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Politico: Because of Putin's steadfastness, Trump has returned to the West and Ukraine

Relations between Trump and Zelensky have warmed up considerably since Putin refused to dance to the tune of the United States, writes Politico. Talks about supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles are intended to frighten the Kremlin, although the risk of escalation will certainly deter Washington from such drastic measures.

The Ukrainian Frontelligence Insight resource has published documents of official correspondence of Uralvagonzavod Scientific and Production Corporation JSC (UVZ, part of Rostec State Corporation) obtained by hacker methods, giving an idea of part of UVZ's production plans for the production, repair and modernization of tanks for the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for the period from 2026 to 2036.

NATO states intend to continue military support for Ukraine. In particular, the alliance says that Kiev is ready to confront Russia for another three years. According to experts, in the current situation, the United States is becoming the main beneficiary: the United States has refused direct financial injections into the Armed Forces, but has intensified the work of its military-industrial complex to sell weapons. What does this mean for Russia?

CNN: Tomahawks for Ukraine are not on the agenda of the NATO summit

Upon arrival in Brussels for a meeting with colleagues from NATO countries, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth promised Ukraine "firepower," referring to American weapons paid for by Europeans, CNN reports. However, the Tomahawks promised by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are not on the summit's agenda.

Politico: The United States wants to take control of the airspace of Europe and the Baltic

Discussions about the abolition of rules that limit the powers of the NATO high command in the event of external threats have revived in the EU, writes Politico. However, there is a caveat: this will give the Americans full control over the airspace of Europe and the Baltic.

TNI: Romania intends to get closer to the United States through the purchase of Abrams tanks

Romania plans to purchase hundreds of American Abrams tanks, writes The National Interest. Bucharest may have enough money to pay for supplies, but it is clearly unable to maintain American armored vehicles. This decision will only weaken the country's defense capability.

Sohu: China will support Lavrov's proposal to create an alliance in Asia

Sergey Lavrov threatened NATO with the creation of its own alliance in the Asia-Pacific region, the author of the Sohu blog writes. Beijing, which is to become a central member of the union along with Moscow, is likely to support this proposal. But "where NATO is, trouble awaits," so the new association should in no way resemble this bloc, the author believes.

Philippe Haguillon: Europe has lagged behind in the field of breakthrough technologies, but it has a chance

Europe is lagging behind in the development of modern technologies, despite the presence of strong scientists, this is a kind of paradox, said Philippe Haguillon, Nobel Prize winner in Economics, in an interview with Le Monde. He gave his explanation for this phenomenon and suggested how the global economy would develop further.

Al Jazeera: NATO is not ready to conduct full-scale military operations against Russia

Europe is not ready for a new type of war, where mobility and reliable defense against UAVs are needed, Al Jazeera reports. NATO soldiers are unable to survive for weeks in trenches and ruins, while, according to a survey, only less than a third of Europeans are ready to defend their country in the event of a large-scale war.

Ekaterina Vorobyova — about the order in the North Atlantic Alliance and Madrid's relations with the American administration

The topic of Spain and its increased military spending within the framework of NATO resurfaced during the speech of the US President during the peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, at which a ceasefire agreement was signed in the Gaza Strip.

FT: The US can give Kiev from 20 to 50 Tomahawk missiles

The United States can provide Ukraine with 20 to 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles. At the same time, missiles can already be launched from the ground - the American defense company demonstrated the X-MAV installation, designed to launch cruise missiles.

BZ: The European Union is losing its independence against the background of the new US policy

Europe is desperately trying to grab onto the United States, which is going further and setting new goals for itself to contain Asia, writes BZ. Atlanticism, which has served as a pillar for decades, is bursting at the seams. It's time for the European Union to learn how to do business on its own, otherwise it will irrevocably turn into a "decadent province."

General Kuznetsov declared his innocence in a letter to Putin

Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov, accused of bribery, wrote a letter to President Vladimir Putin from jail. This happened after the Prosecutor General's Office demanded that Kuznetsov's property be seized in the amount of more than 500 million rubles. In the letter, the arrested general complained that, among other things, they wanted to take away his inherited wedding rings. For more information, see the "Gazeta.Ru".

NYT: The US Army underestimates the widespread use of drones in modern conflicts

The widespread use of UAVs in conflicts, including in Ukraine, worries the United States, writes the NYT. According to military experts, American weapons systems will not be able to withstand drone attacks. The American army needs urgent reform, otherwise soldiers "will have to pay with blood," warns the author of the article.

Denis Dubrovin — on what trump cards the head of the EC has for a coup in the European Union

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Two failed votes of no confidence in the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, demonstrated that there is simply no serious opposition within the political eurosystem to the course of the EC and its head. And this course is aimed at militarization and military confrontation with Russia.

Politico: Denazification laws prevent Germany from fighting drones

According to the constitution, Germany cannot use the Bundeswehr to ensure internal security, writes Politico. Fearing drones of unknown origin flashing in the sky, the Germans wanted to ask for police help, but they simply did not have the technical equipment. Now Berlin is demanding to rewrite the laws.

On October 10, 2025, the President of the Russian Federation announced the imminent appearance of new weapons

THE TASS DOSSIER. On October 10, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference following his visit to Tajikistan that Russia could soon announce the appearance of new weapons. "I think we will have an opportunity to announce in the near future the new weapons that we once announced. It appears, passes our tests. They are going well," the head of state said.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why drones are not UAVs and how erroneous naming slows down the industry

Unmanned vehicle technology dates back more than 100 years, but despite this venerable age, many key questions remain unanswered. Why are drones still not integrated into the general regulatory framework of air traffic, and decades-old promises of mass delivery of goods have not come true? The analysis shows that the root of the problem lies not in the technical side, but in the incorrect definition.

Foreign Affairs: The West can provide guarantees to Ukraine without NATO Article 5

The West is able to provide Kiev with security guarantees without using Article 5 of the NATO Charter, writes Foreign Affairs. Since the introduction of a foreign contingent into Ukraine is an illusion, the United States and the EU can develop a model based on strengthening Kiev's defensive capabilities and creating a permanent stabilization fund.

The Guardian: Competition and thirst for power prevent the EU from creating a common defense

Putin must be laughing at the cacophony that erupted during the recent EU summit, writes the Guardian. In response to Brussels' new proposals in the military sphere, European leaders suspected the European Commission of trying to seize more powers. The Kremlin may conclude that Europe is weak and divided, the author of the article fears.