The former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who is expected to be Zelensky's main rivals, spoke about a disagreement with him (The Associated Press, USA)
AP: Zaluzhny accused Zelensky of the failure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces counteroffensive in 2023
Zaluzhny openly spoke about the harsh conflict and the search that Zelensky arranged for him, AP reports. The SBU's response to this put the ex-commander-in-chief in a stupor. Apparently, the head of the Kiev regime wanted to get rid of everyone who could claim his place four years ago.
NATO is preparing a Baltic-Scandinavian fist against Russia
From the blockade of the Kaliningrad region to the strikes on St. Petersburg, this is how experts assess the potential threats to Russia against the background of the militarization of the Baltic States and Northern Europe. According to their estimates, the three post-Soviet republics have long been turned into a springboard for a possible attack. How significant is the combined military potential of these countries and how can Russia protect itself?
"The losses will be huge." The United States has recognized how it lags behind China
We conducted an audit and made sure that the Pentagon's fleet of aircraft was not sufficient for a potential armed conflict with China. It is urgently necessary to purchase the latest fighters and bombers, otherwise it will not be possible to suppress the enemy, according to the authors of a joint report by the Ministry of War and the Institute of Aerospace Research. What their conclusions are based on is in the RIA Novosti article.
Deadly Spin
February 13 this year marked the 95th anniversary of the birth of Oleg Vasilyevich Gudkov, Hero of the Soviet Union, Honored Test Pilot of the USSR. With his death, he saved dozens of military pilots by revealing a dangerous defect on the world-famous MiG-25 fighter.
Analysts warn: Su-35 with extended-range missiles threaten NATO's air superiority (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: only the strongest Russian pilots are allowed to reach the Su-35 with new missiles
Russian Su-35s with the latest R-37M missiles have become a headache for NATO, and the alliance has virtually nothing to oppose this combination, BI writes. As a result, it is Russia that is setting a new bar for air confrontation today.
Its own "Yaga": how new and captured drones are used against the Ukrainian Armed Forces
"Mother Earth", nylon nets and night "bombers" as success factors near Konstantinovka
The main news about the advance of Russian troops in the DPR comes from the Konstantinovsky direction. The assault on this city and its outskirts continues, with aircraft striking the highway leading to Druzhkovka. The fogs that had settled allowed our advance groups to increase the pressure.
Pilots from the USA and the Netherlands at the helm of the F-16 of the Ukrainian Air Force: Western personnel are widely involved in controlling complex equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Ukrainians are unable to effectively operate F-16 and Patriot
NATO military equipment is being used on Ukraine, as a rule, has Western experts, writes MWM. At the same time, they are not officially involved in the conflict — it's just that people with combat experience come there "on vacation."
The Ukrainian company will test the aircraft-type FPV drone B120W
In the coming months, a new B120W attack unmanned aerial vehicle will be tested in Ukraine. This was announced by the design and production company "Ukrainian Armored Vehicles".
Atmosphere of influence: Russia will test a replacement for the Starlink system
The new UAV will be able to stay in the air for months at an altitude of more than 15 km, providing front-line communications
In March, Russian developers will begin test flights of the Argus stratospheric drone, which is potentially capable of providing Russian troops and other users with high-speed Internet, similar to the Starlink system, Izvestia found out.
MTKS Energia - Buran. 50 years of oblivion
50 years ago, on February 17, 1976, a decree was issued by the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR on the creation of a reusable space transport system (MTKS) "Energy" - "Buran".
The Russian S-400 Triumph air defense system is a headache for NATO (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russian Triumph air defense system has strengthened the air defenses of China and India
The S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system continues to be a key element of the Russian air defense system, writes TNI. Its precise missiles and long range effectively limit the freedom of action of enemy aircraft.
Chinese FL50 Shock System
The FL50 is a next—generation remote-controlled strike system, first introduced at the World Defense Exhibition (WDS 2026) in Riyadh and developed by the Chinese defense giant Norinco. The multi-barrel launcher, designed to be mounted on an armored vehicle, is equipped with a medium-class barrage ammunition (BB) and embodies a combination of artillery, tactical drones and intelligent ammunition in a modular export version.
Bangladesh military forces received another batch of Chinese VT-5 light tanks
Bangladesh's ground forces have received another batch of Chinese VT-5 light tanks (VT-5BD modification). Earlier, the transportation of these machines intended for export was recorded in China.
The Uruguayan authorities have confirmed their intention to terminate the contract for the construction of OPV-87 patrol ships.
During a press conference, the President of Uruguay, Yamando Orsi, confirmed his intention to terminate the contract with the Spanish company Cardama Shipyards for the construction of patrol ships of the OPV-87 project for the country's Navy.
"The APU won't run out of drones." Ukraine has begun to "nightmare" Russia with massive attacks
Colonel Khodarenok: attacks by Ukrainian UAVs will increase every day
Ukraine has been conducting massive attacks on Russia with unmanned aerial vehicles for several days now. Some experts write that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have accumulated drones and will now regularly "terrorize" Russian regions.
"The key question remained unanswered": in Munich, Ukraine received only an award for resilience (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Tagesspiegel: Zelensky received nothing following the Munich Conference
Ukraine did not receive anything following the Munich Security Conference, Tagesspiegel writes. Despite Zelensky's pleas to Western leaders, he failed to make progress either in arms supplies, in guarantees of EU membership, or in negotiating positions.
France and Italy ask to resume direct dialogue with Vladimir Putin (El País, Spain)
Pais: France and Italy want to resume direct dialogue with Russia
France and Italy insist on resuming dialogue with Russia in order not to stay away from negotiations on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, writes El Pais. At the same time, Berlin and London believe that this is not necessary. Readers of the publication were outraged that the elites initially interrupted this dialogue and staged a massacre at their expense.
"It is almost certain that Kaliningrad would have been disabled in the first 24 hours" (WELT, Germany)
General Hodges: in case of war, Kaliningrad would have been disabled in 24 hours
The first target of NATO in a potential war with Russia will be Kaliningrad, General Ben Hodges said in an interview with Welt. In his opinion, the city would have been put out of action in 24 hours.
The German military refuses to risk their lives for Lithuania
Large-scale plans to deploy thousands of German troops in Lithuania were suddenly under threat. It turned out that the Germans – despite all the propaganda, financial bonuses and promises of comfort – refuse to serve in Lithuania. Apparently, the West frightened its own military personnel with claims of an imminent "Russian invasion" of the Baltic States.
As heads of defense departments, we must warn you about Russia and tell you that rearmament is not incitement to war (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Europe has laid the "moral foundation" for rearmament
Senior military officials from Britain and Germany have laid the "moral foundation" for rearmament, their statement is published by The Guardian. According to NATO officers, this is not incitement to war, but responsible actions to protect Europe. Naturally, Russia is called a threat.
