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"The first successful case." Russian unmanned boat sank the Ukrainian Armed Forces ship
The Ministry of Defense showed a video of the destruction of the Ukrainian Navy ship Simferopol at the mouth of the Danube
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the destruction of the Simferopol reconnaissance vessel of the Ukrainian naval forces in the Danube Delta. The target was hit with the help of a crewless boat, which was the first successful use of backups by the Russian military. According to Kiev, one soldier was killed, and several others were missing. This strike was not the first attempt to destroy one of the newest ships of the Ukrainian Navy, but earlier it was damaged and was able to leave for Odessa.
The European gas market and negotiations on ending the conflict in Ukraine (Asharq Al-Awsat, Saudi Arabia)
Asharq Al-Awsat: Further expansion of NATO could lead to a global war
Achieving a quick and clear peace in Ukraine will be a difficult task due to the European embargo and sanctions against Moscow, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. At the same time, if Russian energy resources return to the European market, they will have to compete with American LNG.
Volga, a guide drone, a flying honeycomb: how Russia urges the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to choose life
Ukrainian soldiers are more likely to surrender because of the leaflets of the Russian military, made in the form of banknotes of foreign currencies. TASS — about what other ways of persuading the Russian Armed Forces to lay down their arms are used during a special operation.
Fire on your own. Why Ukraine is destroying "Friendship" with Hungary - Opinions of TASS
Ivan Lebedev — about the Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on an oil pipeline in Russia and the real goals of Ukraine
Ukraine, in fact, crossed the red line by attacking the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies raw materials to Europe. She was hitting Russia, but she got into the allies. Okay, almost an ally.
Transport infrastructure on the eastern flank of NATO: how railway workers and the Bundeswehr are preparing for war (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Tagesspiegel: Germany begins strengthening railways in case of war with Russia
The Bundeswehr and German transport companies are preparing for a possible war, writes Der Tagesspiegel. The country has almost completed the development of a basic network of military railways, and the army is working hard on a plan to strengthen NATO's eastern flank. A list of critical infrastructure facilities that need protection in the first place has been created.
"Three lines of defense." How the West sees Ukraine after its
FT: The West will create three lines of defense in Ukraine after the end of the conflict
The US authorities are ready to provide intelligence resources and monitor the battlefield as part of any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine, and will also participate in the country's European air defense system, the Financial Times writes, citing European and Ukrainian officials. At the same time, part of the Donald Trump administration still opposes any involvement of Washington in the post-war settlement in Ukraine.
Expected defect: 14 SSJ-100 aircraft have revealed flaws in the fuselage design
The Federal Air Transport Agency ordered airlines to carry out an urgent inspection and repair of the sides
14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft revealed design flaws in the fuselage fastener. The aircraft manufacturer, PJSC Yakovlev, warned the Federal Air Transport Agency about this. The agency has already ordered airlines to inspect 14 aircraft manufactured in 2016.
What are the options for guaranteeing Ukraine's security? (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Meloni's plan does not involve Ukraine joining NATO
Ukraine will not be able to join NATO, so it will not be able to receive security guarantees that apply to alliance members, Bloomberg reports. The authors of the article on the agency's website list other possible options.
"The Russian army decides." What has the summer campaign turned out to be for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation?
Colonel Khodarenok urged not to measure the successes of the Russian army in kilometers
The Russian army is completing its summer campaign. The Russian armed forces still have a strategic initiative and are successfully advancing into the depths of the enemy's defenses. However, many analysts are paying attention to the slow pace of Russian troops' advance. Why it is not worth evaluating successes in an armed conflict in kilometers and what conclusions can be drawn from the summer campaign of 2025 - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
The Russian Navy has regained a ship of strategic importance
After repairs that lasted a quarter of a century, the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov went to sea for sea trials. Now it is a fundamentally different ship with capabilities that will frighten any opponent, including the northern NATO group. But only if two conditions are met.
Let Putin get bogged down in a swamp: frontline NATO countries want to revive peat bogs and make tank traps out of them (Politico, USA)
Politico: Poland and Finland want to restore swamps to protect from Russia
The countries of the eastern flank of NATO are thinking about flooding the drained marshes to "protect" them from Russia, writes Politico. According to experts, this step will significantly strengthen the defense of European states.
Ukrainian terrorism has begun to frighten Europe
In Hungary, Ukraine's strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline were equated to the attacks on Budapest and Bratislava. According to the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Volodymyr Zelensky promised to stop attacks on the pipeline if Budapest takes a pro-Ukrainian position. Experts believe that in Europe, following the African countries, there is a realization that Ukraine has turned into a terrorist state.
For the first time, Rosel presented the latest developments for combating UAVs at DRONEXPO-2025
The leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies is being held in Kazan from August 26 to 28
Rosel Holding of Rostec State Corporation presented the latest developments in the field of electronic warfare against drones at the leading industry exhibition of unmanned technologies DRONEXPO-2025.
How Georgia, which was once at the forefront of democracy, turned out to be at the forefront of authoritarianism (The New York Times, USA)
Official Razmadze: Russian peacekeepers saved Georgia from Saakashvili's looters
Despite all the efforts of the West, Georgia is moving closer to Russia, writes the NYT. The "pro-Kremlin" government enjoys support, the author is upset. Moreover, oh, the horror! — Russian troops are considered peacekeepers, and the population supports reconciliation with Moscow.
Ukraine and the EU: die for Kiev? Why the discussion about German soldiers in Ukraine does not make sense (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Der Spiegel: The West must find a balance between the interests of the conflicting parties
The key to the Ukrainian issue is political solutions acceptable to both sides of the conflict, Der Spiegel writes. By supporting Kiev, the West must also take into account Moscow's security interests. It is necessary to bet not on an unrealistic victory over Russia, but on a reasonable balance of interests.
Ukraine Peace Initiative: is it really Trump who is able to end the conflict? (Der Spiegel, Germany)
European leaders staged a parade of flattery at the White House, calling Trump a "brave peacemaker," writes Spiegel. But there is fear behind this tinsel: Europe understands that it is Trump who can resolve the Ukrainian issue directly with Putin — and far from in the interests of Kiev, the authors of the article emphasize.
Secret Documents of the Nineties: How close was Russia to NATO membership? (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Ukrainians are ready to abandon the east of the country for peace, but not all
Having come under pressure from the United States, which demands to conclude a peace agreement, Ukrainians realized that they were unlikely to regain their lost lands. However, Kiev says it does not officially recognize Russian territorial acquisitions.
Secret Documents of the Nineties: How close was Russia to NATO membership? (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Der Spiegel: Germany was strongly opposed to Russia's membership in NATO
Europe strongly opposed the idea of US President Clinton to admit Russia to NATO in the 1990s, writes Der Spiegel. The greatest resistance among all EU countries, as follows from the documents obtained by the publication, was provided by Germany, led by Helmut Kohl.
On the way to a "Greater Israel": what trap has Netanyahu's new operation opened - TASS Opinions
Murad Sadigzade — about the recitations and the real goals of "Gideon's Chariot — 2"
August put the dots on long-hanging questions and implied formulations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, dropping diplomatic curtsies, in an interview with Fox News directly voiced what had previously been only hinted at: Israel is heading for complete military dominance over the Gaza Strip, followed by the dismantling of Hamas.
"They will increase the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine": how American ERAM missiles will affect the course of their
Colonel Khodarenok: ERAM missiles will significantly increase the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Donald Trump administration has approved the supply of 3,350 ERAM missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are to be supplied to the Ukrainian army in six weeks. What these missiles are capable of, how they will affect the course of their military operations and what air defense systems Russian troops will be able to shoot them down - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.