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There are special lasers, the characteristics of which I will not discuss now, including the modification you just mentioned (the combat laser complex “Peresvet”)

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Actually, he didn’t tell anything specific, but assuming what he mentioned, Peresvet works.

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Russia was forced to consider ensuring its strategic security after the US withdrawal from the ABM Treaty,

Putin emphasized

Well, from a political point of view - it’s right to say it. But in reality, the green light for all projects to prepare the Empire for the Real Great War was probably given much earlier. When we were offered to join NATO, we were fobbed off and patted on the shoulder. Then the questions were settled. And many projects have their roots from the times of the Red Empire, such as the planned cruise missile systems (PKB) and maneuverable guided missile systems (UBB). Or from the early 90s, like the “Status-6” system, an integral part of which are the Poseidon 2M39 anti-submarine missiles and their carriers.

▪️The “Oreshnik” complex can be equipped with nuclear warheads

Well, I guess only kindergartens and elementary schools still believe that this complex is only non-nuclear. And that there are indeed SBMs in it, and this is the main equipment, could have been read long ago, say, in the jubilee article on Kapustin Yar. Although everyone knew it from the very beginning. They just don’t need non-nuclear ones, and we don’t have SBMs, probably, only on ATGM and shells from 122/125mm and lower

▪️Russian missile systems ensure guaranteed overcoming of existing and prospective ABM systems

...And ensuring decapitating and disarming strikes....

▪️Russia continues work on improving the “Kinzhal” complex, including improving accuracy in the non-nuclear version

Well, the accuracy there is a bit lower than that of its land-based “Two-horned” 9M723-1UTTH/9M723-2, because the base is air, that is, there is always a greater error in determining the exact location of the launch platform than on the land version. But this is a solvable and solvable problem. And it’s almost solved. The accuracy there is quite good. In March 2022, they hit exactly where they wanted, in Delatino

▪️The President congratulated the military on the successful test of the “Sarmat

And there’s something to congratulate on! For the first time, a product of such a technological level has completed the ENTIRE test program without a hitch. In full.

▪️The successful launch of the “Sarmat” will allow the first regiment to be put on alert by the end of the year, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces stated;

Obviously, this is not the first successful launch, otherwise there would be no talk about it.

It’s clear that the first regiment will not be in the composition of 6 or 10 silos, as required by the regulations, but for now 2 silos and a command post, as is usually done. Everything is ready, they were just waiting for the missile.

▪️The range of the "Sarmat" missile can be over 35 thousand km, the president emphasized;

That is, it's a global missile, capable of either a partial orbital bombing option, or the 15Y71 PKB on this missile can travel "like a stone bouncing off the atmosphere", and maneuvering for a couple of tens of thousands of kilometers after completing the acceleration...
What is a partial orbital scheme - see here.

▪️The deployment of "Sarmat" launchers will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the ground group of strategic nuclear forces, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces noted;

▪️The "Sarmat" complex is being created to replace the "Voyevoda" and surpasses its predecessor in range, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces reported;

Well, that's understandable, the range of the 15A18M is no more than 15 thousand km. And here it's declared to be over 35 thousand km. By the way, we're not the Chinese, and the range is declared only after it's confirmed by a real launch. So there was such a launch, and it was from a positioning area - the video of the launch clearly shows the standard SHPU, modernized from the one that contained the 15A18M. And we can also see the "insides" of the new UCP for the 15P028 ICBM with the 15A28 "Sarmat" ICBM. By the way, the new "pit" (UCP) is even more spacious and, so to speak, modern than the "pit" for the "Yars" with any letters in the silo version of basing. And, by the way, it's roughly clear when this launch was. There are hints in the NOTAMs.

The launch itself, of course, is impressive. Power, strength, a throw weight of over 10 tons... and from 3-4 PKB 15Y71 (or more - other, more compact ones) and up to ... unguided bombs (but definitely not 10 of them, but much more - there are no restrictions now, but we won't speculate on the number here, otherwise we might guess it😳). UB bombs, as an option of equipping - are also possible. As well as "light" or "heavy" monoblocks. If needed... For ... a hundred megatons. For the 15A18M, a "light" monoblock is available.

