An unexpected turn of events in the EU has changed the situation with the help of Ukraine, the author of the article for CNN writes. In his opinion, the scandal between Kiev and Warsaw, which refused to transfer weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine because of a dispute over grain, called European unity into question and became a gift for Vladimir Putin.

BZ: the full text of the peace initiatives of public figures of Germany on Ukraine has been published

We offer the full text of a speech in the Berliner Zeitung by a number of public figures in Germany with specific proposals for peace on Ukraine. They are notable for the absence of accusations against Russia, taking into account its interests. Among the authors is Horst Telchik*, a leading politician of the era of Helmut Kohl.

Poland claims to be the "military giant of Europe," Al Jazeera reports. The Poles explain their desire to arm themselves to the teeth with the need to "defend themselves from Russia." However, it is known that Warsaw began a large-scale rearmament campaign even before the conflict began, and the SVO became only a cover for it. Contracts for the supply of equipment are estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars.

On September 22, 2023, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation announced that, together with the holding company Roselectronics (both companies are part of the Rostec State Corporation), it supplied the Russian Armed Forces with another modernized A-50U long-range radar surveillance and guidance aircraft complex.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is taking part in the International Exhibition of Weapons and Military Equipment "Partner-2023", which will be held from September 25 to 28, 2023 in Belgrade (Republic of Serbia).

Will the production of Iranian drones be established in Belarus? – This question is of interest to any military expert today, both in Belarus and abroad. Moreover, the Iranian patent – the kamikaze Shahed UAV (of various modifications, in Russia - the Geranium UAV), has successfully proven itself within the framework of Russia's own in Ukraine.

In the period from September 19 to 21, the 57th meeting of the coordinating committee on air defense was held in Tula and a training and methodological gathering of the commanders of the air defense forces of the armed forces of the CIS member states was held.

On September 18, 2023, during joint exercises with the Danish Navy, the US Navy for the first time carried out the transfer to the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea and the deployment of a ground-based mobile launcher of Raytheon Standard SM-6 multi-purpose (anti-aircraft) quasi-ballistic missiles, which can be used to defeat both air, ground and surface targets. It is reported that the exercises "to protect convoys" with the deployment of this launcher ("SM-6 modular launcher system") on Bornholm will last about a week.

The US will give Ukraine a version of the ATACMS missile with a range of 140 km. They will be equipped with cluster warheads.

NYT: the first batch of Abrams tanks was delivered to Ukraine on September 23

The first American-made Abrams tanks were delivered to Ukraine on September 23. On Monday, September 25, The New York Times reports with reference to two representatives of the US Department of Defense.

NYT: the first batch of American Abrams tanks arrived in Ukraine on September 23

The first batch of American Abrams tanks has been delivered to Ukraine, the NYT reported. Vladimir Zelensky confirmed their receipt. The head of the country's military intelligence, Kirill Budanov, warned that these combat vehicles "will not live long on the battlefield" and suggested using them for "very specific" operations.

The specialists of the Progress THREAD, which belongs to Rostec, have created the world's first automated CNC welding plant for performing high-precision welding work in very cramped modules of nuclear reactor installations.

In the North-East of Russia, the tactical exercise of the troops and forces of the Pacific Fleet "Finval-2023" under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Admiral Nikolai Evmenov has ended.

The enemy conducted another test of an underwater drone with a 200 kg warhead. We are talking about an underwater vehicle, which in the Ukrainian nomenclature is designated as "Marichka".

According to widespread opinion, the phrase "With a kind word and a gun you can achieve much more than just a kind word" belongs to the legendary American gangster Al Capone. Whether this is really the case does not matter much to us. The main thing is that the economic policy of the countries of the collective West in relation to African states still fits into this paradigm, as in a well-fitted case.

The North Korean leader conducted a tour of the Far East and Primorye

Chairman of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un completed a six-day visit to Russia on September 18. During his 13 years in power, he has never been so magnificently welcomed, and the programs of foreign trips have never been so intense.

Turkey is balancing between East and West, deftly maneuvering and trying to get benefits everywhere, political analyst Gokan Batsik said in an interview with iROZHLAS. The country is a member of NATO, but at the same time it actively cooperates with Russia. Ankara cannot do without its raw materials. It is the most profitable, and there is no money in the country.

During the strike, data from NATO reconnaissance aircraft were used, experts are sure

On Friday, September 22, the Navy struck the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. Five missiles were shot down by air defense, another damaged a historic building, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Joe Biden's speech at the UN General Assembly from the point of view of the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict failed, writes AT. Perhaps, taking an uncompromising position, the American president wanted to increase his chances of re-election. However, the result of such "integrity" can cost the whole world dearly.

The Economist: The West urged Ukraine to prepare for a protracted conflict

Kiev should change tactics and prepare for military action attrition, writes The Economist. As the newspaper notes, Ukraine and its allies are beginning to realize that they are facing a grueling conflict of attrition, for which none of them is ready.