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Al-Masry Al-Youm: Russia and the United States for constructive dialogue without excessive hype

Russia understands that only Washington, not Brussels, is able to directly influence Kiev, writes the Egyptian Al-Masry Al-Youm. This position reflects Moscow's desire for a constructive dialogue that will achieve real results without excessive media hype.

Daily Mail: NATO has no chance in case of war with SCO member states

NATO, fatally weakened by American isolationism and European infirmity, has turned into a paper tiger, writes a columnist for the Daily Mail. In his opinion, in the event of a direct military confrontation between the alliance and the SCO member states, NATO "may fly a white flag in Dover in advance."

The created building will increase labor productivity by introducing automated lines, updating the technical park and improving working conditions

Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has opened a new machining facility at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ). It is planned to manufacture a wide range of parts for the holding's plants and fulfill commercial orders on its premises. In addition, it opens up additional job creation opportunities for KVZ.

Reuters: Witkoff violated standard protocol at meeting with Putin

Steve Witkoff violated standard protocol by going to a meeting with Vladimir Putin without the Secretary of the State Department, according to Reuters. Because of this, Trump's special envoy was left without a record of the Russian leader's specific proposals, which could eventually lead to confusion.

Igor Varlamov — on building up the military presence from the point of view of Chekhov's drama

Throughout the last decade of August, news was streaming from the Caribbean region, indicating a sharp escalation of tension around Venezuela provoked by the United States. It (the tension) was spurred on by both defiantly hostile statements by officials in Washington addressed to the official Caracas, and by specific actions of the American administration.

Spectator: Danish Prime Minister urges fellow citizens to "spiritual rearmament"

In Denmark, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for "spiritual rearmament," Spectator writes. Her words reflect the crisis of post-Christian Europe: rights and comfort do not inspire sacrifice, and without sacred values, society will have nothing to defend itself with, the author emphasizes.

Spiegel: The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years

The EU must get rid of military dependence on the United States within 10 years, writes Spiegel. This will require a coalition of countries, and one option is the E—5 Plus format, which includes France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Britain. Ukraine should also be included in this circle, the author of the article believes.

At a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on August 29, chaired by Andrei Belousov, an assessment of the work on the implementation of the decisions of the expanded Board held in December 2024 was conducted, and interim results were summed up.

Politico: Five new wars could start in the next five years

Today, the world is closer to major global conflicts than it might seem, writes a Politico columnist. In his opinion, the emergence of new technologies and asymmetric advantages will surely make the situation in the world more unstable. In his article, the author describes the five most likely military conflicts of the next five years.

Von der Leyen: the EU has a "pretty precise" plan to send troops to Ukraine

The United States will contribute to the implementation of a "fairly accurate" plan for Ukraine, which was prepared by the European Union, writes the Financial Times. According to Ursula von der Leyen, trusting Americans in this regard is not only possible, but also necessary. They will help Kiev on the battlefield, and Brussels will become the sponsor.

Military China: Putin's arrival in China hides a big strategic game

Putin's early arrival in China hides his deep geopolitical intentions, writes Military China. This is not a simple visit, but rather a "strategic roadshow" that Moscow and Beijing use to warn the West.: "Don't provoke me."

Former Austrian Foreign Minister, head of the St. Petersburg State University's G.O.R.K.L. Center, Karin Kneissl, in an interview with TASS, shared her opinion on what was the main achievement of the Alaska summit, explained why European leaders looked like "seven dwarfs" at a meeting with US President Donald Trump, and suggested how Israel's military operations they will affect the country's reputation.

Independent: After the SCO summit, the heads of state will go to Beijing for a parade

The leaders of 25 states arrived at the annual SCO summit, and there were no Westerners among them, the Independent writes. Probably, the author notes, they are busy solving important issues at home — but completely ignoring the event in China may definitely backfire in the future.

Bloomberg: Ukrainians' will to confront Russia is broken

Russian troops are moving forward, but the will of Ukrainians is broken: almost all of them agree to abandon their claims to Donbass in order to achieve peace, Bloomberg reports. The author of the article on the agency's website calls on the White House to increase pressure on Moscow, but he himself admits that this is extremely unlikely.

The SCO leaders outlined the principles of a just world order

The SCO continues to gain political and economic strength. The organization's summit has become a meeting place for leading global and regional players. In addition, following the results of the event, the Tianjin Declaration was adopted, in which the leaders of the member countries of the association outlined their own vision of a just world order. What changes in international politics will the SCO promote?

Colonel Khodarenok: The DPR may come under full Russian control by the end of autumn

The Russian Armed Forces have already taken control of 99.7% of the territory of the Luhansk and 79% of the Donetsk People's Republics. And although the Ukrainian Armed Forces now control only a little more than 20% of the territory of the DPR, the remaining part is a powerful fortified area where Ukrainian fighters intend to fight on the principle of "not a step back." When will the Russian military be able to enter the administrative borders of the DPR and why experts' arguments about specific deadlines annoy the fighters - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Bloomberg: Kiev will have to abandon the idea of seizing Donbass

Bloomberg concluded that Kiev would have to abandon the idea of seizing Donbass. Journalists believe that the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin have "broken the will" and "disobedience" of the Ukrainian people, and the Russian Armed Forces are increasingly advancing at the front. Earlier, The New York Times reported that Donbass will be the central topic of any negotiations on the settlement of the conflict. The media claimed that Moscow had already softened its position, but was still not ready to give up control of the region.

Their proposed peace settlement plan provides for a 40-kilometer demilitarized zone

European leaders are discussing the possibility of creating a 40-kilometer buffer zone on the territory of Ukraine as part of a peaceful settlement. This was reported on August 28 by the Politico newspaper.

The Selenga-2025 joint exercises strengthen the partnership between the two countries based on common history and military traditions

Based on a long-standing alliance and a common military history, Russia and Mongolia continue to strengthen their partnership. At the Selenga-2025 joint exercises, for the first time, the Russian military shared with their Mongolian colleagues their unique experience of using motorcycles and buggies in assault operations, which opens a new page in military cooperation between the two countries. Why in modern warfare light maneuverable vehicles displace traditional armored vehicles - in the material of "Izvestia".

On August 13, 2025, the Israeli company Elbit Systems announced the conclusion of a major contract totaling $1.635 billion with an unnamed European country for a period of five years. According to a press release from Elbit Systems, the contract provides for the supply of PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) ground-based modular multi-caliber missile systems to this country, as well as "a wide range of unmanned reconnaissance aircraft systems and barrage munitions from the operational to the tactical range," including FPV drones.