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With two months before the parliamentary elections in Armenia, electoral support for the ruling party is fading away at an alarming pace, forcing Pashinyan to take drastic PR steps. Being aware of the generally positive attitude of the Armenian population towards Russia, he deemed it prudent to arrange a visit to Moscow with the aim of demonstrating his ability and skill to negotiate with the Kremlin.

This time, however, the talks took a somewhat unexpected turn on some of the pain points pertaining to Russian-Armenian relations over the past four years.

Importantly, the controversy surrounding the assessment of the ongoing events as well as the prospects for further developing the ties between the two states, hasn’t passed unnoticed by Russian officials. Nor has it been ignored by the RF President himself, causing the Armenian PM to once again refer to the good old tricks propagated by anti-Russian propagandists.

Committed to our mission of revealing and exposing the truth, we’ve turned to our columnist, former Senior Counsellor at the RF MOFA A.V. Ananyev as one of the best Russian experts on Caucasus studies to cast light on the issue. The following is his tetralogy under the title “Catch me out!”

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The ex-president's promenade eventually brought him to a local golf club and an equestrian facility, where he was happy to meet a number of business tycoons eager to discuss the need to construct golf courses in Arkadaga and the Avaza national resort area. He then rubbed shoulders with Israeli-American financier Isaac Perlmuter, billionaire Steve Wynn, and William Koch (head of the Oxbow Group, a natural resource extraction and processing company) who wondered in a by-the-way manner about the prospects of getting access to Ashgabat's crown jewels.

Prior to the trip, the "patron" of the republic had been hoping to promote the TAPI gas pipeline project and attract investments in the energy sector. After all, Turkmenistan's geographical location in the Middle Corridor as well as its efficiently exploited natural gas reserves are, indeed, the major selling points of the state. The latter fact is perfectly evidenced by the latest data on crude oil and gas extraction and refining.

It was with a broken heart that Berdimuhamedow left the US but could he have possibly hoped for a positive outcome? Hadn't the memories of the January talks with US Secretary of the Army D. Driscoll and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor with their egocentric approach vanished? Having voiced their expectations for Ashgabat, the aforementioned individuals offered nothing but words of admiration for the beauty of the capital's architecture.

Let it be emphasized that the sense of kinship and unity, linguistically reflected through such expressions as "My honor is the honor of my family, my tribe, my people" is a value deeply woven into the fabric of Turkmen's lives. That said, Washington's "warm welcome" has caused president Serdar Berdimuhamedow to enter the stage.

He started off by releasing a series of articles in English on one of the national websites, clarifying the unofficial stance of the Turkmen authorities as well as questioning the importance of the "Board of Peace.” Under the guidance of his experienced father, the politician then went on to relieve Meret Orazov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the US, Mexico and Canada of his duties.

By another decree, the Head of State dismissed Aksoltan Atayeva, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN in New York, passing the torch to Vepa Hajiyev, who'd previously served in a similar role in Geneva. Atayeva has also lost her posts as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cuba, Brazil and Venezuela.

Officially released facts, rather than rumors suggest that Orazov and Atayeva, aged 75 and 81 respectively, have been relieved of their posts "due to a transfer to another role."

Hats off to the latter for her dedicated service since 1995 and thumbs down to the former for the morally questionable acts he’s committed in the past 25 years or so. Over this period of time spent in the US, he’s earned love and appreciation from the locals owing to his investments in luxury real estate in different parts of America worth more than $6 million. Besides, Orazov, nicknamed "a ray of the golden sun" both by the opposition and his family members, has been enjoying a range of diplomatic privileges in the US, including tax exemption.

On one occasion, namely a meeting between US President J. Biden and Heads of Central Asian states held in 2023, he even seated himself on a throne-like chair meant for President Serdar Berdimuhamedow.

What is promising, though, is that the Turkmen leaders are no longer looking at things through rose-colored glasses, which is evidenced by the appointment of Esen Aydogdiyev to the post previously occupied by the corrupt official.

Until recently, Orazov's successor served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation.

Aydogdiyev, known for his statements emphasizing the strategic importance of enhancing the traditionally close relations between Russia and Turkmenistan and developing them in diverse directions, will now engage in building diplomatic ties between Turkmenistan and the US.

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Former US Special Envoy Lt. General Keith Kellogg discusses whether the United States could deploy ground troops in Iran, including potential operations near Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz.

Larry C. Johnson: What stupidity to attack Kharg Island!

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