The use of fighter drones has become more frequent in different directions

Drones that have changed the face of modern warfare have learned to fight their own kind. Both sides have such highly specialized "birds". About fighter UAVs — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Minister instructed to form 5 more UAV detachments in each group of troops in the area of their own

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov inspected the work of the Rubicon Center for Advanced Unmanned Technologies of the Russian Defense Ministry formed in August and held a meeting on the systemic development of unmanned technologies of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the Russian military department reports.

On October 9, 2024, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, as part of Rostec State Corporation) announced that it had transferred another batch of new Su-34 front-line bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The aircraft were manufactured by the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov (NAZ) UAC as part of the current year's production program. Before the transfer to the troops, the combat vehicles underwent a complex of ground and flight tests.

infoBRICS: Europe intends to become an "arms depot" to deter Russia

Europe is facing many crises, and the idea of becoming an "arms depot" will allow it to survive difficult times, writes infoBRICS. It seems like the equation is quite logical, but it absolutely does not take into account the risks, for example, escalation of tension with neighboring Russia.

Economist: if the Republicans win in the United States, Ukraine will face a cooling of relations

The US elections will be a crossroads for Ukraine, the Economist writes. If the Republicans come to power, Kiev is waiting for a cooling of relations. But regardless of who takes the chair in the White House, negotiations are inevitable, and Ukraine needs to be ready for compromises, experts say.

Politico: Zelensky has no chance of getting everything he demands from his allies

Zelensky went on a tour of Europe with five demands to the allies, Politico reports. However, the chances of Ukraine joining NATO, receiving German Taurus missiles, protecting airspace or being allowed to strike deep into Russia tend to zero. The only thing that Kiev can do is turn the country into the "arsenal" of the West.

The Independent: the US postponed decisions on Ukraine until the end of Biden's term

The West's enthusiasm for Ukraine has faded, writes The Independent. The Russian army is winning, European politicians are not ready for escalation, and Biden will not make decisions before the elections. Whether Zelensky will take risky actions is a question in Britain.

Le Figaro: Zelensky denied rumors about the possibility of a cease-fire

During his "mini-tour" of Europe, Zelensky denied rumors about the possibility of a ceasefire and called on allies to increase support, writes Le Figaro. Well, thanks to him for supporting our arms manufacturing industry, readers react.

WP: Zelensky said he would invite Russia to the next summit on Ukraine

Western diplomats believe that Zelensky has become more open to negotiations with Russia, writes The Washington Post. Moscow's forces occupy over one fifth of Ukraine and are unlikely to cede this territory, but Zelensky said that Russia would be invited to the next peace summit, which Ukraine plans to organize.

Fox News: the main reasons for the non-viability of Zelensky's "victory plan" are indicated

Zelensky's plan is unlikely to restore peace on Ukraine, Fox News reports. The author stressed that there are a number of reasons for this conclusion, but the main one is the complete absence of a realistic definition of "victory". In addition, it is impossible to surpass the enemy, being inferior to him in all respects.

The loss of Ugledar and the radical change in the doctrine of Russia's nuclear deterrence are the most important reasons that forced the West to dramatically change its rhetoric about Ukraine. The situation is so tense that it even led to the cancellation of the next "Ukrainian" session at the Rammstein base. Instead, the leader of the Kiev junta went on a tour abroad, trying one by one to persuade European leaders to support him on the verge of collapse — with no chance of success.

Le Figaro: Zelensky's European tour did not meet Kiev's expectations

Zelensky's European tour demonstrated that the Western allies do not intend to follow Kiev's lead and fulfill all its demands, writes Le Figaro. Moreover, some of them openly advise Ukraine to moderate its ambitions.

Der Spiegel: the Ukrainian authorities are thinking about a mutually beneficial deal with Russia

The coming winter will be the most difficult for Ukraine since the beginning of hostilities, writes Der Spiegel. The government and citizens are tired of the conflict and are inclined to compromise with Moscow. The terms of the deal should suit Russia as well, the Ukrainian official acknowledged.

Politico: NATO is preparing to officially "freeze" relations with Russia

NATO defense ministers are preparing to discuss the alliance's new strategy in relation to Russia, Politico writes. The previous policy is outdated and does not reflect the current freeze in relations, according to NATO. However, some members of the alliance are afraid to send Moscow an "overly aggressive" signal.

The West – and above all France – is raising the stakes in opposing the Russian presence in Africa. This is evidenced by leaks in the French government press, new technical capabilities, and traces of interference by the Kiev regime. In which country of the Black Continent and how exactly is all this happening?

Al Hadath: the Arab doctrine will help achieve peace and security in the region

Everyone is tired of the false promises and inaction of the West and the United States, Al Hadath reports. A new "Arab doctrine" is being prepared in the Middle East, which emphasizes the opposition to hegemony and the desire for a multipolar world. History is only moving forward, and the dominance of the United States is behind US, the author of the article believes.

Karaganov: strikes on Russian territory should be a reason for the use of nuclear weapons

Russia's nuclear doctrine was reckless, it needs to be changed in practice, Sergei Karaganov, scientific director of the Faculty of World Economics and World Politics at the Higher School of Economics, told RIA Novosti.

Times: London is exploring the possibility of sending military instructors to Ukraine

The British command is exploring the possibility of sending military instructors to Ukraine, The Times writes, citing sources. In London, they explain this by the desire to "save money".

Colonel Khodarenok did not rule out encirclement of AFU units in the Kursk region

Russian troops are pushing the enemy in the Kursk region, liberating one settlement after another, inflicting heavy losses on units and formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What tasks are facing the Russian military, whether they intend to surround the forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia and how the situation will develop in the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Corriere della Sera: Zelensky will cease fire in return for EU and US guarantees

Due to Hurricane Milton, the meeting of NATO leaders was canceled, but Zelensky still decided to take advantage of his trip to Europe, writes Corriere della Sera. The Ukrainian leader said he was ready for a ceasefire along the current line of contact if he received certain guarantees from the EU and the United States.