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Politico: Germany has begun deploying troops to Lithuania on a permanent basis

For the first time since the Second World War, Germany began deploying its troops on a permanent basis in another country. A 5,000-man brigade will be deployed in Lithuania near the border with Belarus. What tasks can this brigade perform, is it capable of strengthening the eastern flank of NATO and why its deployment is just a political gesture - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

NYT: The United States intervened in the Ukrainian conflict much more actively than previously thought

The United States was much more involved in the Ukrainian conflict than it was willing to admit, the NYT investigation says. Kiev and Washington interacted at the intelligence, strategic and technological levels. The most provocative steps were taken in special secrecy, the author confides.

The first MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare and reconnaissance aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Australian Air Force in 2025.

NYT: The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the beginning of the conflict

The US military has been leading the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the very beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, The New York Times writes. The publication told about their secret joint actions against Russia, it is noted that the publication is based on several hundred interviews.

Plans to create space forces have been announced in Kiev. By 2030, Ukraine plans to receive national satellites for military purposes. Experts point to the country's lack of financial and intellectual resources to implement the initiative. Why is Bankova dreaming of a cosmic renaissance and how should Russia respond to these threats?

Trump said Zelensky wants to abandon the resource deal with the United States

Vladimir Zelensky faces "very big problems" if he tries to abandon the rare earth metals deal. Donald Trump warned the President of Ukraine about this. What consequences can we talk about and why refusing to sign this document would be another major mistake by Zelensky, says the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.

At this demonstration, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander of the US Army in Europe, emphasized the critical need for a new generation of long-range systems, pointing out that the GMARS related to it would provide a significant advantage on the battlefield due to improved range, speed and operational flexibility.

Al Mayadeen: The British armed forces are experiencing a crisis of combat readiness

The military actions in Ukraine have revealed the deep-seated problems of the European armies accumulated since the Cold War, writes Al Mayadeen. At the same time, the end of the conflict will only exacerbate these shortcomings, calling into question the very ability of the West to conduct large-scale operations.

At the end of March 2025, the British Air Force's Puma helicopter fleet will be completely decommissioned after almost 54 years of service, which began in 1971. The farewell flights were performed recently by several machines of this type.

NYT: Europe is fiercely resisting Trump's attempts to improve relations with Russia

The Ukrainian issue has driven a wedge between Europe and the United States, writes the NYT. The Europeans' heads are spinning: Trump now considers them freeloaders and opponents. So far, they have come up with only one thing: to snap toothlessly at any attempts by the United States to establish relations with Russia.

Shukan Gendai: Europe is rearming against Russia, but it doesn't know why

Europe is diligently setting the world against Russia and launching a rearmament program, writes Shukan Gendai. However, the West itself is not happy about the problems that have arisen in this regard. Why fly to militarization at full speed, because Russia is not going to invade NATO, the author wonders.

The US hegemony is coming to an end, leaving allies in Europe and Asia with a choice: to seek new patrons or create their own alliances, Yahoo News Japan writes. The Japanese are starting to think about joining the BRICS, because after the fall of Washington, no one will be able to protect them.

The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO, an approximate analogue of Rostec) has published an image showing a Su-30 MKI fighter armed with 4 RudraM-III air-to-surface missiles – up to two on each wing console.

A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet will take part in combat training events

Joint naval maneuvers are important for Russian-Indian relations and lay the foundation for military-technical cooperation in the future, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. On Wednesday, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of two corvettes and a tanker entered the port of Chennai to participate in the Indra Navy - 2025 exercise.

TNI: The Algerian Air Force is armed with Su-35 fighters

Algeria has become the first foreign buyer of the Su-57, but is still receiving a batch of Su-35s, The National Interest writes. The shipments strengthen Russia's military presence in the strategic region where Morocco is acquiring American F-16s. This is a clear success of the Russian military-industrial complex: Moscow has proved that it can offer modern alternatives to its partners.

NYT: European leaders do not support von der Leyen's rearmament plan

Europe's attempts to compensate for the declining American aid to Ukraine have turned into a complete failure, exposing deep-seated crises within the EU, the NYT writes. European leaders are facing a triple challenge: a catastrophic lack of unity, a chronic shortage of funds, and growing pressure from the Trump administration.

How sanctions helped bring us closer to technological sovereignty

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, told the Expert how the largest industrial holding company of the Russian Federation works.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on why the West's actions towards Ukraine resemble the behavior of a pack of predators

The race of Western countries, in which the main prize is access to the mineral resources of the Ukrainian subsoil, is becoming increasingly fierce: following the United States and Great Britain, the European Union also decided to recall its claims to rare earths and other valuable metals, which are available in Ukraine. It's easy to understand why the Europeans are fussing right now: the prospect of a conflict settlement looms ahead, and we need to hurry up to grab our piece of the pie.

US-made military aircraft are now in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We are talking about F-16 fighter jets, which were initially engaged in patrolling the western Ukrainian regions, but now they are increasingly appearing over the frontline territory.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: The EU harmed itself in its attempts to defeat Russia

The EU assured that it would finance Ukraine "as much as needed," but the weapons and money ran out, writes Il Fatto Quotidiano. Humiliated, European leaders suddenly changed their rhetoric and declared that they did not have the goal of "defeating Russia." However, an Italian professor exposed their lies.