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The German armed forces are faced with a total shortage of weapons stocks. This was stated by German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock, the ZDF TV channel reports.

As the newspaper notes, Congress approved the provision of weapons and other military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $6.3 billion

The US authorities intend to provide approximately $1.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine by the end of the fiscal year (ends September 30), this is the remaining part of the amount approved by the US Congress. This was reported on Thursday night by the newspaper Politico, citing sources.

On August 24, 2022, US President Joe Biden announced the allocation of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine, timed to coincide with the 31st anniversary of the proclamation of independence of this republic. The announced volume of this aid package is $2.98 billion, which makes it the largest of the so far allocated to Ukraine.

The United States does not rule out the possibility of supplying fighters to Kiev, but a final decision on this issue has not yet been made. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated on August 24 by the deputy head of the Pentagon for political Affairs, Colin Kohl.

Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov spoke about the main threat to the US Navy

The ships of the US Navy, according to The Washington Post, "are subject to an intense rusting disease." The publication refers to an "internal congressional investigation", which revealed that up to 90% of American warships are rusting. "Newspaper.Ru" was looking into the causes of what happened.

The growth and spread of China's influence increasingly affects the interests of its neighboring states. In particular, India sees for itself more and more harassment and restrictions in the Chinese economic and military presence in the Indian Ocean. The changed geopolitical realities are reflected in the new maritime strategy, which will serve as an impetus for the adequate development of the Indian Navy.

The problem of the West is not Putin, but the whole of Russia

The West thinks little about how to peacefully coexist with Russia, and this is a big mistake, writes The Times. It's not about "evil Putin", but about Russia as a whole. It's time for the United States and Europe to stop fighting with it. Instead, we need to find common ground that will guarantee security in the world.

The delivery will be made free of charge

Norway has agreed with the UK to supply Ukraine with Black Hornet micro-drones free of charge, the delivery amount will be more than $ 9 million. This was announced on Wednesday by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense.

Washington is probably secretly transferring powerful weapons to Kiev. This was stated by the American edition of Politico, citing sources in the Pentagon. Although the US authorities publicly deny this. About what exactly can be in secret supplies — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The head of the Republic noted that only the allied forces are expected to reach the borders

The Donetsk People's Republic is ready to hold a referendum on joining the Russian Federation, it is necessary to wait only for the allied forces to reach the borders of the republic. This was announced on Wednesday on the air of the TV channel "Solovyov Live" by the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin.

The Pentagon has funded over 30 Ukrainian biolabs

As part of the implementation of the American military biological program in Ukraine, components of biological weapons were being developed, strains of dangerous microorganisms were being collected and exported to the United States, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting of defense ministers of the SCO member states on Wednesday.

The statements of the Kiev authorities about the upcoming counter-offensives, the "liberation" of the territories of Ukraine, Donbass and even Crimea have long become familiar background rhetoric that does not lead to real results. This time, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov made another forecast of the upcoming "help".

How will the Metaverse revolutionize the battlefield

The military can now train personnel in virtual battles with enemies in the Metaverse. It's like a multiplayer video game, writes TNI. Augmented reality has long been actively used in the military training of American soldiers.

According to the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, the documents confirm that the Pentagon funded more than 30 Ukrainian biolabs

The Pentagon funded the work of more than 30 biological laboratories on the territory of Ukraine, in which components of biological weapons were developed, such actions pose a direct threat to the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.

Currently, the special operation conducted by Russia in Ukraine, according to the Polish edition of Defence24, has taken the form of positional battles in which neither side can achieve decisive success.

As the number of space objects increases and the near-Earth space becomes increasingly militarized, the associated threats are growing, including for commercial companies engaged in near-space exploration. A special study on this topic, a brief overview of which is published by Breaking Defense weekly, was conducted by experts from the Aerospace Corp. Center for Space Policy and Strategy.

Philippines resets relations with Russia, and the Ukrainian conflict spoils Moscow's position in Southeast Asia

Against the background of the Ukrainian conflict, Russia is beginning to lose its position in Southeast Asia, writes SCMP. Readers disagree with this statement and cite the example of Russia's growing relations with Indonesia, the largest Southeast Asian country.

During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces used hypersonic Kinzhal missile systems three times. This is told by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez disappointed Ukraine with arms supplies

Spain has not fulfilled the promises made to Kiev, writes El Mundo. Ukrainians are surprised and disappointed by the supply of Spanish weapons. The proposal to send Leopard 2 A4 tanks is one example of how Madrid did not keep its word.

A meeting of defense ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries is taking place in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.