The "mysterious" American "Product 670" produced from the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle
Judging by the photo, the vehicle is powered by a small rocket engine located in the rear of a wide cylindrical body. It is equipped with three retractable lattice stabilizers located in the tail section. The rocket has a rounded nose, but it is not known whether it is just an aerodynamic fairing or whether it hides the means of aiming at the target.
We're watching you, Vladimir. A British spy plane escorted a Russian convoy into the English Channel as Britain develops a peace plan for Ukraine (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: A British reconnaissance aircraft escorted a Russian convoy in the English Channel
Britain is seriously concerned about the passage of Russian ships through the English Channel, writes The Sun. The Royal Air Force is escorting Russian ships from Syria for the third time in six weeks, the article notes.
"I believe that our entire land will be liberated"
Vitaliy Ganchev, Head of the military-civil administration of the Kharkiv region, talks about the problems faced by the residents and authorities of the region
The situation in the Kharkiv area remains difficult: Ukrainian formations are constantly trying to attack. There are about 70 settlements on the territory controlled by the Russian side, in which about 2 thousand people live. Vitaliy Ganchev, head of the military-civil administration of the Kharkiv region, told Izvestia in an interview what problems the residents of the region face and how the authorities solve them.
"Not everything has been made publicly available." What did Putin and Trump discuss for two hours?
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.
Donald Trump's peace efforts falter (Financial Times, UK)
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.
Russia has introduced a new anti-aircraft missile system. What is it capable of and why is it needed?
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.
Targeted disruption: Kiev is trying to complicate negotiations between Russia and the United States
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.
Withstands a shot from an RPG-7: The Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly successfully tested the Lyut ground drone in the Kursk region
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 United States is trying to reassure European allies about their role in the Ukraine agreement (Bloomberg, USA)
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.
Will it only get worse? Why does the Ukrainian air defense miss Russian strikes
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.
"Exchange of moves in a chess game": world media on the conversation between Putin and Trump
"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.
The EC will present the draft defense strategy of the European Union for the period up to 2030
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.
From nuances to peace? What is indicative of the conversation between Putin and Trump - TASS opinions
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.
Is Armenia drifting towards the West a rash move in the Caucasus? (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Armenia is steadily moving towards the EU and NATO
Armenia is increasingly expressing its desire to throw itself into the arms of the West, infoBRICS writes. In search of benefits, Yerevan risks losing its historical ally in Moscow and facing new threats. Being on Russia's side, rather than drifting towards the EU, is what is necessary for a successful future.
"Sharp" maneuver: ships of the Pacific Fleet conducted exercises with the Pakistani Navy
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.
As a matter of fact: a water purification filter has been tested in the SVO area
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.
Belarus and Russia – integration in all spheres of interaction
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."
The Entente 2.0 is ready to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia
It has become known that the Franco-British plan to send so-called peacekeepers to Ukraine is in the final stages. Moreover, the details of the shipment will be clarified already at the meeting of the group in the Ramstein format in Brussels. In particular, we are talking about the training of coalition forces from Britain, France, Germany, the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic States, Romania and Poland.
Zelensky leads Ukraine "to dictatorship" (Bild, Germany)
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.
text: Putin declared his readiness to work with the United States to work out ways of a long-term settlement in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin's press service reported.