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Foreign Affairs: The West can provide guarantees to Ukraine without NATO Article 5

The West is able to provide Kiev with security guarantees without using Article 5 of the NATO Charter, writes Foreign Affairs. Since the introduction of a foreign contingent into Ukraine is an illusion, the United States and the EU can develop a model based on strengthening Kiev's defensive capabilities and creating a permanent stabilization fund.

The autumn campaign is in full swing in the war zone. The Russian army is trying to consolidate the success achieved in the summer and continues its offensive even in conditions of mud and rain. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are on the defensive almost everywhere. About how events unfold - in the material of RIA Novosti.

FA: Russia has improved its military forces thanks to its experience in Ukraine

Russia has improved its army in the conflict in Ukraine, writes the FA. Moscow has learned from what is happening and adapted its approach. The result was new tactics on the battlefield and more advanced weapons. Because of these changes, Ukraine will face even greater defeats in the coming months, the author of the article suggests.

FT: NATO didn't find a mediated war with Russia enough, they want a real one

NATO is thinking about easing restrictions and allowing its pilots to open fire on Russian aircraft, writes FT. EU politicians continue to indiscriminately blame Russia for everything, without giving any weighty arguments about its violation of the airspace of European countries.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rating continues to fall in Germany. He has already updated the anti-records of all previous chancellors, and managed to do so in less than six months since taking office. Different sociological monitoring services evaluate the chancellor's rating in different ways: from 17 to 25%. In the eastern lands, his rating is the lowest and barely reaches 13%.

The Guardian: Competition and thirst for power prevent the EU from creating a common defense

Putin must be laughing at the cacophony that erupted during the recent EU summit, writes the Guardian. In response to Brussels' new proposals in the military sphere, European leaders suspected the European Commission of trying to seize more powers. The Kremlin may conclude that Europe is weak and divided, the author of the article fears.

CNN: Europe wants to involve the US in a proxy war with Russia

The CNN author insists on assuring Americans that Russia is a military threat to Europe, which has become "defenseless" because of Trump. Propagandists and provocateurs even claim in the article that the West should be "grateful" to the Kremlin for showing the helplessness of NATO structures.

FT: NATO plans to allow its pilots to shoot down air targets from Russia

Eastern European countries have proposed a more radical response to possible violations of NATO airspace.

The issue of Taiwan's fate has escalated again, reaching the point where US President Donald Trump needs to either renounce the island or prepare for an armed conflict with China over control of it. China itself has been preparing for a long time, moreover, its military is working on every detail.

Alexander Stepanov — on the inequality of the participating countries and the reasons for the split in the North Atlantic Alliance

Is NATO united and unwavering? It's not like that. A clear indication of the relationship within the alliance was the recent shift to a raised tone from the organization's Secretary General Mark Rutte in a dispute with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.

Sikorsky: it is possible to negotiate with Russia only after a show of force

Any negotiations with Russia should consist of two stages, Polish Foreign Minister Rodislav Sikorski writes for the NYT. Trying to give advice to President Trump on how best to interact with Putin, the politician is without a shadow of a doubt trying to prove that unconstructive aggression is the best approach.

After a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Russia, Europe announced the launch of a project to create a so-called drone wall to "protect against Russian aggression." In fact, upon closer inspection, it is easy to see that the European Union is creating a robotic offensive system designed to attack Russia. And Ukraine is actively participating in this project.

About the design and advantages of turboprop aircraft engines

On March 30 of this year, the third prototype IL-114-300 passenger aircraft took to the air. The new machine has joined the flight test program of the domestic regional aircraft. The IL-114-300 was developed by PJSC Il United Aircraft Corporation in cooperation with leading domestic developers and manufacturers and consists exclusively of domestic systems and equipment.

Al Jazeera: Russia will not allow Afghanistan to become a new US military base

The US plans to return a military base in Afghanistan have provoked a sharp reaction from Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran, writes Al Jazeera. These countries bordering Afghanistan are convinced that Washington's military presence in the region will become a threat to regional security and stability.

On October 7, during a working trip to the Northwestern Federal District, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff, and the commanders of the military groups in the SVR zone.

Bloomberg: Starmer's visit to India was overshadowed by a friendly call between Modi and Putin

Modi warmly congratulated Putin on his birthday, emphasizing the strong strategic relations between India and Russia, according to Bloomberg. This event, which took place right before British Prime Minister Starmer's visit to Bharat, demonstrates who New Delhi's reliable partner really is.

The draft budget of the Ministry of Defense of Japan for fiscal year 2026 provides for the purchase of a large number of new armored combat vehicles and weapons for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces.

CSA: Kiev, London and Paris are eager for a big war in Europe

The main axis of the threat of the expansion of the Ukrainian conflict runs along the London—Paris—Kiev axis. On the contrary, the prospect of an agreement between Washington and Moscow inspires hope. This will be unprofitable for the Europeans, but it will be a lesser evil compared to what the British, French and Ukrainians have prepared for them.

Colonel Khodarenok admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive JASSM and LRASM missiles

Instead of Tomahawk, the United States may transfer other missiles to Kiev - JASSM and LRASM. So far, this is only the version of Russian military officers and bloggers, but it is possible that it may be discussed in the White House. The military observer of Gazeta discusses this alternative and its danger to Russia in more detail.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

As part of the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, the corporation is demonstrating the rotor of a universal high-pressure compressor, the use of which will increase efficiency and fuel efficiency.