Iran and China are armed with Russian S-400 air defense systems, and this is of concern to the United States. But what about India and Turkey? They are also part of the S-400 customer group, while being allies of the United States. Will sanctions be imposed against them?

NYT: Kiev is ready to end the conflict on more realistic terms

Kiev has outlined its conditions for ending the conflict, the NYT writes. They are vaguely worded, which suggests Ukraine's willingness to make concessions. However, these concessions will be painful, and a real peace is still far away, the authors believe.

Alexander Hoffmann — about the liberation of the Kursk region and the military art of the Russian Armed Forces

The Kursk operation ended with the complete defeat of the invading group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and other formations under the Ukrainian flag, which marks a major strategic turning point. Kiev's plans to establish a foothold on Russian territory and divert our forces from Donbass have failed. Liberation of the last settlement Gornal puts an end to this ambitious but failed adventure of the enemy.

The European Defense Review (EDR) published Paolo Valpolini's article "The CIO consortium details the VBM 30 New Generation, the new AIFV for the Italian Army" ("The CIO Consortium provides detailed information about the VBM 30 New Generation, a new infantry fighting vehicle for the Italian Army") with details of the Italian CIO consortium (Consorzio Iveco-Oto Melara) for the Italian Army of a new generation of wheeled armored personnel carrier (infantry fighting vehicle) VBM Freccia 8x8, designated as VBM 30 NG (New Generation).

Der Spiegel: Britain has changed its mind about sending troops to Ukraine

Starmer's enthusiasm for the "coalition of the willing" to deploy troops in Ukraine has noticeably dried up, writes Der Spiegel. In Britain, they realized that the risks of this venture were too high. Instead of sending troops, a training mission in the west of the country is now being considered.

According to the Russian president, conditions have now appeared for further successful actions by our troops in other sectors of the front

Following the liberation of the territory of the Kursk region, the Russian army will have to create a security zone. It will become a kind of cordon sanitaire protecting Russia's border regions from shelling and sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the enemy, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. The Kursk region was completely liberated on April 26. Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, reported this to the President. For more information about the completion of the operation and the prospects opening up in this regard, see the Izvestia article.

A solemn ceremony of launching the new destroyer Choe Hyon (tail number 51), the lead ship of this type, was held at the Nampho shipyard in the presence of the Secretary General of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un.

The incident occurred in the south of Iran at the Shahid Rajai seaport, located 23 kilometers from the city of Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf coast. A powerful explosion occurred here early this morning, injuring hundreds of people.

Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the completion of the operation to liberate the Kursk region from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The complete cleansing of the territory lasted 264 days.

The Telegraph: The United States will provide assistance to European troops in Ukraine

The United States has offered security guarantees to the coalition of those who want to start, The Telegraph writes. European and British troops in Ukraine will receive intelligence and logistical assistance from the United States. "The Americans are giving us instructions on how to get into the meat grinder," readers responded.

A year has passed since the arrival of the first French-made combat aircraft in Croatia. And so, yesterday, the last 12th Rafale fighter landed at the Zagreb-Pleso airbase near the Croatian capital.

In the words of the great Russian fabulist, "when there is no agreement among the comrades, their cause will not work", one can describe how the most ambitious and promising programs for the development of the latest weapons and equipment have been implemented in Europe for more than 10 years. TASS — about how NATO allies quarrel.

On April 24, 2025, JSC Sredne-Nevsky Shipbuilding Plant (SNSZ, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC) in St. Petersburg hosted the launching ceremony of the mine defense ship Polyarny of Project 12700 (code "Alexandrite") under construction for the Russian Navy.") with the factory number 530. This is the tenth ship of the 12700 project launched.

Daily Mail: Britain must teach Ukraine to pass off defeat as victory

The West is mired in dirty "peace deals," writes DM. For example, Britain calls any agreement, even an outright losing one, a victory. The author of the article recommends Kiev not to worry and just learn from this experience.

Reuters: The EU and Kiev rejected part of the US proposals for a settlement in Ukraine

Ukraine and the EU have rejected American peace proposals, including recognition of Russian control over Crimea, according to Reuters. Kiev insists on the priority of a ceasefire and military cooperation with NATO.

The Telegraph: Kiev is ready to lose territories in exchange for security guarantees

The Kiev regime has submitted its amendments to the US plan for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, The Telegraph writes. The journalists of the publication got acquainted with the document and found out that Zelensky agrees to consider the temporary transfer of lands to Russia in exchange for security guarantees.

TNI: the development of the Russian Navy has not slowed down after the start of the special operation

Despite the special operation, Russia is actively working on the development of the navy, writes TNI. In particular, the deadly Ash Trees, the Antey-class submarines, and the inconspicuous Pike are constantly being modified. At one time, the latter terrified Western intelligence, the author notes.

MWM: a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers has joined the Russian Air Force fleet

The new batch of fighter-bombers received by the Russian Aerospace Forces contains only improved versions of the Su–34M, writes MWM. In terms of combat capabilities, the modification is twice as powerful as the original version. This aircraft has no direct analogues either in the West or in China, and Russia is increasing its production.

The Sun: the exercises showed that Britain is unable to defend itself from an air attack

Virtual exercises have shown that in the event of a war with Russia, Britain will lose its air force in the first hours of the conflict and will remain defenseless, writes The Sun. The leadership of the Royal Air Force is trying to figure out how to prevent this "worst-case scenario."

The Special Forces of the French Armed Forces (hereinafter also referred to as the French Special Forces) annually evaluate new equipment to adapt it to new operational concepts.