In a report seen by The Guardian, German and British think-tanks urged decision makers to create a “NATO Bank” to “Trump proof” the alliance’s spending on military equipment.
The Guardian cited a joint report by The New Diplomacy Project, the German Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and The Guardian as saying that allies should prepare for Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election next month. He could reduce U.S. military spending in Europe quickly, push for a deal in Ukraine which cedes parts to Russia, or even withdraw from NATO.
The report suggests that to reduce the impact of a Trump presidency, NATO nations should support the establishment of an institution for multilateral lending, which is essentially a NATO bank.
The report stated that this could “save nations million on essential equipment purchases and offer low interest rates to alliance members. It could also introduce a new financing line with longer repayment periods.”
Trump, the Republican presidential candidate in the United States, has recently criticized Washington’s involvement with the war in Ukraine. He said that the country was “stuck”, and would only be able “to get out” if Trump wins the election.
Trump refused to mention that he wanted Ukraine to win the conflict during a presidential discussion with Kamala Harriman in September.
The report highlights other threats that a Trump win could bring. These include a collapse of diplomatic communication between the U.S.
“Russia is responsible for 80% influence operations around the world.” This is four-times more than the rest the world combined,” Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavsky told a conference in Prague, on October 9.
Local authorities in Russia’s Adygea Republic (an enclave within Krasnodar Krai) reported a drone strike “against (the capital of) Maykop by Ukrainian drones.”
This includes 1,080 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
Karine Jean Pierre, White House Press Secretary, said: “Let’s remember, it’s concerning, especially since we know that the former president was lobbying for more aid to Ukraine — to Ukraine so they can defend themselves against Russia’s aggression.”
Drones attacked Khanskaya Military Airfield in Russia’s Republic of Adygea early on 10 October, causing an explosion at the site. Local authorities have not made any comments on the attack.
Senior U.S. officials stated that the reliable flow of supplies to the region, and Russia’s focus in eastern Ukraine, will allow Kyiv hold territory in Kursk Oblast well into the future.
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stltenberg stated that “if we had delivered even a fraction of what we have delivered since 2022, we might have prevented the war.”
“Russian losses – both killed and injured in action – in the first year of war exceeded all Soviet losses since World War II,” a senior Pentagon officials said.
Telegram reported that at least six people died and 11 were injured in a Russian rocket strike on the southern Odesa Oblast of Ukraine on Oct. 9. Regional governor Oleh Kiper confirmed this.
The European Union has approved a plan that is unprecedented in the world. It involves issuing a 35 billion euro ($37.2 billion), loan to Ukraine’s war-torned economy using Russia’s Central Bank assets immobilized as collateral.
The Ukrainian General Staff stated that the destruction of the Shahed drones base would significantly reduce the ability for the Russian occupiers terrorize civilians living in Ukrainian cities and villages.
“I will meet separately with the leaders of Britain and France in each country. “I will be quick and then present the victory plan to our partners at Ramstein,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The MiG-31K is the first to land in over a year. The Belaruski Hajun group reported that three Russian MiG-31Ks had left the country in April 2023 and haven’t been seen since.
“In October, December and November we have the chance to make a real difference in moving things towards peace and stability.” Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, said that the situation on the battlefield provides an opportunity to take decisive action and end the war by 2025.
“France is a pioneer in training a fully-fledged Ukrainian Brigade on its soil.” This initiative is unprecedented in terms of both the number of soldiers trained and the duration of training,” said the French Embassy in Kyiv.
In a press release, the Ramstein Air Base stated that “announcements regarding future Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meetings will be forthcoming.”
The State Property Fund of Ukraine announced on October 9th that it had sold UMCC-Titanium, a state-owned company, to Cemin Ukraine for Hr 3.94 bn hryvnia (96 million dollars).
Lithuania’s Defense Minister Laurynas stated that other bridges leading to Kaliningrad will also be fortified and some may even mined.
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