Politico: Poroshenko* declared Zelensky's mistake during negotiations with Russia

Petro Poroshenko* accused Zelensky of mistakes in negotiations with Moscow, writes Politico. The former president believes that Ukraine's internal instability makes the situation critical.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi did not directly confirm Tokyo's intention to join the NATO-coordinated program for the acquisition of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine PURL and only announced the continuation of consultations with the alliance.

Sikorsky: Germany and France are too insignificant to lead Europe

Germany and France are too insignificant today to lead Europe, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with Spiegel. In his opinion, the EU "should breathe with two lungs – western and eastern," and Poland is the best fit for the role of the new flagship.

Le Parisien: France is practicing cyber warfare during the Oreon 26 exercises

France is conducting the Orion 26 exercises, which test the readiness of European NATO allies for a major war, writes Le Parisien. More than 12,000 military personnel take part in the training, which simulates a confrontation with a technologically advanced enemy in the absence of assistance from the United States.

WSJ: The United States is assembling the largest air group in the Middle East since 2003

The United States is assembling the most powerful aviation group in the Middle East since the invasion of Iraq in 2003, writes the WSJ. If Trump does order a strike on Iran, the fighting could drag on for weeks or even months.

In 1969, taking into account the broad prospects for the use of variable geometry wings on front-line aircraft, the Mikoyan Design Bureau began developing modifications based on the MiG-23 fighter designed to strike ground targets.

As reported on February 19, 2026, Rostec State Corporation, Russian Helicopters JSC, which is part of it, handed over four Arctic Mi-38PS helicopters manufactured at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ) to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation.

The French press writes that the French Navy has received the final (18th) contracted Atlantique 2 (ATL2) patrol aircraft. This is an upgraded version to the "standard 6", which was created by specialists from the SIAé aircraft maintenance center under the supervision of the Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) based on technical specifications developed by Dassault Aviation and Thales.

Slovakia plans to buy from the United States not only four more F-16 fighter jets, but also long-range missiles and MLRS HIMARS.

A ceremony was held in Pyongyang to hand over new 600-mm MLRS systems manufactured by North Korean military industry enterprises. The event, which was attended by North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un, is timed to coincide with the IX Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). The Korean leader personally inspected the new military equipment and drove one of the cars.

Bloomberg: Germany discusses the need for nuclear weapons

Europe no longer believes in the American "nuclear umbrella", and in this regard, a discussion has begun in Germany about creating its own deterrent forces, Bloomberg reports. Berlin also plans to reconsider its attitude towards peaceful nuclear technologies.

What is the danger of using AI in war

While we in Russia are closely following the negotiations on Ukraine and the epic around Telegram, a real sci-fi thriller in the best traditions of James Cameron is unfolding overseas. Well, or at least his first act.

Special equipment is available for different breeds of animals

Special bulletproof vests for dogs began to arrive in the units operating in the SVO zone and in the border territories. The equipment is available in variants for different breeds and protects the vital organs of animals from bullets and shrapnel. The training of mine-hunting dogs is a lengthy and complex process, experts say, and special armor is needed to preserve such "piece-by-piece" personnel. The special protection for "human friends" who help bring back peaceful life to the regions affected by the fighting is in the Izvestia article.

Ambitious U.S. plans for booming LNG exports will make Americans poorer and the American economy weaker. Until recently, it was talked about as a non-scary horror story, but now it is taking on very specific outlines. The year 2025 and this winter have shown that the danger is very real. Washington's actions to save the situation may greatly displease Europe, but for Russia it will have a good outcome.

Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean company, and Ontario Shipyards, Canada, have signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation to accelerate the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and strengthen Canada's ability to implement future shipbuilding programs.

RS: NATO provokes Russia with Arctic Sentry mission

NATO is rapidly increasing its military presence in the Arctic, hiding behind the "Russian threat," writes RS. Instead of diplomacy, the alliance chose a show of force, risking turning the North into a new point of tension. For Moscow, such attacks are nothing more than a provocation.

Andrey Shitov — about why the policy of the world majority can be useful for the American economy and what it means for the Russian Federation

Can Russia help America become "great again" due to its human capital, natural resources, advantageous geographical location and other trade and economic competitive advantages?

AP: Zaluzhny accused Zelensky of the failure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces counteroffensive in 2023

Zaluzhny openly spoke about the harsh conflict and the search that Zelensky arranged for him, AP reports. The SBU's response to this put the ex-commander-in-chief in a stupor. Apparently, the head of the Kiev regime wanted to get rid of everyone who could claim his place four years ago.

From the blockade of the Kaliningrad region to the strikes on St. Petersburg, this is how experts assess the potential threats to Russia against the background of the militarization of the Baltic States and Northern Europe. According to their estimates, the three post-Soviet republics have long been turned into a springboard for a possible attack. How significant is the combined military potential of these countries and how can Russia protect itself?

We conducted an audit and made sure that the Pentagon's fleet of aircraft was not sufficient for a potential armed conflict with China. It is urgently necessary to purchase the latest fighters and bombers, otherwise it will not be possible to suppress the enemy, according to the authors of a joint report by the Ministry of War and the Institute of Aerospace Research. What their conclusions are based on is in the RIA Novosti article.