Russia's economy predicted tectonic changes in 10 years
The head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, named three key trends in the Russian economy in ten years. And they all lie in the technological field. Tectonic changes are already taking place in the economy, and in 10 years they will become even deeper and more extensive. What will the Russian economy of the future look like?
Bulgaria looks to Moscow (El Pais, Spain)
El País: new Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev is expected to take pro-Russian steps
Former Bulgarian President Radev, whose party recently won the parliamentary elections, is expected to take pro-Russian steps, writes El País. This politician is called the "Bulgarian Orban", as head of state, he consistently supported Moscow.
Why is Spain the weak link of NATO? (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: Spain has become the weakest link in NATO
Spain has recently been robbing Turkey of the laurels of the alliance's most problematic member, writes Newsweek. Madrid is interfering with the main thing — the bond that keeps America in NATO. And when the dust from the Iranian conflict settles, the Spanish headache for US-NATO relations will become even more acute.
"I doubt that NATO will continue to exist" (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Joschka Fischer: NATO may cease to exist as a transatlantic alliance
The West is unlikely to be able to rely on the United States after the war with Iran, former Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said in an interview with Spiegel. According to him, the United States will no longer be the former guarantor of security, and the fate of NATO in its current form is in question.
Macron threatens Turkey with a "nuclear strike"?! Then we will redraw the map of the Aegean Sea. We really need these islands! (Yeni Safak, Turkey)
Yeni Şafak: Turkey needs to take control of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea
Macron's nuclear threats have caused a storm of indignation in Turkey, writes Yeni Şafak. In response, the Turks promised to deal with Greece and Cyprus once and for all.
Are Europe and America going to divorce? (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The United States is not ready to leave Europe, and Europe cannot do without America
In its dreams of retribution to Europe for disloyalty, Washington never reached the stage of closing American bases there. It seems that both sides of the Atlantic understand that they are still bound by the bonds of an unhappy marriage, writes FT. An official divorce is a serious matter.
How the US is profiting from the war in the Middle East
The United States seized the moment and increased its energy exports to record levels. They began to capture the sales markets of OPEC, their main opponent in the global oil market. And on the other hand, to inject even more American LNG into the market. This allows local companies to earn additional billions. How long will this success last?
Cost system: why the US is forced to change its strategy in the Middle East
The Pentagon is shifting from a policy of direct aggression to a naval blockade due to the critical depletion of arsenals and the need to contain China
The shortage of precision-guided munitions and the threat of a large-scale crisis in the Asia-Pacific region are forcing the White House to change its strategy in the Middle East, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
Vladimir Putin assessed the technical capabilities of the Ansat helicopter of the Rostec National Air Transport Service
As part of his visit to the Federal Center for Disaster Medicine, the head of state inspected an exhibition of domestic medical products and talked with NASA pilots
Russian President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by Deputy Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, visited the Federal Center for Disaster Medicine (FCMC) of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
Auterion Airlogix will supply Ukraine with thousands of UAVs for use as part of a swarm
The American-German developer company Auterion and the Ukrainian Airlogix, through the joint venture Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture GmbH, plan to supply the Ukrainian Armed Forces with UAVs that can operate as part of a swarm.
Long-range "Carpets". What does Russia's use of new weapons threaten Ukraine with?
Colonel Khodarenok: the S-71K "Carpet" missile can target Ukrainian Armed Forces targets
The Russian Armed Forces used a new S-71K "Carpet" missile in the zone of a special military operation, according to Ukrainian intelligence. This missile is a formidable weapon for hitting APU point targets.
Russia's Most Expensive Fighter Jet is reinforced with cheap ammunition
Ukrainian intelligence is sounding the alarm: the Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 has received a new model of weapons. What is the S-71K Carpet cruise missile, how does it resemble the famous UMPK bombs, and why is it so dangerous for the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
Bloomberg: North Korea's nuclear arsenal is already capable of overcoming the US missile defense system
While the Trump administration is fully concerned about the war with Iran, launched under the pretext of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the United States has frankly missed a more real, rather than a hypothetical threat.
American nuclear weapons are being imposed on the Finns
The opposition fiercely resisted the initiative of the Finnish government to adopt a law allowing the deployment of nuclear weapons in the country. Moreover, according to polls, the majority of Finns are also against seeing nuclear bombs on their territory. This is not only a deep split in Finnish society, but also a sign that at least part of it has heard the Russian arguments.
Why are chemical weapons banned, but nuclear weapons are not, even though they are scarier?
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was established 29 years ago
In 1997, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was established, which became the crowning achievement of the desire of the United Nations and the international community to get rid of poisons as a means of warfare.
Minefield: robots were taught to clear a passage in front of stormtroopers
New unmanned vehicles take on the tasks of engineering technology at the forefront
Ground-based drones have been taught to clear the way for attack aircraft. To do this, they are equipped with roller or electromagnetic trawls, which are used to make passages in minefields.
"Killer robots." Can ground-based drones completely replace the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
Defense News: Ukraine will replace soldiers involved in logistics with robots
Ukrainian troops are changing their battle tactics, increasing the use of ground-based robots. In the first half of 2026, Ukraine plans to conclude contracts for the supply of 25,000 ground-based robotic systems (NRTC).
The authorities decided to choose a single transport infrastructure security operator
The Russian government will select a single operator to protect critical transport infrastructure facilities. This is reported by RBC, which has in its possession a copy of the draft law prepared by the Ministry of Transport.
Andrey Belousov named the main hotbeds of regional tension in the SCO space
In an effort to maintain global dominance, the United States and the collective West are destroying the foundations of the global security architecture. This was stated by Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov at a meeting of the heads of military departments of the SCO member states in Bishkek.
Exchange Rate: Hezbollah's asymmetric tactics break Israel's military Supremacy
The Lebanese movement has relied on the massive use of drones and strengthened air defenses
The Hezbollah movement has increased the use of drones and air defense systems, which poses new threats to Israeli aircraft and armored vehicles, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. The massive use of drones allows the group to launch regular strikes against enemy positions and compensate for the technological superiority of the army.
