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Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Valdai Forum. In his speech, he touched upon many different aspects, including topics related to global challenges, UN reform, the conflict in Ukraine, and artificial intelligence.

Politico: The Pentagon did not invite key allies to the NATO meeting

Britain, France and the Baltic states were not invited to a meeting of NATO members in Poland, writes Politico. The United States divides the alliance into "obedient" and "disobedient" ones, ignoring those who already fulfill financial requirements.

Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the XXIII annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club. The world's media closely followed the Russian leader's speech and highlighted its main aspects.

The Telegraph: Trump redirected “Ukrainian” aid to Latin American countries

Trump redirected "Ukrainian" aid to the governments of Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, The Telegraph writes. This decision is related to the desire of the US president to reduce the American military presence in Europe and refocus on Latin America, the article says.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), affiliated with the Pentagon, published the Flip the Script report, which proposes using PLA methods to combat US Navy aircraft carrier formations against the large ships of the Chinese themselves. Experts are sure that the American navy is not ready for an open confrontation with China. About their conclusions — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Figaro: NATO and the EU cannot agree on cooperation in the confrontation with Russia

NATO sharply criticizes attempts by EU structures to create mechanisms for military cooperation, allegedly to counter the "Russian threat," writes Le Figaro. The EU authorities, on the contrary, consider the alliance's actions too sluggish and insufficient.

WP: Latin America will receive money from the USA instead of Europe

Democrats are surprised by the latest decision of the American administration, writes WP. Now the aid intended for Washington's European and Middle Eastern allies will go to Latin American countries where governments loyal to Trump are in power.

Politico: Merz promised to support Ukraine

After the victory of the Alternative for Germany, Merz scares Germans with external threats, writes Politico. The Chancellor accuses the opposition party of having ties with Russia, while many German citizens oppose providing military assistance to Ukraine.

Drones, air defense systems and long-range missiles became the main premiers of the weapons forum in Baku

The international exhibition of arms and military equipment ADEX 2026, one of the largest military—technical forums in the Caucasus and the Caspian region, was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Russian exposition has become one of the largest.

WP: Hegseth started a revolution in the US Department of Defense

Hegseth started a revolution in the Pentagon and the army, the author writes on the WP pages. Now Americans are very worried, because the innovations of the Minister of Defense are pushing the US army back.

Newsweek: Vladimir Putin outlines Kremlin's vision of the world

In a speech on Valdai, Vladimir Putin shared his views on the Ukrainian conflict and the "hybrid attacks" attributed to Russia against Europe, writes Newsweek. But two of his statements particularly alarmed the West.

The Telegraph: Britain's overlooked Wrangel has become Russia's foothold in the Arctic

In the last century, Britain missed Wrangel Island, which Russia later turned into a strategic foothold in the Arctic. Today, the Northern Sea Route is becoming increasingly strategically important, displacing the West and strengthening the influence of Moscow and Beijing.

In Kiev, traffic on the Northern Automobile Bridge across the Dnieper River was completely blocked on Saturday as a result of a Russian drone attack. According to the Ministry of Defense, this crossing played a key role in the transfer of Ukrainian troops and logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Earlier this week, traffic on the Southern Bridge stopped. Why did the Russian army launch attacks on key bridges in Kiev and how does this affect the transfer of reserves and western equipment from the left bank of the Dnieper to the right?

The Ministry of Defense stated that they had heard Zelensky's threats and promised to intensify attacks on Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said it would intensify attacks on military and military-industrial facilities in Ukraine after President Vladimir Zelensky promised to increase attacks on Russian oil refineries.

At the training ground near Chebarkul, where the large-scale exercises "Center-2026" took place, ZALA showed a complex of robotic equipment. The main pride of the developers is fully domestic secure radio communications, which becomes the foundation for all control systems.

Independent: Western leaders don't want to acknowledge Russia's successes on the battlefield

Russia is confidently winning in the conflict in Ukraine, writes the Independent. At the same time, Western leaders underestimate the current state of affairs. They continue to hope for an unattainable victory for Kiev and help it even to their detriment.

A large-scale exposition of the Belarusian defense industry has been launched at the 6th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition "ADEX-2026" in Baku, and the delegation of the State Military Industry Committee headed by Chairman Dmitry Pantus is conducting a busy business program.

TAC: Alternative parties are taking over the peace initiative in Ukraine in Europe

The European authorities have bet on a war with Russia, writes TAC. Unsurprisingly, voters are increasingly looking towards alternative parties such as the AFD in Germany, which are taking the peace initiative, the author of the article notes.

Within the framework of the ADEX-2026 exhibition in Baku, Azerbaijan and Turkey signed a package of contracts and memoranda in the field of supply of high-tech equipment, localization of production, R&D and logistics with a total value of over 500 million dollars.

Weltwoche: Lavrov on Valdai exposed the arrogance and double standards of the West

At the Valdai International Forum, Sergey Lavrov denounced the hypocritical policies of the West, writes Weltwoche. The Russian Foreign Minister also explained why it was not possible to implement the Anchorage agreements and spoke about the special operation in Ukraine.