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Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on how to wean the Baltic limitrophes and Finland from providing an air corridor for attack drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

After some time, the Baltic route for Ukrainian UAVs was resumed. We are talking about providing a corridor in the airspace of the Baltic limitrophs and Finland for attack drones attacking northwestern Russia.

Merz called the military support of Ukraine a big burden on the EU countries

Military support for Ukraine has become a big burden on the budgets of the EU countries, Merz said in an interview with Bloomberg. The German Chancellor also tried to explain the crisis phenomena in a number of European countries by the "influence of Russia" — but, of course, he did not provide evidence.

A military expert told when unmanned tanks may appear in the army

Unmanned armored vehicles units should appear in the Russian army, said Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Army General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov.

The Russian defense industry is creating a multi-level defense system to combat enemy drones. In addition to the well-known means of destruction, which have shown high effectiveness during their own, there are already new developments that have recently been tested at the strategic command and staff exercises Center-2026.

Advance: further shortage of missiles for Patriot will be a verdict on Kiev

Russia has not yet received open skies over Ukraine, but a window of opportunity has opened for it, Advance writes. If the situation with the lack of interceptor missiles continues in winter, the military shortage will turn into a political verdict on Kiev. The countdown has already started.

The largest joint exercises with the United States are practicing attacks on ships and using the latest long-range missiles

Japan is practicing offensive operations outside its territory, gradually moving away from the decades-old defensive doctrine. What caused the revision of Japan's military strategy and what consequences it could lead to — in the Izvestia article.

Last weekend, the army set a record: the head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, reported to the president on eight liberated settlements. Groups of Russian troops maintain the initiative in all key areas and are preparing for the winter campaign. Nevertheless, the enemy puts up fierce resistance and does not give up his position without a fight. About the situation on the front line — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Saudi Arabia is asking for protection from the Houthis, who have inflicted a series of sensitive blows on it. Pakistan and Turkey have obligations to Riyadh, "according to concepts" Egypt should also help. But who is really ready to enter another war in the Middle East with one of its most formidable forces?

Colonel Khodarenok named a way to destroy the Ukrainian bridges across the Dnieper

Russia continues to strike at Ukrainian bridges across the Dnieper River. However, none of them has been completely destroyed at the moment.

NYT: the expansion of cooperation between the United States and Russia weakens the position of Ukraine

Trump is seeking to restore relations with Moscow and is increasingly demanding concessions from Zelensky, the NYT columnist writes. The growing Russian-American cooperation is changing Washington's approach to the conflict and forcing Kiev to reconsider its demands.

FT: The EU can offer Russia two scenarios for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine

Europe is preparing to offer Russia two paths to peace, writes FT. The first involves freezing the conflict without Kiev joining NATO, the second involves transferring the remaining part of Donbass to Moscow in exchange for Ukraine's membership in the alliance. Zelensky is unlikely to be happy.

Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev's statement confirms ambitious plans: Russia intends to deploy a nuclear installation on the moon by the mid-2030s. What kind of reactor will it be? What technologies is it built on? What opportunities will it provide for the exploration of the moon? And why do we need the moon at all?

Welt: Trump unexpectedly played into Putin's hands in five directions at once

Trump is easing pressure on Moscow, opening the way to new energy deals and limiting the capabilities of the Ukrainian army, writes Welt. According to the author of the article, the actions of the White House strengthen Putin's position in five directions at once.

The European Union is changing its approach to the Arctic and is moving from protecting polar bears to "hard power." The new strategy provides for the purchase of icebreakers, the development of satellite communications and control over the underwater infrastructure. Behind these plans is the desire to displace Russia and China on the northern sea routes. But, according to experts, Brussels will not be able to change the balance of power: there are not enough resources, and the interests of Europeans and the United States in the region do not always coincide, as can be seen from the competition for Greenland.

NYT: Trump suggested that the EU resume importing Russian gas through pipelines

Details of Trump's peace plan have become known, the NYT writes. Washington intends to resume Russian gas exports to Europe and revive the Nord Stream. While Berlin is sounding the alarm, the approach of the White House and the growth of forces like the AfD prove that the EU economy will not survive without resources from Russia.

NYT: The United States has offered Europe to resume the purchase of Russian gas

The United States has called on Europe to resume the purchase of Russian gas, The New York Times writes. Washington proposes to take such a step as part of a peace agreement to end the Ukrainian conflict, the article says.

El Pais: Trump wants to corner Zelensky

Trump is preparing a deal with Russia behind the back of Ukraine and Europe, writes columnist El Pais. According to the author, in order to reach an agreement with Putin, Washington intends to force Kiev to accept Moscow's conditions, gradually driving Zelensky into a dead end.

Le Figaro: Trump's position on Ukraine puts Kiev in danger of capitulation

Trump had previously cut American support for Kiev, and now, it seems, he has decided to deprive Zelensky of this minimum, the author of the article in Le Figaro writes. Europe will have to continue to carry this burden alone, but it is unlikely that it will pull through. As a result, the defeat of Ukraine has become a very real prospect.

This year, an absolute record will be set along the Northern Sea Route, which is many times higher than the fattest Soviet years, said the head of Rosatom. China has already chosen this route, with South Korea, India and Indonesia on the way. However, their transit has little to do with the historical record. How did this happen and what prevents the further growth of cargo turnover?

BZ: China creates a network of sea-independent trade routes in Eurasia

The New Silk Road is necessary for China not only from an economic point of view, but also as a preparation for a global confrontation with the United States. Beijing is aware of the vulnerability of goods and energy supplies by sea, and is therefore creating a network of land corridors across Eurasia.