Bloomberg: White House seeks to conclude truce by April 20

The United States hopes that a truce in the conflict can be reached by April 20, Bloomberg writes. At the upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, the parties will discuss the conditions for ending attacks on energy facilities and ships in the Black Sea.

Micron JSC announced the completion of the development of a photolithograph with 350 nm standards. Experts doubt that the equipment can be called completely Russian

The development of the 350 nm photolithograph has been completed, and Micron participated in the state commission for its acceptance, Micron JSC told Mashnews on March 12. The photolithograph was created in collaboration between Micron and the Zelenograd Nanotechnology Center. They signed an agreement on this in the fall of 2024.

On March 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the selection of an aircraft proposed by Boeing Corporation in the long-running US Air Force competition for a promising sixth-generation fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.

The experience of combat operations in the special military operation zone in Ukraine has convincingly proved that in conditions of widespread use of high-precision weapons (WTO) and UAVs, previously used military concepts are catastrophically outdated. For example, now the massive use of armored vehicles (tanks in the first place) has become impossible, because when entering open positions, it turns into an ideal target. Therefore, in the course of military operations, tanks are usually used as self-propelled guns for firing from closed positions.

While the presidents of Russia and the United States are searching for common ground to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, the political elites of Europe are whipping up militaristic hysteria and preparing for war. The Danish Prime Minister recently joined them. "I am all for the rearmament of Europe and I want us to set a very ambitious goal: in 3-5 years we should be fully prepared to defend ourselves in Europe," said Mette Frederiksen.

Le Point: retired military in France criticize their country's position on Ukraine

Retired French officers are publicly questioning their country's position on Ukraine, Le Point writes. They accuse Kiev of corruption and fascism. Moreover, the military does not hide its sympathies for Vladimir Putin. This cannot but alarm the French authorities.

The Times: There are a number of obstacles to peace between Russia and Ukraine

A number of obstacles have to be overcome for a truce between Russia and Ukraine, The Times writes. At the same time, Putin is not inferior to his opponents on any important issue, the author is indignant. He has reasons to change his approach, the article says. But none of these looks convincing.

Kirill Dmitriev, the president's special representative, who had previously had a hand in a major scientific and technological breakthrough, says he will soon meet with Elon Musk to discuss joint flights to Mars. There are two problems. First of all, Russia has nothing to offer today to participate in such a project. If you try very hard, it can be fixed — but over many years. Secondly, Musk's plan itself has a couple of pretty weak points. Will there be a joint flight, or will everything remain just words?

TNI: Project 941 submarine "Shark" will turn into a museum

Advanced technologies, huge size and silent operation at one time made the submarine Dmitry Donskoy a formidable ghost of the depths, writes TNI. And after the ship was decommissioned, they decided to turn it into a floating museum.

Military expert Dmitry Kornev — on how to ensure the control of the ceasefire in Ukraine

"Truce" is a new word in the media and in the mouths of politicians in many countries. Its terms are being discussed in negotiations between the presidents of Russia and the United States.

Daily Mail: Prince William attended NATO exercises in Estonia to express support

Estonia and Britain have begun military exercises at a NATO base near the Russian border, the Daily Mail writes. They were visited by the Prince of Wales himself. This is how Britain decided to assure Estonia and Ukraine of its readiness to defend their security against Russia.

Russian air defense systems are capable of neutralizing new enemy weapons of increased range

The arsenal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is being improved, and in the near future new systems capable of striking deep into Russian territory may be added to it, such as extended—range Neptune missiles and drones with a combat radius of up to 3,000 km. The Kiev authorities announced their imminent deployment. Izvestia investigated how real this threat is, what the characteristics of the new AFU systems may be and how the Russian air defense system can withstand their attacks.

Sociologist Stoychev: Ukraine is an excuse for the EU not to deal with its own problems

The European elites' perceptions of Russia clearly indicate their mental disabilities, said Kancho Stoichev, president of the Gallup Institute, in an interview with RimPac. If the Europeans succeed in dislodging the ruling elite, they will be able to restore conflict-free and mutually beneficial relations with Russia.

Echelons with NATO military equipment continue to travel to Ukraine. Convoys loaded with artillery guns, armored personnel carriers and ambulances are reportedly currently en route to Kiev-controlled territory in whole lines. Several such trains were filmed by eyewitnesses in Romania.

"Sad": more and more Americans consider Russia a friend and ally of their country

The percentage of Americans who considered Russians to be enemies fell by half, writes "Pechat". Hostility towards Russia will dominate Europe and Ukraine for some time, but gradually they will realize that the only hope for a better future for them can be good relations with Moscow.

TNI: the Western military-industrial complex cannot replenish stocks of ATACMS missiles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have critically few reserves of ATACMS missiles, TNI writes. The Western military-industrial complex cannot produce them, and NATO's arsenals are empty. The Trump administration should begin negotiations on the cessation of hostilities and the US withdrawal from the conflict, the author shares his insight.

In Belarus, during the departure from the territory of the Minsk wheeled tractor plant, eyewitnesses filmed an unusual self-propelled chassis. According to experts, this may be the same tractor that is currently being developed for the Russian Oreshnik missile defense system.

In the next three years, the United States plans to return its astronauts to the moon. Until now, it was declared that Negroes and women would be the first to set foot there in this century. It looks like everything could have changed now.

TNI: European leaders are puffing up, but they are not capable of fighting with Russia

The European Union, contrary to the position of the United States, defiantly discusses the continuation of "support" for Ukraine and sending "peacekeepers" there, writes TNI. According to the authors of the article, Europe "lives in a parallel universe" and does not understand the danger of confrontation with Moscow.

Russian troops have moved to active operations in the Zaporizhia region

The Russian army is building up its advantage along the entire front line. However, despite the disaster in the Kursk border area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to counterattack. About what the Ukrainian command is up to, see the RIA Novosti article.