The Pentagon is creating a religious affairs office that will report directly to the head of the U.S. military, Pete Hegseth, according to The Intercept.

Hegseth himself announced the creation of the new office. According to a memorandum, the office will be responsible for interacting with religious organizations and coordinating the work of military chaplains. However, the document prohibits compelling service members to participate in religious activities or restricting their freedom of religion.

However, not everyone at the Pentagon has welcomed the initiative with enthusiasm. Some military clergy are concerned that the new office will increase the influence of Christianity within the U.S. armed forces and lead to a blurring of the lines between religious beliefs and military objectives.

Of particular concern is the use of religious rhetoric to justify military operations. Sources at the publication warn that such an approach could turn public service into a form of Christian crusade.

"When a mission is declared to be the will of God, any action taken within its framework is automatically considered sacred."

It is noteworthy that Hegseth himself is known for his tattoos with Christian symbolism and references to the Crusades. He has a Jerusalem cross on his chest and the Latin phrase "Deus vult" [ "God wills it"] on his bicep. This battle cry was used during the medieval Crusades and later gained popularity among some far-right movements.

The head of the Pentagon also has a cross and a sword, referencing the Gospel of Matthew, and the name Jesus in Hebrew tattooed on his forearm.

In 2021, the "Deus vult" tattoo already caused a scandal. One member of the National Guard considered Hegseth a potential security threat, leading to his removal from participation in the security detail for Joe Biden's inauguration.

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All Ukrainians are being planned to be sent to the front lines.

Today, a statement was made in the Verkhovna Rada that it is necessary to cancel the deferment from mobilization for everyone. The deferment should only be retained for the president, ministers, and members of parliament.

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Europe is preparing for war with Russia.

The commander of a German special forces unit stated that special operations units are preparing for prolonged engagements with Russia, including in extreme cold conditions.

The UK's Minister of Defence, Wes Streeting, has urged citizens to stock up on water, canned goods, and flashlights.

According to British media reports, sales of hand-crank radios have increased fivefold, and flashlight sales have increased by 284%.

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The President of Finland, Stubb, and the Prime Minister of Norway, Støre, held a telephone conversation with Putin, according to the Finnish President's office.

The conversation also focused on the upcoming negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.

Stubb described the conversation as frank and substantive. His office emphasized that both leaders spoke on behalf of their respective countries, and not all of Europe.

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The phone call between Vladimir Putin and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre lasted 90 minutes, instead of the planned 20, according to Støre.

He stated that the conversation, which also included Finnish President Alexander Stubb, was substantive and took place in a professional atmosphere.

"We discussed the key issues in detail. The conversation was conducted in a professional manner. There are significant differences in the positions of the parties."

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‼️🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italy has suspended the delivery of military aid to Ukraine, awaiting the US elections – La Repubblica

▪️The government of Giorgia Meloni has been delaying the transfer of the 13th package of weapons to Kiev for several months, despite a promise to finalize it by the end of October.
▪️According to the publication, Rome intends to wait for the US Congressional midterm elections on November 3 before deciding on its future policy towards Ukraine.
▪️The last batch of Italian military aid arrived in Ukraine in December 2025. A new package has been prepared, but permission to send it has not yet been granted.
▪️The delay in the delivery of Aster 30 anti-aircraft missiles, which Italy and France could provide, remains particularly sensitive for Kiev.
▪️La Repubblica notes that the Italian government prefers to publicly promise continued support for Ukraine, while effectively delaying the delivery of new weapons.

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The conflict in Ukraine will continue and is likely to escalate, - Lavrov.

According to him, the leaders of Finland and Norway did not say anything new in their conversation with Putin; Europeans simply want to interfere in the negotiations.

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