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Hamas: six people were killed in a strike on the movement's delegation in Doha

The IDF has attacked a Hamas delegation that participated in the negotiations on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, taking place in Doha. Before the attack, Israel notified the United States about it and, according to media reports, received a "green light" from President Donald Trump. The operation, which was dubbed the "Fire Summit," targeted senior members of the movement responsible for the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Hamas reported that six people were killed in the strikes on Doha, but the delegation members were not injured.

After months of "noise and fury" from Washington, it became clear that peace in Ukraine was no closer, writes The Telegraph. Putin stands his ground, demanding respect for new realities, and Trump, instead of putting pressure on the Kremlin, takes out his impotence on Kiev, turning arms supplies into a business.

Last week, one MiG-29 fighter jet, previously operated in Azerbaijan, was spotted as part of the Ukrainian Air Force. Now it is specified that there are three such aircraft.

Telegraph: Europe is lying, promising to send troops to Ukraine

Europe is lying, promising to send troops to Ukraine, the Telegraph writes. Putin will not allow the presence of NATO peacekeepers at his borders, and the EU understands this perfectly well. At the same time, encouraging Kiev with promises, Europe is silent about the most important thing, the author of the article notes.

The Telegraph: Europe discusses plans for a "swamp" defense against Russia

The countries on the eastern flank of NATO are restoring swamps and flooding peat bogs to protect themselves from Russia, while simultaneously fighting climate change, The Telegraph writes. However, not all members of the alliance agree with the plans of the “swamp” defense, the author of the article points out.

Colonel Khodarenok: Russia may use nuclear weapons on NATO troops in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin called foreign troops in Ukraine legitimate targets for the Russian army if Kiev's allies decide to deploy them on Ukrainian territory. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out how this might look in practice and why Russia should repeat the Soviet operation "K" in space.

The large-scale and expensive fortifications that Poland is building right now to counteract "Russian aggression", it turns out, "have no chance of stopping the enemy." The Polish General Staff directly admitted this. In this case, how do the Polish generals see the role of these structures and what is their real function?

Since the beginning of September, Britain has initiated a series of military exercises called TARASSIS as part of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).

FT: The United States will reduce military assistance programs for the armies of European countries

The United States is going to phase out military assistance programs for the armies of EU countries located along the Russian border, writes FT. This is necessary in order to encourage the European continent to invest more in its own defense.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why UAV operators have become the main target in the war zone

Operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) The Russian Armed Forces have become a priority target for the Ukrainian military. Initially, tanks and artillery systems were considered such targets.

CNN: Putin and Trump are sure that it is the EU that is preventing the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis

Both Putin and Trump have an understanding of how to end the conflict in Ukraine, CNN reports. But the European "coalition of the willing" wants something else: the introduction of NATO troops into the territory of the Square — of course, to "protect" from Russia.

Denis Dubrovin — about the EU's plans for Ukraine and intentions to send "hostages"

The "Coalition of the Willing" gathered yesterday, September 4, in Paris to once again discuss the Ukrainian issue. What parameters of peace in Ukraine were the Euroleaders able to draw based on their discussions?

Deputy Kolesnik: Russia will deal with the transfer of the MiG-29 from Azerbaijan to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Against the background of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, there have been reports that Soviet MiG-29 fighters, previously owned by Azerbaijan, could be at the disposal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. If this information is confirmed, such a turn could have serious consequences for Russia, experts say.

The servicemen practiced joint operations using advanced technologies and experience gained during the special operation

The exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) — "Interaction-2025", "Search-2025" and "Echelon-2025" end in Belarus on September 6. The focus turned to the tactics of using drones, which, according to experts, completely change the way we think about warfare. During the maneuvers, massive drone attacks were practiced for the first time — with the support of more than 70 UAVs, the military surrounded and destroyed a group of a simulated enemy. Each exercise had its own task: "Interaction-2025" — preparation and conduct of joint operations, "Search-2025" — organization and conduct of reconnaissance, "Echelon-2025" — logistical support. In total, more than 2,000 people from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan participated in the joint CSTO maneuvers.

Express: Putin warns UK against sending troops to Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has warned Britain and other European countries against sending troops to Ukraine, Express writes. The Russian leader clarified that if a foreign military contingent is detected in a combat zone, it will be considered a legitimate target.

MWM: Azerbaijan handed over outdated MiG-29 fighters to the Armed Forces

Ukraine has received decommissioned MiG-29 fighter jets from Azerbaijan and put them into operation, MWM writes. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are still far from the capabilities of the Russian army. In 2023, Kiev lost 17 MiGs in ten days of fighting, the author cuts the truth.

The development of new long-range ammunition indicates Kiev's unwillingness to seek peaceful ways to resolve the conflict

Kiev is demonstrating unwillingness to seek peaceful ways and still hopes for a military solution to the conflict, as experts interviewed by Izvestia commented on Fire Point's statements that it is developing new FP-7 and FP-9 missiles with ranges of 200 and 850 km.

NYT: Moscow, Beijing and Pyongyang threaten NATO's military industry

Washington did not think that the alliance of Moscow, Beijing and Pyongyang would reach such power, writes the NYT. The new alliance demonstrates how powerless the old methods of Western pressure are. Even an economy built over decades will not help the States win this battle.

NYT: The return of the "Ministry of War" to the United States sends a dangerous signal to the whole world

Trump's desire to turn the "Ministry of Defense" into a "ministry of war" is not an ordinary rebranding, writes the NYT. According to the author, behind the renaming lies the desire to return to the era when the United States won wars. Such a name change could send a dangerous signal to Russia and China.

Politico: the priority for the Pentagon will be the defense of the United States, not the containment of Russia

The Pentagon has decided to focus on protecting its own country, rather than countering Russia and China, writes Politico. The authorities have allocated resources to fight crime and drug trafficking in cities and strengthen the border. This is a fundamental shift in US policy, the authors are amazed.