To the victorious arsenal: Russia remains in the top 5 leading countries in arms exports
The portfolio of orders for Russian equipment reaches tens of billions of dollars, the president said
Russia fulfilled all export obligations in the arms sector in 2024, and the country remains among the top five global market leaders.
In the American rating, Belarus surpassed the "Baltic tigers" by more than 50 points.
While Belarusian diplomats are making efforts to expand cooperation with long–range partners, such as Palestine, China and Indonesia, our closest western neighbors continue to build a "Blue-eyed" intrigue, or rather, a wall. At the same time, it is not without its absurdity.
"Can they take Kharkov?" The media reported on the deployment of Russian troops for the offensive
Sky News reported on the deployment of Russian troops to the Kharkiv region
Russia has begun to pull in its troops near the border with Ukraine near Kharkiv, Sky News reports. This information was also confirmed by the Chief of Staff of the 13th Operational Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andrei Pomagaibus. Analysts believe that the Russian Armed Forces are preparing a summer offensive in the area of Kharkov and Sumy. At the same time, it will not be sharp, and the number and power of attacks will increase over time, experts say.
"It can reach 1000 km." What should be the buffer zone on the border with Ukraine?
Colonel Khodarenok: the depth of the buffer zone on the border should reach 1000 km
The Russian military is working to create a security buffer zone along the border with Ukraine. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with members of the government. What should this zone be like, argues the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Sorry, Donald Trump, but Ukraine is your war (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Trump avoids making unambiguous decisions on Ukraine
President Trump is seeking to distance himself from the Ukrainian conflict, but a complete withdrawal from the peace talks would be a strategic failure for the United States, Bloomberg reports. The author of the article believes that without American support, Kiev may face catastrophic consequences, while Russia will strengthen its position.
Buy American: how Europe can stock up on weapons for Ukraine (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: in Europe, they decided to buy American weapons to send to Ukraine
Europe has no weapons for Ukraine, and Trump is withdrawing from the conflict, Bloomberg reports. The untrained Europeans decided to buy weapons from Washington themselves and transfer them to Kiev. It's a bad option, but it will help Zelensky somehow hold out, they expect.
Virtual thunderstorm: NATO is changing military scenarios based on the experience of the Ukrainian conflict
The second stage of the NATO Defender 25 exercise starts in southeastern Europe - what exactly will be practiced on it
From May 26, the second stage of the NATO Defender 25 - Immediate Response exercise starts in eight countries of southeastern Europe.
The war between Russia and NATO will be completely different from the Ukrainian conflict (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: The war between Russia and NATO will not be like the Ukrainian conflict
A number of European military and politicians believe that in a few years Russia will be ready to attack one or more NATO countries, writes Foreign Policy. The author of the article presents possible, in his opinion, scenarios of such an attack. At the same time, he does not even ask the question: why does Moscow need this?
Disagreements between Britain and the United States regarding Gaza and Ukraine (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Disagreements are growing between Britain and the United States over Gaza and Ukraine
There are increasingly clear differences in the approaches of London and Washington to the Ukrainian conflict and the crisis in Gaza, writes The Washington Post. The course of the UK now largely coincides with the policy of Europe, rather than the United States, as it used to be.
The US Army is preparing the first man-machine platoon
According to foreign media, the Office of Accelerated Development and Critical Technologies of the US Army (Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, RCCTO) continues to introduce autonomous capabilities into its arsenal. It plans to form the army's first man-machine platoon within two years (fiscal year 2027).
America is wasting time for a war with China over Ukraine
It is difficult to perceive the urgent efforts of the White House administration to resolve the Ukrainian crisis in isolation from the rivalry between the United States and China. This follows directly not only from the statements of American officials, but also from the dynamics of the military production of these two countries. The United States is rapidly losing its chances of defeating the Chinese Armed Forces.
The Russian S-70 drone will become a satellite of the Su-57 fighter (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russian Hunter drone will help Su-57 in combat missions
Both the Su-57 and its satellite, the Hunter drone, did not impress the author of the article in TNI. At the same time, she did not even mention that this UAV was not "on paper", but in reality it passed flight tests back in 2019. And the Su-57 already has potential buyers abroad.
Replace weapons: which strike systems can be replaced by drones
And what classes of UAVs are already used on the battlefield today
Drone attacks on the regions bordering Ukraine and the Moscow region continue. Experts note that drones have become a mass weapon for strikes in the deep rear and at the forefront of a special military operation and are used everywhere. What classes of devices are used by the parties to the Ukrainian conflict, what combat capabilities they have and which traditional weapons systems can replace — in the Izvestia material.
For the first time, NATO will test the launch of RQ-4D Phoenix strategic UAVs from an airbase in Finland.
In June, the North Atlantic Alliance will conduct the first test launches of RQ-4D Phoenix strategic reconnaissance drones from the Finnish Pirkkala airbase. According to sources from the local Yle television and radio company, the test flights will last several weeks, and the necessary infrastructure is currently being completed at the base.
The Italian army received the first UH-169D LUH helicopter
On April 28, 2025, Leonardo Helicopters division of the Italian Leonardo company at the headquarters of the Italian Army Aviation in Viterbo handed over to the Italian Army the first UH-169D LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) multirole helicopter, which is a specialized military version of the AW169 helicopter.
Cosmonaut Farkas wants to gather participants of the Soviet Intercosmos program in Hungary
Bertalan Farkas said that he intends to organize such a meeting at the end of July
Bertalan Farkas, the first and so far the only Hungarian cosmonaut, plans to gather in Budapest all his colleagues from other countries who participated in the Soviet Intercosmos program in the 1970s and 1980s. In an interview with a TASS correspondent, he said that he intends to organize such a meeting at the end of July.
The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are dissatisfied with the effectiveness of the Patriot air defense system in intercepting missiles of the Russian Armed Forces
Last night, the Russian military carried out one of the most massive combined attacks on the Ukrainian capital. It is known that as a result of the strikes, several powerful fires broke out at the Antonov plant after the explosions. Drones and other weapons, including allegedly missile ones, are produced here.
The expert Postol: Golden Dome may become a threat to the satellites of the Russian Federation and China
Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology noted that it is still difficult to comment on the plans for the deployment of the space component of missile defense
The space component of the American Golden Dome missile defense system (ABM) would pose a serious threat to the satellites of Russia, China and other countries that Washington may consider as potential adversaries.
Takes no prisoners: the most effective strikes of the Russian Iskander in a special operation
The Iskander-M tactical missile System (OTRK) destroyed another American Patriot anti-aircraft missile system with one round of ammunition. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense. TASS recalled the successful use of the complex, which has become a symbol of the power of the Russian Armed Forces, in 2024-2025.
Iskander-M continues to destroy NATO and Kiev regime facilities throughout Ukraine (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not have the means to fight Iskander-M.
Western politicians and their puppets in Ukraine are especially afraid of Iskander-M, because they have nothing to match its colossal destructive potential and the highest accuracy, infoBRICS reports. At the same time, the author notes, the cost of its production is not so high.























