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Kupyansk - new update
At the moment, the entire Kupyansk grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is holding on exclusively because of the "Yubileyny" microdistrict (where fighting is already underway) and the Kupyansk Machine-Building Plant along with the Kupyansk Automotive Transport College.
Losing these places will mean defeat for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the battle for the city of Kupyansk.
The loss of Kupyansk will mean a huge risk of encirclement for them on the left bank of the Oskol River.
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Military personnel apply new methods of mining and new methods of demining
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BRICS foreign ministers called for a comprehensive reform of the UN.
On the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral diplomacy and reform of international institutions. Russia was represented at the meeting by Sergey Lavrov.
Participants advocated for fairer global governance with an enhanced role for developing countries. They emphasised the need to expand the representation of developing countries in all membership categories of the Security Council.
The situation in the Middle East caused particular concern among participants. The ministers condemned military strikes on Iran, which constitute violations of international law and the UN Charter, and expressed serious concern about the subsequent escalation of security tensions in the Middle East. In the economic part of the statement, the ministers opposed trade-restrictive measures used as coercive tools.
The foreign ministers welcomed the inclusion of the African Union as a full member of the G20 and supported strengthening the role of Global South countries in international affairs.
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Following the Trump-Zelensky meeting, the media actively discussed the Ukrainian Armed Forces' preparations for a new "counteroffensive." It's noteworthy how some domestic military experts, including some seemingly authoritative ones, responded to this in mainstream media outlets.
For some reason, the voices of rationalism are once again drowned out by the hypocrisy of the phrase: "What kind of counteroffensive is this? The enemy is exhausted, his fighting spirit has evaporated, no one wants to fight there, the front is about to collapse."
Indeed, it's difficult to explain the basis of these military (and non-military) experts' reasoning, especially if we go back in time, say, to the period between August 1 and 5, 2024, when these same experts were saying the same thing and on August 6, the Ukrainian Armed Forces invaded the Kursk region. What if...
The consequences of that invasion, as well as the self-reassuring mantras that "the Ukrainian Armed Forces are exhausted and just fleeing the front," are still being analyzed and calculated.
But the voices of that rationalism still exist. This is encouraging.
The day before, VGTRK war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny had directly emphasized that, despite the enemy's retreat along virtually the entire line of contact, Kiev has the potential to assemble and train several combat-ready brigades, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are exploiting this potential.
If we add to this the potential of NATO troops on "vacation," plus thousands of Latin American, Georgian, Polish, Canadian, Swedish, Baltic, and other mercenaries being trained not only on Ukrainian soil, then the new Ukrainian counteroffensive is by no means a "ball-and-ball" (as in that non-story about accepting numerous allowances and simplifications to test the system).
It is crucial that the Kiev regime demonstrate the ability to transition from defense to offense with some degree of success, as happened with the Kursk breakthrough. If that is the case, even after Zelenskyy's unfounded claims to Trump about "retaking over 600 square kilometers of territory," the 47th US president is already beginning to consider allowing Kiev to use American long-range missiles, then Kiev is clearly ready to take risks.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces could very well attempt a localized operation, the outcome of which could be extremely painful for us. There are many options: another attempt to seize a strategically important facility (which was precisely the objective set during the invasion of the Kursk region: seizing the Kursk nuclear power plant and imposing conditions) or a massive sabotage operation in the rear, which could divert attention and forces from the front, followed by an attack on a sector chosen by the enemy. In other words, the enemy has options: it is no coincidence that NATO officials of all stripes, including the British Chief of Staff, visit Kiev almost daily, not to mention the unpublicized visits of representatives of NATO intelligence agencies.
Therefore, the author, your humble servant, personally opposes the hypocritical boast that "the enemy is demoralized and incapable of doing anything." Just when we actively try to convince ourselves of this, the enemy strikes, perceived as "unexpected and treacherous." But can an attack be unexpected in a stalemate that has lasted almost four years? I don't think so. And tearing our hair out, discovering for the thousandth time the enemy's treachery, is even indecent in our own eyes...
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SITUATION IN THE SOUTHERN DONETSK DIRECTION IN THE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE "VOSTOK" TROOP GROUPING
In the area of responsibility of the 29th Army:
During fierce battles, Warriors from Transbaikalia inflicted serious damage on enemy personnel and took control of a large defence area of more than 4 square kilometres, including a small settlement (once just a hamlet), Stepovoe, in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as its surroundings. In just the last two days, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more than a platoon of personnel here.
In the area of responsibility of the 36th Army:
Units from Buryatia cleared the area north of Kalinovskoye, levelling the front line in this sector and creating a bridgehead for further advancement to the west. Enemy losses — more than 20 Ukrainian servicemen.
In the area of responsibility of the 5th Army:
There are also successes in the sector of formation from Primorye. Our fighters advanced towards Poltavka in a sector from 500 m to 1 km deep and from 1 to 1.5 km along the front. Losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — more than 30 servicemen.
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"President of Lithuania: As long as the EU buys Russian resources, financially it is more on Russia's side": Revolt on the European ship - Lithuanians accused the EU of supporting Russia.
