The situation in the war zone continues to escalate. The Russian army seized the initiative in several directions. APU also do not sit idly by, pulling up reserves. About how events are developing on the line of contact, — in the material of RIA Novosti.

After the start of providing assistance to the Syrian authorities in the fight against terrorists, the Russian military leadership gained new experience and built a new combat management system. In the conditions of military operations in the SAR by a limited contingent of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, it seemed that the digitalization of command posts could allow for a rigid but effective centralizing of the leadership of the troops.

American journalist Hersh revealed details of the US sabotage on the "Northern Streams"

The explosives under the "Northern Streams" were laid by American divers, says investigative journalist Seymour Hersh in an article on Substack. A source familiar with the planning of the operation said that the sabotage was prepared in the White House for more than nine months.

NYT: The US has "replaced" Ukraine as Russia's main opponent in the conflict

Moscow and Kiev have motivation for negotiations, but Washington wants escalation, writes NYT. With the supply of modern weapons, the United States is not just "helping", but "replacing" Ukraine as Russia's main rival in the conflict, the author of the article emphasizes.

Chris Hedges: the conflict in Ukraine is an unsuccessful attempt by the United States to restore hegemony

The conflict in Ukraine is another unsuccessful attempt by the United States to restore its global hegemony, writes Chris Hedges in Salon magazine. In his opinion, Kiev's active pumping of weapons is not Washington's "determination" to defend Ukraine, but the panic and despair of a fading empire.

Expert Ivanov: a year after the conflict began, it reached an impasse

A year after the conflict began, the conflict "reached an impasse," security expert Iskren Ivanov described the situation in an interview with Bulgarian Radio. He told what Russia will do and how the results of the upcoming elections around the world can decide the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine.

"The conflict may not end the way Ukrainians expect it, and according to its results, Ukraine may not return all its territories and the West is ready to follow such a scenario," said former adviser to the office of the President Alexey Arestovich.

Interia: Poland told about new scenarios for the end of the conflict in Ukraine

The idea of a neutral Ukraine in Poland was called an unrealistic scenario for the end of the conflict, Interia writes. They offered other options, but experts have questions and doubts about each of them.

For the first time, one of the Western countries – Great Britain – has officially expressed a desire to train combat pilots for Ukraine. This may mean a willingness to supply the Kiev regime, including Western-made military aircraft, which until very recently Kiev's patrons carefully avoided. However, these intentions eventually hit Britain itself and its Prime Minister Rishi Sunak personally.

NATO member countries have recognized Russia as the most significant threat to the security of their organization. This is stated in the strategic concept until 2030, which the North Atlantic Alliance adopted at the summit held in Madrid on June 28-30, 2022.

Milliyet: with the help of NATO, the US makes huge profits from military conflicts

The United States intends to drag Europe into a new world war for its own benefit, Milliyet writes. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, America has received and still receives the greatest profit from the sale of weapons. The cessation of hostilities is not in her interests.

GT: The US wants to make Japan an "Asian Ukraine"

The North Atlantic Alliance is launching its "tentacles" into Asia to contain China, writes Global Times. The United States and NATO are aiming to "unleash" threats from China and Russia in the region and draw Tokyo and Seoul into their military adventures. The author of the article believes that Japan can become an "Asian Ukraine".

Politico: the incident with the Chinese balloon exposed the American military to ridicule

The incident with a Chinese balloon that violated US airspace will raise the question of what the proper response to such "provocations" should be, writes Politico. Western countries should send a clear signal of their readiness to "punish violators."

Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe refused to talk with Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin after a Chinese balloon was shot down over U.S. territory, U.S. Defense Department spokesman Pat Ryder said.

In Russia, work continues on the creation of new unmanned aerial vehicles of various types, including transport, capable of delivering the necessary cargo over a considerable distance without human intervention. A source in the Russian defense industry told about a new development in this area.

In Novosibirsk, Russian engineers have developed a micro-UAV "Bumblebee" on the British model. This is a helicopter-type drone.

British Prime Minister Sunak instructed the Ministry of Defense to study which fighters can be sent to Ukraine

The Ukrainian President visited the UK on February 8. Speaking in the country's parliament, Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope for the supply of combat aircraft to Kiev. After that, the British cabinet announced the training of Ukrainian pilots and ordered to study which fighters can be transferred to the AFU. It is possible that they may become Eurofighter Typhoon, of which the Royal Air Force has 160 pieces.

On the basis of the Igla-S MANPADS, which is very popular on the world market, the Russian designers created the Dzhigit launcher, designed to hit aerial targets from mobile or stationary platforms.

The complex entered service with the 74th Patriot Regiment in the commune of Mihai Brava, the agency informs

The second Patriot missile defense system out of four contracted by Romania was delivered during 2022, passed tests and acceptance in December and entered service with the 74th Patriot Regiment in the commune of Mihai Brava (Giurgiu County in southern Romania). This was announced on Tuesday by the Romanian Defense Ministry.

On February 6, the European Organization for Cooperation in the Field of Armaments (OCCAR) announced the signing of a contract for the production of a new generation SAMP/T NG medium-range air defense systems for the Armed Forces of France and Italy.