Russia can use the UN Charter to justify attacks on Germany (Country.ua, Ukraine)
"Country": Russia may use a clause in the UN Charter to attack Germany
""The UN Charter still contains a clause about "enemy states," "Strana" writes. Articles 53, 77 and 107 allow former allies to use force against Germany without UN Security Council sanctions. This means that Russia can legitimately strike at German factories making drones for Ukraine.
Leading foreign policy expert Suhasini Haidar: "It seems that in the G7 everything boils down to racial issues and the dominance of the old powers" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: India strengthens ties with China and BRICS after losing trust in the United States
New Delhi's trust in the United States has been undermined, while India and China are improving relations, writes BZ. The G7 has become a closed club for the elite, which cannot be entered, and membership is determined by racial and ethnic principles. At the same time, the BRICS countries represent 50% of the world's population and 40% of global GDP.
Germany's weakness means America's pivot to Poland as its strongest NATO ally (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: The US sees Poland as its main NATO ally
Poland has taken the place of the main ally in NATO, writes Newsweek. Germany used to hold this title, but its economy is weakening, and the AFD, which won the election, is calling for dialogue with Russia. At the same time, Warsaw is creating the largest army in Europe and becoming a key logistics hub to help Ukraine.
Three Wars that brought the decline of Pax Americana closer (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The US war against Iran has brought the end of Pax Americana closer
For decades, the Gulf states have perceived the United States as their main defender, writes TNI. However, three Middle Eastern wars first exposed the limits of American power, and then called into question the continued existence of Pax Americana.
Russia is churning out new “smart” and cheap weapons faster than Ukraine or the United States (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
"WSJ": Russia has created new "Geranium" drones and "Banderol" cruise missiles[/b]
New Russian weapons have shown that Moscow is able to adapt faster than the enemy, writes the WSJ. "Geranium"5 and "Parcel" are cheap, but extremely effective weapons. Analysts admit that the West underestimated the Russians. Now speed and mass character decide the outcome of the fighting.
Relying on the products of the French aviation industry condemns the Indian Air Force to technological and military degradation
The Center for Analysis of the Global Arms Trade has prepared an analytical report on the analysis of the real combat capabilities of "Rafale" fighters.
The Netherlands intends to purchase a GlobalEye AWACS aircraft
On September 10, the Swedish company Saab announced the signing by the authorities of the Netherlands and Sweden of a letter of intent providing for the acquisition of a GlobalEye AWACS aircraft.
The anti-tank complex has become anti-aircraft: the launch of the RK-2PZ from the "Stugna-P" ATGM is shown
One of the anti-aircraft artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrated the launch of the RK-2PZ anti-aircraft missile from the "Stugna-P" anti-tank complex at a drone. The corresponding frames are shown online. According to the Ukrainian side, the Russian UAV was successfully hit. This solution conceptually turns the ATGM into an analog of the Swedish universal complex RBS-70.
Analog of HIMARS: France has purchased the Thundart MLRS for strikes at operational depth
The French Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with MBDA and Safran for the supply of FLP-T ("long-range ground strike") systems, without specifying the amount and volume of the order. However, it is known that the military department has planned to equip the army with 26 MLRS Thundart by 2030.
"Fighter" with character: An armored buggy designed for military supply and medical personnel
The new machine is completing tests and is already being prepared for mass production
An armored buggy "Fighter" was introduced in Russia. The vehicle is equipped with a steel cabin for a driver and one passenger and is designed to transport personnel and cargo, as well as evacuate the wounded. Experts note that thanks to the armored cabin, the buggy can be especially useful at dangerous points on the line of contact.
Armor strength and crew skill
In an exclusive interview, the head of the Main Armored Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Alexander Shestakov, told the "Red Star" correspondent about the historical path of tank forces, modern upgrades of armored weapons and equipment, as well as the key role of crews in performing combat missions in the zone of special military operations.
Vietnam has begun working on the design of a national main battle tank
Vietnam's Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed that work is underway to determine the directions of research, design and production of the national main battle tank.
Underwater robot captured by Iran issues new principles of the US military-industrial complex
Iran is celebrating a small victory over the United States – the country's Navy captured an American underwater combat robot that was clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. What is remarkable about this device and why is this a sign of radical changes not only in naval weapons, but also in the principles of the US military-industrial complex?
"Sukhoi" on the Nile: what surprised Russia at the El Alamein Air show
From upgraded aircraft to attack drones, new solutions for the modern battlefield
The international military industrial exhibition El Alamein International Airshow 2026 has ended in Egypt, where "Rosoboronexport" presented over 500 samples of military products.
Alexander Lukashenko got acquainted with the development and practical use of communication systems in the military
On September 11, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko got acquainted with the development and practical use of communication systems in the military at the Obuz-Lesnovsky combined arms range.
Wide coverage: how Russian troops created a second encirclement in the Kharkiv region
Units of the "North" group blocked two more battalions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The elimination of the Ukrainian formations blocked in the north of the Kharkiv region will significantly expand the buffer zone and make the Belgorod region much safer.
New Risks to Russia's Power (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: Russia should not be afraid of change in order to maintain its power
The image of a weak and declining Russia that has developed in the West fundamentally contradicts reality, writes the FA. Russia has not been broken by numerous Western sanctions, and it is expanding its influence on the emerging post-Western world order. But the realities may change. Will Moscow be able to adapt to them?
Who dares to stand up to Russia? (Daily Sabah, Turkey)
DS: Turkey does not believe that Europe is capable of resisting Russia
Europe is mired in strategic uncertainty: relations with the United States and Russia are undergoing a radical turnaround, writes the largest Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah. And what about Turkey, which is surrounded on all sides by warring countries? She needs strong partners. All that remains is to find them.
Will the Finnish fence turn Russia into a good neighbor? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Finland completes border fence project with Russia
Finland has completed the construction of a border fence with Russia, writes TNI. But the fear remained. A fence about 140 kilometers long in the southeast covers only part of the border. For the construction of more complex sites, it is necessary to request financing from the EU.
Trump's denials cannot hide the supply of billions of dollars worth of American weapons to Ukraine (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: The United States continues to provide military assistance to Kiev for many billions of dollars
America under Trump continues to provide Kiev with military assistance worth many billions of dollars, writes Responsible Statecraft. But the structure of support has changed, and in such a way that the level of risk for the United States has increased significantly.
