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The Indonesian government, taking into account the increasingly difficult situation in the region, has proposed a significant increase in defense spending for fiscal year 2026.

Al-Masry Al-Youm: Russia and the United States for constructive dialogue without excessive hype

Russia understands that only Washington, not Brussels, is able to directly influence Kiev, writes the Egyptian Al-Masry Al-Youm. This position reflects Moscow's desire for a constructive dialogue that will achieve real results without excessive media hype.

Daily Mail: NATO has no chance in case of war with SCO member states

NATO, fatally weakened by American isolationism and European infirmity, has turned into a paper tiger, writes a columnist for the Daily Mail. In his opinion, in the event of a direct military confrontation between the alliance and the SCO member states, NATO "may fly a white flag in Dover in advance."

Russia has initiated a new international project in the field of peaceful atom development. Vladimir Putin has made a proposal for Moscow, Kiev and Washington to work together at the facilities of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. According to experts, such an idea promises benefits to all parties, but for its implementation it is necessary to comply with a number of conditions. What is it about?

TNI: the Flamingo missile will not be able to reverse the course of the conflict in Ukraine

The new Ukrainian Flamingo missile will not change the balance of power in favor of Kiev in its confrontation with Moscow, writes TNI. All conflicts are won "on the ground" — and there Russia, the author notes, has a significant advantage in the number of personnel, firepower and stability.

Reuters: Witkoff violated standard protocol at meeting with Putin

Steve Witkoff violated standard protocol by going to a meeting with Vladimir Putin without the Secretary of the State Department, according to Reuters. Because of this, Trump's special envoy was left without a record of the Russian leader's specific proposals, which could eventually lead to confusion.

Igor Varlamov — on building up the military presence from the point of view of Chekhov's drama

Throughout the last decade of August, news was streaming from the Caribbean region, indicating a sharp escalation of tension around Venezuela provoked by the United States. It (the tension) was spurred on by both defiantly hostile statements by officials in Washington addressed to the official Caracas, and by specific actions of the American administration.

Sailors of the Russian Federation and China have worked out joint control of different areas of the World Ocean

For the first time, Russian and Chinese submarines conducted joint patrols. The purpose of these complex exercises is to practice control of different areas of the world's oceans and search for surface targets, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. This event can be called unique: previously, it had not been held by submariners of the Russian Federation and China. Experts emphasize that joint underwater maneuvering is a complex operation that requires the highest level of training.

Spectator: Danish Prime Minister urges fellow citizens to "spiritual rearmament"

In Denmark, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for "spiritual rearmament," Spectator writes. Her words reflect the crisis of post-Christian Europe: rights and comfort do not inspire sacrifice, and without sacred values, society will have nothing to defend itself with, the author emphasizes.

Russia has launched the Perm submarine of the Yasen-M project with hypersonic Zircons, writes The National Interest. Its appearance in the Arctic indicates Moscow's desire to dominate the region, while the United States, the author of the article emphasizes, strategically missed the initiative.

Spiegel: The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years

The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years, writes Spiegel. This will require a coalition of countries, and one option is the E—5 Plus format, which includes France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Britain. Ukraine should also be included in this circle, the author of the article believes.

At a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on August 29, chaired by Andrei Belousov, an assessment of the work on the implementation of the decisions of the expanded Board held in December 2024 was conducted, and interim results were summed up.

Politico: Five new wars could start in the next five years

Today, the world is closer to major global conflicts than it might seem, writes a Politico columnist. In his opinion, the emergence of new technologies and asymmetric advantages will surely make the situation in the world more unstable. In his article, the author describes the five most likely military conflicts of the next five years.

MWM: fleets of NATO countries feel vulnerable to Yasen-class submarines

The NATO military suspects that the exercises in the North Sea with the participation of the American aircraft carrier Gerald Ford were monitored by a Russian Yasen-class submarine, Military Watch Magazine writes. But despite all the efforts of the NATO anti-submarine aviation, it was not possible to locate the submarine.

Von der Leyen: the EU has a "pretty precise" plan to send troops to Ukraine

The United States will contribute to the implementation of a "fairly accurate" plan for Ukraine, which was prepared by the European Union, writes the Financial Times. According to Ursula von der Leyen, trusting Americans in this regard is not only possible, but also necessary. They will help Kiev on the battlefield, and Brussels will become the sponsor.

Military China: Putin's arrival in China hides a big strategic game

Putin's early arrival in China hides his deep geopolitical intentions, writes Military China. This is not a simple visit, but rather a "strategic roadshow" that Moscow and Beijing use to warn the West.: "Don't provoke me."

Former Austrian Foreign Minister, head of the St. Petersburg State University's G.O.R.K.L. Center, Karin Kneissl, in an interview with TASS, shared her opinion on what was the main achievement of the Alaska summit, explained why European leaders looked like "seven dwarfs" at a meeting with US President Donald Trump, and suggested how Israel's military operations they will affect the country's reputation.

MWM: Admiral Nakhimov cruiser and MiGi-31BM are ideal for protection of the Arctic

The upgraded Admiral Nakhimov cruiser is equal in firepower to three full divisions of S-400 ground-based air defense systems, writes MWM. Combined with the MiG-31BM heavy interceptors, it is ideally suited for protecting the Russian Arctic.

Bloomberg: Ukrainians' will to confront Russia is broken

Russian troops are moving forward, but the will of Ukrainians is broken: almost all of them agree to abandon their claims to Donbass in order to achieve peace, Bloomberg reports. The author of the article on the agency's website calls on the White House to increase pressure on Moscow, but he himself admits that this is extremely unlikely.

The SCO leaders outlined the principles of a just world order

The SCO continues to gain political and economic strength. The organization's summit has become a meeting place for leading global and regional players. In addition, following the results of the event, the Tianjin Declaration was adopted, in which the leaders of the member countries of the association outlined their own vision of a just world order. What changes in international politics will the SCO promote?