Denis Shmygal believes that more than $349 billion is needed to restore Ukraine, although this amount, according to the minister, "does not reflect the full scale of destruction"

Ukraine needs Western donors to provide it with $3.4 billion in the next three months out of a total amount of $349 billion, which was estimated at the restoration of its infrastructure. This was stated on Friday by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal.

Ukraine will be ready to negotiate with Russia only after the complete de-occupation of its territories with access to the 1991 borders. The option with the withdrawal of the Russian army to the positions on February 24, the authorities are no longer satisfied with the Zelensky regime. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov.

Who will run out of weapons in the conflict sooner? From Russia or NATO?

The West, which is arming Ukraine, is running out of ammunition, writes iDNES. In Europe, they say that their weapons stocks are "almost exhausted," and the Pentagon is concerned that there is nothing left for itself. We have to hope that Russia has problems with this, the author of the article writes.

The difficult situation at the front and in the rear may lead to a change of power in Kiev

The administration of US President Joseph Biden is preparing a request for additional assistance of $11.7 billion to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2023. Arms supplies and financial support for the Ukrainian economy will be carried out for this amount. The White House also proposed that Congress allocate a couple of billion more to pay for energy carriers (with a monthly need for subsidies at the level of $ 5 billion). excluding expenses for the heating season).

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin refused to predict the expected timing of the end of the conflict in Ukraine

The Czech Republic and the United States will provide Ukraine with all kinds of assistance necessary to win the conflict taking place in this country, as long as it is required. This was stated on Friday at a press conference by Czech Defense Ministers Yana Chernokhova and the United States Lloyd Austin, who is in the republic on a working visit.

Michel Kalaghassi: The gas war with Russia is a difficult test for France and Germany

The West's "infernal plan" against Russia did not work, Rai Al Youm writes. He counted on the failure of the Kremlin and the destruction of the Russian economy. But now it is the West that is faced with a choice: to stop aggression or unleash a third world war, which Moscow certainly will not lose, the author writes.

Well, who is imposing sanctions against whom? How the original scenario for Ukraine was changed to the opposite

Now Russia is imposing sanctions against the West, crossing out the original scenario of Europe and the United States, writes ET. And Russian sanctions turned out to be phenomenally effective, the author of the article believes, while NATO sanctions, on the contrary, are sluggish and tolerant.

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg announced the deployment of new alliance forces on the border with Russia

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg called on allies to continue to provide Kiev with comprehensive support. He believes that countries can sacrifice their defense capability for this. Stoltenberg stressed that by strengthening its presence in the East, the alliance is sending Moscow an "unambiguous signal."

From October 1, Ukrainian citizens who have entered the military register will be prohibited from leaving the country. The same restrictions begin to apply to them as for conscripted men. This was stated by the lawyer of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Volodymyr Smelka.

Military review of Izvestia Anton Lavrov — on ways to respond to Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with precision weapons

Ukrainian forces have recently increased their shelling of Russian territory. Their drones and missiles reach Belgorod and Crimea. On Wednesday, September 7, the Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Zaluzhny, said that in August a series of missile strikes were carried out on objects on the peninsula, including the Saki airfield.

Where does Russia get help from?

Since the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, Kiev has received enormous assistance — military and financial — from various sources, primarily from the United States. However, the author of the article in Asia Times notes, do not forget about those who support Russia.

Nebenzia denied the breakthrough of Ukrainian troops during the counteroffensive

Russia's permanent representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia said that there is no question of any breakthrough of the Ukrainian troops, the AFU soldiers were sent to certain death in the area of Nikolaev, Zaporozhye and Kharkov. He also accused NATO countries of leading Kiev's actions and warned the North Atlantic Alliance against a direct clash with Russia.

The head of Energodar reported on the failure of the attempt to land Ukrainian troops

On the night of Friday, September 9, the AFU tried to land troops, but they failed. This was reported by the authorities of the Zaporozhye region and the head of Energodar Alexander Volga. This was the third landing attempt since the beginning of September.

Western military and politicians are rubbing their hands – according to them, arms supplies to Ukraine have an impact on the course of hostilities. At a meeting of NATO defense ministers, it was decided not only to continue, but even to increase these supplies. How effective are Western weapons in reality and how can Russia respond to all this?

Ukraine is actively conducting terrorist work on the Russian Federation with the full support and sponsorship of Washington

The American leadership is considering the supply of weapons systems to Ukraine that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to use on the territory of the Russian Federation. These can be long-range ATACMS missiles for HIMARS complexes, as well as aviation weapons of destruction. In Ukraine, they no longer hide their intentions

The Ukrainian Armed Forces plan to attack allied troops in several districts of Donbass at once. According to the enemy's plan, the main strikes can be inflicted in the areas of Svatovo (LNR), as well as Krasny Estuary and Ugledar (DNR). What are the risks of such plans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and what can Russia oppose to this?

In Russia, the construction of two new armored car factories has been announced, the main purpose of which will be the repair of armored vehicles and special military vehicles. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has long stated the need for additional capacities that could carry out repairs and modernization of equipment in service with the Russian army.

Military expert Andrey Frolov — on the impact of the special military operation on Russian arms exports

The special operation in Ukraine has become not only a milestone event for the Russian army and military thought, but also for the domestic defense industry. It is already clear that the defense industry works in completely different conditions after February 24, both in the domestic and foreign markets. Let's try to consider how its impact on Russian military-technical cooperation.

As noted by Bill Laplante, Deputy Head of the Pentagon for Procurement and Technical Support, the program will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year

US funds for military assistance to Ukraine are designed for two years, the program will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year (ends September 30).

Russia and China can destroy American aircraft in this terrible way

With the adoption of long–range air-to-air missiles in the Russian and Chinese Air Forces, which will be delivered to the target by fifth-generation aircraft, the Pentagon may have serious problems, writes TNI. The US has not yet developed an effective defense plan against these killer missiles.