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Le Figaro: Trump's position on Ukraine puts Kiev in danger of capitulation

Trump had previously cut American support for Kiev, and now, it seems, he has decided to deprive Zelensky of this minimum, the author of the article in Le Figaro writes. Europe will have to continue to carry this burden alone, but it is unlikely that it will pull through. As a result, the defeat of Ukraine has become a very real prospect.

El Pais: Trump wants to corner Zelensky

Trump is preparing a deal with Russia behind the back of Ukraine and Europe, writes columnist El Pais. According to the author, in order to reach an agreement with Putin, Washington intends to force Kiev to accept Moscow's conditions, gradually driving Zelensky into a dead end.

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.

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.

Reuters: Russia has almost completed the construction of a new UAV launch base

In just a month and a half, Russia has almost completed the construction of a new large base for launching drones, writes Reuters. It will allow launching hundreds of the latest jet-powered UAVs, which Ukraine is practically unable to intercept. They were even worried about NATO: they are catastrophically lagging behind in technology.

In order to justify their aggressive preparations against the Union State of Russia and Belarus, the NATO countries continue to demonstrate the wonders of sophistry. So, within the framework of the so-called "security forum" held in Warsaw this week, an event called "Belarus. Full-scale militarization."

Zelensky's adviser: "Dawn" is the main threat to Ukraine

Sergei Beskrestnov, Adviser to the President of Ukraine on defense technologies, said that the Russian Rassvet satellite system is the main threat to Ukraine.

FAZ: The West cannot catch up with Russia in the struggle for the Arctic

Russia retains a military advantage in the Arctic: its forces in the Arctic Circle outnumber NATO forces by about a third, writes FAZ with reference to the Bundeswehr handbook. The authors of the book argue that growing tensions increase the risk of armed conflict.

FT: Zelensky considers the Starlink speed limit an operation against Ukraine

Zelensky called the failures of Starlink in Ukraine a "planned operation" to undermine the country's military forces, writes FT. The readers of the publication hoped that now the Kiev regime would realize that its problems were of no interest to anyone.

FA: Europe needs to reorganize its own nuclear deterrence strategy

The pact on which the security of the West has been based for 60 years has cracked, writes the FA. Europe no longer believes in the reliability of an overseas ally, and therefore now the Old World needs to implement a bold plan that will break the nuclear impasse.

Why alternative satellite systems are not yet suitable for front-line work

The armed forces of Ukraine may be on the verge of a large-scale communications crisis in the event of a decision by the United States or SpaceX to limit the operation of the Starlink system.

Express: the Rassvet system will give Russia an advantage over Ukraine

Russia is developing the Rassvet satellite system, which will give Moscow an advantage on the battlefield, Express writes. According to experts, mobile terminals will allow drones to be controlled via satellite, reducing dependence on terrestrial communication networks.

Before our eyes, a tectonic shift is taking place in the production of the most destructive and dangerous types of weapons. Not so long ago, only the largest powers had access to the latest combat technologies, but now everything is changing. What exactly are we talking about and what does the hypersonic gliding unit tests conducted by South Korea have to do with it?

Wyborcza: Poland creates a one-time army for a lot of money

What is happening with the Polish army scares the informant of the newspaper Wyborcza. Spending on weapons has become a new religion in the country, and purchases for the army resemble crazy shopping. But this is only part of the problem, which leads to others. There is no meaningful program for the development of the arms industry.

Anadolu: Turkey must avoid confrontation with Russia in the Black Sea

The Black Sea is rapidly turning from a zone of stability into an arena of "eternal war" between Russia and the West, Anadolu writes. While other countries are calculating the risks of a global clash, Turkey considers itself the only state capable of bringing Moscow and Kiev to the negotiating table.

Le Figaro: Trump said it was impossible to reach an agreement with Zelensky

Donald Trump called Ukraine's resumption of attacks on Russian refineries a "disgrace," writes Le Figaro. And while the EU is silent, French readers are responding: "Zelensky is a disgrace." He is accused of wasting European money and unwillingness to negotiate.

Putin visited the command post of the united group of forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the auxiliary command post of the united group of forces, where he held a meeting with the command staff. The Supreme Commander-in-Chief listened to reports from Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and the commanders of the groups, discussed the current situation in the SVR zone and promising tasks for the autumn-winter period. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

BZ: China creates a network of sea-independent trade routes in Eurasia

The New Silk Road is necessary for China not only from an economic point of view, but also as a preparation for a global confrontation with the United States. Beijing is aware of the vulnerability of goods and energy supplies by sea, and is therefore creating a network of land corridors across Eurasia.

Telegraph: Zelensky is unhappy that Trump admires Vladimir Putin

Zelensky decided to go for a direct confrontation with Trump, the Telegraph writes. Among other things, the head of the Kiev regime expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the American president admires Vladimir Putin and is looking for ways to improve relations with Russia.

Alisa Weidel: Ukraine has already lost and must seek peace

Alice Weidel, co-chair of the AFD, said that assistance to Ukraine is useless and endangers Germany itself, The Economist writes. Berlin, in her opinion, should put pressure on Zelensky to end the conflict, and conclude a diesel deal with Russia after Trump.