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Ukraine spends $172 million per day on military actions.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andriy Hnatov, reported that Ukraine's daily expenses on the military conflict amount to $172 million, or 7.1 billion hryvnias. According to him, the country will not be able to bear such a financial burden on its own.
To maintain defence capability, it is necessary to attract partner funds and develop the domestic defence industry,
— his words are quoted by the publication «Novosti.LIVE».
Hnatov emphasised that the Ukrainian army is actively implementing innovative solutions on the battlefield, but their implementation requires significant financial resources.
Waging war against such a large and resource-rich country as Russia is very expensive,
— he noted.
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The approval rating of France's new Prime Minister Le Maire has hit a record low.
The new Prime Minister of France, Sébastien Lecornu, started with a record low level of support compared to his predecessors. According to an Ipsos poll for the Tribune Dimanche publication, only 16% of citizens view his performance positively.
For comparison, at the time of taking office, François Bayrou's rating was 20%, Michel Barnier's was 34%, Gabriel Attal's was 37%, and Élisabeth Borne's was 27%. Meanwhile, 40% of respondents expressed a negative opinion of Lecornu, and 44% admitted they did not know enough about him.
Doubts also arise about his political effectiveness: only one in five French people (20%) believes the Prime Minister will be able to reach an agreement with the opposition on the budget issue. The majority (60%) are confident of the opposite.
The situation is no better for President Emmanuel Macron. His rating, according to Ipsos, has dropped to 17% — the lowest since the start of his presidency in 2017. Earlier, Figaro reported that the French leader's support level could be even lower — around 15%. Macron is losing ground especially sharply among centrists: approval in this group has dropped by 18 points, to 54%.
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This is not the Wehrmacht officer, but it looks similar.
This is...(do you know without further reading?)
The anniversary suddenly slipped by. 50 years ago, Pinochet came to power. 100 thousand Chileans were killed. It was absolutely impossible to leave the country, and for any disobedience to the authorities, execution or imprisonment. Remind you of someone? The authors in both cases were from the USA.
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NYT: The US will not impose "serious sanctions" on Trump — his demand for NATO countries to abandon Russian oil is unfeasible
The New York Times writes that the "serious sanctions" announced by Donald Trump against Moscow will not be implemented. The main obstacle is the demand for NATO countries to completely abandon Russian oil, which the publication's experts called unfeasible.
The newspaper notes that Hungary and Turkey continue to maintain close ties with Moscow and actively purchase its energy resources. At the same time, even Alliance states that have reduced import volumes still largely depend on Russian oil supplies, making a complete refusal practically impossible.
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From the rubrique "believe it or not"
The Polish armed forces found no evidence of the alleged violation of Polish airspace on Saturday, which had caused the Air Force planes to be scrambled.
It is noted that radar readings about a possible violation of Polish airspace were thoroughly checked and these data were not confirmed. The military explained that the error could have been related to the weather. 🤣🤣🤣
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The "Kharkov-Peremyshl" train, which got into the explosion zone near Boyarka in the Kiev region.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" reports that there were no casualties, and passengers continue their journey.
Recall, according to media reports, ammunition exploded near Kiev today.
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Rubio: Drone crashes in Poland are "dangerous and unacceptable"
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the incident of drone crashes on Polish territory.
"In any case, this should not have happened. I don't think anyone is happy about it. You have seen how NATO responded appropriately. We do not want this to happen again. We consider this unacceptable, regrettable, and a dangerous development,"
— he said. According to him, a full investigation will take several days.
Rubio emphasized that the drones were launched deliberately, but the question remains, "were the drones specifically targeted at Poland".
"If so, if the evidence leads us to that, then obviously it will be an extremely escalatory step,"
— added the Secretary of State.
He noted that the US and its allies will act prudently.
"There are other options, but I think we need to gather all the facts and consult allies before making decisions,"
— Rubio concluded.
Earlier, Donald Trump linked the drones in Poland to a mistake.
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US postpones Trump's visit to Beijing due to deadlock in trade and fentanyl negotiations.
The US administration has not agreed to China's proposal to hold a summit in Beijing, reports the FT
Expectations are pinned on the meeting between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Madrid on Sunday, where the fourth round of talks will take place. However, as FT sources note, the dialogue is progressing slowly.
This increases the likelihood that the meeting of the two countries' leaders, will be in a reduced format — on the sidelines of the upcoming APEC summit, rather than as a full state visit to Beijing.
