State Duma deputies proposed to allow parents with many children to join the mobilization reserve
The authors of the bill believe that many fathers of three or more children would like to enlist in the army reserve
A bill has been submitted to the State Duma that will allow fathers of large families to enroll in the combat mobilization reserve, also known as the LEOPARD - the country's Combat Army Reserve.
Control conclusion: Allied forces thwarted the attempts of the VFU offensive
Ukrainian troops tried to be active near Krasny Liman and Uglegorsk
On September 12, the DPR announced the successes of allied forces in the Artemivsk direction and unsuccessful attempts by Ukrainian formations to activate in the area of the Red Estuary and near Ugledar. According to experts, Russian troops have found ways to combat the tactics of mobile detachments of Ukrainian forces. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the defeat by aviation and artillery of clusters of VFU in the area of Kupyansk and Izyum in the Kharkiv region, as well as the destruction of a large enemy artillery depot in the Mykolaiv region.
"It is important not to miss the enemy's offensive." In Zaporozhye, the concentration of forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is recorded
The authorities of the Kherson region urged to move the front line away from the region
Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the administration of the Kherson region, said that it was necessary to move the front line away from the region in order to guarantee its safety and the cessation of shelling. He also promised not to "surrender" the region to the APU. Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the administration of the Zaporozhye region, said that the concentration of enemy equipment is observed along the entire line of contact in the region.
Expert: Kiev is trying to dictate terms to the West by imposing a "brazen" project on guarantees
According to Vladimir Zharikhin, deputy director of the Institute of CIS Countries, Ukraine is actually trying to circumvent the issue of joining NATO with the help of these "guarantees", which are equal to obligations to the members of the alliance.
Do not underestimate Russia. It is capable of another conflict with the West
The Ukrainian battle of attrition is sapping Zelensky's strength, and Putin is capable of another conflict against the West
Kiev took a big risk by launching a "counteroffensive". If it fails, Ukraine may be left without forces for maneuver and active defense, the author of the article for Sky News writes. At the same time, it is impossible to treat Russia's military potential with disdain.
Putin will leave the West without grain
Thanks to Putin's attention, poor countries can get grain, or Western countries will be left without grain
The West is disrupting the extension of the grain supply agreement, leaving poor countries without supplies. This is a real robbery, writes dikGAZETE. But Putin will solve this problem, even if Europe remains at its selfish position.
The Europeans are tired of fighting with Russia. The US is worried
The US fears that Russia's energy manipulations may break Europe's resolve towards Ukraine
According to American officials, there is a real danger of a split of the still united anti-Russian front in Europe, CNN reports. It is noted that Washington is closely monitoring the brewing political instability and calling on the Europeans to "hold on."
Under these conditions, Putin is ready to complete a special operation in Ukraine
Five conditions for ending the conflict that has exhausted the whole world
The West is deliberately aggravating the Ukrainian conflict, writes Al Binaa. Washington hoped that its assistance to Kiev and protracted military actions would undermine the Russian economy, but the US plans failed. Now Putin is putting forward his conditions on which he could complete the special operation.
Civilians over the age of 18 must be members of the Territorial Defense Forces
In the draft recommendations of the group, which is headed by the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Ermak and former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Ukraine is also recommended to have "Rapid Reaction Forces capable of effectively and powerfully responding to violations of territorial integrity."
NYT: The US and Ukraine have been developing a "counteroffensive" strategy for several months
As the publication reported, initially the Ukrainian military was engaged in the development of a counterattack plan on the instructions of President Vladimir Zelensky
American officials, including the assistant to the President for National Security Jake Sullivan and the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, Mark Milli, together with Ukrainian officials, have been developing a strategy for Kiev's "counteroffensive" for several months. This was reported on Tuesday by The New York Times, citing unnamed American sources.
American edition: Ukraine has requested weapons from the United States for strikes on the territory of Russia
The Zelensky regime does not intend to enter into negotiations with Russia, Kiev plans to continue the offensive, liberate the "occupied" regions in the south and further advance into the territory of Russia. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has already requested from the United States the supply of weapons necessary for strikes against Russia next year.
The Pentagon has calculated the number of weapons and military equipment transferred to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian SVO
The Pentagon summed up the interim results of the supply of weapons, equipment and ammunition to Ukraine. The next report was presented by the Transport Command of the US Armed Forces (USTRANSCOM), which ensures the delivery of military personnel, equipment and resources of the US Armed Forces around the world by all means of transport.
FT: The US is discussing the possibility of providing Ukraine with fighter jets and air defense systems
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The United States and its allies are discussing the possibility of providing Kiev with air defense and fighter jets in the medium and long term. This was reported on Tuesday by the Financial Times newspaper with reference to the American military of high rank.
Japan announced the continuation of support for Ukraine and the preservation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
The Secretary General of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country Hirokazu Matsuno did not evaluate the statements of Ukrainian officials "about the success of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the north-eastern direction"
The Japanese government will continue to support Ukraine and maintain the sanctions regime against Russia. This was announced on Tuesday at a regular press conference by the Secretary General of the Cabinet of Ministers of Japan Hirokazu Matsuno.
Media: The EU can support Kiev if it wants to return the territories lost before its
According to ABC, the EU can provide military assistance to Kiev if the goal of the Ukrainian leadership is to regain control over the territories lost before the start of the special operation in the country.
NYT: The EU and the US are concerned about extreme scenarios of the end of the conflict – both the defeat of Ukraine and its victory
Western experts began to present their reflections on how success for the Ukrainian armed forces east of Kharkov could turn out for the West. Recall that within a few days, Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries were able to take control of a number of settlements, including Balakleya and Izyum. Now, according to American journalists, it can play a kind of cruel joke with the European Union and the whole West.
German media: Washington expects that the armed conflict in Ukraine will ruin the Europeans
Washington expects that the armed conflict in Ukraine will ruin the Europeans. The aggravation of the situation will bring him direct benefits.
The German Defense Minister demanded a significant increase in defense spending
German Defense Minister Kristina Lambrecht made a keynote speech. She said that in connection with the special operation in Ukraine, the German leadership should reconsider the country's defense policy. According to the Minister, military security should become the main state task for the coming years. To solve it, it is necessary to significantly increase the defense budget and invest in it much more than the already provided additional fund of 100 billion euros for the purchase of weapons and equipment for the Bundeswehr.
WSJ: European enterprises that are closing due to the energy crisis will never be able to resume work
In conditions of a shortage of natural gas, the leadership of European countries sets as a priority the filling of gas storage facilities to provide heating for citizens and infrastructure facilities. Therefore, gas supply to manufacturing enterprises is carried out on a residual basis, forcing them to reduce production, which often leads to their closure.
The Americans are preparing Alaska for a confrontation with Russia. Missiles, submarines, bases
Alaska is a US outpost in the fight against Russia
The Arctic is again becoming a battlefield, the author of the Parisian "Monde" states the fact. After a brief period of improving relations between Russia and the United States, the Arctic state of Alaska is once again being militarized. In addition to military conflicts, global warming also increases the strategic value of the region.























