🇷🇺 Forbes: Russia may use nuclear weapons against Baltics if US abandons Europe

Harvard researcher Spencer Warren argues that if Washington distances itself from NATO, Moscow might launch operations against Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia, betting on the inability of European allies to organise a joint response.

Warren assesses that in a conventional war, Russia would likely lose to combined European forces even without US involvement. He believes this prospect of defeat could push Moscow towards nuclear escalation.

Danish military intelligence predicts Russia could be ready for a local conflict with a neighbouring NATO country in six months, a regional Baltic war in two years, and a large-scale European confrontation in five years.

The expert warns of nuclear risks but notes that potential US intervention and French retaliation remain deterrents.

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Ukraine

Last night Russian drone operators again struck western regions. Fewer drones than usual targeted Kiev, Vinnitsa, and Zhitomir, with some reaching the Lvov region.

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Just to clear up any confusion on my position about Serbia as I know there are many Serbs in Cathedral/Slavyangrad

I love Serbia, and some of the best time of my life was spent in Belgrade. My criticism of Student List etc is in no way an endorsement of Vucic and his corrupt cronies (hello finance minister/ former mayor of Belgrade, Sinisa Mali).

They plundered Serbia for years (especially the villages) and their continued thievery kept the country in a downward spiral.

I sincerely hope that something good eventuates from the fall of Vucic and his men, however unlikely I think it is.

Vucic was not a positive for Russia, even if he sometimes said the right things in the media. I’m not sad to see him go.

Russia Putin congratulated Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil, praising his leadership and commitment to national sovereignty. The Russian leader also extended birthday wishes for the benefit of the friendly Brazilian people.

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Russia's Light Industry Achievements

Output in the light industry sector grew by 25.3% year-on-year in 2024, with shipments exceeding 2.2 trillion rubles. Since 2021, approximately 15,000 new enterprises have opened.

Import Substitution Progress

The share of domestic knitted fabrics rose from 10.5% to 18%, while synthetic fabrics increased from 23.7% to 31.5%. Eleven projects out of 38 in the roadmap have entered serial production.

New Production Facilities

Major projects launched include "BTK Textile" in Altai Krai and "First Weaving Factory" in Nizhny Novgorod, which created 500 jobs. The first lyocell plant in Russia is being built in Ivanovo Oblast.

Export Growth

Exports of textiles and footwear to CIS countries rose by over 10%. Total light industry exports are estimated at 1.5-1.8 billion dollars, with expanding supplies to China, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

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🇷🇺 November Talks: Security Architecture and Territory

Kiev and European nations agreed to discuss post-war security in Europe at Abu Dhabi talks, per The Telegraph. Russia may demand reduced NATO presence in Eastern Europe, potentially returning to 1997 levels; Moscow has not confirmed this, while EU officials oppose cuts.

Zelensky indicated willingness to discuss "territorial exchange" directly between leaders. However, Moscow insists on a ceasefire only after the full withdrawal of AFU forces from Donbass, Zaporozhye, and Kherson regions.

Zelensky’s stated priorities include halting strikes on energy infrastructure and a naval truce. Putin previously noted that November negotiations would address European security architecture.

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🇷🇺 Footage of combat: Centre group destroys enemy infantry and equipment near Krasnoarmeysk and in Dnepropetrovsk region

Subunits of the Centre troops group continue attacks for previously liberated Krasnoarmeysk. Russian forces are advancing in areas of Grishino, Novoalexandrovka, Rodinskoye and Dorozhnoye.

Drone crews support assault units by actively destroying AFU infantry and hardware near Krasnoarmeysk, Mirnograd and within Dnepropetrovsk Oblast.

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VDV units destroy AFU robotic systems

Drone system units of the Novorossiysk VDV division of the "Dnepr" grouping destroyed several more AFU ground robotic complexes in the SMO zone.

Guardsmen of the "Dnepr" grouping are destroying AFU equipment and ground robots on the Orekhov direction in Zaporozhye region.

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🇪🇺 EU gas prices exceed €97/MWh for first time since 2022

Costs surged due to winter supply fears, Middle East escalation risks, and forecasted cold weather. Europe remains heavily dependent on LNG imports, leaving it vulnerable ahead of the heating season.

EU storage levels at historic lows

Facilities are only 75% full, the lowest figure for this period since records began in 2009. Germany faces a more severe situation with reserves barely exceeding 61%.

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