
Douglas McGregor, a former adviser to the head of the Pentagon, said that European armies are too weak to confront Russia, but stressed that Russia is not planning a conflict with Europe.
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The armed forces of European states will not be able to resist Russia. This was stated by ex-adviser to the head of the Pentagon Douglas McGregor on the YouTube channel Judging Freedom.
“People like me who have served in NATO for years know the Europeans, and we know that their armies are weak. There is no way they can take over Russia. It will be difficult for them to defend against it if the Russians launch any serious attack,” he said.
The former military man clarified that Russia does not plan to start a conflict with Europe.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that 2,652 drones have flown toward the Moscow Region between August 15 and August 22. Most were neutralized by air defenses, with 493 destroyed on the approach to the capital.

Российские военные с помощью беспилотников «Герань» поразили два поезда в районе населенного пункта Николаевка Днепропетровской области. По заявлению Минобороны РФ, составы перевозили военные грузы для ВСУ.

Минобороны РФ отчиталось о поражении военных аэродромов, объектов энергетики и пунктов дислокации ВСУ в 146 районах за сутки. Средствами ПВО сбиты 11 авиабомб и 1053 беспилотника.

Russia's Defense Ministry reported strikes on Ukrainian military airfields, energy infrastructure, and drone storage sites over the past 24 hours. The ministry claims 1,370 Ukrainian troop casualties and the downing of 1,053 drones.

Воздушные силы ВСУ сообщили об отсутствии успешных перехватов баллистических ракет за прошедшую ночь. Ранее руководство Украины и профильные комитеты Рады заявляли о критическом дефиците средств ПВО, затрудняющем борьбу с баллистическими целями.
The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home after an extended deployment featuring a record period at sea. The tour faced supply shortages, maintenance issues, and crew mental health concerns, sparking political fallout.