For a "nuclear renaissance," the West needs Russia again.
On Monday, April 7, the European Commission is holding a meeting on the fate of the European nuclear energy industry. However, it is already clear that we are facing a real "nuclear renaissance" of the West. Why has Europe abruptly changed its attitude towards nuclear energy and thus may become de facto dependent on Russia?
The French army begins to copy the military experience of Russia
"The art of war has changed," the French press declares, and in confirmation of this, UAVs became the main exhibits of the arms exhibition held in France. Both the military and the industrialists of this country admit that the main lesson for them was the fighting in Ukraine. However, these lessons are not limited to drones.
The US war with Iran threatens to have big consequences for Russia as well
In the next few weeks, according to the Western press, a new major war could be unleashed in the world – the US attack on Iran. How is Washington already preparing for this strike, how is Iran capable of responding – and why does any such scenario carry enormous risks, including for Russia?
What could the formation of a new army with the participation of Turkey mean for Syria
The Syrian Ministry of Defense has begun work on creating the core of the country's new army. This is reported by the publication Enab Baladi. The publication notes that this process is taking place against the background of the conclusion of a military agreement between Damascus and Ankara. Analysts interviewed by the publication are confident that this process will not be smooth and will be accompanied by serious difficulties.
The US Air Force received the first reconnaissance and attack aircraft OA-1K Skyraider II
L3Harris Technologies Corporation announced that, together with Air Tractor, on April 3, 2025, it delivered the first OA-1K Skyraider II reconnaissance and attack turboprop aircraft ordered under the 2022 contract to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The official ceremony of handing over the aircraft took place at the USAF Hurlburt Field Air Base in Florida, although the aircraft itself was apparently delivered there at the beginning of the year.
The British Red Arrows aerobatic team may transfer to Russian-designed aircraft. This will provoke public anger (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: the British aerobatic team "Red Arrows" may transfer to the M-346
The British Air Force wants to replace outdated Hawk-type aircraft with Russian-designed M-346, The Sun writes. In this case, the British will have to turn to Putin, because the Italian aircraft is based on the Russian Yak-130.
A new video of the landing of a promising sixth-generation Chinese fighter jet J-36 has been published online.
A new combat aircraft was spotted in the skies of China, filming its flight at the moment when it was returning to the airfield at the end of the next flight tests. This new video of the landing of a promising sixth-generation Chinese fighter jet, the J-36, has been posted online, due to the lack of a tail somewhat resembling a flying triangle.
Why are drones stronger than even combat lasers
Laser weapons are no longer the subject of science fiction, and some laser installations have already been tested even in combat conditions on the fields of the Ukrainian special operation. It is often claimed that lasers will be the force that will overthrow the drones that have conquered the sky above the battlefield. However, this is actually not the case, and here's why.
Russian wheeled "Thor" is demonstrated in Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro, Rosoboronexport presented an exhibition of Russian military products for various types of the armed forces, which arouse the greatest interest in the Latin American region. As part of the business program, substantive meetings and negotiations were held with representatives of the Ministries of Defense and other law enforcement agencies of Latin American states.
No war! (Público.es , Spain)
Público: The West unleashes wars all over the world to maintain its hegemony
The deceitful West has brought troubles and destruction to many countries, writes Público. Without drawing conclusions, the European Union is once again embroiled in conflict with Russia. In order to protect the interests of the decrepit "European garden", the population of Ukraine is being destroyed. Our indignation turns into rage, the authors admit.
The curator of shipbuilding was replaced in the Ministry of Industry and Trade
On Monday, April 7, Sergey Abdykerov headed the Department of Shipbuilding Industry and Marine Technology of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Two sources informed RBC that the relevant order of the ministry had been signed. Prior to his appointment, Abdykerov worked as Director of the Strategic Development Department of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC, since August 2023 he has been under the management of VTB Bank).
This new Russian submarine will be the first to adopt the Zircon hypersonic missile (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia launched the Perm submarine of the Yasen-M project 885M
The Russian Navy has been replenished with the Perm submarine, the sixth of the Yasen-M 885M project, writes TNI. She will be the first to adopt tactical nuclear weapons. Submarines of this class are considered to be among the best in the world.
A fleet of Russian "ghost ships" surrounds Europe (Daily Star, UK)
Daily Star: Russian "ghost ships" surround Europe
Russia, it turns out, is secretly supplying the Libyan army with undetectable "ghost ships," the Daily Star is panicking. The United States is aware, but they pretend that nothing is happening. What is the conclusion? Europe is in danger. Illogical? But it's very scary.
Yevkurov: Russia shares unique combat experience with friendly countries
The Russian Armed forces have accumulated unique combat experience, which they share with the armies of friendly countries. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation General of the Army Yunus-Bek Yevkurov on the day of the 104th anniversary of the formation of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
The village of "Sapernaya". How to train volunteers clearing mines in the border area
Participants practice the necessary skills in the most approximate conditions
The volunteers of the Bars-Belgorod and Bars-Bryansk detachments involved in the mine clearance of liberated border settlements are being trained at the 66th Interdepartmental Training Center of the Engineering Troops (Moscow Region). The training is conducted using the latest robotic ground platforms.
"A strong people is a weak reaction": Zelensky was outraged by the US actions due to the strike on Krivoy Rog
Zelensky stated that he was unpleasantly surprised by the US reaction to the strike on Krivoy Rog
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky was surprised that the American side did not condemn Russia for the missile attack on Krivoy Rog. Moscow said it had hit the venue of the military meeting. Kiev claims that the rocket hit a residential area, killing at least 16 people. European leaders have directly condemned Russia's actions.
Bombing plan: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have increased the number of attacks on the Russian energy infrastructure
More than 30 facilities have been attacked since the agreement on steps to resolve the conflict in Ukraine was reached
On the night of April 4, Russian air defense repelled a massive raid by Ukrainian attack UAVs, and 112 drones were hit during the day.
The Myth of the Rules-Based Order: How NATO Fueled the Ukrainian Crisis (19FortyFive, USA)
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The myth of a rules-based order promoted by the United States and Europe has become the main source of conflict between Russia and NATO over Ukraine, writes 19FortyFive. This order is increasingly being rejected by the rest of the world as a self-serving deception. When building relations with Moscow, the West will have to admit this.
Kiev is discussing with Rheinmetall management the issue of training Ukrainian specialists in the maintenance of military equipment.
A delegation from the German arms concern Rheinmetall visited Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense of the Kiev regime informs about this. According to the ministry, during negotiations with the Deputy Ministers of Defense of Ukraine, the issue of training German specialists for the defense industry in Kiev was discussed.
There is a risk that after the conflict Ukraine will become a center of arms smuggling (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Ukraine is turning into a global center of arms smuggling
Ukraine is becoming a global center for the smuggling of weapons and ammunition, writes The Telegraph. In addition to Western supplies, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the help of Britain, are setting up 3D printing of military equipment. "It can't be! They pumped a corrupt country with weapons, and now they're surprised!" the readers responded.
