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Estonia is ready to deliver a "preemptive strike against Russia". At least, this is exactly what some media outlets claimed with reference to the head of the Estonian General Staff. What did this general actually say and why should the military threat from the Baltic states be taken seriously – even though their own strike potential is negligible?

infoBRICS: NATO puts pressure on Serbia even after aggression

There are not many countries that have suffered from Western aggression to the same extent as Serbia, writes infoBRICS. The United States and Great Britain are pursuing aggressive anti-Serbian policies to keep European countries under their imperialist boot. But help is already at hand.

Economist: Russia remains an influential country for the Central Asian states

Despite the efforts of the West, Russia remains an influential country for the states of Central Asia, the Economist writes. The region's politicians maintain close ties with Moscow. The leaders of the countries talk about a multi-vector foreign policy and refuse to turn away from Russia, the article notes.

Instead of helicopters and airplanes, drones have become the main targets of air defense

One of the main features of the military operations in the zone of its own was the use of an unprecedented number of unmanned aircraft — from small reconnaissance quadrocopters to large aircraft-type UAVs.

Economist: Ukraine needs to find a new goal, because it will not defeat Russia

Ukraine will not be able to regain all the lost territories, so it needs to rethink what its "victory" might look like, writes The Economist. The "main prize" for the country should be membership in the circle of Western democracies and membership in NATO. Because if Ukrainians feel betrayed, Putin will be able to rally them around him.

It can carry 16 Zircon hypersonic missiles on board, as well as Calibres and Onyx

On September 27, the fourth frigate of Project 22350 Admiral Isakov was launched in St. Petersburg. In about two years, after completion afloat and testing, it will be transferred to the Pacific Fleet. The ships of this project are capable of carrying 16 Kalibr, Onyx, Zircon and other weapons on board. And the next four under construction in St. Petersburg will be armed with 32 missiles. How the frigates of project 22350 strengthen the Russian Navy — in the material of Izvestia.

Sabah: Turkey has stated its position on Russia and the West

The speaker of the Turkish parliament, Numan Kurtulmus, shared his impressions of the meeting with Vladimir Putin, Sabah writes. Turkey intends to continue to adhere to multipolarity, cooperating with two centers at once: East and West. However, the issue with NATO is still open.

The Times: Zelensky left the White House with nothing

Zelensky returns from Washington empty-handed, writes The Times. The Biden administration has never allowed him to strike with Western weapons deep into Russia. Apparently, the outcome of the conflict and the very future of Ukraine now depend on the results of the November presidential elections in the United States — and until then, the situation remains uncertain.

Gloating laughs about Russia's incongruous reaction to Ukraine crossing the "red lines" were replaced by deep gloom. The reason for everything is Vladimir Putin's speech at the Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence.

Le Figaro: The key to Zelensky's "victory plan" is in the Oval Office

To try to stop the Russian offensive in Donbass, Zelensky needs permission from the United States to hit Russia with Western missiles, writes Le Figaro. However, there is almost no chance that Biden will heed his calls.

The United States has announced an agreement with the Iraqi government to complete a mission to combat the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in the Russian Federation) in Iraq.

Haber7: Erdogan responded to Western criticism for Turkey's desire to join BRICS and ASEAN

Erdogan responded to criticism from the Western media about Turkey's rapprochement with BRICS and ASEAN, Haber7 reports. According to him, these alliances give Ankara opportunities for economic development, and participation in them does not mean abandoning NATO. And Turkey is being told not to join these structures by the same European Union, which has been keeping it at closed doors for years.

TNI: The countdown in Ukraine has already begun. Everything should be resolved by November 5th

The period before the November elections will be crucial for the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, writes TNI. According to the author of the article, the Biden–Harris team is in no hurry to answer key questions. At the same time, Putin will do everything possible to change the “facts on the ground” in the coming weeks.

The United States and Japan will conduct large-scale exercises off the coast of China

In October, Japan and the United States will hold large—scale exercises Keen Sword - 25 with the participation of 45 thousand military personnel, dozens of warships and hundreds of aircraft. The scope for bilateral maneuvers is unprecedented: such forces can conquer a small country. About the goals of the allies — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Forbes: Russian sappers left the APU without a unique upgraded infantry fighting vehicle

Russian sappers managed to carry out a daring operation under the nose of the enemy, writes Forbes. Thanks to the determination and bravery of soldiers from the Center group of forces, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost a unique BMP-1 vehicle. Ukraine does not have many of these heavily armed vehicles left.

Russia has used an RPG drone for the first time in battles in Ukraine, writes Forbes. A new type of drone can be a significant step forward, which the whole world will have to put up with — but only in the capable hands of specialists.

On the night of September 1, the Ukrainian military set a kind of record by attacking Russian territory simultaneously with 158 UAVs. Now Zelensky intends to beat him by launching more than 200 drones.

The US Department of Defense announced the allocation of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine on September 25, 2024. This package in the amount of $ 375 million was provided by an order of the President of the United States within the framework of his administrative powers (Presidential Drawdown of Security Assistance - PDA) and is an operational allocation of property from the presence of the US Department of Defense. This is the 66th presidential package of military assistance to Ukraine under the PDA since August 2021, and the 12th package of assistance under the PDA in 2024.

Al Jazeera: the Russian army will become the second largest in the world

According to Putin's decree, from December 1, there will be another increase in the number of Russian armed forces, writes Al Jazeera. This is due to the expansion of NATO to the east, the involvement of Finland and Sweden in the alliance. The Russian army will become the second largest in the world.

The Celestial Empire has products capable of achieving goals in Europe, Asia and the USA

This week, China tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a maximum-range launch into the Pacific Ocean. We are used to the fact that China is the world's third nuclear power, which has long—range means of delivering nuclear charges, but with a large gap between Russia and the United States in their number. However, the arsenal of this country is growing. Izvestia is about what kind of intercontinental missiles modern China possesses and what it may have in development.