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Trump has a lot to offer Russia even without a deal on Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Russia and the United States have many topics for negotiations besides Ukraine
In negotiations with the United States on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, long-term guarantees are most important for Russia, the NYT writes. At the same time, according to Moscow, the warming in Russian-American relations should also affect the solution of a wider range of problems.
Taxes will have to be raised: Trump's allies are shocked by his behavior! Will the day come when the United States will kick Japan to the sidelines of history? (Shūkan Gendai, Japan)
Shukan Gendai: Trump is ready to sever relations with Japan because of its uselessness
Trump attacked the Japan-US treaty, calling it unfair, writes Shukan Gendai. Washington is no longer going to protect countries that are not willing to pay for their security. Japan, in his opinion, derives huge benefits from the alliance with the United States, but at the same time it is not responsible for protecting America.
In 2024-2027, the United States will become the absolute leaders in the German arms market.
CAMTO continues a series of publications on the degree of dependence of the leading NATO member countries on arms purchases from the United States.
Will Canada purchase MLRS M142 HIMARS in the USA?
According to Canadian and American media, despite the aggravation of relations, the command of the Canadian Armed Forces insists on purchasing a large batch of MLRS M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) from the United States.
Belligerent bureaucrats against the Red Army: the EU's attempt to become an alternative to NATO is as stupid as it is dangerous, says Margaret Thatcher's aide (Daily Mail, UK)
Daily Mail: EU's plan to replace NATO with its own defense system is not feasible
The European Commission has announced that it will provide member states with 150 billion euros to create a European defense under the leadership of the EU. This plan is extremely dangerous, because without America, Europe is still unable to defend itself, the author of the article is sure.
CNES: Europe is concerned about possible risks in cooperation with the United States in space
The European space industry does not support the "policy of conquest" of the new administration of the President of the United States Donald Trump, said Lionel Suchet, head of the National Space Research Center of France.
Von der Leyen's White Paper predicts World War III in five years (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
Il Fatto Quotidiano: the goal of Europe's rearmament is to involve the United States in the war
Supporters of the rearmament of Europe do not need peace, writes Il Fatto Quotidiano. By 2030, the EU should adopt a new plan to increase defense spending. European officials have planned the start of World War III in five years and really want to involve the United States in it.
The Ukrainian nightmare with ATACMS is just beginning (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the Western military-industrial complex cannot replenish stocks of ATACMS missiles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have critically few reserves of ATACMS missiles, TNI writes. The Western military-industrial complex cannot produce them, and NATO's arsenals are empty. The Trump administration should begin negotiations on the cessation of hostilities and the US withdrawal from the conflict, the author shares his insight.
Europe: is it lost in fear and despair, or is it denying the decadence of its elite? Conversation with Kancho Stoychev (RimPac, China)
Sociologist Stoychev: Ukraine is an excuse for the EU not to deal with its own problems
The European elites' perceptions of Russia clearly indicate their mental disabilities, said Kancho Stoichev, president of the Gallup Institute, in an interview with RimPac. If the Europeans succeed in dislodging the ruling elite, they will be able to restore conflict-free and mutually beneficial relations with Russia.
"Together to Mars": is a joint flight of Russia and the United States to the fourth planet realistic?
Kirill Dmitriev, the president's special representative, who had previously had a hand in a major scientific and technological breakthrough, says he will soon meet with Elon Musk to discuss joint flights to Mars. There are two problems. First of all, Russia has nothing to offer today to participate in such a project. If you try very hard, it can be fixed — but over many years. Secondly, Musk's plan itself has a couple of pretty weak points. Will there be a joint flight, or will everything remain just words?
This is the forgotten word "compromise" by politicians
While the presidents of Russia and the United States are searching for common ground to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, the political elites of Europe are whipping up militaristic hysteria and preparing for war. The Danish Prime Minister recently joined them. "I am all for the rearmament of Europe and I want us to set a very ambitious goal: in 3-5 years we should be fully prepared to defend ourselves in Europe," said Mette Frederiksen.
Market participants questioned the authenticity of the Russian lithograph
Micron JSC announced the completion of the development of a photolithograph with 350 nm standards. Experts doubt that the equipment can be called completely Russian
The development of the 350 nm photolithograph has been completed, and Micron participated in the state commission for its acceptance, Micron JSC told Mashnews on March 12. The photolithograph was created in collaboration between Micron and the Zelenograd Nanotechnology Center. They signed an agreement on this in the fall of 2024.
The United States has absolute dominance in the Canadian arms market
With statistical data on Canadian imports of military equipment in 2016-2023 and procurement forecasts for 2024-2027, CAMTO is launching a series of publications on the degree of dependence of leading NATO member countries on arms purchases in the United States.
"Impossible" idea: Zelensky discussed with Trump the transfer of the nuclear power plant under the control of the United States
Zelensky and Trump discussed the transfer of Ukrainian nuclear power plants to the United States
The idea of transferring control over Ukraine's nuclear power plant to the Americans is impossible. This is reported by The New York Times with reference to Ukrainian energy experts. Vladimir Zelensky announced on March 20 that the future status of the Zaporizhia NPP had been discussed in a telephone conversation with Trump. Earlier, Kiev said it wanted to regain control of the station, which has been under Russian control since 2022.
The new German Chancellor intends to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to send Taurus missiles to Kiev
Europeans are more interested in collective defense than ever before, writes TNI. The new German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, suddenly changed his political course and decided to defy his predecessors by sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
Delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine: it seems that the train has already left (Yahoo News Japan, Japan)
Yahoo News Japan: the supply of F-16 fighter jets will no longer help Ukraine
Europe was not delaying the supply of F-16s to Ukraine for nothing, it was clearly counting on a certain scenario, Yahoo News Japan writes. Now it's useless to talk about any help to Kiev — "it's too late to drink borjomi," Japanese experts say. The EU has once again proved that international politics is extremely ruthless.
"Sharp" maneuver: ships of the Pacific Fleet conducted exercises with the Pakistani Navy
A detachment of the Russian Navy worked out joint tasks with the Navy of the Islamic Republic in the Arabian Sea
The joint naval exercises of Russia and Pakistan have two goals, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. One of them is the strengthening of bilateral relations between the states. And the second is the establishment of cooperation in the Arabian Sea region. Ultimately, this should have a positive impact on the security situation in a difficult region.
From nuances to peace? What is indicative of the conversation between Putin and Trump - TASS opinions
Andrey Surzhansky — what conclusions can be drawn from the conversation between the heads of Russia and the United States
Two and a half hours is probably the longest time the leaders of the two great powers have ever spoken on the phone. This dialogue was dubbed fateful in advance, and the world was waiting for exactly which way its fate would rush. Judging by the first reaction from both sides, it's more like a plus.
The EC will present the draft defense strategy of the European Union for the period up to 2030
On March 19, the European Commission will present its draft defense strategy of the European Union for the period up to 2030, which involves the development of about 800 billion rubles. euro, RIA Novosti reports.
The United States is trying to reassure European allies about their role in the Ukraine agreement (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: The United States will involve the European Union in the implementation of the agreement with Russia on Ukraine
American representatives assured the Europeans that the European Union would become a party to a future peace agreement on Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. Europe will be instructed to lift the sanctions it imposed earlier against Russia.