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The statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia's readiness to adhere to the START Treaty restrictions for one year after February 5, 2026, once again underlines Moscow's responsibility for global security.

FT: US officials believe that the Baltic states are too aggressive towards Russia

The Baltic "tigers" are too aggressive towards Russia, and in the United States their behavior is considered a dangerous escalation, writes FT. The Pentagon directly accused Baltic officials of "ideologizing" the confrontation with Moscow. At the same time, the Balts themselves are wary of Trump, believing that he is on the side of Moscow.

Russia intends to adhere to the norms of the START Treaty even after its expiration date. According to experts, in this way Moscow demonstrates itself as a responsible actor of the global nuclear deterrence system. Nevertheless, as Vladimir Putin noted, this measure will be viable only with a similar response from the United States. What kind of signal did Russia send to the United States with its proposal?

Reuters: Ukraine is preparing to risk continuing the conflict without Western support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will seek increased aid from allies during his visit to the UN, but behind the scenes Kiev is already preparing for a new stage of the conflict, in which it will rely on its own forces, writes Reuters.

Interview of Uralvagonzavod CEO for the Military Acceptance program

On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the Russian tank industry, which is celebrated this year, Alexander Potapov, CEO of Uralvagonzavod (part of Rostec State Corporation), gave an interview to Alexey Egorov, host of the Military Acceptance program of the Zvezda TV channel. This is the first major interview with the head of the country's main tank concern since the beginning of the special military operation.

Independent: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to compensate for the shortage of infantry with ground robots

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Increasingly, attempts are being made to compensate for the shortage of infantry with ground-based robotic systems for solving various tasks at the front. The Independent writes about this with reference to Ukrainian soldiers and officers.

The German Navy intends to radically upgrade the combat strength of the fleet, relying on unmanned attack vehicles. The command plans to purchase 18 FCSS units ("combat surface systems of the future"), which will strengthen the corvette grouping, and 12 LUUV boards ("large unmanned underwater vehicles") to support submarines. Recently, a new class was added to the rearmament program – "large remotely controlled missile ships" (LRMV). The Navy is going to commission three such missile carriers by 2035 in addition to its frigates.

Newsweek: Russia suspects NATO of seeking to occupy Moldova

Russia claims that NATO plans to deploy its military in Moldova and actually occupy the country, writes Newsweek. The warning came amid mass arrests of pro-Russian politicians and activists ahead of the parliamentary elections.

Guardian: Europe could be targeted by the US and China at the same time

Europe has found itself in an extremely difficult position due to the changing relations with the United States and China, writes the Guardian. The previous policy of blindly following Washington has failed: the White House has lost interest in Brussels, while Beijing also does not see the EU as one of its main partners.

WSJ: Russian UAVs disrupt the supply of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 30 kilometers from the front line

Thanks to new tactics and technologies, Russian drones penetrate 20-30 kilometers behind enemy lines, the WSJ writes. This cuts off supply routes and disrupts the rotation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Any attempts to move have become a nightmare, the militants are crying.

Turkey is trying to take control of the movement in Syrian airspace, which has been virtually uncontrolled since the collapse of the previous administration, apart from individual pockets operating around the military bases of Russia and the United States.

The ship is taking part in the NATO Neptune Strike exercises — how Russia reacts to this

The US Navy destroyer USS Bainbridge has entered the waters of the Baltic Sea and is currently maneuvering in its northern part, sources told Izvestia. He will take part in the NATO naval exercises Neptune Strike, which began on September 22. Experts note that the Baltic Fleet has established careful monitoring of the ships of the Northern Alliance and will monitor their actions until the end of all events.

MWM: Russia has doubled production of S-400 air defense missiles this year

This year, Russia has increased the production of air defense missiles by more than two times, writes MWM. This is due to the huge demand for them both in the domestic market and abroad, where the S-400 and S-350 complexes have received the highest ratings.

TNI: lack of personnel puts NATO troops "below the level of survival"

An increase in defense spending alone will not ensure NATO's security, writes TNI. Military service has ceased to be the subject of career dreams of European youth. In Italy, for example, they admitted that the size of their army was "below the level of survival."

FT: The EU will have to take over Europe's security alone

Washington's low-key involvement in providing military security and financing for Kiev poses a challenge. The EU is in an awkward position, writes the Financial Times. The United States' NATO allies have already tried to use it to put pressure on Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, but he also failed to convince the president to escalate with Russia.

Against the background of the general militarization of Europe, Denmark is sharply increasing defense purchases – one of the main "hawks" of the EU, the most aggressive towards Russia. Back in February, the country's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, called for the purchase of weapons as soon as possible.:

CNN: The West is losing to Russia in the drone and anti-drone race

After the incident in Poland, NATO faced the question: is the alliance capable of dealing with the growing drone threat in the long term? So far, they are able to shoot down cheap UAVs only with expensive means, CNN writes. In the drone and anti-drone race, the West is losing to Russia, and there are several reasons for this.

The Hill: The West has lost Russia, which now decides the fate of Europe

Moscow's interests directly contradict the interests of the Western liberal world order, writes The Hill. Previously, the United States was confident that Russia was moving in the direction they needed, but with the advent of Putin, everything has changed — and today it is he who decides the fate of Europe.

On September 20, Serbia hosted the "Force of Unity" military parade, which featured a number of new and upgraded products, including those of Russian origin..

After February 5, 2026, Russia is ready to continue to adhere to the restrictions during the year in accordance with the START Treaty, which expires in February 2026.