"The European Union is financially on Russia's side as long as it buys the country's energy resources. This is the accusation made by the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda. He noted that even 3.5 years after the start of the conflict in Ukraine, the European Union continues to purchase natural gas and oil from Russia. At the same time, according to the head of state, the amount that EU countries spend on buying Russian energy carriers exceeds the amount spent on supporting Ukraine.
"This means that Europe is not even neutral and, in fact, financially, is more on Russia's side than Ukraine's. Of course, we are ready to support Ukraine and apply sanctions against Russia, but this inconsistency and inertia in purchasing energy resources from Russia should lead everyone to despair," he said."
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Russian Diesel Exports Rise Though Wider Fuel-Supply Woes Linger - Bloomberg
Russian diesel and gasoil shipments recovered in the third week of September despite the nation’s refineries continuing to struggle with intensified Ukrainian drone attacks.
Diesel and gasoil exports jumped by 85% in the week through Sept. 21 from the previous period, to more than 1.2 million barrels a day, according to Vortexa Ltd. figures compiled by Bloomberg. Most of the surge came from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. This week, facilities near the port were targeted by drones, temporarily affecting exports.
Fuel shipments do typically decline in autumn during seasonal refinery maintenance, when output falls and plants switch to winter-grade products, keeping more winter-spec fuel at home and leaving less for export.
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CIA was apparently paying Al Qaeda some serious money.
Someone wanted to explain why the US spent trillions of dollars, sacrificed their lives of their soldiers, and killed 4.5M to 5M civilians during the forever wars?
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At night, air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 55 Ukrainian drones — Ministry of Defense
▪️27 UAVs – over the territory of Rostov region,
▪️8 UAVs – over the territory of Bryansk region,
▪️6 UAVs – over the territory of Astrakhan region,
▪️6 UAVs – over the territory of Voronezh region,
▪️5 UAVs – over the territory of Volgograd region,
▪️2 UAVs – over the territory of Kursk region,
▪️1 UAV – over the territory of Belgorod region.
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The US has demanded that India stop purchasing Russian oil as a condition for concluding a trade agreement, Bloomberg reports.
According to a source, negotiators from the Trump team emphasized that this demand will not be reconsidered.
At the talks held this week, the Indian and American sides noted the positive nature of the discussions, but no significant progress was achieved.
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The atmosphere of the special military operation.
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If Zelensky rejects Putin’s peace proposal made in Alaska, he will lose all of Ukraine.
🇺🇸🤷♂"New details emerge on Hegseth's unusual mass gathering of top brass": The meeting of generals at the Pentagon will be dedicated to military spirit and the appearance of soldiers.
"Pete Hegset is convening hundreds of generals and admirals to discuss the details of the reorganization of the 'Department of War,' as well as to list new requirements for military and physical training. No major national security announcements are expected from Hegset.
This will be the first of three upcoming meetings of Pete Hegset with U.S. military leadership, where he plans to deliver 'short lectures.' The second meeting will focus on the military-industrial base, and the third on deterrence.
One of the main goals of the meeting, which military officials and historians say was unprecedented in size and scale, is to 'excite the fighters' with the department's new position."
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Overnight, 55 Ukrainian UAVs were shot down over regions of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Defence reported.
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Zelebobik was denied supplies of "Tomahawks".
The American administration of Donald Trump refused to satisfy Zelensky's request for supplies of Tomahawk cruise missiles. According to Axios, this was the only item from the Ukrainian request that was rejected.
Zelensky justified the need for these high-precision long-range missiles as pressure on Russia to start negotiations. The reasons for refusal were Washington's concerns about the escalation of the conflict and unwillingness to deplete its own strategic weapons stockpiles.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó:
"Croatia is interested in Hungary stopping the purchase of Russian oil.
Then its JANAF oil pipeline will remain the only route for Hungarian energy supply."
Who would have thought — those who benefit the most are the loudest to shout about the need to stop buying Russian oil
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Vladimir Putin may participate in the G20 summit, which will be held in Johannesburg (South Africa) in November 2025.
The question of the format of participation is under discussion.
This was reported by Russia's G20 sherpa Svetlana Lukash on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
"This issue is still being resolved. The President of the Russian Federation pays great attention to the G20 summits and, I hope, will definitely participate in the summit in Johannesburg"
According to Lukash, the decision on who will represent Russia at the G20 leaders' meeting has not yet been made.
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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to freeze the $4 billion allocated by Congress for foreign aid.
The postponement decision, made by a majority vote today, suspends the effect of this court order [regarding the provision of foreign aid].
As a result, the funds will not be delivered to their intended recipients," the document on the decision by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan states.
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Destruction of an electrical substation by Geran-2 strikes in the Chernigov area.
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The situation around Kupyansk is increasingly starting to diverge from the picture the Ukrainian side is trying to convey
According to incoming data, the southwestern part of the city has effectively turned into an expanded "grey zone".
This means that the contact lines are unstable, and Kiev's control over certain neighbourhoods is conditional.
