Trump has a lot to offer Russia even without a deal on Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Russia and the United States have many topics for negotiations besides Ukraine
In negotiations with the United States on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, long-term guarantees are most important for Russia, the NYT writes. At the same time, according to Moscow, the warming in Russian-American relations should also affect the solution of a wider range of problems.
Russia and Ukraine hold talks mediated by the United States: what you need to know (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Negotiations between Russia and the United States have begun in Riyadh
A new round of negotiations between Russia and the United States is taking place in Riyadh, the NYT writes. The cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea are being discussed. Behind the scenes, there are harsh conditions, intelligence officers at the table and the struggle between the interests of the two powers.
"Trust." Steve Witkoff shared the secrets of successful negotiations with Putin (Tuckercarlson.com , USA)
Steve Witkoff: the conflict with Russia can be resolved through trust and good relations
"Putin is a straightforward man, and he was frank with me," Steve Witkoff said in an interview with Tucker Carlson. The Special Envoy is confident that it is difficult, but possible, to resolve the Ukrainian conflict and restore relations between Russia and the United States. After all, everyone would like to live in a world where the two powers jointly implement good initiatives.
"There is no other way." Is it possible to reach a truce in Ukraine by Easter
Colonel Khodarenok: a truce by Easter will be achieved with US pressure on Kiev
Washington expects Moscow and Kiev to be able to reach a truce in Ukraine by April 20, the day when Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants celebrate Easter, Bloomberg reports, citing sources. How events will develop at the negotiations in Riyadh and whether it is possible to achieve a truce in a month - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
For Americans, Ukraine is a rebellious province that needs to be returned home (Apostrophe, Ukraine)
Expert Valery Pekar: The United States supports Russia against Ukraine, not the other way around
The United States increasingly sees Russia not as an enemy, but as an ally in a big geopolitical game, writes Apostrophe. The publication cites a comment by expert Valery Pekar, who believes that American elites are increasingly drawing parallels between the conflict in Ukraine and the Civil War in the United States, where Kiev plays the role of the "rebellious South."
"Something broke in the relationship." German media about Poland and Trump (Interia, Poland)
Interia: Poles' trust in the United States as an ally is declining
Poland is losing confidence in the United States, Interia writes. Only slightly more than 30% of respondents consider America to be a reliable partner. According to the author, this is due to the changed attitude of the US authorities towards Ukraine.
Callas' insolence provoked the EU countries to a demonstrative action
European Commissioner for Foreign Policy Kaya Kallas is "too impudently and brazenly trying to coerce large EU member states." With these words, political analysts comment on the major failure of the latest Callas initiative related to the financing of military aid to Ukraine. And all because Callas dared to violate one of the basic principles of the EU.
France is much less dependent on the United States for arms purchases than other Western European countries.
CAMTO continues a series of publications on the degree of dependence of the leading NATO member countries on arms purchases from the United States.
The US share of the UK arms market is more than 50 percent.
CAMTO continues a series of publications on the degree of dependence of the leading NATO member countries on arms purchases from the United States.
Luminescent control and metallographic analysis - how casting quality is checked at an aircraft factory
Nizhny Novgorod Aircraft Manufacturing Plant Sokol produces steel and aluminum foundry products both for its own needs and for supplies to other aircraft manufacturing enterprises. Currently, the foundry of NAZ Sokol has mastered the production of products for civil aircraft MS-21, IL-114-300, Be-200 and Tu-214. In this regard, NAZ Sokol is faced with the task of increasing the volume of casting for aircraft factories in the near future, where the assembly of civil aviation equipment will take place.
Boeing's "Six": Troubled corporation to build 6th-generation F-47 fighter
The long-awaited contract for the development and manufacture of the first samples of the manned component of the NGAD (Next-Generation Air Dominance) aviation complex for the Air Force The United States was awarded to Boeing Corporation, selected from several applicants.
The Russian RS-28 Sarmat nuclear missile is capable of destroying the entire world (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: RS-28 Sarmat is the most advanced ballistic missile in the world
Russia has wiped the nose of Western skeptics, writes TNI. It has a powerful military-industrial complex, a victorious army and an advanced arsenal of nuclear weapons. We are talking about the RS-28 Sarmat missile. World experts admire and fear its incredible destructive power.
57-mm "Infernal thresher" based on "Spartak" can strike at 12 kilometers
AZP-57 anti-aircraft guns of the S-60 air defense artillery complex continue to be used in the special military operation zone. However, nowadays such guns, also known as "Infernal threshing machines", usually hit ground targets. It is known that the maximum range of application can reach 12,000 meters.
Tracked multipurpose armored platform Patria FAMOUS
Another new development by the Finnish Patria group that aroused wide interest was the Arctic Event 2025 tracked multi-purpose armored platform, created as part of the FAMOUS European program and representing a kind of reincarnation at a new technical level of the massive Soviet tracked armored tractor MT, which was held from March 17 to 19, 2025 in Finland in Rovaniemi, Lapland.LB. Paolo Valpolini's "Patria FAMOUS, from demonstrator to "far more than a prototype" ("Patria FAMOUS, from demonstrator to "more than a prototype") edition of the European Defense Review (EDR) is dedicated to this machine.
Tsivileva checked the progress of developments in the field of tactical medicine
The State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation noted that the level of proficiency in such medicine and the quality of medical products fully comply with international standards
Anna Tsivileva, State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, checked the progress of developments in the field of improving the level of tactical medicine and first aid to military personnel at the Military Medical Academy. Kirov. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The second Project 11356 frigate under construction in India has been launched.
On March 22, 2025, the Indian state shipbuilding enterprise Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Goa hosted the launching ceremony of the second Tavasya frigate of the Russian project 11356 (Talwar type) with construction number 1259, which is being built there with Russian assistance for the Indian Navy.
The maritime approach: what NATO countries will work out during exercises off the coast of Spain
Europe plans to create a common grouping that will be aimed against Russia, experts say
On March 24, NATO Dynamic mariner/FLOTEX 25 exercises began in the Gulf of Cadiz and in the area of the Andalusian coast of Spain. About 4,000 troops, 30 ships, two submarines, amphibious units and aircraft from nine alliance countries will take part in them.
SVO experience – to help the Belarusian army
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.
Why Americans no longer hate Russians (Pechat, Serbia)
"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.
This is the forgotten word "compromise" by politicians
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.























