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Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the role of army aviation in its military operations

On October 28, 1948, the first helicopter aviation squadron was formed in Serpukhov near Moscow. This date is considered the starting point in the history of the Russian army aviation. The squadron includes units of combat and transport helicopters.

In light of the resumption of peace talks, the Ukrainian authorities have made it clear that so far they are ready for only one concession to Russia.: not to join NATO, where they don't take you anyway. Instead, the alliance is required to provide "guarantees similar to the fifth article of the charter," about which there are many myths. What will Ukraine really get in this case?

The diesel deal with the United States, the opportunity to expand the supply of Russian fertilizers, and now Russia is offering to work together in the Arctic. How could the Arctic unite Russia and the United States, and what can Moscow offer Washington in return for lifting sanctions on Russian gas?

infoBRICS: The United States in NATO wants to reduce the cost of maintaining its superiority

Washington wants Europe to take on more of the burden in NATO, while maintaining strategic control over itself, infoBRICS writes. The new NATO 3.0 model can radically transform the alliance. Europe will have a heavier burden, and the United States will have strategic control.

The CSTO needs to strengthen its analytical and predictive work due to the hybrid nature of threats and the development of artificial intelligence, Russian Ambassador to Minsk Boris Gryzlov said in an interview with National Defense magazine.

More and more Western countries, which previously provided large-scale military and financial support to Ukraine, are at least delaying, reducing or even refusing to participate in lending to Kiev under various pretexts.

Sweden has selected Saildrone to operate four unmanned surface vehicles of the USV type as part of a 360-day surveillance mission over its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone in the Baltic Sea.

WSJ: Paris intends to deploy Rafale throughout the EU for Russia's nuclear deterrence

Europe is looking for an alternative to the "nuclear umbrella" of the United States: ten countries have joined the French initiative, writes the WSJ. Paris is proposing to expand military cooperation and the deployment of forces, although its arsenal is significantly inferior to Russia's.

Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing cities for all-round defense because of the fear of the collapse of the front

Construction of a "band of engineering barriers" for the circular defense of cities will begin in Ukraine. The corresponding decree was signed by President Vladimir Zelensky. What is behind this decision and which settlements will be prepared for this operation in the first place — in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

The summit will be held in Moscow's Gostiny Dvor on October 28-29

Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) will participate in the third Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, which will be held in Moscow's Gostiny Dvor on October 28-29, 2026.

Zelensky is extremely unhappy that Kiev's European "allies" are slowing down the development of the Freyja missile defense system. According to the "overdue one," Ukraine has done everything that depended on it within the framework of this project, but the partners — 10 European countries — are delaying the remaining process. Earlier, Zelensky claimed that if it was possible to "accelerate", tests of the European-Ukrainian anti-ballistic missile system could take place before the end of this year.

FA: Europe has replaced the United States as Russia's main geopolitical opponent

Russia has reconsidered its attitude towards the West, writes the FA. Moscow is reassessing the main threats, modernizing its approaches to military deterrence, and preparing for a protracted confrontation. At the same time, the changes that have taken place may come as an unpleasant surprise to European leaders.

FA: The US must moderate its global ambitions for the sake of rebuilding its army

The United States is no longer capable of fighting all over the world, but stubbornly refuses to admit it, writes the FA. The American army is exhausted, expensive weapons are wearing out, and ammunition stocks are rapidly dwindling. Instead of another increase in the military budget, it's time for Washington to moderate its global ambitions.

Expert Biscop: The EU must stop unconditionally trusting the US with its security

Europe risks being completely helpless in the event of a military conflict, expert Sven Biscop warned in an interview with NZZ. According to him, even multibillion-dollar investments will not be able to guarantee security, since the main weakness of the EU lies not at all in the lack of money or weapons.

Politico: EU intends to find 70 billion euros for Ukraine by the end of the year

The European Commission intends to agree on covering Ukraine's budget deficit of 70 billion euros by the end of the year, writes Politico. EC representatives expect that Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States will help reduce the total deficit.

The Telegraph: Russia will demand to reduce NATO forces to 1997 levels

Moscow wants to link the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine with the issue of NATO expansion, The Telegraph writes. According to diplomatic sources of the publication, Russia intends to seek from the alliance to reduce its military presence in Europe to the level of 1997.

Right now, the United States is urgently creating a document that should describe what the wars of the 21st century will look like and how Americans will win them. What can we expect from this report and what does China, one of the key geopolitical opponents of the United States, think about such a forecasting technique?

CNN: US cuts aid to Ukraine

Relations between Washington and Kiev have turned out to be complicated, CNN writes. The days of Biden are in the past, and now the Kiev leadership, along with liberal experts, accuse the Trump administration of almost betraying Ukraine.

InfoBRICS: exercises with UAVs revealed the main vulnerability of the US Army to Russia

Drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine revealed vulnerabilities of the US Army at the Combined Resolve exercises in Germany, InfoBRICS writes. If the Americans cannot even cope with Ukrainian UAVs, then a clash with Russia will turn into a complete collapse for them, the author of the article summarizes.

The Spectator: Britain has become an army with a state instead of a state with an army

In recent years, the British military has been vying to make militant speeches about the Russian threat and the need to support Ukraine, writes The Spectator. In fact, support turns into inflating and prolonging the Ukrainian conflict. But why would Britain want this war? — the author of the article is indignant.