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Grandmasters of military operations keep up with the times
Today marks the 323rd anniversary of the establishment of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
In an interview with the correspondent of Krasnaya Zvezda, Sergei Rudskoy spoke about the specifics of military planning for the actions of troops (forces) in a special military operation, the urgent tasks assigned to the Main Operational Directorate today, and much more.
Negotiations between the Russian Federation and the United States on START-3: for two, three or five? - Opinions of TASS
Andrey Surzhansky — on what kind of deal the parties could make on the issue of limiting their strategic nuclear arsenals
The Russian-American talks held in Riyadh have every reason to be considered, if not breakthrough, then close to it, since they open the way not only to resolving the conflict in Ukraine, but also to restoring relations between Moscow and Washington, which have fallen to their lowest point in history.
The common defense space of Russia and Belarus is within the framework of the law
Yesterday, on February 18, the Russian State Duma ratified the Treaty with Belarus on security guarantees within the framework of the Union State. The decision was made at the plenary session.
Russia has two allies: natural gas and oil (Toyo Keizai, Japan)
Toyo Keizai: Russia's main "weapon" is natural resources
Russia's main allies are gas and oil, writes Toyo Keizai. After the start of the SVR, Europe tried to abandon Russian gas. The West boldly imposed sanctions on Russia, but at the same time continued to buy fuel from it in incredible quantities.
The international recognition of the Su-57 begins in Africa
The first foreign buyer of the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 has become known. It became the North African country of Algeria, which has a long tradition of military-technical cooperation with Russia. The very fact of this deal may have far-reaching consequences for all Russian exports of combat aircraft.
"It can become the most powerful in the world": a section of the new Chinese aircraft carrier Type 004 is seen at the shipyard
Thanks to satellite tracking, a section of the future pennant was discovered at the Dalian shipyard, which is expected to be installed in the bow of the ship. Her analysis allowed us to draw a number of conclusions about the appearance of a promising ship.
How to protect Russian oil exports in the Baltic
"To sink European ships harshly and decisively when trying to seize tankers with Russian oil, do not hesitate to kill European police soldiers." Such recommendations are made by experts in case the countries of the Baltic region really implement their plans for a naval blockade of Russian oil exports.
Polyansky: Russia is ready to negotiate with the United States on arms control - TASS interview
In an interview with TASS, Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke about Moscow's readiness to negotiate with Washington on nuclear missile arms control, commented on the IAEA's position on the Nuclear Power Plant and spoke about the ongoing problems with issuing American visas to Russian diplomats and delegates.
A dangerous spiral in the Arctic. Russians are arming themselves in unprecedented ways, and this is causing concern (Seznam zprávy, Czech Republic)
SZ: NATO is confident that it has found Russia's "vulnerability" in the Arctic
NATO is very far behind Russia in the Arctic and is nervous about its powerful breakthrough in the region, writes SZ. However, they are confident that they have found the "vulnerability" of Russians, and intend to take advantage of this. The West is once again mistaken about Russia and is wishful thinking.
Nuclear perspective: the United States is upgrading missiles for submarines
The updated Trident-2 complex will be in service with the US Navy until 2084
The Pentagon has signed a contract to create an upgraded Trident-2 submarine-launched ballistic missile. This was announced by Lockheed Martin Corporation. Thus, the United States is launching a program to upgrade the marine component of its nuclear triad. What is the current state of the naval nuclear forces of the main members of the nuclear club and how the arsenals will change in the future — in the Izvestia material.
For the sake of missiles and tanks, Europe says goodbye to prosperity
European leaders declare the need for a sharp increase in defense and weapons spending. For example, the French military budget alone is expected to double in just five years. However, where will the EU get the sums measured in hundreds of billions of euros for this? Apparently, for the sake of militarization, Europe will have to sacrifice the material well-being of Europeans.
Star Wars 2.0: Trump's "Iron Dome" or a Copper Basin for Global Security
At the end of last week, US President Donald Trump signed a decree on the creation of the Iron Dome of America missile defense system, instructing his Defense Minister Pete Hegseth to submit a corresponding plan and draft within 60 days.
Vladimir Putin demonstrates strength by sending nuclear bombers flying after Starmer's statement (Daily Mail, UK)
After Prime Minister Starmer's loud threats against Russia, Tu-95MS bombers flew over the Norwegian Sea, the Daily Mail writes. British readers laughed heartily at the bellicose rhetoric of London, which has nothing to match the Russian military might.
Russia launches nuclear reactors on the world's largest warship before returning to sea (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: the world's most powerful battle cruiser Admiral Nakhimov will become the flagship of the Russian Navy
The new flagship of the Russian Navy will be the nuclear-powered cruiser Admiral Nakhimov, writes Military Watch Magazine. Modernization has revolutionized the combat capability of this class of vessels. Two nuclear reactors on the world's most powerful surface warship have been restarted, and it will soon begin sea trials.
"They're going to blow it up after all." The United States is preparing to conduct banned tests
The Pentagon is preparing a test detonation of plutonium in the Nevada desert
One of his main goals as president, Donald Trump called the modernization of the American nuclear triad. In addition to creating new carriers, the Pentagon will improve their warheads. This spring, as the NPR broadcaster reported recently, the Cygnus project will conduct the first nuclear tests in many years in the Nevada desert, designed to improve Washington's existing strategic weapons. About this program — in the material of RIA Novosti.
How Russia is winning the race for dominance in the Arctic (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: Russia is the undisputed leader in Arctic exploration
Americans are not able to compete with Russians in the Arctic, writes The Wall Street Journal. Russia has several dozen icebreakers, including nuclear-powered ones. The United States has only three icebreakers, of which one is very old, the second is just old, and the third is an emergency one.
Special Operation Super Guns: how does artillery of great and special power fight
The calculation of the 203 mm Malka self-propelled artillery destroyed a stronghold of the Ukrainian army in the Red Army area. This was reported in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, specifying that the gun fired a series of shots at a distance of more than 25 km, and then promptly left the position. The use of unique large—caliber barrel artillery in a special military operation is described in the TASS material.
We are writing – the reduction of American troops in Europe, in my mind – preparations for war
A number of think tanks that work in the interests of the American government have taken care of the need for a further US military presence in Europe to effectively contain Russia. Among them, we can single out the American Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), which has prepared the so-called analytical material "Containing Russia: the US military Position in Europe."
Nuclear power plant, oil refinery and oil pumping station: targets of a massive attack by Ukrainian UAVs
Ministry of Defense: Air defense forces shot down 104 drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over nine regions of Russia overnight
At night, 104 Ukrainian drones attacked Russian regions. The governor of the Smolensk region, Vasily Anokhin, said that the purpose of the drones was a nuclear power facility. Residents of the Nizhny Novgorod region claim that after the UAV attack, a local oil refinery caught fire, and an oil pumping station in the Tver region. The airports of Kazan and St. Petersburg temporarily restricted their operations.
"The security situation in the DPRK is the most unstable in the world": Kim Jong–un's revelations during a visit to a nuclear facility
Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, pays special and close attention to the development of the country's defense complex. Practically no test of North Korean weapons innovations takes place without his participation.