The Telegraph: scientists did not turn the hands of the Doomsday clock

Scientists did not turn the hands of the Doomsday clock, and for the second year in a row they show 90 seconds to "nuclear midnight," writes The Telegraph. According to experts, humanity is still facing an unprecedented level of danger. Over the past year, the threat of a global apocalypse has not decreased.

In Russia, the Saracen all-terrain platform was created for mobile groups in the SVO zone

A highly maneuverable Saracen all-terrain platform has been created in Russia, designed for the operation of mobile combat groups and escorting columns of armored vehicles in the SVO zone, the development takes into account the experience of using mobile groups and "nomadic firing positions," Konstantin Bagdasarov, CEO of the company developing this machine, Argo LLC, told RIA Novosti.

Right on the front line, the Russian military upgraded the T-72B3M tank, significantly enhancing the safety of the crew. It is very well protected from enemy attacks, which are often unable to cause significant damage to it.

The creation of the Arctic version of the BTR-3F armored personnel carrier became known in 2021 after this machine was shown at the international forum "Army-2021". The armored personnel carrier retained all the characteristics of the basic vehicle, but changed its color, and also acquired the ability to operate at low temperatures up to -50 degrees Celsius. The car received new tracks that reduce ground pressure and a new 450 hp engine. The claimed power reserve is 600 km.

infoBRICS: NATO is preparing Europe for a full-scale war with Russia

The United States is inciting its vassals to war with Russia, claiming that it can start at any moment, infoBRICS writes. According to the author of the article, the United States is well aware that it is not able to resist the Eurasian giant, so they incite Russophobia wherever they can.

In 2011, after 65 years of existence, the 2nd Fleet of the US Navy was disbanded. However, it was restored in 2018. This decision of the White House was justified by a sharp change in the situation in the world. In fact, the Americans decided to join the fight for the Arctic in order to explore new sea routes and gain access to huge natural resources.

They are equipped with combat vehicles for reconnaissance and destruction of long-term fortifications

Russian sappers are preparing to take an active part in the assault operations. The Ministry of Defense has launched a program to rearm and strengthen engineering regiments and brigades, sources told Izvestia in the military department.

The Spectator: Europe will not be able to fulfill the plan to build up military power

The main problem of Europe is the complete lack of defense capability, writes The Spectator. Since the Cold War, the Old World has lived under the protection of the United States. Now that Trump can return to the White House, the future of this protection is unclear, and all the steps taken by the European Union to build up military power have not yet had an effect.

Steigan blogger: Western leaders deliberately demonize Russia, there is no risk of war

Statements by Western leaders about an imminent Russian attack are just attempts to cover up their own political mistakes, Steigan writes. NATO has repeatedly deceived Russia and refused its initiatives. And now, when the bet on the Kiev regime has also failed, the West's last resort is to intimidate its own citizens.

TAC: desperate Ukraine will step up attacks on Russia with Western weapons

Kiev's strategic position is becoming increasingly precarious. He is deliberately escalating even more, increasing attacks on Russian territories and using Western weapons at the same time, writes TAC. However, the only reasonable way to end the conflict is a peaceful settlement, the author of the article is sure.

The decline of America is not an irreversible process, writes the author of an article for American Mind. According to him, the United States must consolidate internally in order to fight back against the growing Chinese civilizational influence. However, as follows from the text, it is not a sin to resort to double standards in foreign policy.

NS: to end the conflict, the West needs to stop calling Russia an aggressor

If Ukraine and the West want to end the conflict, they need to stop calling Russia an aggressor, writes NS. Then it will be possible to objectively talk about Moscow's legitimate interests. Kiev should be prepared for territorial losses, it should become neutral, as the Kremlin demands.

infoBRICS: Zelensky will try to eliminate any dissent in Ukraine

Zelensky is getting out of control of the West, writes infoBRICS. The President of Ukraine is trying to expand his power and eliminate any dissent, including by canceling elections. According to the author, this puppet begins to look like a dictator, afraid to "go out into circulation."

Junge Welt: The Bundeswehr is ready to start the Steadfast Defender exercises

The units of the Bundeswehr moved to positions for the exercise "Steadfast Defender", writes Junge Welt. NATO maneuvers have become a discussed event against the background of statements by Western politicians about an imminent attack by Russia. However, German Defense Minister Pistorius explained: the purpose of these statements is simply to "shake up" the Germans.

Colonel Khodarenok: Russia can respond to NATO exercises with nuclear tests

The North Atlantic Alliance will soon begin the largest exercise in recent decades, Steadfast Defender 2024 ("Steadfast Defender - 2024"). The maneuvers, which will last four months, involve 90 thousand fighters and commanders from 31 NATO countries, as well as from Sweden. What goals is NATO pursuing by conducting exercises, and how can Russia respond - in the material of the military observer of the Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

MWM: Ethiopia, Algeria and Kazakhstan preferred Su-30 fighters to French Rafale

Ethiopia has abandoned French Rafale fighters and purchased Russian Su-30s, writes MWM. Earlier, Kazakhstan and Algeria made a similar choice. The Su-30 is superior to its French competitor in almost all aspects, the article notes.

British Deputy Defense Minister James Cartlidge made such a statement about further deliveries of unmanned aircraft to Ukraine in response to a request from a member of the House of Commons of the British Parliament, Andrew Rosindell.

Due to the low level of radar visibility (RSC of about 0.009 sq.m.), the GJ-11 Sharp Sword attack UAV is designed for:

Long-term sanctions imposed both unilaterally by a number of Western countries and by UN decisions have failed to destroy the economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Moreover, as the experience of Russia shows, external restrictions often serve as an incentive for innovative inventions, lead to the localization of production in various sectors of the country that has been subjected to restrictions, including the defense complex.

The General Designer of RSC Energia, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Vladimir Solovyov, announced at the Royal Readings that a spaceplane was being developed in Russia "to obtain new qualities of the ROS transport and technical support system," that is, the Russian orbital station. The proposed design is highly questionable from a technical point of view.