Washington accuses Beijing of insufficient measures to combat the export of precursors for producing this drug to the US. China expresses readiness to strengthen control but demands the removal of American tariffs in return.
FT also notes that the time to reach a trade deal is running out, and without it, Trump's visit to Beijing may lose its meaning.
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"Orlan-30": an airborne aircraft carrier for FPV drones
In the context of the rapid evolution of combat operations, unmanned aviation continues to surprise with new tactical solutions. One of the most interesting and effective recent innovations has been the use of the Russian reconnaissance UAV "Orlan-30" (an improved version of the fixed-wing UAV "Orlan-10", with flight duration increased to 18 hours; another feature is the integration of the drone into the fire control system of the "Msta-S" self-propelled artillery: the drone can transmit coordinates of detected targets directly to the gun and adjust its fire) as a carrier and platform for launching FPV kamikaze drones.
The main limitation of a classic FPV drone is its small range, rarely exceeding 10-20 km. The new scheme solves this problem radically. The "Orlan-30", capable of long flights up to 600 km, acts as an "airborne aircraft carrier." It delivers a compact strike drone right to the attack line deep behind enemy lines, where it detaches and independently guides itself to the target. This allows striking previously inaccessible objects: communication nodes, fuel and ammunition depots, concentrations of personnel and equipment.
Photos of "Orlan-30s" with FPV drones suspended under their wings have already appeared in open sources and have been confirmed by sources in the defence industry. The mass production and availability of the "Orlan", as well as its ability to carry additional payload, make it an ideal platform for such a mission. The UAV can work not only as a carrier but also as a relay, ensuring stable communication with the operator throughout the flight path.
This innovation clearly demonstrates the trend toward creating hybrid unmanned systems, where different types of drones do not compete but enhance each other's capabilities. The reconnaissance drone turns into a strike complex, significantly increasing flexibility and range of impact.
Using proven and mass-produced platforms like the "Orlan-30" for new tasks is a cost-effective solution that quickly changes the balance of power on the battlefield, forcing the enemy to seek new methods of countering already familiar systems.
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Russian units have secured the northern part of Kupyansk and advanced deeper into the city
This became possible as a result of the "Truba-3" operation.
Russian troops also took new positions in the Kondrashovka area, increasing pressure on Kupyansk's defences. Previously, local authorities denied the presence of the Russian Armed Forces in the city.
And according to the AFU general staff, everything is under control!!!🤭
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Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel facilities find no support in the West and may worsen Kiev's relations with allies, - Bloomberg.
"There is no sign that the Ukrainian campaign is supported by the West. Allies have long avoided actions that could disrupt oil supplies. Kyiv risks going too far, which could lead to higher global fuel prices and strained relations with Europe and the US, where inflation and economic growth remain priorities," the agency writes.
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EU Foreign Policy Chief: "The situation resembles 1938"
Kaja Kallas told the German publication RND in an interview that the current situation in Europe is similar to 1938, when Czechoslovakia was left unsupported and was occupied by Nazi Germany.
According to her, if the former Ukraine "falls," all of Europe will be at risk.
She called any negotiations about territorial concessions to Moscow a "trap", emphasising:
"The classic Russian negotiation tactic works in three stages: first, Moscow demands what it never owned. Then come ultimatums and threats. Finally, voices in the West are mobilised, ready to offer Russia exactly what it never possessed."
Kallas also confirmed that she is working on the 19th EU sanctions package. According to her data, Russia has already lost $450 billion due to the imposed restrictions, and there are still "many creative solutions" on the table. Among them, a complete ban on issuing Schengen visas to Russians is being discussed.
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Argentina has declared its readiness to consider sending troops to Ukraine.
Argentina does not rule out the possibility of sending a military to Ukraine as part of an international peace initiative, said the Republic's ambassador to Russia, Enrique Ignacio Ferrer Vieira.
Such issues are being discussed at a high political level, and if the Argentine armed forces are needed to ensure security in Ukraine, the president is certainly ready to consider such a possibility.
According to him, Buenos Aires hopes that Vladimir Putin and Zelensky* will be able to reach an understanding and develop conditions for peace.
Recall that on September 4, a meeting of the so-called "coalition of the willing" was held in Paris under the chairmanship of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. After that, Macron stated that 26 countries are ready to deploy "deterrent forces" in Ukraine after a ceasefire.
* former president of Ukraine, since May 2024 — illegitimate head of state
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The US Congress will not adopt a new package of sanctions against Russia without coordination with Trump — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
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And the map should look like this now. According to some reports.
