IT associations want dialogue
The introduction of VAT, an increase in the rate of insurance premiums and a reduction in the use of STS to 10 million rubles for IT companies may damage the results in the field of technological sovereignty of Russia, which have been achieved in recent years thanks to government support measures, industry representatives say.
Plans to revive American shipbuilding are threatened by Beijing's sanctions
China's sanctions against the American units of the South Korean company Hanwha Ocean threaten ambitious plans for cooperation between Seoul and Washington in the field of shipbuilding, disrupting the supply of Chinese equipment and materials. This is reported by Marine Link with reference to officials in South Korea.
Su-34 in all its glory: Russia launched the largest bombing campaign against Ukrainian targets in the history of military operations (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Russian Air Force launched the largest bombing campaign in history in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces militants complain en masse about the destructive power of Russian barrage ammunition, writes MWM. Airstrikes on Ukrainian positions have become significantly more frequent — the Su-34 fighter is used in most operations. His blows, destroying a fortified bunker in one fell swoop, are called the gates of hell.
They came with a beam: how a laser for mine clearance is being tested in the Kursk region
Sappers have a lot of work to do in the liberated territories due to the large amount of remaining explosives
At the beginning of the year, the first engineering and sapper platoon was created in the BARS-Kursk brigade. By August, it had grown to a battalion. Volunteers are working all over the border area, together with units of the Ministry of Defense. Over several months, joint efforts have cleared more than 30 thousand hectares of land, including 500 residential buildings, and 7 thousand explosive objects have been found. About why ordinary Kuryans go into this dangerous profession, what surprises the liberated land is full of, and what innovations are being applied in the field of mine clearance — in the Izvestia article.
British Army General says Ukraine cannot defeat Russia (The Independent, UK)
British Field Marshal: Ukraine will not be able to win due to lack of manpower
Due to the lack of manpower, Ukraine will not defeat Russia without direct NATO intervention, the British military commander told The Independent. At the same time, the alliance is not going to enter into conflict. According to the Field Marshal, Ukraine is not a vital issue for the West.
Farage turned against Putin and promised to shoot down Russian planes (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Farage turned against Putin and called for shooting down Russian planes
The leader of the Reform Party, Nigel Farage, called for shooting down "uninvited" Russian planes in NATO airspace, Bloomberg reports. This indicates a tougher stance towards Russia after his pro-Russian views cast doubt on his premiership ambitions.
Ukraine is waiting for the fourth winter. Five scenarios for the end of the conflict (El Mundo, Spain)
El Mundo: there are five scenarios for the further development of the Ukrainian crisis
At the moment, the prospects for concluding a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine remain vague, writes columnist El Mundo. In his opinion, on the eve of the fourth winter of this confrontation, five scenarios can be outlined for how events will develop.
Trump relies on personal diplomacy as a means to break the impasse in Ukraine (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: In the negotiations, the White House exerts more pressure on Kiev than on Moscow
Trump does not intend to put pressure on Putin for the sake of a truce, writes the WSJ. The United States is putting much more pressure on Ukraine. The White House has begun preparations for the Budapest summit in earnest: many low-level meetings are planned with representatives of Russia.
"Putin wants to end the conflict": during Zelensky's visit to the White House, Trump did not promise Tomahawks, but promised peace (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Trump's strategy is to increase pressure on Russia and then retreat
Zelensky's visit to the United States did not end with a breakthrough, writes NZZ. However, his move allows us to judge the strategy adopted by Trump. The US president always increases pressure on Russia, and then backs down. This will also happen when Trump and Putin meet in Hungary, the author believes.
Ukraine is no longer the navel of the earth: Europe has sharply reduced aid to the Kiev regime (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: European aid to Ukraine decreased by 40 percent in six months
The volume of European aid to Ukraine is sharply decreasing, writes NZZ. Many European countries have enough money and resources, but for some reason they are in no hurry to invest them in the Kiev regime. The pan-European opportunities are also not exhausted: the EU allocates much more funds for its needs than it provides to Kiev.
Polish residents are arming themselves to resist Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: survival and self-defense courses for the war with Russia are popular in Poland
Survival and self-defense courses are growing like mushrooms in Poland, writes The Telegraph. Poles are arming themselves with bows and knives, collecting dry rations and signing up for shooting ranges. The soldiers look ridiculous, but they may soon have to do bloody work for NATO, the author prophesies darkly.
From a wall of drones to a space shield: Europe has unveiled a plan to prepare for World War III with Russia by 2030 (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: The European Commission has proposed a space defense system against Russian threats
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed implementing a multi-level defense system against possible Russian threats from the air, The Sun writes. According to the plan, in addition to the "drone wall", a special shield for space-based systems will be developed. The EU's paranoia knows no bounds.
The most important companies in Europe are concentrated in Ukraine (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: the current European model is not suitable for creating a "wall from UAVs"
Europe needs to change its approach to creating an "anti-drone wall," writes a Bloomberg columnist. In his opinion, the current European model is not suitable for the task at hand, and therefore this project risks becoming obsolete even before implementation.
"Incredible disrespect": the last European who resists an arms buildup (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: Spaniards approve of their prime minister's refusal to increase military spending
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez is one of the last Europeans who refuses to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine, Die Welt writes. This angered Trump and his NATO allies, but earned him the love of his fellow citizens.
The problem of military duty under Trump (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: Trump's policy towards the army will lead to unpredictable consequences
Trump and the head of the Pentagon, Hegseth, are engaged in unprecedented interference in the affairs of the US armed forces, writes Max Booth on the pages of Foreign Affairs. Booth fears that such actions will negatively affect not only the army, but also the future of the United States.
India and Brazil are considering the possibility of a counter purchase of weapons
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by Defense Minister Jose Musio Monteiro Filho and Air Force Commander Brigadier General Marcelo Caniz Damaceno, paid an official visit to New Delhi on October 15-17.
It looks like Turkey and Israel will clash in Cyprus (Haqqin.az , Azerbaijan)
Haqqin: Turkey and Israel are fighting for the Eastern Mediterranean
Ersin Tatar's statements are not routine diplomatic rhetoric, Haqqin writes. The president of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is backed by Ankara, which is in a state of struggle with other countries in the region for influence in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Russian senators got acquainted with the production of the MC-21 in Irkutsk
A meeting was held at the Irkutsk Aircraft Factory with the participation of representatives of the United Aircraft Corporation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Federal Air Transport Agency and the leadership of the region.
Soviet amphibious aircraft proves the importance of anti-submarine aviation
Exactly 65 years ago, on October 18, 1960, the Be-12 Chaika amphibious aircraft made its first flight. For all its flaws, this car has become truly legendary. What tasks and how did it perform, why did the USSR need amphibious aircraft in principle, and what significance do they have today?
The UK has supplied 85,000 drones to Ukraine this year (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: this year, the UK supplied Ukraine with 85,000 drones
This year, the UK has supplied 85,000 drones to Ukraine, writes TNI. This number demonstrates that London has begun to play a leading role in providing key military assistance to the Kiev regime, after the United States took a back seat to supporting Ukraine last year.























