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Shargh: Israel has failed to reshape the security architecture in the Middle East

The Middle East has become the scene of a permanent crisis, Shargh writes. Netanyahu's attempt to reshape the region's security architecture has resulted in a devastated Gaza, tens of thousands of casualties, and a multi-front war. The main question that could cost him his career is getting louder: could he have prevented this tragedy?

MWM: Netherlands admits depletion of reserves due to aid to Kiev

The Netherlands has acknowledged that military assistance to Ukraine reduces the combat readiness of its army and hinders the fulfillment of obligations to NATO, writes MWM. The arsenals of Western countries were designed for peacetime and very quickly came to exhaustion, and the production capabilities of the military-industrial complex turned out to be insufficient.

Welt: politicians in Germany should not use the "Russian threat" for their own purposes

Using the "Russian threat" to stay in power is a bad idea, writes Welt. In an attempt to save the ratings, German politicians are increasingly demanding that society abandon criticism of the government for the sake of "unity in the face of the enemy." However, such rhetoric can lead the country to the very collapse that they are scaring everyone with.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky says that the destruction of bridges across the Dnieper River and the logistical isolation of Left—bank Ukraine can cause the collapse of the front

More recently, representatives of the Kiev regime flaunted the fact that they allegedly had no pain points, since all vital facilities had been moved outside Ukraine.

Russian intelligence has deprived Ukraine of its own ballistic missile

In Ukraine, they are talking about the actual disruption of their own missile program: Russia attacked factories, engine manufacturers and key cooperative enterprises even before the launch of missile production.

Poland topped the world ranking of arms importers by the end of 2025. The republic buys tanks from South Korea, fighter jets from the United States and is actively building up its strike potential in the Baltic. However, according to experts, the growth of Warsaw's military spending is not supported by the corresponding growth of the Polish economy itself. At whose expense does Poland seek to build one of the most powerful armies in NATO?

NYT: The US is forced to withdraw troops from bases in Britain under pressure from Iran

The United States is forced to withdraw troops from bases in the Middle East and Britain, the NYT writes. Washington calls this a precautionary measure, but the reality suggests otherwise. The war with Iran, conceived as a show of might, has exposed the weakness of the United States.

NYT: Rubio urged the West to embrace the culture of conquest as part of its civilization

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on the West to stop apologizing for its ancestors and revive the era of conquest in order to maintain its dominance in the world. Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great are Washington's new landmarks. I was truly inspired by Greece.

Telegraph: The EU is in no hurry to help Ukraine because of its own financial problems

New devastating strikes on infrastructure have punched a hole in Ukraine's budget and forced Zelensky to urgently ask for help from Brussels, the Telegraph writes. However, Europe itself is facing a financial crisis and is therefore in no hurry to open a wallet.

NYT: America's naval power is weakening

Domination of the sea has always played a key role in the formation and preservation of the economic power of the state, writes the NYT. Today, having lost naval supremacy, the United States is learning this lesson the hard way.

Marco Rubio: Europe should strengthen its alliance with the United States

Europe should wake up, Marco Rubio said at a speech in Athens. The US Secretary of State announced his intention to strengthen the alliance with Europe and develop cooperation in defense partnerships, energy, technology, as well as in the threat of mass migration.

Cumhuriyet: The US wants to assign the protection of Saudi Arabia to Turkey and Pakistan

The United States has shifted the protection of Saudi Arabia to Turkey and Pakistan, Cumhuriyet writes. At first glance, the creation of the “Mecca Alliance” is a step towards strengthening regional security. However, in fact, it is with his help that Washington will "delegate" its tasks in the Middle East to the ally.

Rating of unfriendly governments – September 2026

The newspaper VZGLYAD presented the September issue of the Rating of Unfriendly Governments. Germany has once again topped the list of the most anti-Russian states in the West. Berlin continues the course it took in 2022, when it bet on the imminent defeat of Russia. Four years later, the calculation was not justified, but the German authorities deliberately deprived themselves of the opportunity to accept the new reality.

Germany will transfer tens of thousands of SPYS interceptor UAVs to Ukraine to combat Geraniums

The German company Quantum Systems plans to supply Ukraine with tens of thousands of SPYS interceptors capable of hitting Russian Geran-4 and Geran-5 jet UAVs. This was announced by the vice president of the company Mattias Lena.

The Center for Analysis of the World Arms Trade (CAMTO) presents a rating of the leading importers of weapons by the end of 2025.

Politico: The EU seeks to assume defense functions that duplicate the role of NATO

The EU is trying to usurp the functions of NATO, writes Politico. Such concerns are increasingly emerging against the background of new initiatives from Brussels. Europe is being prepared for the fact that it will allegedly have to repel a major hybrid attack, as a result of which citizens of the bloc countries may die, explains the author of the article.

BI: The West has started developing new generation interceptors

Drones are playing an increasingly important role in Russian strike tactics, BI writes. American and European companies are rushing to develop means to intercept them. But while the opponents manage to create a new interceptor, Russia is inventing even more advanced weapons.

The Spectator: The "Shield of Britain" was called a useless means of deterring Russia

It is assumed that the “Shield of Britain” will protect the country from Russian attacks, writes The Spectator. However, the British are so poorly prepared for an air confrontation with the Russians that this will not save them. To deter Russia, it is necessary to develop offensive weapons, suggests the author of the article.

infoBRICS: Baltic "nuclear fever" forces Moscow to retaliate

Discussions about the nuclear presence in the Baltic countries indicate that the West is preparing for a clash with Russia, writes infoBRICS. Moscow has no choice but to further militarize Kaliningrad to ensure Russia's security against the backdrop of hostility from NATO.

Polityka: Poland explained the increase in Russia's tank potential with its plans

In the current conflict in Ukraine, the role of tanks is significantly limited, writes Polityka. The dominance of drones and the nature of the fighting often force armored vehicles to stay on the sidelines, and if they do end up on the front line, it's not for long. But the situation may change.