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Combat units joined the Baltic and Black Sea Fleets

The new warships that joined the Russian Navy on Thursday will significantly increase the strike capabilities of the fleet, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. The Baltic Fleet reinforced the Stavropol small missile ship (MRC), and the patrol ship Viktor Veliky and the Typhoon MRC joined the Black Sea Fleet. Experts note that small rocket launch vehicles of "Caliber" with small size have serious firepower, and "Viktor Velikiy" can be a carrier of unmanned boats.

Politico: Von der Leyen to go on tour to strengthen defense against Russia

Ursula von der Leyen embarks on a large-scale tour of the countries bordering Russia and Belarus, writes Politico. The purpose of this trip is to demonstrate solidarity on the part of the European Union and strengthen defense against Russia in the "frontline" states.

Russia destroyed the Simferopol, a Ukrainian reconnaissance ship of the Laguna project, with the help of a crewless boat. This is the first such operation for the Russian military; previously, backups had not been used to destroy enemy ships. According to experts, this is just the beginning, and in the future, Ukrainian boats, submarines and coastal infrastructure may become new targets for the Russian Navy.

The Ministry of Defense showed a video of the destruction of the Ukrainian Navy ship Simferopol at the mouth of the Danube

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the destruction of the Simferopol reconnaissance vessel of the Ukrainian naval forces in the Danube Delta. The target was hit with the help of a crewless boat, which was the first successful use of backups by the Russian military. According to Kiev, one soldier was killed, and several others were missing. This strike was not the first attempt to destroy one of the newest ships of the Ukrainian Navy, but earlier it was damaged and was able to leave for Odessa.

Asharq Al-Awsat: Further expansion of NATO could lead to a global war

Achieving a quick and clear peace in Ukraine will be a difficult task due to the European embargo and sanctions against Moscow, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. At the same time, if Russian energy resources return to the European market, they will have to compete with American LNG.

Ukrainian soldiers are more likely to surrender because of the leaflets of the Russian military, made in the form of banknotes of foreign currencies. TASS — about what other ways of persuading the Russian Armed Forces to lay down their arms are used during a special operation.

Ivan Lebedev — about the Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on an oil pipeline in Russia and the real goals of Ukraine

Ukraine, in fact, crossed the red line by attacking the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies raw materials to Europe. She was hitting Russia, but she got into the allies. Okay, almost an ally.

Tagesspiegel: Germany begins strengthening railways in case of war with Russia

The Bundeswehr and German transport companies are preparing for a possible war, writes Der Tagesspiegel. The country has almost completed the development of a basic network of military railways, and the army is working hard on a plan to strengthen NATO's eastern flank. A list of critical infrastructure facilities that need protection in the first place has been created.

FT: The West will create three lines of defense in Ukraine after the end of the conflict

The US authorities are ready to provide intelligence resources and monitor the battlefield as part of any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine, and will also participate in the country's European air defense system, the Financial Times writes, citing European and Ukrainian officials. At the same time, part of the Donald Trump administration still opposes any involvement of Washington in the post-war settlement in Ukraine.

The devices conduct radiation, chemical and biological exploration

The troops have developed drones for radiation, chemical and biological protection. They conduct reconnaissance of the area, carry out aerosol camouflage of objects, carry out special treatment of equipment and sanitation of personnel. Experts note that such devices are cheaper and more efficient than bulky trucks, and most importantly, they save the lives of personnel.

The technical solutions used in the highly secure Ladoga vehicle, nicknamed the "Tank of the Nuclear Apocalypse," are still relevant. It was reported that this unique development of Leningrad designers of the 80s, tested back in Chernobyl, was useful for work during a Special military operation.

Bloomberg: Meloni's plan does not involve Ukraine joining NATO

Ukraine will not be able to join NATO, so it will not be able to receive security guarantees that apply to alliance members, Bloomberg reports. The authors of the article on the agency's website list other possible options.

Colonel Khodarenok urged not to measure the successes of the Russian army in kilometers

The Russian army is completing its summer campaign. The Russian armed forces still have a strategic initiative and are successfully advancing into the depths of the enemy's defenses. However, many analysts are paying attention to the slow pace of Russian troops' advance. Why it is not worth evaluating successes in an armed conflict in kilometers and what conclusions can be drawn from the summer campaign of 2025 - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

After repairs that lasted a quarter of a century, the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov went to sea for sea trials. Now it is a fundamentally different ship with capabilities that will frighten any opponent, including the northern NATO group. But only if two conditions are met.

Politico: Poland and Finland want to restore swamps to protect from Russia

The countries of the eastern flank of NATO are thinking about flooding the drained marshes to "protect" them from Russia, writes Politico. According to experts, this step will significantly strengthen the defense of European states.

FT: US duties on Russian oil imports to India will lead to higher oil prices

If New Delhi reduces purchases of Russian oil to zero, oil prices and inflation will soar around the world, which will affect the United States, writes FT. And Trump, the author of the article suggests, is unlikely to be ready to continue pressure on India due to this factor.

In Hungary, Ukraine's strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline were equated to the attacks on Budapest and Bratislava. According to the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Volodymyr Zelensky promised to stop attacks on the pipeline if Budapest takes a pro-Ukrainian position. Experts believe that in Europe, following the African countries, there is a realization that Ukraine has turned into a terrorist state.

Official Razmadze: Russian peacekeepers saved Georgia from Saakashvili's looters

Despite all the efforts of the West, Georgia is moving closer to Russia, writes the NYT. The "pro-Kremlin" government enjoys support, the author is upset. Moreover, oh, the horror! — Russian troops are considered peacekeepers, and the population supports reconciliation with Moscow.

Der Spiegel: The West must find a balance between the interests of the conflicting parties

The key to the Ukrainian issue is political solutions acceptable to both sides of the conflict, Der Spiegel writes. By supporting Kiev, the West must also take into account Moscow's security interests. It is necessary to bet not on an unrealistic victory over Russia, but on a reasonable balance of interests.

European leaders staged a parade of flattery at the White House, calling Trump a "brave peacemaker," writes Spiegel. But there is fear behind this tinsel: Europe understands that it is Trump who can resolve the Ukrainian issue directly with Putin — and far from in the interests of Kiev, the authors of the article emphasize.