A’military exercise that will bring 50 aircraft Born in the skies of Europe to “nuclear deterrence”. The training in EU out 15 thousand Ukrainian soldiers. And the delivery of new weapons Kyiv. The German and the American. While Russia warns that the arrival of several rocket launchers (MLRS) equipped with long-range ammunition “It is the fastest way for the conflict to escalate into the irreversible consequence of a world war”. The bombing of Ukraine’s capital changed the face of the war To flybut also the attitude ofwest. And if Joe Biden (for now) avoids the possibility of meeting Vladimir Putin, the possibility of the conflict escalating becomes more and more real. And the secretary of the Atlantic Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, attacks: “Putin fails”.
Operation Steadfast noon
The operation Steadfast noon is on the launch pad for Monday 17 October. 50 NATO military aircraft will take off in the skies over Europe. For “nuclear deterrence”. You will fly over an area that is still top secret. But that should be more than A thousand kilometers from Russia. No risk of accidents, is the signal from Allianz. The operation will involve 14 countries among them Italy. Stoltenberg He explained that it is a routine operation that is performed every year. But he adds that a cancellation on that occasion would have sent one wrong signal. «President Putin’s veiled nuclear threats are dangerous and irresponsible. Russia knows that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,” he confirmed yesterday surveillance activities of NATO of the Russian nuclear forces. “We have not seen No change But we remain vigilant about Russia’s attitude,” is the current conclusion.
Meanwhile today NATO Defense Minister They will meet to discuss the new weapons to be sent to Kyiv. We’re talking about one air shield for the bombings, but also for the attacks, Army tactical missile systemwhich are designed for a distance of up to 300 km and have four times the range Himar. But also from the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) with long-range ammunition. Delivered with United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. Ministers will also deal with increasing ammunition stocks (while Russia runs out). The alliance uses the “planning process Defense to provide industry with the long-term demand it needs to increase production”. It will also increase the security of critical infrastructure, «After the sabotage of Nord Stream. We have doubled our presence in the Baltic and North Seas to over thirty ships supported by aircraft maritime patrol and underwater skills,” Stoltenberg announced.
EU training
Meanwhile theEuropean Union will continue with the training 15 thousand Ukrainian soldiers, as announced by Josep Borrell in recent months. The Ansa news agency explains that the turnaround is part of the support for Ukraine decided by the axis Brussels-Washington. The agreement provides that the spirit of EU operations will remain fixed Brussels. While the majority of its operational arm will take place in Poland. A second member state will participate, albeit to a lesser extent (the name of the Germany, but nothing is certain about that yet). About 12,000 soldiers They receive a general education while others 3 thousand will be reserved a specialist course, like chemical-sanitary. The mission – an EU source explains to the agency – will continue until the goal is reached set goals.
Medvedev’s threat
Meanwhile, former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says the delivery to Kyiv from Multiple Rocket Launcher (MLRS) equipped with long-range ammunition «It is the fastest way to escalate the conflict in Ukraine in the direction of irreversible consequences a world war“. On telegram The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council is speaking as Ukraine returns to ask the US for long-range ammunition. Medvedev also claimed that the NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg actually allowed the participation ofAtlantic Alliance to the conflict. «The NATO Secretary General’s comment that a victory for Russia in Ukraine would mean a defeat of the Atlantic Alliance it is a direct confirmation that the bloc is participating in the war against our country. As they say, a great spirit. But it comes from a pure heart – he remarked wryly – a honest Norwegian has finally made a confession ».
What weapons will the US send
The fear of Washington That’s it. That is, in response to an attack on its territory firing missiles attacks The leader of the would make it possible Kremlin respond with a further escalation. That is with the use of nuclear weapons. For that in United States this is being discussed what weapons they will send in Kyiv. So much so that the spokesman for the National Security Council John Kirby He said no decision had been made yet. The Portal news agency wrote that the US could broadcast it Nasams (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems). That is, ground-to-air defense systems capable of the Russian cruise missiles that have been raining on the cities of for daysUkraine.
These Zelenskyjs also asked about it. Eight of these were included in the arms package announced by the US President last August. However, They would not have been delivered to Ukraine yet. According to a State Department briefing last September two systems Nasams they should have arrived in the next two months and other six into an indefinite future. But with the acceleration of the last few days and the intensification of attacks To fly against civilians it is likely White House and Pentagon want to shorten the time.
Anti-missile shield for Ukraine
Corriere della Sera argues that Kyiv should get some batteries Nasams. While you are jugs iris they have already been handed over by the Germans. The German Ruslan Stefanchuk sent a “wish list” to the US Congress. In addition to those already mentioned Nasams (produced jointly with the Norwegians) there are rapid-fire cannons phalanxArtillery detection radar, mortars, but also hunting F15 and f 16drones Gray Eagle. The Ukrainians are also calling for a no-fly zone. Meanwhile, the New York Times says Russia used “obsolete, unguided and imprecise” missiles in its bombing of Kyiv, including some “leftovers” from the Soviet era. Some analysts argue that this is because Moscow is running out of more sophisticated weapons.
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