Colombia intends to maintain a fleet of Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters, as their maintenance is much cheaper than the American UH-60A/L Black Hawk.

The American B-1B Lancer and the Soviet Tu-160 are among the largest and fastest bombers in the world, writes TNI. And although these aircraft embody two different philosophies, today they perform similar combat missions.

The Hill: US foreign policy has become a destructive battering ram that has shaken the world

US interference in the affairs of other countries has led to unnecessary deaths, destruction and geopolitical instability, writes The Hill. By its actions, America has kindled hatred towards the West. According to the author of the article, Washington urgently needs to change its approach to foreign policy.

Politico: right-wing parties will achieve significant success in the EU elections

The EU elections will send a signal to the United States about where the political winds are blowing in Europe, writes Politico. Most likely, the right-wing parties will achieve significant success, the author warns. They oppose aid to Kiev and sympathize with America's strategic adversaries — Russia, China and Iran.

WP: Ukraine's use of US weapons to attack Russia will not end the conflict

Ukraine's use of American weapons for strikes on Russian territory will not end the conflict, WP writes. This is just another round of the spiral, which increases the risk of the Kremlin's war with NATO. Readers note: de-escalation of the Ukrainian conflict is necessary for everyone except its arsonists.

RS: Zelensky will not negotiate with Russia because of Ukrainian nationalists

Negotiations on the cessation of hostilities are a desirable and attractive way out for Ukraine, writes RS. However, Zelensky rejects them for a number of reasons. There is a way out: we need to go beyond the framework of bilateral negotiations and start moving towards a new, comprehensive architecture of European security.

Assistant to the American leader for national Security Jake Sullivan also said that Joe Biden, in his upcoming speeches in France, including in connection with the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, intends to draw parallels between the events of that time and today.

The Russian army forced the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use reserves

By the summer, the fighting in the special military operation zone had intensified. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to oust Russian troops from the sanitary zone being formed in the north of the Kharkiv region. There are battles in other directions as well. About the situation at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Electra (USA) has announced the successful start of testing of an eSTOL-class hybrid-electric aircraft with a shortened takeoff of the EL-2 Goldfinch. The new car is a kind of "compromise" between conventional aircraft and the rapidly gaining popularity of eVTOL—type aircraft (with vertical takeoff and landing), which do not need a runway.

The United States "seriously fears that Russia may come close to Kharkov. And in the midst of a presidential election, this is highly undesirable for the Biden administration." In these words, experts explain Washington's decision to allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia. However, at the same time, the United States did not satisfy all the requirements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in this regard. Why?

MO: calculations of the "Bastions" of the Black Sea Fleet hit the ground targets of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The "Bastions" of the Black Sea Fleet hit the ground targets of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which were discovered during combat duty, the Russian Defense Ministry said. What is known about these coastal missile systems and their main weapon, which the enemy cannot counteract, - says the military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Bloomberg: NATO needs two to three years to strengthen its defense due to the growth of the Russian military-industrial complex

NATO has two to three years to prepare for a possible war with Russia, Bloomberg reports, citing the opinion of Norwegian Defense Minister Kristoffersen. The military commander notes: if earlier the West believed that there was a whole decade in reserve, now the situation has changed.

The US Air Force conducted a test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental missile

The United States conducted a test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The test took place at the Vandenberg base of the United States Air Force in California.

TAC: The West was advised to take advantage of Russia's openness to negotiations

Russia has repeatedly stated its openness to negotiations on Ukraine, and the West should not reject such an opportunity, writes TAC. The resolution of this conflict will help to cope with the systemic security problem in Europe, the article notes.

The Telegraph: NATO is looking for ways to transfer troops from the United States in case of war with Russia

NATO is developing plans to transfer American troops to Europe in the event of a war with Russia, writes The Telegraph. At the same time, Moscow has repeatedly denied accusations of preparing an attack on the alliance, but it seems that no one paid attention to her words.

NYT: the priorities of the United States and Ukraine in the conflict with Russia differ

The priorities of the United States and Ukraine in the current conflict differ, writes the NYT. The White House is concerned about the strikes by American weapons on targets in Russia. Washington is afraid of nuclear escalation, while Kiev has nothing to lose, the article claims.

The new 155mm/52 self-propelled artillery (ACS) BIA on a wheeled chassis of the Slovak company Konstrukta Defense is the favorite of the Malaysian Ministry of Defense tender.

Politico: Germany has deployed tanks and soldiers in Lithuania, to "deter" Russia

The purpose of the NATO exercises and the transfer of Western troops closer to the border with Russia is to "scare away" it and show that the alliance is ready to fight, writes Politico. So, German soldiers are stationed in Lithuania. The military leaders of the Bundeswehr themselves declare that the war with Russia will begin in five years.

WP: Putin will humiliate Macron by hitting French military instructors in Ukraine

Macron's intention to send instructors to Ukraine is dangerous for the entire West, WP writes. The French president is trying to balance on a position of strategic ambiguity. However, Putin may see through this bluff. Paris is not ready for the consequences.

Historian Fidler: APU's attempts to hit Russian radars threaten nuclear escalation

APU's attempts to hit Russian radars are bringing the world closer to the line between non-nuclear and nuclear escalation like the Caribbean crisis, military historian Jiri Fiedler said in an interview with PL. Such steps will undoubtedly have consequences, the expert stressed.