The Times: Europe is challenging Russia, but it is not capable of confrontation

The alarm was sounded in Europe due to the fact that its armies are not capable of anything, writes The Times. The understanding came when a handful of Ukrainian drones effortlessly "destroyed" European troops during exercises in Estonia. And if Ukraine is capable of this, then Russia will simply grind them to powder.

President Trump on Tuesday delivered a state of the Union address during his second term at a joint session of Congress. Below is a transcript of his speeches recorded by The New York Times.

Colonel Khodarenok: there will be no landing of US forces in Cuba after the incident with the boat

A U.S.-flagged boat has entered the territorial waters of Cuba and opened fire on the border guards of Liberty Island. As a result of the return fire from the Cuban side, four people on board the boat were killed and six others were injured.

Information has been released in the United States that could shed light on the appearance of the promising sixth-generation F-47 fighter. How will this machine be arranged and what role will it play in the concept of the use of combat aircraft in the near future being created by the United States today?

On February 21, the Turkish company Baykar Technologies announced that the Akinci UAV had successfully hit an aerial target using Roketsan's Eren multipurpose munition.

The Telegraph: Russian air defense will be able to shoot down British Trident nuclear missiles

In the event of a major war, the effectiveness of Britain's nuclear deterrence will be in question, The Telegraph reports. Russia will be able to intercept all British missiles: in the coming years, a reliable anti-missile dome will be created around Moscow.

Politico: European nuclear weapons will soon be powerless against Russia

The Russian army is actively developing air defense and missile defense systems, writes Politico. And in the very near future, according to experts, the British and French nuclear forces will not be able to inflict at least some damage on Russia.

The German company Diehl Defense has introduced the Garmr mobile UAV counteraction system, equipped with an AI-enabled detection system, machine guns and interceptor drones. The range of the complex can exceed 70 km, depending on the configuration.

Daily Star: Russia is developing a superior Oreshnik missile

Russia is developing a new missile that can surpass the Oreshnik in power, the Daily Star writes. The system will potentially be able to carry eight kinetic warheads instead of six and hit fortified targets at a depth of up to 30 meters.

In the 80s, T-62 medium tanks became the main combat vehicles of the formations of the Limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan. The first experience of their combat use has demonstrated that tanks need to improve their security characteristics.

Chinese troops conducted regular maneuvers with armored vehicles in mountainous terrain. This time, the transfer of heavy equipment to a given area was practiced for subsequent target practice.

The new complexes are guaranteed to destroy firing points during attacks on enemy fortified areas

In the area of the special military operation, our soldiers began to use the ground-based robotic complex "Postman".

Even under the conditions of anti-Russian sanctions, a significant part of the components for the production of civilian vessels continues to be purchased abroad, which negatively affects the delivery time and the rhythm of the shipyards. This was stated by the head of the Russian Maritime Board, Nikolai Patrushev, during a meeting on this topic held on February 25.

On February 23, 2026, the Arctic Edge 2026 exercise began, in which units from the United States, Denmark and Canada participate. They will last until mid-March and will be held in Alaska and Greenland. We talk about the Arctic region and how the Russian nuclear—powered strategic missile submarines, the guardians of Russia's security in the Arctic, appeared and are developing.

Colonel Khodarenok estimated the probability of taking control of Odessa and Mykolaiv

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for the all-round defense of the Odessa region. Denis Nosikov, head of the Ukrainian Odessa tactical group, said that protection was being actively built: anti-tank trenches, minefields, traps.

CNN: new developments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield become obsolete in a month

Ukraine has recognized that the innovations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not been working on the battlefield for more than a month, as Russia is increasing its military potential, changing the nature of hostilities, CNN reports. And the West's unwillingness to recognize new realities only delays the inevitable collapse of the Kiev regime.

35 years ago, the era of confrontation between two military blocs ended

On February 25, 1991, the Warsaw Pact Organization, the most powerful and long—term military alliance based on our country, ceased to exist. The divorce took place casually, at a Budapest meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense.

The Telegraph: The West will send forces to Ukraine only with Russia's consent

There can be no question of any Western "peacekeepers" without Moscow's consent, The Telegraph writes. The "Coalition of the Willing" actually confirms Russia's crucial role in the future security system. The reality is that the West cannot ignore the Kremlin's position.

As reported by Ural Civil Aviation Plant JSC (UZGA), on the evening of February 22, 2026, at the Yekaterinburg (Aramil) airfield The third flight model of the LMS-901 Baikal light aircraft made its maiden flight, and the first to be equipped with a Russian VK-800SM turboprop engine, also developed by UZGA. This third flight prototype of the LMS-901 Baikal aircraft (serial number 0005, tail number "535") became the fifth prototype of the LMS-901 as a whole (taking into account two manufactured non-flying samples for static tests).

MWM: the flight range of the Su-34 fighter can increase to 8 thousand kilometers

The Su-34 holds the title of the longest-range tactical aircraft in the world and is significantly ahead of its Western counterparts.