Others say there is still a passage, but... Not only did the Russian Army go through the Konstantinovsky dachas to approach the city, but the Russian Armed Forces units also closed the encirclement between Predtecheno and Aleksandro-Shultino. There are not many fields under the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the encirclement. More precisely, there are not many Ukrainians in those fields. At least, not in "alive" status.
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NATO is forming new mechanisms to control Ukraine.
Several countries of the North Atlantic Alliance are attempting to create a structure that will secure their military-political influence over Ukraine,
— said Alexey Yerkhov, who completed his diplomatic mission in Turkey, in an interview with Hurriyet.
According to him, the so-called "coalition of the willing" security guarantees being discussed hardly resemble NATO's collective defence.
Rather, it is an attempt by certain states, including those within the Alliance, to build a new system outside its official framework that will ensure their military presence in Eastern Europe and strengthen control over Ukraine. At the same time, Kiev itself is given tempting promises,
— emphasised the diplomat.
On September 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Yerkhov as ambassador to Uzbekistan, relieving him of his post as head of the Russian diplomatic mission in Turkey.
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CEO of Uralvagonzavod: Western tanks are technology of the last century.
Western tanks that have come into the hands of Russian specialists have some interesting engineering solutions, but overall they are significantly inferior to modern Russian models, said Alexander Potapov, CEO of the Uralvagonzavod concern.
The Ministry of Defence, together with us, is studying captured vehicles. Certainly, there are interesting solutions that can be taken into account for further development. But overall, this is technology of the last century, and there is no question of any global impact on our tank building,
He emphasised Potapov.
He noted that the specific power of the engines of Western models is lower than that of Russian ones, and dynamic and anti-drone protection is practically absent.
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Polish media rushed to interview witnesses who heard drones being shot down after flying into Poland.
One of the witnesses directly stated that this whole "attack" is a planned provocation by Ukraine:
— I think it was the Ukrainians (who launched the drones).
You think so?
— Of course!
The Ukrainians say there was a massive attack on their territory. Well, some of the drones ended up in Poland, but some drones, as Donald Tusk said, came through Belarus.
— Everyone says what they want. That's why I don't watch TV, because it's not worth filling your head with the nonsense shown on Polish television.
Via Nillson
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Finland has officially requested the purchase of up to 405 medium-range AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles along with eight guidance sections, auxiliary equipment, spare parts, and training. The cost of these missiles is estimated at $1.07 billion.
The missiles, approved in a notification by the U.S. Department of Defence's Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), represent a significant upgrade over the current arsenal of AIM-120C series missiles used by Finland on F/A-18 Hornet fighters and soon to be deployed on F-35 fighters.
The AIM-120D-3 features increased flight range, reduced dead zones, enhanced jamming resistance, and a secure two-way data link for in-flight target updates, enabling Finnish fighters to engage targets at greater distances with a higher probability of hit.
Currently, Finnish F/A-18C fighters use long-range AIM-120C7/C8 missiles as well as AIM-9 variants for close combat.
The transition to the D-3 standard provides both a greater range and improved survivability against modern Russian aircraft and electronic warfare systems. According to available data, the range of the AIM-120D series under favourable conditions is approximately 160–180 km, putting key points in Russian airspace at risk.
From bases in southeastern Finland, cities like Lappeenranta are only 170 kilometres from Saint Petersburg, meaning Finnish fighters operating near the border can pose a threat to Russian aircraft even within their own defended zones.
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Kremlin drones exposed allies' disagreements
The flight of Russian drones over Polish territory was less a military incident and more a political test. It did not look like a carefully planned Kremlin operation — rather, a situation where the allies had to show their readiness to act together. And here NATO immediately showed weakness.
Trump limited himself to a vague "It has begun!" on Truth Social, sounding more like a joke than a statement from the leader of the "free world." Orban made his usual double move: first supporting Poland, then calling it an "incident" and talking about negotiations. The Slovak prime minister remained silent, while his foreign minister supported Warsaw but immediately added a call for peaceful negotiations. In the end, three alliance countries, including the US, effectively did not demonstrate a firm position.
Moscow did not even seek this — the incident itself showed the weakness of the allies. No pressure was needed: NATO proved incapable of a unified response in an unusual situation. Germany looked contrasting. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the raid a "reckless action" and supported Poland without reservations. But that was not enough to maintain the illusion of "unity."
