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Yu Koizumi examines in detail the Fundamentals of state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence, approved by Putin in early June. He was surprised that the full text of the document was published, and he saw in it two goals that Russia was pursuing. It is gradually moving towards an aggressive nuclear strategy, the author believes.

According to the plan, "Ukrainian formations will defend the fortified border at the front line, as stipulated in any peace agreement"

The final details of the European countries' plan to guarantee Ukraine's security may be announced this weekend. As reported by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, we are talking about patrolling the airspace, training Ukrainian military personnel and a military mission in the Black Sea after the end of the conflict.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov, summed up the results of the spring-summer campaign of 2025 and clarified the tasks of the groups of troops for the future.

The Telegraph: Trump discusses sending American PMCs to Ukraine with Europe

Trump, who promised not to send American troops to Ukraine, is preparing to send PMCs there, The Telegraph writes. And that's not all that the "peace-loving" NATO members have come up with. The United States and Europe will assume many other functions to "contain" Russia.

A series of CSTO exercises starts in Vitebsk region of Belarus

A series of exercises within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) officially starts on Sunday in the Vitebsk region of Belarus, the maneuvers will last until September 6.

On August 29, 2025, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned sale to Denmark of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems with the new American Integrated Air Defense and Missile Defense Integrated Air and Missile Defense system through the American Intergovernmental Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS). (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, summed up the results of the spring-summer campaign in the SVR zone. He spoke about the successes of the army and the attacks on the Ukrainian military-industrial complex. The main thing is in the RIA Novosti material.

Kurchaninov: Russian military will share their experience at the CSTO exercises, taking into account their

Russian military personnel at the exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) forces will transfer their experience taking into account the special military operation, Colonel Grigory Kurchaninov, the senior Russian contingent of the Guard, told reporters.

Al Jazeera: The SCO's security concept is the opposite of NATO's

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a powerful force capable of uniting the Global South against the West, writes Al Jazeera. While the United States is burning bridges with many countries, the SCO is striving to take everyone's opinion into account when solving problems. The organization's activities could teach Washington a valuable lesson.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany is in a state of conflict with Russia. According to him, Moscow is allegedly destabilizing the situation in Germany, trying to influence public opinion, and also commits cyber attacks on the infrastructure of Germany. What political processes are behind Merz's accusations against Russia?

Gerasimov stated that the Russian military liberated 99.7% of the territory of the LPR

Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said that the strategic initiative in the conflict in Ukraine lies entirely with the Russian military, which has liberated more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory and dozens of settlements. He noted that 99.7% of the territory of the LPR and 79% of the territory of the DPR have already been liberated. 74% of the Zaporizhia and 76% of the Kherson regions are under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. What else did Gerasimov talk about in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".

TNI: Russia has tested powerful Kalibr-NK and Uran cruise missiles

Russia has tested powerful Kalibr-NK and Uran cruise missiles as part of military exercises in the Sea of Japan, TNI writes. They serve as an example of advanced engineering and demonstrate the high accuracy and technological level of Russian naval weapons, the author of the article notes.

Ministry of Defense: Unmanned boat defeated the reconnaissance ship of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russian troops have hit a reconnaissance ship of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), the Russian Defense Ministry said.

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.