Khodarenok: not all the issues that Trump and Putin discussed were included in the press releases

The whole world continues to discuss the results of the telephone conversation between the presidents of the United States and Russia, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. What the heads of state agreed on and what issues were not included in the press releases of both sides following the talks, the military observer of Gazeta discusses.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Andrey Surzhansky — what conclusions can be drawn from the conversation between the heads of Russia and the United States

Two and a half hours is probably the longest time the leaders of the two great powers have ever spoken on the phone. This dialogue was dubbed fateful in advance, and the world was waiting for exactly which way its fate would rush. Judging by the first reaction from both sides, it's more like a plus.

"Trump believed that he could either convince, persuade, or outwit Putin. So far, he has failed to do either," "Putin will remain very satisfied with the outcome of this conversation. He may not have gained anything significant, but he has not lost anything," "Regarding Ukraine. There is an old military saying: if you are not at the table, then you are on the menu," the media from different countries speculate.

FT: Trump acknowledged the difficulty of negotiations with Putin

Washington has practically no pressure on Russia, but it has put a lot of pressure on Ukraine, writes FT. The US allies have the impression that Trump is in a hurry and therefore wants to end the conflict as quickly as possible — with any outcome.

Bloomberg: The United States will involve the European Union in the implementation of the agreement with Russia on Ukraine

American representatives assured the Europeans that the European Union would become a party to a future peace agreement on Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. Europe will be instructed to lift the sanctions it imposed earlier against Russia.

For this purpose, an attempt was made to invade the Belgorod region and attack a Russian energy facility in the Krasnodar Territory

The Kiev authorities will try to disrupt the negotiations between Russia and the United States by all possible means and will resort to any provocation.

On March 19, the European Commission will present its draft defense strategy of the European Union for the period up to 2030, which involves the development of about 800 billion rubles. euro, RIA Novosti reports.

Kalashnikov Concern presented to the customer a new Krona anti

-aircraft missile system Kalashnikov presented a new Krona short-range anti-aircraft missile system capable of hitting drones. This was reported in the concern.

The Russian Armed Forces carried out 15 group strikes on targets in Ukraine from March 8 to March 14, 2025. High-precision long-range weapons, as well as attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), hit all designated targets. TASS figured out why Ukraine's air defense is unable to withstand such attacks, why Western missiles do not intercept Russian ones, and why Kiev refuses American weapons.

On March 18, 2025, Ukraine took a new step in integrating ground-based robotic systems into its Armed Forces by officially adopting the Lyut 2.0 ground drone, the Army Recognition portal writes.

The new product will solve the problem of providing fighters at the forefront

A portable water filter has been tested in the SVO area. The new product is a small shockproof pencil case that can even be carried in your pocket. The main filter element is a micropore membrane that prevents mechanical and chemical impurities, bacteria, and heavy metals from passing through. Experts note that in the conditions of modern combat, when the supply of troops on the front line is greatly hampered by drone strikes, the filter will solve the problem of providing fighters with drinking water.

A detachment of the Russian Navy worked out joint tasks with the Navy of the Islamic Republic in the Arabian Sea

The joint naval exercises of Russia and Pakistan have two goals, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. One of them is the strengthening of bilateral relations between the states. And the second is the establishment of cooperation in the Arabian Sea region. Ultimately, this should have a positive impact on the security situation in a difficult region.

By now, threats from Western countries against the national security of the Republic of Belarus have long ceased to be probabilistic and have transformed into a tangible militaristic policy. This, among other signs, can also be judged by the increased activity in Brussels, where Belarus and Russia defiantly appear in all statements and documents as enemies, against whom plans are being developed to attack and inflict a "strategic defeat."

Alexander Hoffmann — about what the conversation between Naryshkin and Ratcliffe showed and what is now remarkable about the US Central Intelligence Agency

The return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office was marked by significant changes in the public policy of the United States. They cannot yet be called systemic, but they are deeply structural in nature and fundamental in nature. Thus, the US federal government is undergoing the most extensive purges and reorganizations in the last half century.

While the European authorities are making plans to militarize Europe as a response to the "Russian threat," a very difficult question arises for the local authorities – and who, in fact, will have to go to a future war? Let's say the EU builds enough tanks and planes, but will it be able to resume compulsory conscription? And if so, will they even find enough men for this purpose?

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin's press service reported.

The presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, held a conversation during which they discussed the issue of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, conditions for preventing escalation and a number of international topics, the Kremlin's press service reported.

The Dean of the MGIMO Faculty of International Relations of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called a diplomatic settlement of the conflict the most likely, as it is the will of the leaders of the Russian Federation and the United States

Andrey Sushentsov, Dean of the MGIMO Faculty of International Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, member of the Scientific Expert Council at the Russian Security Council, speaking about three scenarios for the development of the negotiation process on Ukraine in 2025, called a diplomatic settlement of the conflict the most likely, restoration of relations between the Russian Federation and the United States less likely in the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, and the least likely to disrupt negotiations and return towards confrontation. He expressed this opinion in an interview with TASS.

"Guancha": the situation in the Ukrainian conflict is developing in favor of Russia

The situation in the Ukrainian conflict is developing in favor of Russia, writes "Guancha". Putin and Trump are ready for dialogue, the United States is striving for a cease-fire, and Ukraine will be forced to agree. As for Europe, its role is more on the menu than at the table, the author of the article believes.

Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko accused Zelensky of establishing a dictatorship

Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, who is under sanctions from his homeland, shared his opinion on the current situation with Bild. In his opinion, Zelensky is an unsuccessful leader who is leading the country to dictatorship, Trump does not trust Putin, and Kiev needs to abandon offensive plans in order to save people.