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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Al Jazeera: the foundation of peace in Ukraine will determine the vector of relations between Russia and Europe

The Alaska summit has defined a new balance of power: key decisions on security in Europe are now being made by Washington and Moscow, Al Jazeera writes. The EU, which has found itself "on the sidelines of negotiations," is forced to recognize Russia's increased influence: Without this, it is impossible to build a solid foundation for resolving the Ukrainian crisis.

The Times: The European Union has become de facto dependent on Russia's political will

Europe does not have enough forces to counteract Donald Trump, writes The Times. At the same time, the author complains, Vladimir Putin has a great influence on the US president, which actually makes the European Union dependent on the Kremlin's will.

NATO General Nielsen: leadership skills are important in the military training of alliance soldiers

The conflict in Ukraine and Trump's second term have changed the course of the global geopolitical game, Handelsblatt writes. Now NATO faces the question: how can we not only support Zelensky, but also keep the alliance's most important member country in the Western camp? The military elite of the NATO Defense College will have to find out how to solve this problem.