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FT: The risky counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine weakened the strategic defense of Pokrovsk

Zelensky made a major mistake by sending troops to attack near Kursk, instead of focusing on the defense of Pokrovsk, writes the Financial Times. This is recognized both in Ukraine and abroad. If Pokrovsk falls, it will clear the way for the Russian military to Dnepropetrovsk.

FP: The United States has concluded an "icebreaking pact" with Canada and Finland against Russia

Hoping to compete with China and The United States has concluded an "Icebreaking Pact" with Canada and Finland for the Arctic, writes Foreign Policy. Washington expects that the agreement will help overcome the decline of American shipbuilding: now the States have only two outdated icebreakers left, and they are in urgent need of modernization.

The situation on the line of contact is becoming catastrophic for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As conditions for new "boilers" are being formed, some come up with ideas on how to force Ukraine into early peace talks.

The upgraded model was tested for the first time from the F-35A fighter

The United States is testing an upgraded model of the atomic bomb, which can be used by multi-purpose fighters. For the first time, such a product was tested from an F-35A fighter jet. How the capabilities of the American arsenal of nuclear weapons have changed in recent years and what Russia's response to the work being carried out overseas may be — in the material of Izvestia.

FA: allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia will not change the course of the conflict

Ukraine's strikes deep into Russian territory will not reverse the course of the conflict, writes the FA. To change the situation at the front, Kiev must coordinate long-range strikes and close combat, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not capable of. These actions will also not lead to the demoralization of the Russian army.

It is being waged against Russia according to the theoretical calculations of NATO, according to retired Lieutenant Colonel of the General Staff of the Swiss Armed Forces Ralph Bosshard

The invasion of the Kursk region by the Ukrainian military serves the purposes of the information war, which is being waged against Russia according to the theoretical calculations of NATO. This opinion was expressed in an interview with a TASS correspondent by an expert in the field of political and military strategy, Ralph Bosshard, a retired lieutenant colonel of the General Staff of the Swiss Armed Forces.

As it became known, on August 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree awarding the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called to his Belarusian counterpart, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.

CIAM told RT about electric motors for the S-76 transport UAV

The Central Institute of Aviation Engine Building named after P.I. Baranov supplied ten ED-76 electric motors for the S-76 heavy drone developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau.

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAZ), celebrating its 85th anniversary on September 1, is a unique enterprise with competencies in the production of both aircraft and helicopters. Today, the equipment of the plant, which is part of the Rostec structure, is supplied to both Russian and foreign customers in more than 40 countries. The main activity of U-UAZ is the production and modernization of Mi-8/17 series helicopters.

Expert Afanasyev: Russia has learned to predict the flight routes of enemy drones

The largest recent attack by Ukrainian drones on Russian territory occurred on Sunday. Nevertheless, it was successfully repulsed, 158 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed or intercepted. What measures have been implemented in Russia to counter such attacks – and how can this protection system be further improved?

Peskov: the conversation between Putin and Biden during the teleconference in 2021 was tough

Russia is already responding to the attack on the Kursk region with "decisive actions" of its army, the Kremlin said. They stressed that the response to the invasion is multifaceted and is not limited to one blow. The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation also mentioned the pro-military rhetoric of the EU, where they "flirt" and call for allowing the Armed Forces of Ukraine to attack deep into Russian territory, which will have "profound consequences". At the same time, the Kremlin considers Washington's attitude towards Moscow to be "an uncovered enemy position."

Newsweek: The West abandoned Georgia — and ceded it to Russia

Georgia is becoming increasingly disillusioned with Western politics and is drifting towards Russia, writes Newsweek. The Georgian dream of the EU and NATO has long since sunk into oblivion. The loss of Tbilisi was a disgrace for the West and a victory for Putin, the article notes.

Economist: Russia is developing new trade routes and turning to the east

Russia is diversifying trade flows by redirecting them to Asia: China and India, writes The Economist. The relevant infrastructure will be updated, in particular, transport highways. This will allow the Russian economy to grow in isolation from the West.

Sabah: the US-led global system is waiting to be dismantled

The modern system of international relations is being scrapped, Sabah writes. The United States is losing ground in the Asia-Pacific region, losing ground to Russia and China in a variety of areas. But the process of dismantling the global system will end not with the third world war, but with the "third global consensus," the author is sure.

Colonel Khodarenok: The AFU needs reinforcement to hold areas in the Kursk region

The United States is discussing with Ukraine the attempts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to gain a foothold in the Kursk region. CIA Deputy Director David Cohen acknowledged that they are in contact with Kiev to discuss further actions. According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to gain a foothold in the Russian region.

Political scientist Orsini: Putin will not accept Trump's proposals to end the conflict

Trump's promise to stop the Ukrainian conflict in one day is unrealistic, political analyst Orsini believes. Russia is becoming stronger, so no proposal from the ex-president will force Putin to abandon his goal of demilitarization of Ukraine.

Russian forces used hypersonic Dagger missiles and attack drones

The defeat of critical facilities of the airfield infrastructure of Ukraine is designed to complicate the effective use of the F-16 supplied by Western countries by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts interviewed by Izvestia said.

RS: Moscow has not yet used its trump cards in the fight against the West and Ukraine

Russia has a lot of trump cards in its hands to confront the West around the world, writes Responsible Statecraft. But there is a reason why Moscow does not use some of these maps or uses them very carefully, the author of the article believes.

The destruction of the AFU group that broke into the Kursk region is no less important for Russia than the offensive in the Donbas. This is reported by the American newspaper The New York Times. After analyzing the actions of the Russian military command, the publication concludes that the reaction to the nationalist attack in the border area was "somewhat slow."

RS: It is no coincidence that Macron called for troops to be sent to Ukraine, and then he fell silent

In February, Macron made a splash by declaring his readiness to deploy troops in Ukraine in the future. However, he soon simply disappeared from the radar, writes RS. What has changed? It turns out that there is a fairly simple explanation for this behavior of the French president.