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Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on the role of Naval missile formations in a special military operation
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the 15th Coastal Missile Brigade the honorary title of "Guards". This is the first such rank received by coastal rocket and artillery troops in their entire history. What role does this branch of the armed forces play in a special military operation?
Ukraine's accession to the EU is no less dangerous than membership in NATO
The situation on the line of contact is becoming catastrophic for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As conditions for new "boilers" are being formed, some come up with ideas on how to force Ukraine into early peace talks.
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot was killed, which gave rise to rumors about the first downed Combat Falcon (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: the death of the F-16 pilot turned out to be a very serious loss for Kiev
Another pilot who was trained on the F-16 was killed in Ukraine, infoBRICS writes. This happened as a result of a missile strike or in an air battle. Kiev has lost the first American fighter jet. But the more serious blow was the loss of a pilot capable of flying it.
Nuclear reaction: what could be the Russian response to the new US atomic bomb
The upgraded model was tested for the first time from the F-35A fighter
The United States is testing an upgraded model of the atomic bomb, which can be used by multi-purpose fighters. For the first time, such a product was tested from an F-35A fighter jet. How the capabilities of the American arsenal of nuclear weapons have changed in recent years and what Russia's response to the work being carried out overseas may be — in the material of Izvestia.
High risk and no benefits. APU strikes deep into Russia do not make sense (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia will not change the course of the conflict
Ukraine's strikes deep into Russian territory will not reverse the course of the conflict, writes the FA. To change the situation at the front, Kiev must coordinate long-range strikes and close combat, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not capable of. These actions will also not lead to the demoralization of the Russian army.
Expert: the invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region serves the purposes of information warfare
It is being waged against Russia according to the theoretical calculations of NATO, according to retired Lieutenant Colonel of the General Staff of the Swiss Armed Forces Ralph Bosshard
The invasion of the Kursk region by the Ukrainian military serves the purposes of the information war, which is being waged against Russia according to the theoretical calculations of NATO. This opinion was expressed in an interview with a TASS correspondent by an expert in the field of political and military strategy, Ralph Bosshard, a retired lieutenant colonel of the General Staff of the Swiss Armed Forces.
Critical shortage of sailors: The US Navy intends to disable part of the auxiliary fleet
Military Maritime Transportation Command (MSC) The US Navy intends to disable 17 support vessels due to a critical shortage of personnel. The crews available on them will be distributed throughout the fleet, and the pennants themselves will be "for long-term maintenance." This program was named the "Great Reboot".
A well-deserved award, the President's birthday and a little bit about allied commitments
As it became known, on August 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree awarding the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called to his Belarusian counterpart, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
How Russia built protection against Ukrainian UAVs
Expert Afanasyev: Russia has learned to predict the flight routes of enemy drones
The largest recent attack by Ukrainian drones on Russian territory occurred on Sunday. Nevertheless, it was successfully repulsed, 158 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed or intercepted. What measures have been implemented in Russia to counter such attacks – and how can this protection system be further improved?
Not revenge, but efficiency: The Kremlin described a "worthy response" to the invasion of the Kursk region
Peskov: the conversation between Putin and Biden during the teleconference in 2021 was tough
Russia is already responding to the attack on the Kursk region with "decisive actions" of its army, the Kremlin said. They stressed that the response to the invasion is multifaceted and is not limited to one blow. The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation also mentioned the pro-military rhetoric of the EU, where they "flirt" and call for allowing the Armed Forces of Ukraine to attack deep into Russian territory, which will have "profound consequences". At the same time, the Kremlin considers Washington's attitude towards Moscow to be "an uncovered enemy position."
The country that NATO and the West ceded to Russia (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: The West abandoned Georgia — and ceded it to Russia
Georgia is becoming increasingly disillusioned with Western politics and is drifting towards Russia, writes Newsweek. The Georgian dream of the EU and NATO has long since sunk into oblivion. The loss of Tbilisi was a disgrace for the West and a victory for Putin, the article notes.
Pump up the bomb
Military expert Gennady Alekhine — about what high-explosive aerial bombs with UMPK are and how they are used by our military in the area of their
From the very beginning of the special operation, the Russian army has been using high-explosive bombs FAB-500 and 1500 with a universal planning and correction module. This allows our aircraft not to enter the enemy's air defense zone.
How Vladimir Putin Hopes to Transform Russian Trade (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Russia is developing new trade routes and turning to the east
Russia is diversifying trade flows by redirecting them to Asia: China and India, writes The Economist. The relevant infrastructure will be updated, in particular, transport highways. This will allow the Russian economy to grow in isolation from the West.
Ukraine has a problem with F-16 fighters, which will not be easy to solve (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: underachievers sit at the controls of the F-16 in Ukraine
Ukraine is able to use the F-16s transferred to it only because it still has very few of these aircraft, writes TNI. And additional supplies will entail a lot of practically unsolvable problems.
Adviser to the head of Zelensky's office: the range of a Ukrainian ballistic missile reaches 600-700 kilometers
What cannot be taken away from the current Kiev authorities is the desire and ability to brag about every possible occasion and even without it. It is no wonder, given that the former professional actor Vladimir Zelensky, who usurped power in a dilapidated Ukraine, heads this gang. And many of his team come from KVN and the Studio Kvartal 95 show group.
Towards the "third global consensus" (Sabah, Turkey)
Sabah: the US-led global system is waiting to be dismantled
The modern system of international relations is being scrapped, Sabah writes. The United States is losing ground in the Asia-Pacific region, losing ground to Russia and China in a variety of areas. But the process of dismantling the global system will end not with the third world war, but with the "third global consensus," the author is sure.
"They are actively being buried." Will the APU be able to gain a foothold in the Kursk region
Colonel Khodarenok: The AFU needs reinforcement to hold areas in the Kursk region
The United States is discussing with Ukraine the attempts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to gain a foothold in the Kursk region. CIA Deputy Director David Cohen acknowledged that they are in contact with Kiev to discuss further actions. According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to gain a foothold in the Russian region.
Italian dreams. There is no certainty that Trump will be able to stop Putin. And that's why (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
Political scientist Orsini: Putin will not accept Trump's proposals to end the conflict
Trump's promise to stop the Ukrainian conflict in one day is unrealistic, political analyst Orsini believes. Russia is becoming stronger, so no proposal from the ex-president will force Putin to abandon his goal of demilitarization of Ukraine.
High, right: the Russian Armed Forces struck the airfield infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian forces used hypersonic Dagger missiles and attack drones
The defeat of critical facilities of the airfield infrastructure of Ukraine is designed to complicate the effective use of the F-16 supplied by Western countries by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts interviewed by Izvestia said.
Ukraine and the West cross red lines. Why is Russia not responding? (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: Moscow has not yet used its trump cards in the fight against the West and Ukraine
Russia has a lot of trump cards in its hands to confront the West around the world, writes Responsible Statecraft. But there is a reason why Moscow does not use some of these maps or uses them very carefully, the author of the article believes.