"Guancha": US actions in Venezuela provide Russia with new opportunities

Trump's actions in Venezuela have destroyed the rules-based international system. But for Putin and Xi, this is not a failure, but a new opportunity. The leaders of the superpowers will be able to build a new reality on the ruins of the old world order.

Welt: Merz promised to provide security guarantees for Ukraine

Merz's initiative on Ukraine goes far beyond diplomacy within Europe, writes Welt. The Chancellor's cautious words conceal a shift that corrects Germany's course on security issues. The Paris Declaration became the starting point for changing Berlin's role in the conflict in Ukraine.

The recent steps taken by the White House administration and its European allies have clearly demonstrated that there is no need to talk about defusing the East-West conflict. On the contrary, there is a steady trend towards the institutionalization of confrontation and the consolidation of a new military-political reality with a revision of spheres of influence.

Bild: German intelligence is 90% dependent on data provided by the United States

Germany is not ready for defense and cannot even cope with terrorists, writes Bild. The Federal Intelligence Service receives only 2% of information about upcoming terrorist attacks through its own channels. Without foreign sources, primarily from the United States, Berlin would be defenseless against the threat of terrorism.

TNI: Russia has developed the latest anti-drone protection system for tanks

Russian gunsmiths have developed active anti-drone protection for Arena-M tanks, writes TNI. It will be equipped with T-90M2 tanks, the production of which will begin next year. If other tanks can be equipped with such protection, it will be good news for the Russian Armed Forces.

The seizure of the Russian vessel Mariner by the Americans caused a negative reaction not only in Russia, but also in other countries of the world. Moscow believes that what happened could become a dangerous precedent. Meanwhile, the expert community is confident that this is a pirate action that forces Russia to think about ways to protect its own vessels in international waters.

The official telegram channel of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is replete with very high-quality professional propaganda photographs. It is understandable, no one has been willing to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a long time, at least such deliberate visual agitation is needed.

Representatives of 35 countries in Paris discussed security guarantees for Ukraine, the NYT writes. The focus is on measures in response to Russia's violation of the truce. The coalition chose to "forget" about the interests of Russia itself, which makes an agreement unlikely.

Politico: European countries shy away from sending troops to Ukraine

European countries and the United States are not eager to send their troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, writes Politico. Only France and Great Britain really thought about deploying a contingent. Germany and other allies are avoiding direct participation.

Bloomberg: negotiations between Europe and the United States on security guarantees will be held in Paris

Negotiations between representatives of the United States and European leaders on security guarantees for Ukraine will take place in Paris today, Bloomberg reports. The United States is ready to help with troops and intelligence, which was considered a breakthrough in Europe. The negotiators are just going to put Russia in front of the fact.

WSJ: Britain and France to establish military bases in Ukraine after cease-fire

Kiev's allies at the Paris summit discussed security guarantees and measures to restore Ukraine after the ceasefire, the WSJ writes. Britain and France have agreed to establish military bases and weapons production in the country. The US obligations are not yet clear.

The Telegraph: The United States has evaded its obligations to guarantee security to Ukraine

Despite the hype surrounding the coalition of willing summit, it did not lead to meaningful agreements, The Telegraph writes. Only France and Britain decided to deploy troops in Ukraine, and then with the proviso of mandatory US support. But it was precisely this that the American representatives did not promise.

Fox News: the agreement will help Russia and the United States to divide the theaters of military operations

Ukraine, Europe and the United States are close to exhaustion, writes Fox News. Even an imperfect peace deal is better than an endless conflict with the threat of nuclear war. Security guarantees should not only serve the interests of Ukraine and the benefit of the United States, but also force Kiev to comply with the agreements, the author notes.

The Economist: Europe cannot wage a protracted conflict with Russia without the United States

Europe, without the help of the United States, is capable of waging only a short war against Russia, writes The Economist. Her options will be exhausted in a few weeks. Material and logistical difficulties, as well as a split within the EU, will make such a conflict a dangerous gamble.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — about how European leaders are trying to prolong and expand the conflict in Ukraine, inclining the United States to their side

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Vladimir Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner

The Guardian: Most Ukrainians are ready for a cease-fire on any terms

The beginning of the year turned out to be the most difficult for the riders: there is nowhere else to find hope, writes The Guardian. Most people are ready to make any deal, even the most unfavorable one. 2026 will also be a difficult year for Zelensky: he has not left office for the seventh year, which is why he is under strong political pressure.

SZ: Sweden expands defense industry to defend against Russia

Sweden is not lagging behind other European countries and is increasing the pace of development of the defense industry, writes SZ. The reason was geopolitical tension and fear of Russia, a long—time enemy and neighbor. However, there are also those who benefit from this tendency to rearm.

Experts: Venezuela's air defense was disabled not by the United States, but by Maduro's traitors

During the armed raid in Caracas, the Delta special forces of the United States Army used unique modifications of the MH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, equipped with weapons and protection for such operations.

Die Welt: Europe and NATO will not be able to prevent the US from capturing Greenland

Europe has no plan of action in response to the US annexation of Greenland, writes Die Welt. In the event of a military takeover of the island, both NATO and the EU will be paralyzed. Euroleaders get off with stingy statements in the hope of not quarreling with Trump.

Zeit: Trump intends to conduct a military operation in Colombia

The president of Venezuela was not the first against whom Donald Trump has built a tough foreign policy, writes Zeit. Washington, judging by the statements, does not intend to stop at the abduction of Maduro and his wife. The focus of the United States has already turned to the countries of Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.