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Deputy Kolesnik: Russia will deal with the transfer of the MiG-29 from Azerbaijan to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Against the background of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, there have been reports that Soviet MiG-29 fighters, previously owned by Azerbaijan, could be at the disposal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. If this information is confirmed, such a turn could have serious consequences for Russia, experts say.

The servicemen practiced joint operations using advanced technologies and experience gained during the special operation

The exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) — "Interaction-2025", "Search-2025" and "Echelon-2025" end in Belarus on September 6. The focus turned to the tactics of using drones, which, according to experts, completely change the way we think about warfare. During the maneuvers, massive drone attacks were practiced for the first time — with the support of more than 70 UAVs, the military surrounded and destroyed a group of a simulated enemy. Each exercise had its own task: "Interaction-2025" — preparation and conduct of joint operations, "Search-2025" — organization and conduct of reconnaissance, "Echelon-2025" — logistical support. In total, more than 2,000 people from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan participated in the joint CSTO maneuvers.

Express: Putin warns UK against sending troops to Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has warned Britain and other European countries against sending troops to Ukraine, Express writes. The Russian leader clarified that if a foreign military contingent is detected in a combat zone, it will be considered a legitimate target.

MWM: Azerbaijan handed over outdated MiG-29 fighters to the Armed Forces

Ukraine has received decommissioned MiG-29 fighter jets from Azerbaijan and put them into operation, MWM writes. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are still far from the capabilities of the Russian army. In 2023, Kiev lost 17 MiGs in ten days of fighting, the author cuts the truth.

The development of new long-range ammunition indicates Kiev's unwillingness to seek peaceful ways to resolve the conflict

Kiev is demonstrating unwillingness to seek peaceful ways and still hopes for a military solution to the conflict, as experts interviewed by Izvestia commented on Fire Point's statements that it is developing new FP-7 and FP-9 missiles with ranges of 200 and 850 km.

NYT: Moscow, Beijing and Pyongyang threaten NATO's military industry

Washington did not think that the alliance of Moscow, Beijing and Pyongyang would reach such power, writes the NYT. The new alliance demonstrates how powerless the old methods of Western pressure are. Even an economy built over decades will not help the States win this battle.

NYT: The return of the "Ministry of War" to the United States sends a dangerous signal to the whole world

Trump's desire to turn the "Ministry of Defense" into a "ministry of war" is not an ordinary rebranding, writes the NYT. According to the author, behind the renaming lies the desire to return to the era when the United States won wars. Such a name change could send a dangerous signal to Russia and China.

Politico: the priority for the Pentagon will be the defense of the United States, not the containment of Russia

The Pentagon has decided to focus on protecting its own country, rather than countering Russia and China, writes Politico. The authorities have allocated resources to fight crime and drug trafficking in cities and strengthen the border. This is a fundamental shift in US policy, the authors are amazed.

Der Spiegel: Western military in Ukraine guarantees instability in Europe

There is no understanding of security guarantees for Ukraine in the coalition of willing parties, Der Spiegel writes. Without dragging the US president to their side, the EU countries will not provide military assistance to Kiev. Trump makes other demands on them. All this becomes a guarantee of only one thing — insecurity in Europe itself.

The nighttime combined attack by Russian fighters, UAVs and artillery on Ukrainian territory has opened a new stage of its military operations – since the beginning of the special operation, the Russian Armed Forces have not struck railway bridges across the Dnieper. These facilities play an important strategic role for Ukraine. Without them, the half-million-strong frontline group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will lose supplies from Western countries. What made Moscow lift the ban on attacks on bridges and how will this affect the negotiation process?

U.S. cuts military aid programs for Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia

The United States intends to gradually curtail military assistance programs for Eastern European countries bordering Russia. Thus, Washington wants to push the states of the continent to invest more in their own defense. Previously, the recipients of these funds were mainly Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Europe reacted to this step with concern and is now trying to get additional explanations from the United States.

Colonel Khodarenok: the Ukrainian Armed Forces have few air defense systems to create a defense system against UAVs

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, said that a layered defense system against Russian attack drones is being built in the country. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what such a defense might look like and whether the words of the military commander are a new milestone in the organization of air defense.

Drones in service with the Military Traffic Police will help search for saboteurs

Drones for patrolling the rear areas began to arrive at the units of the Military Automobile Inspectorate (VAI). Among them are small quadrocopters and aircraft-type UAVs. They will control the situation around the checkpoints, look for saboteurs, and counter enemy drones. Experts believe that patrolling rear areas using drones will make the process more efficient and help stop attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups.

MWM: The upgraded Su-34 has become the most powerful weapon of the 21st century in aerial combat

The Russian Armed Forces have received an upgraded version of the Su-34 fighter with increased range and ammunition, writes Military Watch Magazine. The aircraft is equipped with the latest 5th generation electronic systems and is capable of carrying gliding bombs and ballistic missiles. He became a major force in Russian combat aviation.

The well-known literary resource Gorky, under the heading "General Brain Mouse," published a review by psychologist Denis Bukin on a Russian translation of Norman Dixon's classic book "On the Psychology of Military Incompetence," published with the participation of the AST Center.

On September 3, a military parade was held in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over militaristic Japan and the end of World War II.

Bloomberg: Europe is afraid of a new Russian offensive in Ukraine

The meeting of the so-called “coalition of the willing” in Paris will be devoted to agreeing on security guarantees for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. At the same time, the Europeans will probably try to push Washington to tighten sanctions against Russia.

FT: Kiev's allies have not yet decided on sending troops to Ukraine

Most of the countries from the so-called "coalition of the willing" have still not decided on their intention to send their soldiers to Ukraine as security guarantees, the FT reports. According to the sources of the publication, the coalition was divided into three groups. At the same time, Europe still relies on the United States.

Telegraph: capitulation and transfer of lands will help Kiev avoid complete defeat

Since Ukraine is unable to defeat Russia on the battlefield, it should agree to a freezing of the conflict, involving the loss of a number of territories, writes The Telegraph. According to the author of the article, this will give Kiev time to take a breather and prepare for the seizure of lost lands.

TNI: Russia's base on Wrangel Island annoys the United States, they consider it their own

Russia discovered Wrangel Island, the United States later appropriated it, Nicholas II declared sovereignty over it, but America raised the flag over it in 1921, and the USSR occupied it by force in 1924, writes TNI. The author of the article calls on the United States to resume its claims to the island.