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"Pechat": Moscow is ready to raise rates without hesitation if necessary

The West often ignores Putin's words, and does so not because it is supposedly not afraid of Russia, but because it is set up for confrontation with it, writes Pechat. However, Russia's new approach to nuclear deterrence is a reason to think before it's too late. Moscow will not hesitate to raise the stakes if necessary.

The current military conflict in Ukraine is already rightly called the drone war. At the same time, so far it is mainly about the combat use of various types of UAVs. However, it is obvious that the future belongs to those armies that will be equipped with the widest range of robotic systems, including those capable of solving tasks without human intervention at all and interacting with each other.

infoBRICS: Zelensky's "victory plan" is aimed at provoking a NATO war with Russia

American officials have long been skeptical of Zelensky's "victory plan," infoBRICS writes. Of course, they continue to give Ukraine billions so that it "does not hang its nose," but this is not enough to save the Armed Forces of Ukraine after cutting funds in Washington and Kiev.

Asia Times: NATO will not cope with Russia if Ukraine draws the alliance into conflict

While the risk of a large-scale war is growing in Europe, NATO is facing a critical shortage of weapons, untested forces in combat and an unstable US presence, writes Asia Times. American arsenals have been noticeably emptied as a result of the conflict, and nothing foreshadows that the alliance will achieve more success in Ukraine than the Ukrainians themselves.

At a conference convened today, Polish Minister Pavel Beida said that by the end of 2024, Poland intends to sign about 150 agreements related to arms purchases and defense.

The development of the Columbia submarine is too expensive for the US budget

Apparently, the construction time of the Columbia-class strategic nuclear submarine will have to be shifted to the right. According to the U.S. Chamber of Accounts, the first submarine of the series will cost the treasury a much larger amount than planned. In addition, in recent years, the actual work schedule has constantly lagged behind the target. About the problems of the program — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Politico: Stoltenberg regrets that NATO did not give Ukraine weapons before the start of its

Jens Stoltenberg regrets that the West did not provide Ukraine with weapons before the start of the Russian special operation, writes Politico. Most of Kiev's allies feared the consequences of such a move. The former NATO chief assumed "part of the responsibility" for the delay.

Footage has been published on the network showing the destruction by strikes of the Russian Aerospace Forces of a temporary accommodation facility for Kiev regime militants in buildings of private households in the village of Kucherovka in the Kharkiv region, identified by means of aerial reconnaissance.

Jens Stoltenberg: Ukraine can join NATO without territories ceded to Russia

"I insisted on crossing Putin's red lines," Stoltenberg said in an interview with FT. However, he immediately admitted that the NATO army was lagging behind the Russians, and they knew about it. For Ukraine, he has a delicate offer: to join the alliance, but in parts.

One of the Western military bloggers posted photos showing a large accumulation of American equipment at the Povidz airport in Poland. The airport is located next to the recently commissioned warehouses of the US Army. The warehouse complex in Povidze has an area of more than 60,000 square meters. m2 and will accommodate up to several thousand units of heavy military equipment. Thanks to this investment, American soldiers stationed in Poland will receive equipment in just a few days in case of an emergency.

Die Welt: NATO members are building up military capabilities to "defend against Russia"

Mark Rutte named his tasks as NATO Secretary General, Die Welt writes. This is support for Ukraine and defense against Russia. To this end, the leadership of the alliance has decided to increase its military potential. "Why, is NATO threatening something?" the Germans asked.

Al-Ahed News: Russia's lies about Iranian missiles are a planned US campaign

Washington is conducting a pre-planned campaign against Tehran, writes Al-Ahed News. So, the White House accuses Iran of supplying missiles to Russia. These accusations are motivated by political goals. Iran called such statements disgusting propaganda.

WP: amid military and diplomatic setbacks, Kiev will have to make concessions

Zelensky's American tour with the "victory plan" in his hands was not crowned with anything, writes The Washington Post. It contained no revolutionary proposals. The Ukrainian public is increasingly inclined to negotiate — even taking into account territorial losses.

A whole series of the latest combat robots (robotic complexes) is presented in the military technopolis "Era" of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among them, models of a heavy assault complex based on T-72 tanks stand out. Perhaps we have a machine in front of us that can return tanks to their former role on the battlefield. What is it about?

Vladimir Zelensky announced the successful test of a new ballistic missile, allegedly created by Ukraine on its own. What is really happening today in the Ukrainian missile industry, what kind of developments of this kind have been conducted by the Kiev regime in recent years – and why would the use of such a missile by the Armed Forces of Ukraine point in a completely different direction?

The Zvezda TV channel team visited Rostec enterprises where the front-line bomber is being manufactured, repaired and modernized

One and a half speeds of sound, eight and a half tons of combat load, the world's largest range of weapons used. And also the record of lifting with a load to a height of 15 thousand meters, which has not been broken in 25 years! All this is about the Su—34 front-line bomber.

FT: Ukraine was offered the West German option of joining NATO

The West is inclined to believe that Ukraine will have to give up territories in favor of Russia, writes the Financial Times. Concessions in exchange for NATO may be the only way. But in what form should Kiev be given membership in the alliance?

Colonel Khodarenok: The Armed Forces of Ukraine may withdraw from the Kursk region after the surrender of Coal

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, gave the order to strengthen the defense shortly after the Russian army stormed the city of Ugledar. How events will develop in the near future, whether the AFU will counterattack and whether failures at the front will lead to the withdrawal of Ukrainian units from the Kursk region - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Colonel Khodarenok: the Russians have been waiting for the expulsion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the Kursk region

October 6 marks two months since the invasion of units and formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the territory of the Kursk region. The fighting in the Kursk region is still ongoing. How events unfolded in the past and what is the forecast for the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

How recruits learn melee skills at a training ground in the DPR

His experience has a significant impact on combat training. Now volunteer stormtroopers are practicing close combat in confined spaces of trenches and buildings, the approach of groups to the supports, mopping up, evacuation of the wounded and many other specific exercises. Izvestia visited one of the training grounds of the Center group and learned how recruits train vital skills under the guidance of instructors with combat experience.