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We will continue to consider the Eastern Flank of NATO in the context of assessing the physical and geographical conditions as a fundamental factor for creating an offensive grouping of troops (forces) the alliance in the chosen direction. Recall that earlier we had already assessed the northwestern part of the flank, namely, the Baltic bridgehead. Now let's turn our attention to its northern tip with Sweden and Finland newly integrated into NATO.

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

Kiev is ready for a ceasefire along the front line without recognizing the loss of territories in return for security guarantees from the United States and EU membership. This is reported by the newspaper Corriere della Sera. The publication notes that parts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trapped in the Kursk region, which threatens to collapse the front in Donbass. Why they started talking about a cease-fire in Kiev and what could have influenced Zelensky's position is in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The talk that Iran is closer than ever to creating its own nuclear weapons has been going on for years. At the same time, Tehran officially denies the existence of such programs, claiming that work at nuclear facilities is carried out exclusively for peaceful purposes.

FT: Ukraine and allies have recognized the need for negotiations with Russia on territories

Ukraine and its allies are increasingly inclined to the fact that the conflict will have to be resolved through negotiations that will save most of the country for Kiev and allow it to receive security guarantees. This is reported by the Financial Times newspaper. As the military observer of the Newspaper suggests.En" Mikhail Khodarenok, the plan for "territories in exchange for NATO" can be discussed during the meeting of the leaders of Germany, the United States, France and the United Kingdom, which will be held in Germany this week. At the same time, Zelensky is not invited to these meetings.

"The Israeli air defense is far from as reliable as it is publicly stated." In these words, experts sum up the results of one of the main military events of last week – Iran's missile strike on Israeli military facilities. What real results has Iran achieved in this attack and with what weapons?

NI: the Soviet titanium submarine surpassed all American submarines

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union built several Lyra-class titanium submarines, writes The National Interest. Thanks to the titanium hull, they were fast, stealthy and maneuverable — and surpassed American submarines in everything. And the United States has not built its own titanium submarine — it is too difficult and expensive.

GN: Russia's cyber capabilities in the Arctic threaten NATO's infrastructure

The West is losing to Russia in the Arctic, writes GN. Moscow's cyber and space capabilities threaten NATO's infrastructure in the region. And the lack of radars, drones and warships, as well as insufficient satellite coverage, make the United States vulnerable to the Russian nuclear threat.

The multi-purpose nuclear submarine Agamemnon, known among the sailors of the Royal Navy as Aggie, successfully left the boathouse. In the coming days, it is expected to be launched and the reactor will be physically launched, after which sea trials will begin, during which the submarine will gradually be transferred to the fleet. If everything goes well, then commissioning is scheduled for early next year.

The development of the Columbia submarine is too expensive for the US budget

Apparently, the construction time of the Columbia-class strategic nuclear submarine will have to be shifted to the right. According to the U.S. Chamber of Accounts, the first submarine of the series will cost the treasury a much larger amount than planned. In addition, in recent years, the actual work schedule has constantly lagged behind the target. About the problems of the program — in the material of RIA Novosti.

"Pechat": Moscow is ready to raise rates without hesitation if necessary

The West often ignores Putin's words, and does so not because it is supposedly not afraid of Russia, but because it is set up for confrontation with it, writes Pechat. However, Russia's new approach to nuclear deterrence is a reason to think before it's too late. Moscow will not hesitate to raise the stakes if necessary.

Warzone: there was an unusual hybrid installation on the submarine sunk in China

Details have been revealed about a Chinese nuclear submarine that is believed to have sunk in May or June at a shipyard near the city of Wuhan.

The Bundestag deputy also advocated negotiations with the Russian Federation on Ukraine

Bundestag deputy, leader of the Sarah Wagenknecht Union for Reason and Justice (BSW) party Sarah Wagenknecht called for negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and opposed the deployment of American missiles on the territory of Germany.

The Hill: Russia is unlikely to use nuclear weapons in the Ukrainian conflict

British journalist Eliot Wilson, in an article for The Hill, called for checking whether Russia will put into practice the proposed changes to the country's nuclear doctrine. He believes that this is "unlikely" to happen. In other words, he admits that there is a risk, but it does not bother him.

Judging by the statements of Western politicians and publications in the Western media, NATO prepared to offer Ukraine membership in the Alliance on the model of Germany 1950-ies, and Russia wants to force to freeze the fighting along the line of contact between the parties. Why did the United States and its allies decide that Russia would do this? What kind of intrigue is being plotted in the West?

Director of the PIR Center Orlov: Russia is not bluffing with nuclear weapons

The adjustment of the nuclear doctrine is a signal to the West that Russian patience is not unlimited, Vladimir Orlov, director of the PIR Center, told Lidovky. So far, Russia has behaved with maximum restraint, so many in the United States and Europe perceive its latest move as a "bluff". But this is not the case.

"The war in the Middle East will have a very bad effect on Ukraine." In these words, experts comment on the political consequences of Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon. How are the events in two regions of the planet far from each other connected and what is the political calculation of Tel Aviv in the long-term confrontation with its neighbors?

Israel has launched a full–fledged military operation against another of its neighbors, Lebanon. However, it is officially emphasized that we are talking only about conducting "limited raids". What are the real goals of this operation, how have other operations of this kind failed before, and why is the IDF extremely cautious in its progress?

The episode with the "violation of the airspace of Ukraine by the Belarusian Yak-130", which allegedly occurred on September 24, gives rise to reflection. Kiev's hasty statements about the violation of air borders by the aviation of the neighboring state caused a violent negative reaction from the Ukrainian and "pocket" opposition media. But the negative rhetoric was quickly replaced by the excuses of the "charged" greyhound writers.

WSJ: The newest nuclear submarine sank in China near Wuhan

The newest nuclear submarine sank in China. It happened at a shipyard near the Chinese city of Wuhan back in May-June. Despite the fact that the Chinese authorities tried to hide this fact, a number of American media outlets drew attention to it.

The Celestial Empire has products capable of achieving goals in Europe, Asia and the USA

This week, China tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a maximum-range launch into the Pacific Ocean. We are used to the fact that China is the world's third nuclear power, which has long—range means of delivering nuclear charges, but with a large gap between Russia and the United States in their number. However, the arsenal of this country is growing. Izvestia is about what kind of intercontinental missiles modern China possesses and what it may have in development.