Cooperation news

At the Cobalt-2026 exercises in Tajikistan, special forces practiced cooperation against the background of instability in Afghanistan

Exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will end in Tajikistan on October 23 "Cobalt-2026".

Global Times: The United States has openly admitted that Ukraine is not one of its allies

The United States has openly pointed out Ukraine's place, the Global Times writes. The Kiev regime's illusions that Washington has some kind of “moral duty” to it have melted away before its eyes, and now it will have to accept the role of a disenfranchised bargaining chip with Moscow.

On October 20, Airbus Defense and Space announced the completion of the delivery of three A-330 MRTT multi-purpose tanker aircraft ordered by the Spanish Ministry of Defense in 2021.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present for the first time the latest concept of protecting the population, troops and facilities from the Antidron Dome UAVs during the third Russia-Africa summit, which will be held in Moscow's Gostiny Dvor on October 28-29.

FP: The new US strategy may deprive NATO of two main pillars at once

The new concept of "NATO 3.0" is based on unviable principles, writes FP. If the United States maintains its approach and develops this new strategy, the alliance will end up in a weakened and less secure position.

Lithuania will help Ukraine fight Russian kamikaze rocket drones of the Geranium type, Lithuanian developers have introduced a new interceptor drone for destroying high-speed aerial targets, Ukrainian resources report.

Starlink has become the most important communication tool for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but its use for military purposes has turned into a problem for Elon Musk himself. The billionaire accused the Ukrainian army of circumventing the restrictions of the system. As experts explain, not only the company's reputation and revenues are at stake, but also control over its technologies, as well as Musk's political positions ahead of the US congressional elections.

Spectator: The "Coalition of the willing" will not help Ukraine in any way

The upcoming exercises of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Poland are a waste of effort and time, the author of the article in The Spectator is convinced. Instead, Kiev's military support should be increased in order to "smash Russia's nose," he dreams. But he immediately admits that this is completely unrealistic.

The French company Elistair has developed a special power supply system via the SAFE-T 2 cable for the ANAFI UKR unmanned aerial vehicle. The drone has been developed and is already being mass-produced by the Paris-based Parrot SA company. The drone was first introduced in June last year. The company reports that the copter-type reconnaissance UAV was created by order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and is supplied to the Forces of the unmanned systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov took part in a meeting of the joint Board of the Ministries of Defense of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, which took place on October 22 in Minsk.

BZ: Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic opposed the new package for Kiev

Ukraine will need another 70 billion euros next year, but Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic have already refused to participate in the new financing package, writes BZ. Bulgaria may join them. Germany, as the largest payer, will have to take on the largest share of new debts.

The United States begs Russia not to hand over to Tehran the secrets of the most deadly "toys" for the American army

Despite Donald Trump's ostentatious demonstration of "fatigue from daily victories," it turns out that his administration is conducting secret negotiations with the Kremlin, during which it is trying to stop the transfer of supersonic cruise missile production technology to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Merz called the military support of Ukraine a big burden on the EU countries

Military support for Ukraine has become a big burden on the budgets of the EU countries, Merz said in an interview with Bloomberg. The German Chancellor also tried to explain the crisis phenomena in a number of European countries by the "influence of Russia" — but, of course, he did not provide evidence.

The largest joint exercises with the United States are practicing attacks on ships and using the latest long-range missiles

Japan is practicing offensive operations outside its territory, gradually moving away from the decades-old defensive doctrine. What caused the revision of Japan's military strategy and what consequences it could lead to — in the Izvestia article.

Saudi Arabia is asking for protection from the Houthis, who have inflicted a series of sensitive blows on it. Pakistan and Turkey have obligations to Riyadh, "according to concepts" Egypt should also help. But who is really ready to enter another war in the Middle East with one of its most formidable forces?

WP: The White House did not approve the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine by a third country

The United States did not approve the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine through third countries amid a new escalation in relations between Trump and Zelensky, WP writes. Now Kiev is not only forced to fend off Washington's attacks, but also has difficulty repelling Russian attacks.

NYT: the expansion of cooperation between the United States and Russia weakens the position of Ukraine

Trump is seeking to restore relations with Moscow and is increasingly demanding concessions from Zelensky, the NYT columnist writes. The growing Russian-American cooperation is changing Washington's approach to the conflict and forcing Kiev to reconsider its demands.

Welt: Trump unexpectedly played into Putin's hands in five directions at once

Trump is easing pressure on Moscow, opening the way to new energy deals and limiting the capabilities of the Ukrainian army, writes Welt. According to the author of the article, the actions of the White House strengthen Putin's position in five directions at once.

NYT: Trump suggested that the EU resume importing Russian gas through pipelines

Details of Trump's peace plan have become known, the NYT writes. Washington intends to resume Russian gas exports to Europe and revive the Nord Stream. While Berlin is sounding the alarm, the approach of the White House and the growth of forces like the AfD prove that the EU economy will not survive without resources from Russia.

NYT: The United States has offered Europe to resume the purchase of Russian gas

The United States has called on Europe to resume the purchase of Russian gas, The New York Times writes. Washington proposes to take such a step as part of a peace agreement to end the Ukrainian conflict, the article says.