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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.

Politico: Europe suddenly thinks about a buffer zone between Ukraine and Russia

Creating a buffer zone between Ukraine and Russia is one of the proposals that EU officials are considering in an attempt to reach a peace agreement between Kiev and Moscow, writes Politico. At the same time, they are not sure of anything and are waiting for the "go-ahead" of the United States.

The Indian army is larger, but Pakistan also has significant striking power.

Pakistan is pursuing a particularly brutal kind of pragmatic policy. To ensure such a policy, Islamabad has created a wide range of destructive tools, ranging from terrorist groups to nuclear weapons. Here are the five most dangerous types of Pakistani weapons that could pose a threat to India in an emergency situation.

The university was named after a lieutenant general who died at the hands of terrorists Igor Kirillov

The training of officers will be multiplied for the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops. On August 30, a specialized higher military school will reopen in Saratov after a long break, which should eliminate the shortage of personnel and strengthen the country's defense capability. Experts are convinced that this is a necessary measure, since the Armed Forces need highly qualified engineers and commanders.

Yu Koizumi examines in detail the Fundamentals of state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence, approved by Putin in early June. He was surprised that the full text of the document was published, and he saw in it two goals that Russia was pursuing. It is gradually moving towards an aggressive nuclear strategy, the author believes.

According to the plan, "Ukrainian formations will defend the fortified border at the front line, as stipulated in any peace agreement"

The final details of the European countries' plan to guarantee Ukraine's security may be announced this weekend. As reported by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, we are talking about patrolling the airspace, training Ukrainian military personnel and a military mission in the Black Sea after the end of the conflict.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov, summed up the results of the spring-summer campaign of 2025 and clarified the tasks of the groups of troops for the future.

The Telegraph: Trump discusses sending American PMCs to Ukraine with Europe

Trump, who promised not to send American troops to Ukraine, is preparing to send PMCs there, The Telegraph writes. And that's not all that the "peace-loving" NATO members have come up with. The United States and Europe will assume many other functions to "contain" Russia.

A series of CSTO exercises starts in Vitebsk region of Belarus

A series of exercises within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) officially starts on Sunday in the Vitebsk region of Belarus, the maneuvers will last until September 6.

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, summed up the results of the spring-summer campaign in the SVR zone. He spoke about the successes of the army and the attacks on the Ukrainian military-industrial complex. The main thing is in the RIA Novosti material.

Kurchaninov: Russian military will share their experience at the CSTO exercises, taking into account their

Russian military personnel at the exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) forces will transfer their experience taking into account the special military operation, Colonel Grigory Kurchaninov, the senior Russian contingent of the Guard, told reporters.

Al Jazeera: The SCO's security concept is the opposite of NATO's

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a powerful force capable of uniting the Global South against the West, writes Al Jazeera. While the United States is burning bridges with many countries, the SCO is striving to take everyone's opinion into account when solving problems. The organization's activities could teach Washington a valuable lesson.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany is in a state of conflict with Russia. According to him, Moscow is allegedly destabilizing the situation in Germany, trying to influence public opinion, and also commits cyber attacks on the infrastructure of Germany. What political processes are behind Merz's accusations against Russia?