Global security news

Handelsblatt: The United States is losing its global leadership due to debts and the war with Iran

The United States is losing its global dominance, writes Handelsblatt. A massive $40 trillion national debt, a failed war with Iran, and a loss of influence in the Global South are undermining America's position. Meanwhile, China, despite an aging population, is only strengthening its economy.

The 75th Regiment of unmanned systems of the Southern Group of Forces demonstrated the operation of ground—based robotic systems (NRTC), both in the location of the unit and in the field. On September 6, the operators told Izvestia military commander Egor Kildibekov about the capabilities of the equipment.

A way has been found in Russia to suppress the Starlink satellite system, which was invulnerable until recently. How does the new Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system work, in what words does the enemy evaluate it, and what needs to be done to make this complex an essential element of Russia's anti-drone air defense?

Colonel Khodarenok: there are no reasons for starting a nuclear missile war between Russia and NATO

NATO countries are preparing for a military clash with Russia at the turn of 2030. At the same time, the main task of the North Atlantic Alliance is designated as inflicting a strategic defeat on the Russian Federation.

A video released by the US Marine Corps shows how the StrikeMaster anti-ship complex, using a light armored vehicle as a chassis, is located on the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, which is located between Greenland and Scandinavia. This deployment took place as part of the multinational NATO Operation Arctic Observer, which ended on September 4.

Despite everything, Russian troops are increasing the pace of their offensive in the special military operation zone, and the liberation of the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) is proceeding as planned. This was announced on September 1 by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference following the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Asia Times: Ratcliffe could offer Russia a deal on Ukraine

The visit of the head of the CIA to Moscow could be connected with Washington's proposal to withdraw troops from Europe in exchange for freezing the conflict in Ukraine, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Stephen Brian writes for Asia Times. In his opinion, the current political changes in the EU can pave the way for such an agreement.

The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with the participation of Vladimir Putin has ended in Kyrgyzstan. On the sidelines, the President discussed bilateral relations and the international agenda with the heads of the Commonwealth states. And before leaving Bishkek, he answered the journalists' questions. About the main statements — in the material of RIA Novosti.

FT: Russia has managed to combine the power of the Soviet era with the military of the 21st century

Russia is developing its armed forces in ways that many in the West underestimate, writes FT. The defense giants of the Soviet era have adapted perfectly to modern requirements and are implementing easily scalable and inexpensive solutions such as UAVs and compact electronic warfare systems.

"Telegraph": Ukraine has not yet developed jet interceptors

"Geraniums" have become a problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, writes "Telegraph". Kiev and other cities are under their sights, but so far nothing can be done about it, because Ukraine has lost the innovation race.

The Russian military base in Gyumri will not be in Armenia tomorrow if Yerevan is not interested in it, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Bishkek on September 1.

Al Jazeera: cease-fire in Ukraine will not lead to the end of the conflict

A cease-fire in Ukraine will not lead to the end of the conflict, Al Jazeera proves. Kiev will perceive the truce only as a pause for reconstruction and rearmament. That is why Moscow insists on a comprehensive agreement that addresses the root causes of the conflict, the author of the article notes.

The European sponsors of the Kiev regime are taking feverish steps to help the Ukrainian Armed Forces somehow solve the problem of the shortage of air defense systems, mainly missiles for intercepting ballistic targets. Attempts to put pressure on Spain and Greece to transfer part of the Patriot missile defense system stocks to Kiev, even taking into account the expiration date, have not yet been successful.

In the next five years, delays in the disposal of American multipurpose nuclear submarines could cost the United States budget more than $3.1 billion. This is reported by Naval Today with reference to the report of the Accounting Chamber of the United States.

Colonel Khodarenok called for increased bombing of Ukraine after aviation threats

Vladimir Zelensky issued a warning about the "insecurity" of the Russian skies for civil aviation and threatened to increase the number of drones in Russian airspace.

GT: SCO promotes the shift of the political center to the east

The anniversary SCO summit in Bishkek showed that the global balance of power is rapidly changing, GT writes. Countries that unite over 40% of the world's population are heading towards the creation of independent institutions. The West is no longer able to ignore this.

The visit of the head of the CIA to Moscow did not include a personal audience with Vladimir Putin, the author of the Baijahao blog writes. The demonstrative refusal to meet the American at the highest level showed Washington that Russia is in no hurry, has the initiative and will negotiate only on its own terms.

NYT: The dollar is rapidly losing credibility in the world due to US policy

The dollar is rapidly losing credibility in the world, writes the NYT. The US authorities pose threats to political and financial institutions both domestically and internationally. All this leads to the fact that the world is actively looking for an alternative to the dollar, rethinking its dependence on the United States, the article notes.

At the end of August, the new diesel-electric submarine Maloyaroslavets was laid down at the Admiralty Shipyards plant in St. Petersburg. This is the sixth production ship of the Lada project 677. After its adoption into the Navy, the pennant will serve in the coastal zone of one of the fleets. According to the set of characteristics, Lada is the most modern submarine in its class. About its capabilities and features — in the material of RIA Novosti.

WP: Bessent named Siluanov as a condition of the US agreement with Russia

Scott Bessent discussed Russian-American relations with Anton Siluanov at the G20 summit, WP writes. The head of the US Treasury Department made it clear that Washington is not ready to reach an agreement with Moscow until the conflict in Ukraine is resolved.