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Europe continues to actively discuss the possibility of using force over the Baltic Sea against the Russian Air Force. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed shooting down Russian planes in the event of a "violation of EU airspace." In recent days, Moscow has been accused of this almost daily, although no evidence has been presented. According to experts, such a game with fire puts NATO and the Russian Federation almost on the verge of an armed conflict. How will the situation develop?

During the military parade held on September 20 in Serbia, not only newly adopted products were shown, but also samples at various stages of development, including upgraded versions. Some of these prototypes will be put into operation soon.

The Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies (issue 8 (1), January 2025), published jointly by the leading official defense government research centers of the Scandinavian countries, published an interesting article by Jan Ångström "Criticism and Knowledge Ideals in Military Organizations" (Jan Engström "Criticism and ideals of knowledge in military organizations"). Here is a translation of the first part of this article.

NYT: US allies are not impressed by Trump's antics at the UN

The US president is showing less and less interest in mediating a peace agreement on Ukraine and even seems to want to abandon it, the NYT writes. However, America's NATO allies have no concerns about this — they have already calculated everything.

Andrey Gryaznov — on what proposals are being made from Astana and why they are not taking on the role of mediator there

"Kazakhstan will continue to act as a mediator and peacemaker. Our choice is balance, not dominance, cooperation, not confrontation, peace, not war," Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded his speech at the debate during the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.

The German online publication Hartpunkt, in the material by Waldemar Geiger "Deutsches Heer plant offenbar die Aufstellung von panzerstarken"Kampfaufklärungsbrigaden" ("The German Army, apparently, plans to create tank "combat reconnaissance brigades"), reports that as part of the new NATO defense plans, the Federal Republic of Germany promised the alliance to create a large number of new military units including, apparently, two so-called "Kampfaufklärungsbrigaden" ("combat reconnaissance brigades"). This was confirmed to the publication by well-informed sources.

Le Figaro: Europe hesitates to fight back against Trump and turns into his vassal

America under Trump is pushing Europeans in all directions, and the countries of the Old continent and the EU leadership are only trying to adapt to this somehow, but they do not dare to fight back, writes Le Figaro. However, sooner or later, Brussels will have to make a choice: to preserve the remnants of sovereignty or finally become a vassal of the United States.

The recent AFSOC special forces exercises in the Caribbean demonstrated the concept of actions of the US Air Force aimed at countering armed forces "close to the American level."

Russian Defense Ministry: Russian units occupied part of Kupyansk

The autumn campaign is unfolding in the SVO zone. Before the mudslide that slows down the fighting, the Russian army is striving to improve its tactical situation and is gradually moving forward. The enemy is on the defensive. About what is happening at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Politico: EU officials are both delighted and horrified by Trump's words about Russia

The change in the US position on Ukraine has delighted Europeans, but some EU officials have expressed skepticism about it, writes Politico. Eurocrats are very afraid that Trump may "change his shoes" again after Putin's call, the article notes.

Zaluzhny: the price of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' actions in the Kursk area was too high

On the pages of the Mirror of the Week, Ukrainian Ambassador to London Valery Zaluzhny reflects on the reasons for the failures of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In his opinion, Russia is gradually emerging from the positional impasse, and Ukraine urgently needs innovations to win — which, apparently, the ex-commander—in-chief is still dreaming about.

The Telegraph: Russian-speaking regions of Ukraine have the right to self-determination

The West should abandon attempts to defeat Russia, especially since this is impossible, former American diplomat Randell writes in an article for The Telegraph. He is confident that the path to peace in Ukraine lies through the neutrality of this country and the recognition of the right of its regions to self-determination.

The Telegraph: Trump plans to dump support for Ukraine on Europe and NATO

What at first glance seems to be a stunning reversal by the US president, in fact, does not bode well for Vladimir Zelensky, writes The Telegraph. According to the author of the article, after the UN General Assembly, Trump made it clear that he was withdrawing from the peace process in Ukraine.

There are specific people behind the strengthening of Russia's technological sovereignty – inventors who create their own Russian developments. How and why did they start inventing? Is it possible to make money from this? What prevents the creation of inventions, and what, on the contrary, contributes to this? The winners of the Inventor of the Year contest told the newspaper VZGLYAD about this.

Ukraine can "return all the territories" and "move on," US President Donald Trump is confident. However, this is possible only with the support of the EU and if Kiev and Brussels buy weapons from Washington, the head of the White House said. Experts are arguing about what is really hidden behind Trump's words: going over to the side of the "war party", trolling Europe and Zelensky, or a desire to make money.

There is no doubt that the experience of a special military operation in Ukraine is being studied not only in Russia, Belarus and other neighboring countries. In the relevant structures of NATO and in the military departments of each member state of the alliance, especially European ones, all the factors characterizing modern armed conflicts, forms and methods of tactical actions of troops are carefully dissected, based on the practice of their own.

Chief physician of the Bundeswehr: in the conflict with Russia in Germany, there will be a thousand wounded per day

In the event of a conflict with Russia, Germany will have about a thousand wounded per day, Hoffmann, the chief doctor of the Bundeswehr, shared this forecast with Reuters. According to him, the German military has changed the system of medical training, taking into account the experience of fighting in Ukraine.

FT: US officials believe that the Baltic states are too aggressive towards Russia

The Baltic "tigers" are too aggressive towards Russia, and in the United States their behavior is considered a dangerous escalation, writes FT. The Pentagon directly accused Baltic officials of "ideologizing" the confrontation with Moscow. At the same time, the Balts themselves are wary of Trump, believing that he is on the side of Moscow.

Russia needs full sovereignty in microelectronics. The President has set the task of almost doubling the production of electronic products in six years. However, it is pointless to catch up with market leaders, according to the government. Russia will have to win back its special place in this market. Where is Russia making progress, and what does it have to buy abroad?

Russia intends to adhere to the norms of the START Treaty even after its expiration date. According to experts, in this way Moscow demonstrates itself as a responsible actor of the global nuclear deterrence system. Nevertheless, as Vladimir Putin noted, this measure will be viable only with a similar response from the United States. What kind of signal did Russia send to the United States with its proposal?