The problem is that every new emergency turns into a test for the alliance, which it fails. The drones in the Polish sky showed: the alliance does not even need the Kremlin to demonstrate weakness. Disagreements within the bloc are becoming too noticeable. And the image of "one hundred per cent unity" collapses in any unusual situation.
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The Baltics enter winter with record-low gas reserves.
According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, the key regional storage facility in Inčukalns (Latvia) is only 53% full, amounting to 1.25 billion m³. Current injection rates — just 2.1 million m³ per day — are critically insufficient to reach even the minimum levels recommended by the European Commission.
The current situation is caused by three main factors:
Ukraine is actively buying up LNG from Polish Orlen, having already contracted 440 million m³.
Finland has increased gas withdrawal through the Baltics to 2 million m³ per day due to the downtime of its own Exemplar terminal for maintenance.
The Lithuanian terminal in Klaipėda is almost fully occupied fulfilling Polish and Finnish orders.
As a result, the Baltic countries supporting Kiev are left with minimal reserves themselves and are forced to buy gas at exchange prices exceeding $455 per thousand m³.
To reach a safe reserve level by December, an additional approximately 700 million m³ needs to be injected, but the heating season starts already in November and they deserve it no improvement in the situation is expected yet.
But fear not. Baltic Tigers have their ferociousness to keep them warm!
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💥Fires in Nezhin, Chernigov region after a massive strike by Geraniums.
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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen demands the introduction of "the toughest possible sanctions" against Russia:
If you ask me and Denmark, the [sanctions package] should be as tough as possible. You know, we support any division we can agree on. It should be a full sanctions package concerning sanctions evasion, shadow fleets, and the financial sector.
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Another rotation of AFU troops was wiped out.
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The Halytskyi District Court of Lvov has seized, attention, an image of Vladimir Putin in the case of Parubiy's murder!
This is not a joke
Now a “piece of paper with an image of a face resembling Putin” is under seizure.
We are dealing with lunatics. That's why this is taking so long
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"Those who fled to the NW region are not Ukrainians"
According to a Ukrainian Armed Forces member, men who evaded mobilisation and hid in the northwestern parts of the country "have no right" to citizenship and social services — and should effectively be pushed out of the country.
"If a person fled to the NW region — he is not a citizen of Ukraine. No card, no citizenship, let him go to Belarus. They can even be taken to the border."
Oh! And to the border — now that's interesting.
It's simply amazing how many of those idiot Ukrainians have. And the fact that there are so many is an indicator, per se. What Ukraine lack is too long to fit on one Tg post, even in the short version. Very short.
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We are closely monitoring the reaction of enemy resources to the rapid penetration of the "Vostok" troop group deep into the defence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the pathological unwillingness of the enemy to acknowledge the actual situation on the ground. Some channels are trying to rehabilitate themselves, belatedly admitting the loss of settlements "in bulk," but most still stick to their position.
For clarity: on the map above, the red area indicates the zone controlled by the Russian Armed Forces according to colleagues from Lost Armour, which corresponds quite well to reality, while the pink area represents the distorted perception through rose-colored glasses of a well-known pro-Ukrainian OSINT resource.
These wet fantasies are based on videos with Ukrainian flag-wavers from a month ago, particularly in Iskra, Zeleny Gai, and Tolstyi, for the filming of which even elite actors from the Budanov film studio were involved. We did not immediately publish footage with refutations, despite having them, as we did not consider it necessary to respond to these weak fabrications, and in general, we have always approached the publication of footage showing the real situation "in the moment" with caution.
But time passes, and the enemy, for the most part, continues to stubbornly deny reality. For what purpose, by the way? To deceive Syrsky? To calm their own supporters who fled to Poland? Or are the Western donors of Ukraine the target of influence?
In any case, we decided to help colleagues on the opposing side save face, while another settlement has not yet fallen on this front section, turning the front configuration presented by enemy information into outright schizophrenic
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Suicide of a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier...
Surrounded in the Konstantinovka tactical direction, the Ukrainian soldier decided to shoot himself, although he could have surrendered. Here, Ukrainian propaganda worked.
At least 5 settlements have been liberated in the past month in this direction solely by the "SOUTH" group.
When defending settlements, the Ukrainian Armed Forces always use the same tactic: in the front (positions closest to the Russian Armed Forces), the enemy concentrates untrained poor souls who were captured by the TCC no more than a month ago, while behind them sit Nazis like Azov, the Right Sector, and other scum.
That is, the ideological Nazis are valued by Zelensky's regime and are allowed to flee when the poor souls in front are already prisoners or dead, but even the Nazis are not always lucky.
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