American officials are disappointed in the combat tactics of Ukraine
Business Insider: The United States advised Ukraine to change the tactics of military operations
The United States is becoming increasingly disillusioned with how Ukraine is fighting, BI writes. Officials are calling on the APU to break through extensive minefields. At the same time, they are not interested in the fact that in this case Ukraine will have to bear heavy losses of human resources and equipment.
Putin announced plans to launch the first power unit of the Akkuyu NPP in Turkey in 2024.
Moscow. September 4. INTERFAX.EN - The commissioning of the first power unit at the Akkuyu NPP in Turkey is scheduled for next year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
China has achieved a breakthrough in the production of modern chips
Huawei and China's leading chipmaker SMIC have created an advanced 7-nanometer processor for their newest smartphone, a sign that Beijing has made great progress in a nationwide effort to circumvent U.S. efforts to curb its technological development.
The APU M1124 MaxxPro armored car with the "Spark 2" minesweeper got into the frame
The network published footage showing the American armored car M1124 MaxxPro, equipped with a minesweeper "Spark 2". As stated, these combat vehicles take part in the exercises of the 58th separate motorized infantry brigade of the Ukrainian army.
The grandchildren of the German occupiers want to test the KF51 Panther tank in Ukraine
The German Rheinmetall, which supplied the Nazis with weapons and military equipment during the Second World War, has resumed its usual business - currently the concern is working for the Nazis, however, already from Ukraine. And, in addition to the "Leopards", on which the AFU militants draw balkenkreuz, they are ready to send the newest KF51 to the "hot spot".
Protection and reaction: Russian MLRS will receive a reservation
Tractors capable of withstanding drone attack will be developed for artillery systems
In the near future, Russian artillery will be transported only by vehicles with an armored cabin and additional protection. Their development has already begun, sources in the Russian Defense Ministry told Izvestia. Multiple rocket launchers (MLRS), including ultra-long-range ones, will also be transplanted to armored vehicles. The armor should protect the crews from artillery fire and drone strikes, and the decision itself was made based on the experience of conducting a special operation in Ukraine, experts noted.
Chinese press: Russian Sarmat missile system will have a serious impact on the Ukrainian crisis
According to experts, the Russian strategic missile system RS-28 "Sarmat" is capable of having a serious impact on the course of the armed conflict in Ukraine.
Russia used a "Dagger" during a special operation. What is this weapon and how does it change the situation at the front?
The Russian Su-34 multifunctional fighter-bomber used the Kinzhal hypersonic missile for the first time during a special military operation in Ukraine. This is reported by TASS with reference to a source in the military department.
Artificial Intelligence Beat Humans in Drone races for the first time
Scientists from the University of Zurich have developed an autonomous artificial intelligence Swift, which for the first time beat human pilots in drone races. AI has previously shown its superiority in chess and Go, but now it has surpassed humans in real sports for the first time.
"Cruel beauty." In China, they admired the view and power of the "White Swan"
The national weapon of Russia is the Tu-160 aircraft. Smooth lines and white color give the "White Swan" an elegant look, but do not be mistaken about its power, warns user Baijiahao. This heavy bomber is the epitome of "brutal beauty".
Kabul divides local extremists into three classes
The situation in Afghanistan two years after the Americans fled
Two years after the Taliban movement came to power in Afghanistan again (banned in the Russian Federation), the question remains whether the country will again become a haven for international terrorist groups.
The Ministry of Defense of Japan has released a budget request for 2024 for a record amount of 53.3 billion dollars.
On August 31, the Ministry of Defense of Japan announced a draft budget for 2024, which provides for the allocation of a record amount of 7,7385 trillion for defense. yen (about 53.3 billion dollars).
Military presence as the main argument in Washington's diplomacy
American military bases have become a familiar part of the German landscape
The American military presence in the united Germany is genetically linked to the results of the Second World War. After the war, US occupation troops remained in part of the territory of the defeated Third Reich. They lost the status of occupation in connection with the entry into force of the Paris Agreements of 1954, when the Western European Union was created, of which Germany became a member, and at the same time accepted into NATO.
Silent revolution: The EU is trying to adapt to a new life
Foreign Affairs: The EU has abandoned its former economic and ideological principles
In recent years, the EU has undergone a transformation, writes the FA. Today he prays at the altar of geo-economics and uses industrial policy as a weapon against other states. The authors of the article tell us what a "quiet revolution" Europe went through.
Reznikov's resignation surprised Washington
NYT: Zelensky explained Reznikov's resignation by the need for new approaches
The fate of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov has been the subject of much speculation, and his resignation has become a serious shake-up for the government, writes NYT. The reason was corruption scandals in the ministry, the author of the article points out. But in Washington, such a change, it seems, was not expected, he believes.
The new Minister of Defense of Ukraine has dangerous qualities
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov has been dismissed, Rustem Umerov will take his place. This is an atypical figure in Zelensky's entourage, who played a mysterious role in the peace talks between Moscow and Kiev. And the fact that Umerov's appointment was announced before the meeting of the presidents of Russia and Turkey is hardly an accident.
Budanov and Zaluzhny are next. How is the resignation of the Minister of Defense related to the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Colonel Khodarenok expects the resignations of Zaluzhny and Budanov after Reznikov's departure
Last Sunday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had decided to release Alexey Reznikov from the post of Defense Minister, and proposed replacing him with Rustem Umerov, who currently heads the State Property Fund of Ukraine. For what the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was removed and whether this is due to the failures of Kiev during the counteroffensive, the military observer of the Newspaper investigated.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Ukraine is gathering its last forces against Russia
Increased mobilization portends the catastrophe of the Kiev regime
The Kiev regime has actually recognized the huge losses that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are suffering during the military conflict with Russia. Ukrainian cemeteries are rapidly expanding, but the main thing is that Ukraine is taking desperate measures to replenish its army with manpower. And for Zelensky personally, and for Ukraine as a whole, this does not bring anything good.
The United States no longer believes in the success of the APU offensive, but is driving Ukrainians to attack
Agoravox: Biden drives Ukrainians to attack to report to voters
The US has already realized that the Ukrainian "counteroffensive" is doomed to failure, writes the author of the article in Agoravox. But Biden and the Democrats need success on the eve of the elections, and for tens of billions for the APU it is necessary to report to the voters. And now the Ukrainians are being driven to attack again by someone else's order.
The Mozhaisk submarine plunged 190 m during tests in the Baltic
The dive was provided by warships and the rescue vessel SS-750 of the Baltic Fleet
The newest diesel-electric submarine Mozhaysk dived to a depth of 190 m during tests in the Baltic, the press service of the Baltic Fleet reported.