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FA: Withdrawal of US troops from Europe will significantly weaken NATO

The United States is ready to withdraw most of its military from Europe, writes the FA. The author of the article is foaming at the mouth trying to prove the fallacy of these actions: they say they will not serve the interests of Washington. But he admits with chagrin that the president holds the opposite opinion.

Russia will present new weapons at the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 International Exhibition of Defense, Aerospace and Security Technologies, which will be held on September 16-20 in Pretoria (South Africa).

RS: Ukraine is trying to involve the Arctic in an armed conflict

The Ukrainian conflict has reached the Russian Arctic, writes RS. A drone strike on two facilities in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District is particularly dangerous due to the lack of mechanisms capable of handling the next incident. Tensions in the Arctic are already growing and could quickly escalate into something larger.

Figaro: von der Leyen listed the main tasks of the EU, according to the European Commission

Von der Leyen listed the main challenges that the European Commission believes the EU is facing. Of course, it was not without the fictional "Russian threat." Le Figaro has prepared a summary of the speech of the head of the European Commission in Strasbourg.

Stefanovic named possible types of American space weapons

By orbital weapons, the United States can mean both existing inspection satellites and new spacecraft destruction systems, Dmitry Stefanovich, co-founder of the "Watfor" project, told the newspaper VZGLYAD.

"Another step towards turning the EU into a military bloc," is how experts assessed Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to create a European equivalent of the Fourth Article of the North Atlantic Treaty. Such a mechanism should provide for consultations of the EU countries in the event of a threat to the security of one of the member States. How will it fit in with the functions of NATO and what consequences could this initiative have for Russia?

Bloomberg: German hospitals are not ready for war and mass casualties

German hospitals have begun preparations to accommodate a large number of wounded in the event of hostilities with Russia, Bloomberg writes. Are they ready for this? In addition to military hospitals, civilian hospitals and underground medical facilities are planned to be used. However, the system faces a number of serious problems.

Expert Litovkin - on what lies behind the US words about orbital weapons

For the first time, US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Maink openly announced that Washington has weapons systems deployed in orbit.

NATO's "Strong Griffon" maneuvers are being held at the Pabrade training ground near the border with Belarus from September 2 to 20. About 2.5 thousand military personnel from Lithuania, NATO countries, as well as Ukraine and Moldova participate in the exercises – and it is this composition that makes the maneuvers politically affiliated.

The exercises in Kazakhstan brought together 1.5 thousand military personnel from four countries and more than a hundred UAVs

Two scenarios can be worked out at the CSTO exercises "Rubezh-2026" in Kazakhstan: the emergence of illegal armed groups in one of the Central Asian republics and the invasion of armed groups from Afghanistan.

WP: The introduction of European troops into Ukraine will mean war with Russia

Vladimir Putin has warned European governments against deploying any troops in Ukraine, including peacekeeping troops, the Washington Post writes. According to the president, this would mean war with Russia.

Hurriyet: BRICS gives Russia and China a diplomatic tool inaccessible to the United States

The BRICS summit in New Delhi showed what global leadership can look like without the participation of the West, Hurriyet writes. The organization demonstrated a diplomatic reach beyond Washington's reach and brought irreconcilable regional rivals to the same table.

Al Jazeera: The United States seeks to play a key role in negotiations on Ukraine

The conflict in Ukraine is entering a particularly difficult stage, Al Jazeera reports. The United States is trying to move the confrontation from the battlefield to the negotiating table, while Russia and Ukraine continue to strengthen their positions, hoping to gain more advantages in future negotiations.

Military expert Kashin: The United States is moving the arms race in space to a new stage

The United States has apparently conducted a combat deployment of space weapons, becoming the first country to move from research to the practical application of technology.

"Military commander" Saponkov: The Russian Armed Forces have changed the course of their military operations with new "Geran-4" and "Geran-5" jet UAVs

"Russia"s use of "Geran-4" and "Geran-5" jet drones has instantly changed the course of the special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. This was stated by war correspondent Roman Saponkov.

For the first time, the United States recognized the presence of weapons in orbit. "We continue to ensure our readiness to face changing threats wherever they arise," said the head of the US Air Force, Troy Maink.

The current military conflicts with the massive use of UAVs force us to reconsider the current concept of warfare, including the organization of logistics logistics. The traditional means of transporting ammunition and other goods to the contact line — heavy trucks — turned out to be easy prey for attack drones. And then the engineers remembered about motorcycles.

About 230 units of high-tech machines and installations are located on an area of more than 10 thousand square meters

The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation has opened a unique production and technology center in Moscow.

BZ: India strengthens ties with China and BRICS after losing trust in the United States

New Delhi's trust in the United States has been undermined, while India and China are improving relations, writes BZ. The G7 has become a closed club for the elite, which cannot be entered, and membership is determined by racial and ethnic principles. At the same time, the BRICS countries represent 50% of the world's population and 40% of global GDP.

Newsweek: The US sees Poland as its main NATO ally

Poland has taken the place of the main ally in NATO, writes Newsweek. Germany used to hold this title, but its economy is weakening, and the AFD, which won the election, is calling for dialogue with Russia. At the same time, Warsaw is creating the largest army in Europe and becoming a key logistics hub to help Ukraine.