
Russian Mi-171A3 helicopter certified; NATO, Ukraine and other developments
Russian Mi-171A3 helicopter certified for passenger and cargo transport, instrument flights and elevated pad operations. US envoy says no NATO-Kiev Patriot production deal by winter. Mercenaries from six nations fight in Kharkov. Pentagon contracts unlikely to boost Ukraine Patriots. Zelensky discusses winter gas reserves. Bank of Russia raises dollar rate to 78.23 rubles. SVR warns EU plans use Ukrainians as cannon fodder. Putin stresses capacity reserve for Eastern polygon. NATO arms command stays US-led. Kremlin dismisses SWIFT sanctions rumors. Danube low affects nuclear plants. Additional reports on Gaza, Russia-India oil, and other fronts.



