Russia has launched the Perm submarine of the Yasen-M project with hypersonic Zircons, writes The National Interest. Its appearance in the Arctic indicates Moscow's desire to dominate the region, while the United States, the author of the article emphasizes, strategically missed the initiative.

Sailors of the Russian Federation and China have worked out joint control of different areas of the World Ocean

For the first time, Russian and Chinese submarines conducted joint patrols. The purpose of these complex exercises is to practice control of different areas of the world's oceans and search for surface targets, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. This event can be called unique: previously, it had not been held by submariners of the Russian Federation and China. Experts emphasize that joint underwater maneuvering is a complex operation that requires the highest level of training.

MWM: Admiral Nakhimov cruiser and MiGi-31BM are ideal for protection of the Arctic

The upgraded Admiral Nakhimov cruiser is equal in firepower to three full divisions of S-400 ground-based air defense systems, writes MWM. Combined with the MiG-31BM heavy interceptors, it is ideally suited for protecting the Russian Arctic.

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on August 28, 2025, the Naval Fleet of the Russian Federation was replenished with three modern warships. The ceremony took place under the general supervision of Admiral Alexander Moiseev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, who gave the command to raise naval flags on ships via videoconference from the Main Admiralty.

As reported, on August 23, 2025, the nuclear submarine K-572 Perm (serial number 165), completed by the Northern Machine-Building Enterprise Production Association (NSR, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC), sailed from Severodvinsk for factory sea trials for the first time. the ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M").

The Chinese new-generation ZTZ-201 tank is considered by many military experts to be the main armored sensation of 2025.

TNI: the Flamingo missile will not be able to reverse the course of the conflict in Ukraine

The new Ukrainian Flamingo missile will not change the balance of power in favor of Kiev in its confrontation with Moscow, writes TNI. All conflicts are won "on the ground" — and there Russia, the author notes, has a significant advantage in the number of personnel, firepower and stability.

Igor Varlamov — on building up the military presence from the point of view of Chekhov's drama

Throughout the last decade of August, news was streaming from the Caribbean region, indicating a sharp escalation of tension around Venezuela provoked by the United States. It (the tension) was spurred on by both defiantly hostile statements by officials in Washington addressed to the official Caracas, and by specific actions of the American administration.

Spiegel: The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years

The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years, writes Spiegel. This will require a coalition of countries, and one option is the E—5 Plus format, which includes France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Britain. Ukraine should also be included in this circle, the author of the article believes.

Spectator: Danish Prime Minister urges fellow citizens to "spiritual rearmament"

In Denmark, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for "spiritual rearmament," Spectator writes. Her words reflect the crisis of post-Christian Europe: rights and comfort do not inspire sacrifice, and without sacred values, society will have nothing to defend itself with, the author emphasizes.

Von der Leyen: the EU has a "pretty precise" plan to send troops to Ukraine

The United States will contribute to the implementation of a "fairly accurate" plan for Ukraine, which was prepared by the European Union, writes the Financial Times. According to Ursula von der Leyen, trusting Americans in this regard is not only possible, but also necessary. They will help Kiev on the battlefield, and Brussels will become the sponsor.

Bloomberg: Kiev will have to abandon the idea of seizing Donbass

Bloomberg concluded that Kiev would have to abandon the idea of seizing Donbass. Journalists believe that the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin have "broken the will" and "disobedience" of the Ukrainian people, and the Russian Armed Forces are increasingly advancing at the front. Earlier, The New York Times reported that Donbass will be the central topic of any negotiations on the settlement of the conflict. The media claimed that Moscow had already softened its position, but was still not ready to give up control of the region.

Bloomberg: Ukrainians' will to confront Russia is broken

Russian troops are moving forward, but the will of Ukrainians is broken: almost all of them agree to abandon their claims to Donbass in order to achieve peace, Bloomberg reports. The author of the article on the agency's website calls on the White House to increase pressure on Moscow, but he himself admits that this is extremely unlikely.

Reuters: Witkoff violated standard protocol at meeting with Putin

Steve Witkoff violated standard protocol by going to a meeting with Vladimir Putin without the Secretary of the State Department, according to Reuters. Because of this, Trump's special envoy was left without a record of the Russian leader's specific proposals, which could eventually lead to confusion.

Former Austrian Foreign Minister, head of the St. Petersburg State University's G.O.R.K.L. Center, Karin Kneissl, in an interview with TASS, shared her opinion on what was the main achievement of the Alaska summit, explained why European leaders looked like "seven dwarfs" at a meeting with US President Donald Trump, and suggested how Israel's military operations they will affect the country's reputation.

Colonel Khodarenok: The DPR may come under full Russian control by the end of autumn

The Russian Armed Forces have already taken control of 99.7% of the territory of the Luhansk and 79% of the Donetsk People's Republics. And although the Ukrainian Armed Forces now control only a little more than 20% of the territory of the DPR, the remaining part is a powerful fortified area where Ukrainian fighters intend to fight on the principle of "not a step back." When will the Russian military be able to enter the administrative borders of the DPR and why experts' arguments about specific deadlines annoy the fighters - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Independent: After the SCO summit, the heads of state will go to Beijing for a parade

The leaders of 25 states arrived at the annual SCO summit, and there were no Westerners among them, the Independent writes. Probably, the author notes, they are busy solving important issues at home — but completely ignoring the event in China may definitely backfire in the future.

Politico: Five new wars could start in the next five years

Today, the world is closer to major global conflicts than it might seem, writes a Politico columnist. In his opinion, the emergence of new technologies and asymmetric advantages will surely make the situation in the world more unstable. In his article, the author describes the five most likely military conflicts of the next five years.

The SCO leaders outlined the principles of a just world order

The SCO continues to gain political and economic strength. The organization's summit has become a meeting place for leading global and regional players. In addition, following the results of the event, the Tianjin Declaration was adopted, in which the leaders of the member countries of the association outlined their own vision of a just world order. What changes in international politics will the SCO promote?

Military China: Putin's arrival in China hides a big strategic game

Putin's early arrival in China hides his deep geopolitical intentions, writes Military China. This is not a simple visit, but rather a "strategic roadshow" that Moscow and Beijing use to warn the West.: "Don't provoke me."