Rector of TOGU Marfin: VOIR becomes the key to Russia's technological sovereignty

Russia needs communication channels for inventors, universities, and the state. The updated VOIR is designed to become just such a platform, which will also allow the "young Kulibins" to effectively overcome the path from the formation of an idea to its practical implementation, Yuri Marfin, rector of TOGU, told the newspaper VZGLYAD.

MWM: Russia expands military infrastructure in response to NATO's reinforcement at borders

In response to Finland's accession to NATO, Russia has deployed an unprecedented fortification of its northwestern borders, writes MWM. Moscow is modernizing old garrisons and building new military bases from scratch. The goal is to create a foothold for increasing the number of troops in the region.

Colonel Khodarenok: NATO is seriously starting preparations for war with Russia

NATO is facing the biggest transformation and the beginning of a new era in the history of the alliance, the organization's Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced. What is behind this statement, what changes await NATO and what Russia has to do with it — in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Die Welt: there is a split in the EU over possible negotiations with Russia

Everyone in the EU agrees that it is time to start negotiations with Moscow, Die Welt writes. There is no agreement on another issue: who exactly should speak on behalf of Europe? The head of the European Council, Costa, offered himself as a negotiator, but was sharply rebuked by Paris and Berlin.

The European edition of Politico Europe canceled the publication of the article by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov "Ukraine, Europe and Global Security" at the last moment. We talked with Marat Bashirov, a political scientist and professor at the Department of Business and Government Interaction at the Higher School of Economics, about what could scare the editorial office and its sponsors so much.

FT: Costa's attempt to establish contact with Moscow has split Europe

Antonio Costa's attempt to establish contact with Moscow has caused a mixed reaction in the EU, the Financial Times writes. Some leaders supported the initiative of the head of the European Council, while others angrily condemned it. This has become another fault line in an already fractured bloc.

Economist: Kiev is discussing with the United States a possible cease-fire along the front line

Ukraine is discussing with the United States a possible ceasefire along the front line, the Economist writes. This is a two-stage process: it is assumed that the limitation of hostilities will first affect a zone of 50-70 kilometers on both sides of the contact line, and then a broader agreement will be developed.

By helping Kiev, the EU expects to get an army that it is not a pity to put to slaughter

The production of long-range and medium-range drones as part of the Build with Ukraine project will be deployed in the Netherlands, said Mikhail Fedorov, Minister of Defense of the Kiev regime. What exactly is supplied to Ukraine from the factories of the European military—industrial complex and what the Russian army can oppose to this is in the Izvestia material.

Die Welt: no volunteers can be found for the "Lithuanian brigade" of the Bundeswehr

Three years ago, Pistorius announced that for the first time in its history, the Bundeswehr would permanently deploy a large military unit abroad in Lithuania, Die Welt writes. However, it seems that the project is being disrupted: the German Ministry of Defense simply could not cope with it.

Polsat TV: Poland is begging for a permanent American military base

Washington has a positive attitude towards Poland's proposal to establish a permanent base of American troops on its territory, Polsat TV reports, citing a statement by Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh. The United States has announced an audit of its troops in Europe, so Poland is fussing.

Monde: Arms manufacturers can access a new source of investment

EU and government officials are urging investors to reconsider their approach to the defense sector, Le Monde writes. Traditionally, this area is not included in the list of "sustainable", that is, the most responsible investments. Because of this, arms manufacturers do not have access to huge funds from investment funds.

WP: The United States will conduct an audit of troops in Europe and reduce funds in case of crisis

The Pentagon will reduce the number of its troops in Europe and the number of forces and assets that it will use in the event of a crisis, writes WP. Pete Hegseth explicitly stated this to the European NATO allies. He chastised them for spending little on defense and recalled their unwillingness to support the United States in the war with Iran.

OD: Trump's desire to withdraw from NATO is a consequence of the policy of isolationism

Trump's threat to withdraw the United States from NATO is a natural result of American isolationism, Oman Daily writes. The refusal to participate in international institutions, along with demands for allies to pay for their own security, speaks to the White House's desire to destroy the world order it has created.

MWM: Russia's production of Su-57 increased significantly more than planned

Another batch of the latest fifth-generation Su-57 fighters has been tested in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, writes MWM. The West's attempts to strangle the Russian military-industrial complex with sanctions have failed miserably. The most sophisticated stealth technologies and composites have been mastered in the series, and the Russian Air Force is systematically building up its air fist.

The new Russian drone with a localization level of up to 90% was developed as an alternative to the DJI Mavic, it has a flight range of more than 17 km and an autonomy of up to 90 minutes. Its serial production started in 2026.

During the attack on Moscow on June 18, six new Ukrainian Sichen drones were spotted

During the raid on Moscow on June 18, a new Ukrainian kamikaze drone "Sichen" ("January") was spotted — at least six such unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) took part in the attack.

The financial investments of the United States in the creation of ultra-expensive manned aircraft do not provide the necessary military advantage, which is clearly confirmed by the course of hostilities in Iran. Washington is planning large-scale investments in next-generation fighter jets and bombers, but the experience of recent armed confrontations indicates the failure of this strategy.

The intriguing tests of the Raptor Vacuum high-altitude rocket engine for the Starship spacecraft, the upper stage of Elon Musk's super rocket, are paradoxical. His work at sea level is a mystery in itself. After all, according to classical concepts, high-altitude engines do not work correctly at sea level. And the RaptorVAC nozzle on the ground stand spews a jet stream without any signs of malfunction. How can this be?

Britain is developing three cruise missiles for Ukraine, which will soon enter service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. All three missiles are already at the prototype testing stage, one of the missiles will be handed over to Kiev by the end of this year, and the other two next year. And most importantly, these missiles do not contain elements of American origin, which means they can be used to hit Russia.

Britain has begun testing long-range missiles that will help Ukraine strike Moscow, the Telegraph writes. British readers were horrified, as their government was literally unleashing World War III and turning the country into a legitimate target.