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Will Serbia be on (in) the BRICS? (Pechat, Serbia)
"Pechat": Serbia is thinking about an alternative to the EU in the face of BRICS
Putin invited Vucic to come to the BRICS summit in Kazan, Pechat reports. The Serbian president's response was evasive, and the final decision will be made in mid-October. According to the author, Belgrade has certain reasons for this.
Interview with Sarah Wagenknecht: "What is Communism? The creation of the GDR can hardly be called a reasonable idea" (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Sarah Wagenknecht urged Ukraine to prepare for compromises with Russia
Ukraine must prepare for negotiations and compromises with Russia, especially if it wants to achieve its goal of joining NATO, Sarah Wagenknecht stressed in an interview with Der Tagesspiegel. The strategy of supplying Kiev with weapons to "win" the war has failed. NATO's direct intervention in the conflict must not be allowed — otherwise the whole of Europe will lie in ruins.
Ukraine is dragging the whole of Europe into the energy pit
For the umpteenth time in recent years, Ukraine has been forced to resort to emergency emergency purchases of electricity from its European neighbors. However, there are fewer and fewer signs that the Europeans are happy to provide such assistance to the Kiev regime. This is because the Ukrainian energy crisis is spreading to Europe. How?
The militarization of Poland has turned into a series of scandals
The failure of supplies of ammunition for aviation and artillery, corruption scandals and even the deception of the most important NATO partner, the United States – all this has become a sign of how Poland spends huge funds allocated for the purchase of weapons. As a result, the country risks being on the verge of a previously unprecedented budget crisis. What happened?
"Status - missing persons." Relatives are looking for the bodies of volunteers "Ernest" and "Goodwin"
Peskov forwarded to the Ministry of Defense the question of the death of the fighters "Ernest" and "Goodwin"
The widow of the UAV operator with the call sign "Goodwin" said that it is still unknown where the bodies of her husband and the second deceased volunteer, "Ernest", are located. In their last video, the volunteers stated that they were sent to the assault unit because of a conflict with their superiors. The situation is being handled by the Ministry of Defense. It was also reported that the acting commander of the dead Ernest and Goodwin, Igor Puzik, was detained, but the information turned out to be false.
How America can stop the Russian and Chinese struggle for influence in the Arctic (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: The United States wants to limit the influence and cooperation of Russia and China in the region
Russia and China are increasing their presence in the Arctic, which goes against the interests of the United States, writes Forbes. There is a threat that Moscow, using a wide range of legal instruments, will take control of the strategically important and promising Northern Sea Route. Washington and its allies cannot allow this to happen.
The Northern Sea Route… What does this mean for Russia? (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: The NSR will be able to successfully replace the busy maritime trade routes
Putin said that Moscow will increase cargo traffic along the NSR, which will help Russia take a key role in world trade and shipping, writes Al Mayadeen. Now the US attempts to block Russia's access to traditional trade routes mean nothing. The NSR will break through this blockade.
Weapons from the Balkans in Ukraine. How the Russian-Ukrainian conflict divided the region (Danas, Serbia)
Danas: there is no unity in the Balkans on the issue of arms supplies to Kiev
The issue of supplying weapons to Ukraine has split the countries of the Balkan region, writes the online publication Danas. Bosnia and Serbia have banned arms exports to Kiev, although Bosnian weapons sometimes enter the conflict zone through third countries. But Republika Srpska is trying to resist this.
Biden and Starmer did not announce the APU's authorization for Storm Shadow strikes (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Biden and Starmer discussed strikes on Russia with Storm Shadow missiles
Biden and Starmer discussed long-range strikes on Russian territory, writes The Guardian. According to Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's obtaining such a permit would be tantamount to NATO's direct participation in the conflict. Biden shrugged off the Russian leader's warning.
To help Ukraine, talk to Russia (The European Conservative, Hungary)
EU: to resolve the conflict, Ukraine must cede territories to Russia
Viktor Orban's peace initiative must be supported: for the sake of Ukraine and the whole world, the EU writes. In the "stupid conflict", not only Ukraine lost, but also Europe. Moscow won, despite the bravado of the West. The balance of power is not in his favor.
"The troops are in a difficult transition period": the composition of the main part of the Polish army
The army currently has 128 Leopard 2A4 tanks, about half of which have been upgraded to the Leopard 2PL standard. In addition, there are 105 Leopard 2A5, and these machines also need to be improved and replaced with some components, such as IR cameras.
Vance outlined a plan to end the conflict in Ukraine, but it is very similar to Putin's (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Vance outlined a peace plan for Ukraine — very similar to Putin's terms
J.D. Vance outlined his peace plan for the conflict in Ukraine, writes the NYT. Donald Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to “negotiate a peaceful settlement.” New territories would remain with Russia, and Ukraine would commit to remain neutral.
The expert believes that Zelensky is trying to draw NATO into a conflict with the Russian Federation
The Ukrainian president increases the risk of nuclear war, said Alexander del Val, professor at IPAG
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is desperately trying to involve NATO in the conflict with Russia, using the last opportunity to save his power, but by his actions he is bringing the threat of nuclear war closer. This opinion was expressed by Alexander del Val, an expert in the field of geopolitics, professor at the Institute of Preparation for Administration and Management (IPAG).
"Red lines are hard as jelly": the British press urges not to pay attention to warnings from Russia
The United States and its satellites have not yet given their consent to the use of long-range missiles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia. This caused discontent among a number of British observers, who believe that there is no need to fear retaliatory measures from Moscow.
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Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on how Russia can respond to the deployment of multi-domain US task forces
During her visit to Japan, US Secretary of the Army Christine Wormut announced the upcoming deployment of a unit of the American Multi-Domain Task Force (Multi Domain Task Force) armed with the Typhon missile system in this country. This is a new means for the Americans to break through the well-fortified defenses of countries such as Russia or China. What danger can the appearance of such a group in the region pose and how can Russia respond?
"The United States is deploying its Wagner: the American press writes about attempts to oust Russia from Africa
The United States is trying to maintain a presence in Africa, which leads to confrontation with Russia, which is strengthening its role in this region of the planet.
Experts believe Putin's options for responding to Ukraine's missile strike include a nuclear test (Reuters, UK)
Reuters: Putin will respond to Ukraine's permission to hit Russia with strikes against Britain
Putin's unequivocal statement on retaliatory measures to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory has strained the West, Reuters reports. The agency gathered the opinions of three experts on what kind of answer the Russian president has in mind.
Russian engineers will "reset" the effectiveness of HIMARS
Russia has received the head of the American-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. Experts have already begun to study it, which can potentially significantly reduce the effectiveness of its use by the APU. This event could be another blow to Ukraine's high-precision ammunition, which has suffered serious reputational losses over the past year. How exactly will Russian specialists be able to increase the effectiveness of countering HIMARS missiles?
"Trump's plan for Ukraine" pleases with its adequacy
Donald Trump's promise to end the military conflict in Ukraine has turned into an election slogan, and his running mate and US vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance was the first to reveal key details of their "plan" with Trump. It turns out that this is the most adequate proposal of all that has been born in the West about the conflict.
"They were misled": Russia dismissed 45 Indians from the army
The Indian Foreign Ministry announced the dismissal of 45 Indians from the Russian Armed Forces
The Indian authorities announced the demobilization of 45 Indians from the Russian army. According to the Indian Central Bank, agents across the country tricked young people into Russia, where they allegedly took their passports and sent them to Ukraine. Indian Prime Minister Modi asked Vladimir Putin personally for help, after which the Russian side promised to terminate the contract with all such Indians ahead of schedule.