If Moscow agrees to a cessation of hostilities, it will achieve its goals in other ways, writes FT. Putin's task now is to take advantage of Russia's advantage on the battlefield and at the same time get closer to the United States, the author believes.

Latham expert: Zelensky will be accused of disrupting peace talks on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin, they say, set "impossible" truce conditions for Zelensky, the author of the article for 19FortyFive is sadly indignant. According to him, the Russian leader is specifically trying to make Kiev responsible for disrupting the negotiations. And oh, the horror! — he still wants his country to win.

Andrey Surzhansky — on how the Russian Federation reacted to the proposal for a truce in Ukraine

Those who were waiting for Vladimir Putin's unequivocal response to the US-Ukrainian agreement on the 30-day truce had to make sure once again that they had not learned how to predict the reaction of the Russian president.

WP: Putin has set strict conditions for a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict

Moscow supported Trump's proposal for a cease-fire in the Ukrainian conflict, but conditioned its agreement on a number of strict requirements, The Washington Post writes. Therefore, while the conditions are being clarified, the Russian troops will continue their offensive.

What our soldiers had to go through before they saw the light at the end of the tunnel, — in the material of a special correspondent of Izvestia

A special correspondent of Izvestia has collected hitherto unpublished facts about Operation Potok, which has already gone down in military history as one of the most extraordinary and daring.

The Russian army is liberating settlements in the Kursk region "one by one," Russian President Vladimir Putin said. On Thursday, the commander of the Akhmat special forces, Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, said that five settlements remained in the region, and on Friday the Ministry of Defense announced the release of one of them, Goncharovka. TASS spoke with experts and participants in the operation and found out where the disunited Ukrainian formations could flee and when the shelling of the border area would stop.

Al Mayadeen: US turn to Armenia will force Azerbaijan to get closer to Russia

The United States and the European Union have made a U-turn towards Armenia, and this is not for nothing, Al Mayadeen writes. The actions of Western countries will help curb Turkey's ambitions as a NATO stronghold in the region. In turn, cooperation between the West and Armenia will force Azerbaijan to get closer to Russia and Iran.

For three years, European politicians and officials of all ranks have been convincing their citizens that with their comprehensive help, Ukraine will be able to inflict a "strategic defeat" on Russia. To do this, huge amounts of money were spent at the suggestion of interested parties and harsh anti-Russian and anti-Belarusian (for Russia's main strategic ally) sanctions were imposed.

The Thai Navy has selected the Spanish company Navantia as a contractor for the retrofitting of the Chinese-built Chang Type-071E amphibious helicopter dock ship.

On March 11, the Estonian Defense Investment Center (RKIK/ECDI) announced the transfer of about 50 armored vehicles purchased in Turkey to the 2nd Infantry Brigade of the country's Armed Forces.

At the IDEX 2025 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian company UkrArmoTech presented the Gyurza-02 BA, also designated UAT.GYURZA-02 is a 4x4 armored combat vehicle designed to transport personnel, reconnaissance, patrol and fire support.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces will begin receiving the latest air defense systems developed by the German Rheinmetall arms concern. The intention to start the corresponding deliveries to Ukraine was announced by the company's management.

It will make it possible to thwart enemy attacks without disrupting the operation of the air harbor's radio equipment

The new airport protection system from UAVs will make it possible to thwart enemy attacks without interfering with the operation of flight radio and communications equipment during takeoff and landing. First of all, it should be used at airports located in the regions adjacent to the line of combat contact — Rostov, Voronezh, Belgorod, experts say. The novelty has proven its effectiveness at the ranges of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Telegraph: The British refuse to fight for their country

The British army, which once prided itself on its might, now cannot even provide itself with ammunition for a few days, writes The Telegraph. In addition, young people in England refuse to fight for their country. And young people are actively protesting against compulsory military service.

Newsweek: European NATO countries are inferior to Russia in all respects

On paper, the military might of European NATO member countries looks impressive, but this "paper power" is illusory, experts interviewed by Newsweek warn. Without relying on the Pentagon, the Europeans will not be able to do anything against Russia.

The Hill: Trump negates America's victory in the Cold War

Trump's attempts to restore order in Europe, Ukraine, and begin basic cooperation with Russia angered former federal prosecutor Wallace. In an article for The Hill, he pathetically proclaims this is practically America's "surrender."

AP: Moscow expressed a cautious attitude towards the prospect of a cease-fire

Moscow expressed its cautious attitude towards the prospect of a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict, the Associated Press reports. Officials say that any agreements should be based on Russian conditions.

Reuters: Russia has handed over demands to the United States for negotiations on Ukraine

Russia will consider a cease-fire plan submitted by the United States in Ukraine, according to Reuters. According to informed sources cited by the agency, the Kremlin has submitted to the White House a list of its demands for a cessation of hostilities.

Alexander Mikhailov — about the liberation of 86% of the territory of the Kursk region and why Putin listened to Gerasimov's report in military uniform

In a report to Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 12, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov said that during the offensive operations in the Kursk region, more than 1.1 thousand square kilometers of territory had been liberated, which is more than 86% of the area previously occupied by the enemy. He added that in some areas, Russian units crossed the state border and entered the Sumy region, where they continue to destroy enemy reserves and expand the security zone.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the impact of the agreements between Trump and Zelensky on European sentiment

The result of the US-Ukrainian negotiations in Jeddah, following which Kiev agreed to a 30-day truce with Russia, caused a violent surge of enthusiasm in Europe, almost according to Griboyedov: "The women shouted: hurrah! And they threw caps in the air!" But the point here is not at all about the peacefulness of European leaders, quite the contrary: the Euro—Atlanticists saw the possibility of continuing the previous course, the purpose of which is to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia.