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FA: Russia should not be afraid of change in order to maintain its power

The image of a weak and declining Russia that has developed in the West fundamentally contradicts reality, writes the FA. Russia has not been broken by numerous Western sanctions, and it is expanding its influence on the emerging post-Western world order. But the realities may change. Will Moscow be able to adapt to them?

TNI: Finland completes border fence project with Russia

Finland has completed the construction of a border fence with Russia, writes TNI. But the fear remained. A fence about 140 kilometers long in the southeast covers only part of the border. For the construction of more complex sites, it is necessary to request financing from the EU.

The command of the Ukrainian Navy claims that one of their unmanned boats in the Black Sea (without specifying a specific location) sank a similar vessel belonging to the Russian Armed Forces, posting a video of a clash between them.:

Tanker's Day, September 13, is celebrated by tankers themselves with contradictory feelings – at first glance, drones have completely stripped tanks of their former power. To some extent, this is true – and yet it is quite possible to imagine what the tank of the future and the tank forces themselves will be like. How should they change to maintain their effectiveness on the battlefield?

As part of a century-long partnership with Ukraine, Canada plans to launch large-scale production of millions of drones within two years. A third of them will be transferred to Ukraine. The trend towards the transfer and deployment of UAV production in the West in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has become widespread in recent months: similar programs already exist in a number of European countries. How can Russia respond to this threat?

A representative of the Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Manufacturing Plant (KZTS) gave an interview to the Ukrainian press, in which he spoke about its transformation into a major manufacturer of defense products.

Today, Russia celebrates Tanker's Day, a professional holiday for tank troops and specialists involved in tank construction. It is generally believed that due to the advent of drones, tanks ceased to dominate the battlefield.

JP: Turkey has filled the vacuum in Syria

The reorganization of bases in Syria is not straightforward for Tel Aviv, the author writes on the pages of JP. Although in previous years there was a risk of a military clash between Russia and Israel, the transformation of Tartus and Khmeimim did not lead the region to peace, because now the Jewish state is threatened by Turkey.

For the first time, Su-30MKA multirole fighters began to carry out a combat mission abroad. They are part of the Algerian Air Force, which purchased 74 aircraft for a total of about $4.2–4.5 billion between 2006 and 2019.

The cost of interceptors and the threat to oil logistics increase economic pressure on Washington

Despite Washington's statements about the weakening of Iran's military potential, Tehran continues to launch missile strikes against American facilities and increases pressure on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

On September 9, the American defense startup Covenant lifted the secrecy regime and revealed details of the creation of Anthem, a long–range, high-precision cruise missile designed to deliver deep strikes.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved parliament and called new elections, as demanded by the participants of the mass protests. Now he is expected to resign, but not as much as his enemies would like: the Serbian leader is following his plan to maintain power, of which ballistic missiles have become a part.

Colonel Khodarenok: Patriot is not a magic wand for the Ukrainian air defense

Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles for Western anti-aircraft missile systems and complexes, Ukrainian military and politicians say.

New unmanned vehicles and protective equipment were presented at an exhibition in Patriot Park

Interceptor drones, ground-based robotic platforms and industrial facilities protection equipment were presented at the exhibition of the International Technological Congress – 2026 in Patriot Park.

Economist: Ukraine has no way to defend itself from Russian strikes

The Europeans are pushing Kiev to continue and even toughen the confrontation with Russia, but so far this has resulted only in catastrophic damage to Ukraine from Russian strikes, writes The Economist. And in the foreseeable future, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will have no real ways to defend themselves against them.

After almost a thirty–year break in operation, the Admiral Nakhimov, a heavy nuclear–powered Orlan Project 1144 missile cruiser, is completing sea trials. It is expected that in late 2026 or early 2027, he will return to the ranks of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy as the flagship.

BB: The President of Latvia announced the strengthening of the Russian army

The Latvian President urged not to be mistaken about the weakening of the Russian armed forces and even noted the development of its military-industrial complex, writes BB. Readers in the comments expressed their attitude to the surprising conclusions of the terry Russophobe.

Millions of Prince Vandal drones have been supplied to the Russian Armed Forces since their first use, and in two years the enemy has not found effective ways to counter them.

Expert Knutov summed up the results of the arms exhibition in Egypt for Russia

The exhibition in Egypt has become a serious platform for Russia to promote military products to the markets of North Africa and the Middle East.

Dmitry Kornev, editor of the Militaryrussia portal, talks about how the new boiler for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region is being closed

The situation south-east of Volchansk in the Kharkiv region is developing dynamically. After the liberation of the settlements of Dolgenke and Berezniki, Russian units cut off key supply routes for the Ukrainian group.