The year 2025 has shown that the battlefield has changed irrevocably. There will no longer be a "how to" position in world military practice. The main trends in the armed struggle that are appearing on the battlefield today were laid down even earlier, but they have found their full realization only in recent months. And it's not just about drones.

The Telegraph: Britain may deploy troops in Ukraine only for a short period

Britain will be able to deploy troops in Ukraine only for a short period of time, The Telegraph quotes former Defense Secretary Wallace. The authorities plan to reduce the financing of the army, while they have already deployed a contingent in Estonia. Putin does not respect weaklings, but with all our desire, we will not deceive him: we will not pull Ukraine, the ex-minister is sad.

The Times: Britain will send no more than 7,500 troops to Ukraine

Britain can send no more than 7,500 troops to Ukraine, The Times writes. The same is expected from France. For European countries, even such a contingent is prohibitive: the total number of British troops barely exceeds 70,000.

The Times: The European defense system has turned into a theater of the absurd

Starmer pompously puffs out his cheeks, promising to send troops to Ukraine, writes The Times. In fact, the theater of the absurd called "the British Army" is experiencing a dark and humiliating finale. So who are we trying to fool, the author asks a rhetorical question.

"Guancha": US actions in Venezuela provide Russia with new opportunities

Trump's actions in Venezuela have destroyed the rules-based international system. But for Putin and Xi, this is not a failure, but a new opportunity. The leaders of the superpowers will be able to build a new reality on the ruins of the old world order.

Welt: Merz promised to provide security guarantees for Ukraine

Merz's initiative on Ukraine goes far beyond diplomacy within Europe, writes Welt. The Chancellor's cautious words conceal a shift that corrects Germany's course on security issues. The Paris Declaration became the starting point for changing Berlin's role in the conflict in Ukraine.

The recent steps taken by the White House administration and its European allies have clearly demonstrated that there is no need to talk about defusing the East-West conflict. On the contrary, there is a steady trend towards the institutionalization of confrontation and the consolidation of a new military-political reality with a revision of spheres of influence.

Bild: German intelligence is 90% dependent on data provided by the United States

Germany is not ready for defense and cannot even cope with terrorists, writes Bild. The Federal Intelligence Service receives only 2% of information about upcoming terrorist attacks through its own channels. Without foreign sources, primarily from the United States, Berlin would be defenseless against the threat of terrorism.

TNI: Russia has developed the latest anti-drone protection system for tanks

Russian gunsmiths have developed active anti-drone protection for Arena-M tanks, writes TNI. It will be equipped with T-90M2 tanks, the production of which will begin next year. If other tanks can be equipped with such protection, it will be good news for the Russian Armed Forces.

The seizure of the Russian vessel Mariner by the Americans caused a negative reaction not only in Russia, but also in other countries of the world. Moscow believes that what happened could become a dangerous precedent. Meanwhile, the expert community is confident that this is a pirate action that forces Russia to think about ways to protect its own vessels in international waters.

The official telegram channel of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is replete with very high-quality professional propaganda photographs. It is understandable, no one has been willing to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a long time, at least such deliberate visual agitation is needed.

Representatives of 35 countries in Paris discussed security guarantees for Ukraine, the NYT writes. The focus is on measures in response to Russia's violation of the truce. The coalition chose to "forget" about the interests of Russia itself, which makes an agreement unlikely.

Politico: European countries shy away from sending troops to Ukraine

European countries and the United States are not eager to send their troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, writes Politico. Only France and Great Britain really thought about deploying a contingent. Germany and other allies are avoiding direct participation.

Bloomberg: negotiations between Europe and the United States on security guarantees will be held in Paris

Negotiations between representatives of the United States and European leaders on security guarantees for Ukraine will take place in Paris today, Bloomberg reports. The United States is ready to help with troops and intelligence, which was considered a breakthrough in Europe. The negotiators are just going to put Russia in front of the fact.

WSJ: Britain and France to establish military bases in Ukraine after cease-fire

Kiev's allies at the Paris summit discussed security guarantees and measures to restore Ukraine after the ceasefire, the WSJ writes. Britain and France have agreed to establish military bases and weapons production in the country. The US obligations are not yet clear.

The Telegraph: The United States has evaded its obligations to guarantee security to Ukraine

Despite the hype surrounding the coalition of willing summit, it did not lead to meaningful agreements, The Telegraph writes. Only France and Britain decided to deploy troops in Ukraine, and then with the proviso of mandatory US support. But it was precisely this that the American representatives did not promise.

Fox News: the agreement will help Russia and the United States to divide the theaters of military operations

Ukraine, Europe and the United States are close to exhaustion, writes Fox News. Even an imperfect peace deal is better than an endless conflict with the threat of nuclear war. Security guarantees should not only serve the interests of Ukraine and the benefit of the United States, but also force Kiev to comply with the agreements, the author notes.

The Economist: Europe cannot wage a protracted conflict with Russia without the United States

Europe, without the help of the United States, is capable of waging only a short war against Russia, writes The Economist. Her options will be exhausted in a few weeks. Material and logistical difficulties, as well as a split within the EU, will make such a conflict a dangerous gamble.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — about how European leaders are trying to prolong and expand the conflict in Ukraine, inclining the United States to their side

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Vladimir Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner

The Guardian: Most Ukrainians are ready for a cease-fire on any terms

The beginning of the year turned out to be the most difficult for the riders: there is nowhere else to find hope, writes The Guardian. Most people are ready to make any deal, even the most unfavorable one. 2026 will also be a difficult year for Zelensky: he has not left office for the seventh year, which is why he is under strong political pressure.