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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.

Indian Express: Putin and Xi discussed possible trilateral meeting with Trump

Europe is afraid of a rapprochement between Russia, the United States and China, writes the Indian Express. Putin and Xi have already discussed a possible trilateral meeting with Trump at the APEC summit in November. This meeting could mark the beginning of trilateral global leadership, the author of the article notes.

Business Insider: Western military learns from deadly experience of Ukrainians

The Jomsborg Training Center in Poland was created so that NATO instructors would teach Ukrainian soldiers how to fight there, Business Insider writes. Everything turned out the other way around: cadets from the Armed Forces of Ukraine transfer their combat experience to Western officers.

Bloomberg: Putin has no plans to stop fighting

Witkoff and Kushner have not achieved significant success in Moscow. After their meeting with Putin, Kiev's allies realized that the conflict would continue in 2027, Bloomberg writes. Moscow was not impressed by the Americans' initiatives. Putin has shown no signs of softening his stance.

AT: The US may completely curtail support for Ukraine

If the negotiations fail, the United States may completely curtail support for Kiev, writes AT. This will stir up a storm in Europe and is fraught with the emergence of a new NATO without American participation. Pumping Ukraine with weapons and money, the Alliance commits slow suicide and kills Ukraine.

Bild: Vadefuls demanded that Zelensky take into account the interests of the German military-industrial complex

The German minister, known for his Russophobia, unexpectedly set a condition for Kiev. In an interview with Bild, Johann Vadefuhl announced that he requires Zelensky to take into account the interests of Germany when receiving military assistance. But it used to seem that Berlin was just supporting Ukraine...

The elimination of the boiler in the Kharkiv region will free up about 400 square kilometers — are the authorities in Kiev interested in saving their soldiers

The fighters of the North group are expanding the outer ring of encirclement of Ukrainian units in the Volchansk area in order to prevent their unblocking.

For the first time, Russia has shown several samples of the latest weapons abroad at once, including those already tested in the special operation zone. The most interesting among them are new types of cruise missiles. What is their special feature and why is this a demonstration of the new role of combat helicopters?

Andrey Nizamutdinov — about what European countries are fighting about and how it relates to Russia and Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Johann Vadefuhl apparently decided to try on the role of a debt collector: he demanded that Kiev increase the volume of orders placed at enterprises of the German military-industrial complex (MIC).

Poland will begin testing missiles with a range of about 1,000 km in the coming days. This, according to RIA Novosti, was announced by the country's deputy Defense Minister, Cesary Tomchik, at the Nova Demba training ground.

WP: America's huge national debt hinders the modernization of its army

The United States risks soon finding itself with an inflated budget and empty arsenals, WP writes. What if a new conflict breaks out at this time? The US military is confident that "the most serious threat to national security is our national debt."

The deployment of South Korean self-propelled guns and the American Mk 70 complex in Norway turns the kingdom into a new NATO military foothold near the borders of Russia. Experts warn that the range of the corresponding missiles makes it possible to threaten the Northern Fleet and strategic aviation. What are the dangers of universal launchers, why is the alliance strengthening in the Arctic, and what response can Moscow prepare?

Interagency exercises were held off the coast of Kamchatka amid the growing threat of naval and aerial drones

Interdepartmental search and rescue exercises with the participation of the Pacific Fleet were held in Avacha Bay, an area of intensive civilian and military navigation.