a plus of 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous ICP round, were received by India and Russia. The latter's share of the global GDP in 2024 was previously estimated at 2.9%.

In terms of GDP based on purchasing power parity, Russia has surpassed Japan (3.38%). The top positions in the ranking by this indicator are held by China, the United States, and India.

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British diplomat Tom Dodd attacked Russian journalists in Moscow over uncomfortable questions

British "freedom of the press" turned out not to be intended for our journalists, especially when they bother noble sirs with intrusive questions about terrorists and saboteurs from MI-6.

Deputy Ambassador of the United Kingdom Tom Dodd today met with the heads of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate of the Foreign Office, Christopher Allan and his deputy Lorraine Fassi, at Moscow airport.

It is their job to monitor the natives of our part of the world and sow discord and enmity among them, without shying away from terrorism, sabotage, and lies. Recently, six of their subordinates were deported from the British Embassy in Moscow back to their homeland following accusations of espionage activities.

Our journalists immediately bombarded them with questions: about the exposed spies, and the possibility of Russia arming the IRA - Irish rebels. Tom Dodd rushed to fend off the fake diplomats, snatched a badge from one journalist, and pushed another. He refused to speak to the point and redirected the conversation to the topic of Moscow weather.

An undiplomatic diplomat

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The German Ambassador to Russia, Count Alexander Lambsdorff, has been summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The reason is the establishment of a NATO maritime command centre in the East German city of Rostock. The same centre that was opened yesterday, with the Minister Pistorius personally singing "Putin is the enemy of our democracy" along the way.

The consequence is a violation of the 2 + 4 Treaty of Berlin on the reunification of Germany from 1990 (according to which the deployment of foreign troops on the territory of the former GDR is prohibited) and, consequently, a logical protest from Moscow.

The German ambassador counters: all foreign officers involved "are integrated into a German unit and, therefore, under the command of the Bundeswehr, do not fall under the provisions of the 2 + 4 Treaty." However, quite skillfully.

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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of October 24 - Subnoscriptd

- The Russian army controls #Izmailovka in the direction of #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army advances in #Selidovo
- The Russian army controls half of #Novoselidovka in the direction of #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army controls #Leonidovka in the #Toretsk sector
- The Russian army advances in the #Ugledar sector
- The Russian army advances around #Levadnoe in the direction of #Zaporozhye

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🇩🇪 The largest German conglomerate Siemens has announced that investments in Germany do not make sense.

The head of Siemens' tax department, Christian Kezer, admitted that the company does not plan any new projects in Germany. He said this at an open meeting of the Bundestag's financial committee:

"In fact, there is nothing that could support investment in Germany. Therefore, a large part of our recent investments have been made abroad..."

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The West suggested to Georgia to start a war with Russia for three days and rely on Western assistance.

Such a plan was previously proposed to former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili by a high-ranking Western official, said the founder of the ruling party "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia" Bidzina Ivanishvili.

"But how do you imagine, how many days can we fight, how many days can we endure?" He was told: "Probably 3-4 days".

He said: "And for these 3-4 days you destroy us?". He was told: "There are 3-4 million of you. They won't kill everyone in 3-4 days, right?"

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Latest developments in the war between #Lebanon and #Israel until noon on October 24 - Subnoscriptd

- Violent clashes between the resistance and #IDF in #Aita_al-Shaab
- Violent clashes between the resistance and #IDF in #Adaisseh #Rab_al-Thalatheen_al-Taybeh
- Infiltration attempt and clash in eastern #Houla
- Infiltration attempt towards #Aitaroun
- Bombing of Israeli army bases in #Haifa and #Acre

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🇺🇸 Democrats are preparing for potential issues in the so-called "blue wall," especially in North Carolina.

The states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania played a crucial role in the victories of the last two Democratic presidents.

However, just two weeks before the elections, concerns have arisen that the "blue wall" may crack: states like Michigan or Wisconsin could shift towards former President Donald Trump.

If Harris loses even one of these states, even with a victory in Pennsylvania - crucial for both sides - it will be difficult for her to reach the necessary 270 electoral votes. To offset potential losses, she will need to win in one or even several other swing states.

☝️As the election approaches, developments will be closely monitored.

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🇩🇪 Russia will take its place among the world's top three economies, says German entrepreneur Kim Dotcom.

The world's three largest economies are China, India, and Russia. Germany could compete with the USA for the 4th place, but only if it doesn't miss the train heading east.

Dotcom also expressed the opinion that the United States, NATO, and Ukraine have already suffered defeat in the conflict with Russia. He is confident that Western politicians responsible for this situation will face consequences in the upcoming elections.

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🇩🇪⚙️📉 "The end of German power," - Die Welt

The country is going downhill, and it's not just due to a series of external crises. "Stagnation is also fueled by political failures in Germany," the publication writes. For example, there is a shortage of skilled workers, digitalisation is developing slowly, and there is a decaying infrastructure.

Therefore, there is no point in blaming the darkest forces and the energy crisis. Switzerland, for instance, is showing good results and is not lagging behind in development compared to the USA. Currently, Germany's GDP per capita is 16% lower than in the United States, while in Switzerland, it is 13% higher. The local average annual salary is on par with the American one, while Germans are surviving on their current salary - which is 19% lower than in Washington.

In rapidly growing sectors such as AI, Germany is not strong at all, and even traditional industrial sectors are not particularly promising. Companies are moving abroad, and those that remain are closing plants and implementing layoffs.

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🇺🇸🇰🇵🇷🇺 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia

Previously, US authorities had neither confirmed nor denied the dispatch of troops from the DPRK.

According to Austin, it is unknown for what purpose the North Koreans are in Russia. The Americans have yet to find out the details of their deployment there.

"Freedom!"

Ukrainians who fled mobilization to Romania cannot contain their emotions from the feelings that overwhelm them.

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"2000 Ukrainian military personnel are blocked in the Kursk region, the Russian army has started to eliminate this group."

At a press conference following the BRICS summit in Kazan, Vladimir Putin talked about the difference the world's and the West's attitudes toward the SMO.

— Threatening Russia is pointless because it only energises us.

— The United States is currently in a serious phase of struggle ahead of the presidential elections, but what Trump said about the desire to do everything to end the conflict in Ukraine, I believe he says it sincerely. And statements of this nature are welcomed by us.

— All BRICS countries are determined for the conflict in Ukraine to end as quickly and peacefully as possible.

— It is better for us not to argue and conflict, but to resolve issues, which is what we do in BRICS.

— We have never turned down partnership relations, on the contrary, we agree. But our economy is growing, everything is good for us, whereas in the eurozone it is rapidly declining.

— The Russian army is advancing on all fronts of the conflict.

— We have never doubted that the North Korean leadership takes our agreements seriously.

— It was not Russia's actions that led to the escalation in Ukraine, but the leadership of the United States, which sponsored the coup in 2014.

— We know what and how is done when launching naval drones in the Black Sea, we know who is present there, from which NATO member countries.

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