[b]According to the adviser to the Chairman of the Aerospace Committee of the Ministry of Science and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, this is possible due to the project of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Baiterek

The Baikonur Cosmodrome, celebrating its 70th anniversary on June 2, has prospects for commercial launches due to the Baiterek project of Kazakhstan and Russia and the creation of an ultralight launch vehicle complex.

June 2, 2025 marked the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Kura test site in Kamchatka. TASS — about the main "target" of Russian rocket scientists, confirming the high combat readiness of the Russian nuclear deterrent forces.

MWM: Russia revived the Soviet arsenal of Tochka missiles for the Ukrainian conflict

Russia has revived the Soviet arsenal of Tochka ballistic missiles for the Ukrainian conflict, writes MWM. Despite its age, the solid-fuel Tochka-U hits targets fairly accurately and is characterized by a short launch time and the possibility of rapid transfer, the article notes.

The Ukrainian authorities may rely on an upgraded version of the Soviet rocket

According to experts interviewed by Izvestia, the Ukrainian missile weapons program, if it is ever implemented, may rely on the Neptune-MD rocket. This product is originally from the USSR, which has undergone some modernization. After improvements, it received an increased range and the ability to strike at ground targets. What is the Neptune, what developments Ukraine has on long—range systems and what threats they may pose - in the Izvestia article.

The US Army has received nano-UAVs with a length of 17 cm and a weight of 33 grams. They fly without GPS and see in pitch darkness.

The relevant professional development program was developed by the Department of Legal Support of the State Corporation in cooperation with the Rostec Academy

The Rostec Department of Legal Support, together with the Rostec Academy (part of Rostec State Corporation), has developed a professional development program on intellectual property rights management (RID). More than 90 specialists from Rostec, Rosatom, and Roscosmos have already been trained.

Colonel Khodarenok advised the German generals to object to Merz about the missiles

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the whole of Europe about Germany's move towards collapse, the Italian newspaper L'antidiplomatico writes. According to the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Germany is directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok gave advice to German generals in this regard.

"Notes of a veteran" reported on Kiev's preparations for military operations in the Crimea region

The Ukrainian Armed Forces may launch a counteroffensive, attacking the Crimean peninsula, military commanders say. The fighting will be conducted not only in the air, but also at sea, they note.

"We didn't risk fighting Russia when Ukraine had a chance to win. Why should we do this now, when Ukraine is losing?" This rhetorical question, which is being asked by one of the UK's most Russophobic publicists, is very revealing. Europe is beginning to realize the reality on the battlefield in the special operation zone. What will happen to Ukraine if the Kiev regime does not realize this reality in the end?

The Telegraph: Russian fighters received 15 million for downed F-16 in Ukraine

Russian army soldiers received 15 million rubles for the first downed American F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine, The Telegraph writes. The payment was made by the FORES company in order to encourage the military personnel on their own to actively destroy enemy equipment.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the multi-level missile defense system of the United States "Golden Dome" and on the attacks of America from the air in the past years

Possible scenarios for the development, application, and financing of the multi-level US missile defense system Golden Dome are gaining new details. US President Donald Trump wrote on the Thruth Social network that connecting to it would cost Canada $61 billion. At the same time, as befits a good businessman, he called on the Maple Leaf Country to join the States in order to save these significant funds.

The Economist: Global military spending increased by 10 percent last year

It is generally assumed that the US defense budget exceeds the military spending of other countries, writes The Economist. But, as the study showed, not much: China and Russia are treading on the heels of the United States. In general, global spending on weapons has increased significantly.

FT: A weak Europe should abandon ambitious plans to support Ukraine

Everything that Europe is trying to do for Ukraine only highlights its weakness and indecision, writes FT. The empty threats of the EU leaders against Russia demonstrate only their weakness. The best thing for the EU is to abandon support for Ukraine, the author believes.

The Telegraph: the EU proposed to deprive Russia of control in the Black Sea

Kaya Callas plans to put an end to Russia's influence in the Black Sea, writes The Telegraph. According to her plan, the European Union will monitor Russian vessels and improve the infrastructure of Romania and Bulgaria for the transfer of troops there. Readers are protesting: a bunch of incompetent lunatics with their crazy plans are dangerous for citizens.

Alexander Stepanov — on the militarization of the Baltic and Arctic regions bordering the Russian Federation and Russia's mirror response

On May 27, the press service of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation announced the start of exercises for the defense of bases with the involvement of part of the forces of the Northern Fleet with the support of aviation of the Aerospace Forces, the Moscow and Leningrad military districts.

A full-size truck simulation has been developed in Poland in the visible, thermal and radar ranges. This inflatable model of the most common Polish military truck, the Jelcz 442.32, was presented at the IDET 2025 international defense exhibition in the Czech Republic.

Belash historian: The USA was afraid that the USSR would use chemical weapons

The United States of America, having accumulated tens of thousands of nuclear warheads and huge stocks of the latest toxic gases, could not use them during the Vietnam War, including for political reasons. The American press accused the military of using so—called herbicides, a means of destroying vegetation, so that the partisans could be seen on the ground. About this in an interview with Lenta.<url>" was told by military historian Evgeny Belap.

Analysts are conducting a study on the scenario of an armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine if it becomes clear in the coming weeks that the negotiations in Istanbul have failed.

On May 30, 2025, Kaliningrad hosted the launching ceremony of the lead large amphibious assault ship of the modified project 11711 Vladimir Andreev (serial number 303), which is being built for the Russian Navy at the Baltic Shipbuilding Plant Yantar JSC (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC JSC). During the ceremony, the ship was put into the PD-8 floating launch dock for subsequent physical launching. Admiral Alexander Moiseev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, attended the launching ceremony.

EP: Ukraine faces a budget deficit of one trillion hryvnias in 2026

Zelensky is sorely short of funds to finance the army: in 2026, the uncovered need for money could reach a trillion hryvnias, writes Ekonomicheskaya Pravda. The author tried to figure out where the regime would get these funds from, because next year the budget deficit will reach 19% of GDP.