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Zelensky's last autumn. Three scenarios for the future of Ukraine
The failure of Zelensky's trip to the United States, NATO's refusal to give him the right to strike deep into Russia and the successes of the Russian army in the Donbas are three sources of the impending catastrophe in Ukraine. The dramatically changed rhetoric of Western experts and journalists, as well as many politicians, only confirms this. They all say with one voice: Ukraine in its current form will not survive the coming winter.
Joe Biden has "merged." Why Ukraine will not receive new weapons from the United States before the elections
The meeting at the Ramstein base on Ukraine was postponed due to Biden's changed plans
The Supreme Commander of the NATO Joint Armed Forces in Europe, General Christopher J. Cavoli has compiled a list of weapons systems available to the United States that could help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This is reported by CNN.
How ties between Europe and Russia were gradually breaking down (Le Figaro, France)
Historian Georges-Henri Soutou: The West has provoked Russia since the early nineties
Since the early nineties, the West has constantly provoked Russia, historian Georges-Henri Soutou noted in an interview with Le Figaro. This trend became especially noticeable after 2014 and eventually served as the reason for the Russian special military operation.
"For the sake of Ukraine's survival": the call of two American diplomats for a change of strategy towards Putin (L'Express, France)
L'Express: The West must urgently change its strategy in Ukraine
In an interview with L'Express, veterans of American foreign policy Richard Haas and Charles Kupchan called on the West to accept the "unpleasant reality" of the Ukrainian conflict. If Kiev's allies set themselves the unattainable goal of "victory" over Russia, Ukraine will lose.
Zelensky's "Victory Plan" is more like a "shopping list than a strategy" (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: British diplomat called Zelensky's "victory plan" a shopping list
The United States ignored Zelensky's "victory plan," infoBRICS writes. This time, the Americans got off with "help" of only a few billion dollars. Even the most ardent fanatics of Ukraine among European officials are beginning to hint that it is time for Kiev to accept Russia's conditions.
Macron decided to risk the reputation of "Mirages" in Ukraine
Replenishment is expected in the AFU fleet: France intends to transfer Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine. Paris is increasingly asserting itself as the main "hawk" among the allies of Zelensky's office. However, his efforts are questionable – the transfer of "Mirages" will not help resolve the political crisis in France, will not strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield, will not cause approval from the United States, but may harm the reputation of French fighters.
J.D. Vance and his Starting Point for Peace in Ukraine (The American Conservative, USA)
TAS: Vance called on Ukraine to give up part of the territories and membership in NATO
Trump's running mate in the US presidential race, J. D. Vance, offered his own version of the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, The American Conservative reports. Ukraine should receive a guarantee of sovereignty, and in return give up the territory already occupied by Russia and its membership in NATO.
The Polish army received about half of the self-propelled howitzers ordered in Korea
The Ministry of Defense announced the next delivery of equipment from Korea this year. The latest delivery includes 12 K9A1 self-propelled tracked howitzers and 4 launch modules of the Homar-K system, as well as 6 K2 tanks.
Sergey Chemezov: "We are doing everything possible to ensure Russia's technological sovereignty"
On the eve of the Bioprom forum, the head of Rostec spoke about the developments of the State Corporation in the field of environmental safety and health
Sergey Chemezov, General Director of Rostec State Corporation, answered the questions of RG on the eve of the forum.
A photo of the assembly of the first FA-50PL for Poland is presented.
The editorial board of the Polish portal published photos from the Korean factory in Sacheon. This is the main factory of the FA-50 aircraft manufacturer, Korean Aerospace Industries. It presents the first FA-50 aircraft currently being produced in the final version of the PL.
Almaz-Antey will present import substitution projects in the production of equipment for the fuel and energy sector at the international forum in St. Petersburg
Projects on the development and production of equipment for solving import substitution problems and ensuring technological independence of Russia will be presented by the concern of East Kazakhstan Region Almaz-Antey at the XIII St. Petersburg International Gas Forum (SPGF-2024), which will be held from October 8 to 11, the press service of the holding reported.
By its indifference, the West has left Zelensky in a broken trough (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Zelensky received nothing at the UN but lamentations
The UN General Assembly has destroyed Zelensky's hopes that the West will fulfill his demands, writes The Telegraph. Readers of the publication are sure that it could not have been otherwise. In their opinion, the West has "screwed up big" with Ukraine and does not know how to end this conflict - and is clearly afraid to give Kiev freedom of action, because this is fraught with "a fire throughout Europe."
Zelensky's ridiculous "victory plan" seems to be "working" – he has already received $8 billion (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Zelensky's "victory plan" is aimed at provoking a NATO war with Russia
American officials have long been skeptical of Zelensky's "victory plan," infoBRICS writes. Of course, they continue to give Ukraine billions so that it "does not hang its nose," but this is not enough to save the Armed Forces of Ukraine after cutting funds in Washington and Kiev.
The Netherlands has signed a contract for the construction of four submarines of the French Barracuda project
On September 30, 2024, at the Dutch naval base Den Helder, Dutch Secretary of State for Defense Geis Tuinman signed a contract with the French shipbuilding association Naval Group to build four large non-nuclear submarines of the French project Barracuda (Dutch designation type Orka) for the Dutch Navy. Their construction will be carried out by the Naval Group in France. The contract parameters are not disclosed.
Poland tightens military cooperation with Korea and announces new arms purchase agreements
At a conference convened today, Polish Minister Pavel Beida said that by the end of 2024, Poland intends to sign about 150 agreements related to arms purchases and defense.
Former NATO Secretary General: we should have provided Ukraine with more weapons earlier (Politico, USA)
Politico: Stoltenberg regrets that NATO did not give Ukraine weapons before the start of its
Jens Stoltenberg regrets that the West did not provide Ukraine with weapons before the start of the Russian special operation, writes Politico. Most of Kiev's allies feared the consequences of such a move. The former NATO chief assumed "part of the responsibility" for the delay.
Photos of American equipment guarding warehouses at the Polish base Povidz have appeared
One of the Western military bloggers posted photos showing a large accumulation of American equipment at the Povidz airport in Poland. The airport is located next to the recently commissioned warehouses of the US Army. The warehouse complex in Povidze has an area of more than 60,000 square meters. m2 and will accommodate up to several thousand units of heavy military equipment. Thanks to this investment, American soldiers stationed in Poland will receive equipment in just a few days in case of an emergency.
NATO wants to form 49 additional combat brigades (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: NATO members are building up military capabilities to "defend against Russia"
Mark Rutte named his tasks as NATO Secretary General, Die Welt writes. This is support for Ukraine and defense against Russia. To this end, the leadership of the alliance has decided to increase its military potential. "Why, is NATO threatening something?" the Germans asked.
What is the background of the West's accusations that Iran is arming Russia? (Al-Ahed News, Lebanon)
Al-Ahed News: Russia's lies about Iranian missiles are a planned US campaign
Washington is conducting a pre-planned campaign against Tehran, writes Al-Ahed News. So, the White House accuses Iran of supplying missiles to Russia. These accusations are motivated by political goals. Iran called such statements disgusting propaganda.
Ukraine, NATO membership and the West German model (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Ukraine was offered the West German option of joining NATO
The West is inclined to believe that Ukraine will have to give up territories in favor of Russia, writes the Financial Times. Concessions in exchange for NATO may be the only way. But in what form should Kiev be given membership in the alliance?