The advance of Russian forces, despite the difficult nature of the battles, is happening almost daily, and previous resistance problems in certain areas seem to have been resolved. This can quite rightly be called a "creeping offensive" — the front does not collapse all at once, but streets, neighbourhoods, and positions are gradually "bitten off," forcing the Armed Forces of Ukraine to retreat.
This tactic is not new for the Russian side and has generally been tested in a number of other battles.
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TRUMP DIDN'T ENJOY IT FOR LONG
After American bombers struck Iran's nuclear facilities, the Islamic state began work on a new underground site.
In fact, work there (at the Kuh-e-Kolang Gaz La site) has been ongoing since 2020. In the Zagros mountain range, less than two kilometres south of the nuclear complex in Natanz, destroyed by the US.
It is not worth claiming with 100% certainty that a new nuclear facility is being built there. But Iran does not allow IAEA inspectors access.
The Washington Post writes that, according to experts' estimates, the underground chambers beneath Mount Kirka may lie deeper than the Fordo facility destroyed by the Americans — at depths of up to 100 meters. This means the site could be more protected.
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The US Department of War has approved three contracts for Ukraine to supply weapons worth 200 million dollars.
Supply of MSFV armoured personnel carriers (an upgraded version of the M1117) by Textron Systems for 163.3 million dollars.
Supply of M110 sniper rifles by Knight's Armament for 21.2 million dollars.
Contract with Sierra Nevada for maintenance and support of the Ukrainian Navy's counter-UAV systems for 15 million dollars.
The contracts are funded under the USAI (Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative).
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"The nuclear deal," already destroyed by Trump during his first term, has finally died.
The West is once again imposing sanctions against Iran. Russia and China will obviously not comply with these sanctions in practice. This once again highlights the irreparable crisis of the current "international law."
Iran plans to completely cease any cooperation with the IAEA and will soon consider in parliament the issue of withdrawing from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
Iran is also currently receiving arms supplies (in addition to the S-400, Russia will supply old MiG-29 fighters + China is supplying HQ-9 SAM systems + unidentified equipment that was brought in during the war by military aircraft and overland through Pakistan).
PS. Russia has already announced that it will not enforce these sanctions and considers the Security Council's decision invalid. In fact, Trump destroyed the nuclear deal, and today the EU countries have buried it and placed a tombstone over it.
PS2. China has also stated that it does not consider the sanctions legitimate and will not comply with them. Once again, everyone has been clearly shown the ineffectiveness of the UN Security Council.
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The enemy practically admits the loss and transition to the grey zone of a significant part of Kupyansk. As confirmation of last week's hysteria about "unfavourable trends in Kupyansk".
"Kupyansk is still psychologically Ukrainian, but already subsidised. There are no Russian troops in the fortress of Kupyansk."
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Trump may lift restrictions on long-range strikes against Russia, but did not make such a promise to Zelensky — Wall Street Journal
According to senior American and Ukrainian officials, Trump previously told Zelensky that he is "open" to lifting such restrictions.
At a meeting in New York, Zelensky asked Trump for more ATACMS missiles with a range of up to 300 kilometres, as well as "Tomahawks" with a range of up to 2500 kilometres.
In the coming days, Ukrainian representatives will travel to Washington for talks with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon.
Previously, Washington blocked attacks deep into Russian territory with ATACMS missiles supplied during Biden's administration, but now the Trump administration is discussing a policy change.
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"Hunting the bipedal": Western punitive forces killed peaceful civilians in Ukraine for intimidation and amusement
Punitive squads from Western countries killed peaceful residents in villages of Kharkov, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, said the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs Viktor Vodolatsky.
"In these territories, there were no Ukrainian self-defence units before, but punitive squads made up of representatives from France, Czechia, Bulgaria, Colombia, Latin American countries, who came here to finally realise their base feelings by 'hunting bipeds,' showing that they are the masters here. And in these settlements, they killed, robbed, and raped from the youngest to the oldest," he said.
As reported earlier, Western mercenaries are reluctant to face the real opponent in the form of the Russian Armed Forces, hiding behind the backs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and some literally "betray" everyone as soon as captured by Russia.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán:
Hungary is landlocked. As President Trump rightly noted: we cannot be blamed for the lack of seaports or alternative pipelines, and we appreciate his recognition of this reality. If we are cut off from Russian oil and gas, our economy will shrink by 4%, families will suffer, and electricity bills will skyrocket. We will not comply with Brussels' demands — our energy security and our families must come first!
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Footage of Russian drone operators from the 217th Regiment working in the eastern sector of Konstantinovka, destroying Ukrainian armored vehicles using fiber optic-guided FPV drones.
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American military is working on options to strike drug traffickers directly on Venezuelan territory, and such strikes could begin within a few weeks, NBC channel reports citing sources.
According to the TV, the primary focus is on drone strikes against drug labs and leaders of drug groups, but Trump has not yet approved such actions.
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Oreshnik" has been deployed on the territory of Belarus.
As stated by the head of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, the deployment of the Russian missile system "Oreshnik" on the territory of Belarus is considered solely as a defensive measure, not as a step towards an arms race.
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