News - Barça reported that Flick believed that the absences in defense were coming at a bad time. He indicated that Jules could be an option for the weekend, while adding that the team had to accept the situation. He hoped that Gerard would be fit and also mentioned Rodri and Frenkie among the options. #football #blues #injuries (translated)
Branko Milan said there was no intention to attack Russia, which he described as an irrational course of action. Citing history, he argued that avoiding war required being prepared for one, and said Finland’s military resources were entirely defensive and welcome. #Finland #Defense #InternationalRelations #RU #FI
An injured soldier on the front in Ukraine was evacuated by an aerial drone as part of an "unprecedented" mission, according to an announcement made by the Ukrainian army and the defense company Gurzuf Defense. #Ucraina #evacuare #drone (translated)
A resident of St Petersburg thanked the Ukrainian Defense Forces for attacking the city. "The global goal of the attacks is victory over the Soviet Putin's regime. The regime that takes billions of taxes from St Petersburg and sends them to Moscow... The one isolating us from the brotherly Finns," he said. (translated)
'Beyond pathetic': Darline Graham under fire after 'weak' defense of her dead brother She talked with South Carolina reporters a day after Trump put on hold the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Her brother had spent more than a year lining up votes for it before he died.
Wooohoooooo 🇺🇦 🇺🇦Ukraine’s Defense Forces have carried out what is described as the world’s first aerial evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line using a heavy drone.
Norway, which holds the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world, is considering revising its ethical rules to allow investments in nuclear weapons manufacturers based in allied countries, which would represent a significant shift in its historically strict investment policy. #Norvège #fondsouverain #défense (translated)
The mayor of Paris Centre expresses his understanding towards the merchants who wish to take defensive measures in response to the violence that occurred on October 17 in Paris. #ViolencesParis #Sécurité #MaireDeParis (translated)
The author welcomed the news, but said adversaries needed to understand that the toolkit was being developed and would be used if their interests were threatened. They added that it would be ineffective without political will.
Nicolas Poncelet, former player of the Red Lions and current defender of Léopold, expresses his desire to return to the national team in order to fulfill his dream of participating in the Olympic Games, while mentioning the challenges and frustrations encountered during recent matches of the Carlsberg 0.0 Hockey League. #HockeyBelgique #JeuxOlympiques #CarlsbergHockeyLeague (translated)
Emmanuel Macron is visiting the Middle East for three days to secure our supplies and strengthen France's strategic partnerships in the defense sector. #EmmanuelMacron #MoyenOrient #PartenariatsStratégiques (translated)
Ukraine successfully struck numerous high value targets in St Petersburg last night. Russia's best air defenses can't stop Ukraine's drones.
When there are riots, it is necessary to strengthen the security arm. On Sunday evening, Defense Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) expressed the wish to create "a gendarmerie 2.0 under the supervision of the interior." #Sécurité #Emeutes (translated)
Oko Hora analysts say Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory dropped 23% compared to August. By target type, blue is oil and gas at 48%, red is military sites at 26%, orange is defense industry at 18%, purple is logistics at 4%, and green is energy at 4%.
Theo Francken proposes creating a "gendarmerie 2.0" that would be formed by the Defense and deployed during riots to reinforce the security of citizens. #Sécurité #Emeutes (translated)
Sofiane wrote that calls for strengthening the central defense had been made for two years. He believed that Gerard Martin, Eric, and Christensen could plug the gaps, but a top player needed to play alongside Cubarsi. #Défense #Football #Transferts (translated)
Impact indicated that the CRS used, during the protests on October 17, 2,178 hand grenades, 9,070 grenades fired from launchers, 204 ASSD, 273 GM2L, 385 CONDOR, 638 GENL, and 564 smoke grenades. The author also reported 393 shots from defense ball launchers (LBD) and specified that some mentioned equipment was classified as military material. He attributed these figures to a police source and reported that they had not been officially confirmed. #Manifestation #Grenades #Sécurité (translated)
Masian believed he understood that Balde was not part of Flick's plans, but felt that the defense did not have enough depth to afford to dismiss a player. He argued that Balde could have received more minutes if those of Cancelo and Espart had been distributed on the right side, which might have prevented Eric — who had played more than 600 — and Koundé, also options in central defense, from chaining so many matches. According to him, Balde now lacked rhythm and Flick risked having to align him by default. #Football #FCBarcelona #Tactique (translated)
Today’s night attack on St. Petersburg by Ukrainian Defense Forces was one of the most successful. It damaged an oil port, oil depot, the Ship Fairway bridge, a VK data center, and an Ozon warehouse.
