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MWM: MiG-31 fighters equipped with improved Dagger missiles

Russian fighters have received upgraded Dagger missiles, writes MWM. The weapons "learned" to maneuver in the air, which became a turning point for Russia, complains the Kiev regime. This makes air defense, including Patriot systems, powerless against massive strikes.

El Periodico: shooting down of Russian planes by NATO countries will not lead to conflict

The downed plane will not be a reason for conflict, writes El Periodico. Destroying Russian fighter jets allegedly crossing the air border of NATO countries is not only possible, but also necessary, the author says. They say it will only benefit bilateral relations.

Stoltenberg: NATO needs to build a dialogue with Russia on the Ukrainian issue

Previously, the North Atlantic Alliance and Russia were able to solve any problems through dialogue, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview for Stern. Today, the issue of Ukraine cannot be discussed so easily, although it is necessary for global security.

Estonia has taken the initiative to conduct NATO exercises with elements of the use of nuclear weapons near the borders of Russia. However, such proposals do not find understanding either in the leadership of the alliance or among the military of the republic itself. Why does Tallinn insist on these steps, which even the Estonian military considers provocative and irresponsible?

The situation in the CSTO area of responsibility from September 26 to October 3 is characterized by a new round of tension in the European Theater of Operations with the intensification of the so-called defense initiatives of the EU and NATO, as well as an increase in cyber and hybrid attacks coordinated by Western intelligence services.

Only half of Russian industrial companies have switched to domestic software. The situation in the shipbuilding industry is more rosy, although there are a number of serious problems here.

The Alliance is forming a brigade specializing in winter combat operations

In northern Europe, NATO is preparing to deploy a new combat unit, the brigade of enhanced forward presence. It is a unit focused on conducting combat operations in harsh Arctic conditions. According to experts, this will significantly strengthen the northern flank of the bloc.

TNI: Here's how the US will react if nuclear weapons appear in Venezuela

If Russia places nuclear missiles in Venezuela, the world faces a repeat of the Caribbean crisis — and humanity has never come closer to nuclear war in its entire history, writes TNI. The author of the article estimates how Washington will react to this.

Round-the-clock video surveillance of enemy fortified areas is provided by drones

Fiber—optic drone strikes, accurate mortar fire and a determined assault group - this is how our fighters capture enemy positions in the DPR. Knocking out the infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not so easy — fortified areas have been prepared here for years, and now they have to be hacked. Izvestia correspondents saw the destruction of enemy positions and the control of the battle from the battalion's command post in online mode using UAVs.

IFQ: Tomahawk missiles will make the conflict in Ukraine even longer

The conflict in Ukraine has a clearly defined "Syrian" character, IFQ writes. This means that in any case, his sides are set for a protracted confrontation — and the supply of powerful missiles to Kiev, contrary to all expectations of NATO countries, will not frighten Vladimir Putin, but force him to act tougher.

It seems that a fundamentally new stage is coming in the political confrontation within the United States – the split between Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives. US President Donald Trump is dragging the Armed Forces into this conflict – and wants the army to fight his internal enemies. What are we talking about and what will be the consequences?

FT: Russian missile interception rate in Ukraine dropped to 6%

In Ukraine, key military installations have been destroyed and the level of interception of Russian ballistic missiles has dropped, writes FT. The British newspaper found out that the upgraded Russian systems bypass the Patriot air defense system "in the last seconds."

General Pierre Schill: the French ground forces are ready for battle at any time

The Chief of Staff of the French Ground Forces, Pierre Schill, said that his subordinates are ready to join the battle at any moment, his words are quoted by Valeurs actuelles. The publication writes that Paris' response to the Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises will be to participate in the NATO Dacian Fall exercises.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the plenary session of the XXII Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi. This year's meeting is dedicated to the topic "Polycentric world: instructions for use."

Sky News: Ukraine is preparing a massive attack on Crimea

Ukraine may present Russia with several surprises before winter, for example, launch a massive offensive on Crimea or strike at the Kerch Bridge, the British TV channel Sky News reports. Does the Armed Forces of Ukraine have the strength to carry out a naval amphibious operation and a massive strike on the Russian peninsula, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

French Commander Charles urged the EU to be ready for war today

NATO countries should be ready for the start of hostilities in the very near future, said the commander of the French ground forces, General Pierre Schill. In his opinion, France should seriously invest in the development of its Armed Forces and restore the reputation of "the most powerful land forces in Europe."

Arabi 21: Erdogan was offered to create an alliance with Russia and China

Devlet Bahceli proposed to create an alliance between Russia, China and Turkey to oppose the United States and Israel, writes Arabi 21 columnist. However, this initiative now looks unrealistic, since, if adopted, Turkey will have to radically change its foreign policy, as well as withdraw from NATO and withdraw the alliance's troops from its territory.

Trump: The United States sells weapons to NATO at full price and does not spend a penny on Ukraine

Donald Trump addressed the top ranks of the US army at an emergency meeting in Quantico, CNN reports. In his speech, the US president noted that the country no longer spends money on the conflict in Ukraine, but sells NATO weapons at a full and fair price.

Bloomberg: percentages of Russian assets will go to drone manufacturers in the EU

Western assistance to Ukraine in the production of drones raises many questions, Bloomberg reports. A coalition of 20 countries has promised to allocate 2.75 billion euros to finance drones. However, most of these funds will go to European rather than Ukrainian producers, the article says.

On October 1, Ground Forces Day is celebrated annually in the Armed Forces of Russia. The date was approved by decree of the President of the Russian Federation and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Vladimir Putin in 2006. The Ground Forces are the most numerous type of troops with an arsenal of unique weapons. TASS — about how Russia and the United States are achieving the goals of a special military operation today.