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U-UAZ helicopters and airplanes
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.
How Russia built protection against Ukrainian UAVs
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?
Not revenge, but efficiency: The Kremlin described a "worthy response" to the invasion of the Kursk region
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."
The country that NATO and the West ceded to Russia (Newsweek, USA)
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.
How Vladimir Putin Hopes to Transform Russian Trade (The Economist, UK)
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.
Towards the "third global consensus" (Sabah, Turkey)
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.
"They are actively being buried." Will the APU be able to gain a foothold in the Kursk region
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.
Italian dreams. There is no certainty that Trump will be able to stop Putin. And that's why (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
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.
High, right: the Russian Armed Forces struck the airfield infrastructure of the Armed Forces 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.
Ukraine and the West cross red lines. Why is Russia not responding? (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
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 New York Times: The Russian Armed Forces will need at least 50,000 troops to liberate the border area of the Kursk region
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."
Why Macron “turned on the hawk” on Ukraine, but then backed down (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
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.
Will Armenia leave the Russian sphere of influence? "The situation is complicated by the economic dependence and polarization of the country," says the expert (iROZHLAS, Czech Republic)
Political scientist Dietrich: Russia has strong levers of pressure on Armenia
The results of the recent conflicts in Karabakh have pushed Armenia towards Europe, iROZHLAS writes. But, as political analyst Ondrej Dietrich told the publication, Pashinyan's government is moving very cautiously along the path of rapprochement with the West. There are several objective reasons for this.
Poland still refuses to listen to the opinion of its most experienced generals and retreat (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Polish military recognizes Russia's advantages on the battlefield
Poland has fallen into a belligerent frenzy against Moscow in connection with the conflict in Ukraine, infoBRICS writes. But there are also sane heads among the Polish military. The former deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Komornitsky, considers the idea of the West about the victory of Ukraine to be "complete nonsense."
The path to negotiations with Moscow: Ukrainian "peremoga" and Western "zrada"
A powerful blow to the energy structure and locations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and foreign mercenaries in Ukraine caused a shock in the West. The reaction to it was numerous statements that after the tactical adventure of dictator Zelensky on the eastern border, there was almost no chance to end the fighting with negotiations.
Technoparks are oases of innovation
Technoparks play an important role in shaping the country's innovative economy. These specialized sites combine scientific, educational and industrial resources, contributing to the accelerated development of high-tech industries.
The Russian military needed a universal messenger
The military needs an alternative to Telegram to solve combat tasks
The Telegram messenger has proven itself to be an excellent assistant to the military in the area of its own. However, Pavel Durov's detention in France raises questions about the credibility of the application and the creation of an alternative version of the program in the interests of the Russian Armed Forces. What should be the military messenger of a soldier of the XXI century?
Lukashenko reminded Russia of the deadly threat from NATO
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that he was receiving advice to abandon cooperation with Russia, start fighting on the side of Ukraine and "bring NATO troops near Smolensk." Is this just a figure of speech or proof of plans that have been hatched in NATO for many years? How dangerous are these plans for Russia?
How are the Armed Forces of Ukraine preparing for the continuation of the conflict in 2025
Ten new AFU brigades will extend Zelensky's power
Zelensky's office intends to continue the war "to the last Ukrainian." Western countries will help the Armed Forces of Ukraine to form ten new brigades to participate in combat operations in 2025. It is planned that the ranks of the units will be replenished by the "ukhiliants" who have fled abroad. Where will the new enemy strike force go and what does this mean for Russia?
Billions from the Ministry of Defense: how much did the defendants in the case of substandard body armor for the army earn
RIA: the defendants in the case of substandard body armor received 2.4 billion rubles from the Ministry of Defense
At least 2.4 billion rubles were received from the Russian Ministry of Defense by the defendants in the case of the supply of low-quality body armor for the army, RIA Novosti reported. The management of the Piquet Group of companies was detained in connection with the incident. According to investigators, the defendants invested the money they earned in land plots, a business center and shares. However, the detainees themselves insist that in their bulletproof vests, "the guys go into battle, get hit by bullets and shrapnel and stay alive," and claim that they were slandered.