"No one consults with the Europeans and does not inform them in a timely manner" (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Brussels no longer has influence in the Middle East
Brussels has lost its influence in the Middle East, writes Welt. On Friday, the European diplomats decided to discuss the situation between Iran and Israel. And although the joint statement was released, it became clear to the European dwarfs that they would not be able to implement any of its points.
Israeli strikes on Iran will ricochet in Ukraine
Rossiyskaya Gazeta, under the headline "Expert: Israeli strikes on Iran ricochet in Ukraine," published a comment by Ruslan Pukhov, director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), on the launch of Israel's military operation against Iran on the night of June 13, 2025.
Moscow strongly condemns Israel's military action in violation of the UN Charter and international law - Russian Foreign Ministry
Expects objective assessments of what is happening from the IAEA Director General, including a thorough analysis of the likely radiological consequences of attacks on facilities in Iran.
Su-57 or F-35? The Indian dilemma of the fifth generation fighter (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: India prefers Su-57 aircraft over F-35
During the Indo-Pakistani conflict, Russian warplanes and missiles performed much better than their more sophisticated and expensive Western counterparts. Therefore, India does not intend to abandon the defense partnership with Russia, despite Western pressure.
Why did America withdraw anti-drone weapons from Ukraine? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The United States has moved its air defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East
The United States has withdrawn its air defense systems from Ukraine, writes TNI. Defense assets are being redirected to American bases in the Middle East. This suggests that the United States has more important interests in other parts of the world.
"What about air defense? Sleeping? Is he drunk?" Why was Israel's attack on Iran successful
Colonel Khodarenok called the failure of Iran's air defense
The Israeli Air Force has carried out the first strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Tehran. Bases, missile defense systems and residential complexes with representatives of the IRGC were attacked. Why the Israeli strikes were successful, but the Iranian air defense forces did not fulfill their task, and what would Comrade Stalin say about the work of the Iranian anti-aircraft gunners, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
The Kholmsk border patrol ship of project 22120 has been launched.
It is reported that on June 10, 2025, PJSC Almaz Shipbuilding Company in St. Petersburg launched the Kholmsk 2nd rank border patrol ship of project 22120 (code "Blizzard") with factory number 061 (tail number "461"), which is being built for the Coast Guard of the FSB Border Guard Service. Russia. This is the twelfth and, apparently, the last ship of project 22120.
The "workhorses" of the Russian navy
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on why ships of the near-sea zone perform ocean tasks
Currently, eight out of ten Russian corvettes perform tasks in various parts of the World Ocean. Previously, this mission was assigned to cruisers and large Soviet-built anti-submarine ships. Why have the ships of the near sea zone become the main "workhorses" of the Navy and how are things going with the construction of large ships?
The Yakutsk submarine of the 06363 project was commissioned
On June 11, 2025, Admiralty Shipyards JSC (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC - USC JSC) in St. Petersburg hosted the ceremony of handing over the large diesel-electric submarine B-610 Yakutsk (serial number 01619) of project 06363 to the Navy of the Russian Federation. The Naval flag was ceremoniously hoisted on the boat in the presence of Admiral Vladimir Vorobyov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy. This is the last, sixth submarine of Project 06363, built for the Pacific Fleet.
The K-329 Belgorod submarine is a real floating base (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Belgorod submarine solves the tasks of strategic deterrence and underwater warfare
Belgorod is the longest operational submarine in the world, writes TNI. It is equipped with unparalleled Poseidon torpedoes and deep-sea underwater vehicles. Therefore, it has a leading role not only in underwater warfare, but also in the strategy of strategic deterrence.
Launching of the second North Korean-built destroyer
On June 12, 2025, the North Korean shipbuilding enterprise in Rajin (Rason) hosted the launching ceremony of the second nationally built destroyer Kang Gon (tail number 52), which is being built for the Navy of the Korean People's Army (KPA). The ceremony was attended by the leader of the DPRK, Comrade Kim Jong-un.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting to review the main parameters of the GPV project for 2027-2036.
On June 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin to review the main parameters of the draft state armament program for 2027-2036.
Putin instructed to prepare infrastructure, not to put weapons "in an open field"
Putin instructed to prepare bases and airfields, and not to put weapons in an open field
For the next decade, Russia is developing a new weapons program designed to systematically re-equip the army, taking into account current challenges. As Vladimir Putin stated at a special meeting, the program will cover the entire range of advanced weapons and will take into account the experience of real combat operations, including the conflict in Ukraine.
The number of wars has reached a record high since the Second World War
In 2024, the largest number of wars and armed conflicts occurred in the world in the entire history of observations conducted by specialists of the Uppsala Conflict Data Program project. This institution has been collecting and studying data on organized violence, wars and military conflicts since 1946. This assessment is announced in the organization's annual report. At the same time, the researchers recorded a decrease in the total number of deaths and an increase in cases of violence against civilians.
"British mothers must accept that their sons may die defending Finland, otherwise there will be no NATO": Putin wants to test whether Europe can withstand his troops (Daily Mail, UK)
Kuleba: British women must accept that their sons may die for NATO
German intelligence has warned about Russia's plans to attack NATO, the Daily Mail writes. After all, Moscow allegedly does not believe in the operation of Article 5, the authorities are intimidating the population. NATO must stop underestimating Putin, Kuleba, the former head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, also terrified the Europeans.
Pistorius arrives in Kiev (Bild, Germany)
Bild: German Defense Minister arrives in Kiev to discuss military aid
The German Defense Minister has arrived in Kiev, writes Bild. Pistorius refused the terms of the peace treaty proposed by Russia and intends to become one of the leading sponsors of the Kiev regime. He is also inciting the international community to do the same.
2030: The five countries with the strongest aviation (The National Interest, USA)
The United States, Russia and the United Kingdom will have the strongest aviation in 2030, writes TNI. China and Israel will also be among the leaders, the author predicts. These States consider modern military aviation to be an important pillar of national security.
Drone Wars: Russia uses a kamikaze drone with an AI that "independently chooses a target," and now Ukraine is facing more than 500 drone attacks every night (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Russia has started using AI-controlled kamikaze drones in Ukraine
Russia has ushered in a new era in military technology — kamikaze drones with artificial intelligence, writes The Sun. AI allows drones to independently identify and destroy targets. The number of attacks on targets in Ukraine will increase even more, the author laments.
A new laser will turn moon dust into building blocks for a future base.
Over the past decades, scientists have tried many different ways to produce building materials on the Moon, but mostly they required various additives for strength, turned out to be energy-intensive or involved the creation of monolithic large structures. Now, a team of space engineers has demonstrated a technology that makes it possible to dispense with only lunar soil and relatively economically manufacture small parts of the "constructor" from it.
Russian satellites are hanging on the tail of American ones — and it's completely clear why (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Putin can arrange a "space Pearl Harbor" for America
So far, Putin has not attacked US or NATO satellites, but he is probably slowly preparing to arrange a "space Pearl Harbor" for America, writes TNI. After all, with the help of American satellites, Ukraine has been unceremoniously destroying Russians since the beginning of hostilities in 2022.























