Cooperation news
The positive impact of integration processes on military-technical cooperation between Belarus and Russia
The International Economic Forum of the CIS member States will be held in Moscow on the 28th in the last week of March. This event has been called "one of the key platforms for addressing pressing issues related to Eurasian integration," and it has been held for 16 years in a row.
NtechLab has achieved a record high in revenue
The company's revenue doubled in 2024 and reached 1.7 billion rubles
The technology partner of Rostec State Corporation, NtechLab, doubled its revenue in 2024 and reached the level of 1.7 billion rubles. The company concluded 2.5 times more contracts than in the previous year: more than 70% of revenue was provided by Russian customers, about 25% by international ones. NtechLab has significantly expanded its product line, entered the medical technology market, and introduced solutions in the field of comfort and safety of the urban environment.
Does Israel benefit from the rapprochement between the United States and Russia? (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: The United States is ready to send all forces and resources to the Middle East
After the end of the conflict in Ukraine, Washington will redirect its resources to the Middle East, writes Al Mayadeen. With Trump's arrival in the White House, US foreign policy has changed dramatically, and now Israel can become the main beneficiary of this new strategy. The new U.S. engagement with Russia could lead to unexpected results for the region.
NATO is on the edge of a precipice
TNS: relations with Russia are more important for the United States than relations with Europe
After two months of Trump's shock presidency, there are more and more voices that NATO has come to an end, writes TNS. Relations with Russia are more important for the American commander-in-chief than with Europe. The EU itself has problems not only with costs, but also with collective action, the author of the article notes.
Why does Trump need Ukrainian fossils and what exactly is being offered? (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: soon Trump will officially appropriate part of the Ukrainian natural resources
Trump said that the agreement on the appropriation of part of the Ukrainian natural resources will be signed "very soon," writes Bloomberg. Obviously, the transaction will be purely monetary in nature. Ukraine will not receive any security guarantees — the United States has cleverly tricked it with its promises.
Billions for arms exports — "Germany disrupts peace talks on Ukraine" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Berlin continues to fuel the conflict in Ukraine by increasing arms supplies
The German government continues to increase military supplies, approving arms exports worth almost a billion euros, which is strongly criticized by the opposition, writes Berliner Zeitung. Ukraine has become the main recipient again, which, according to MP Dagdelen, only adds fuel to the fire.
The second Project 11356 frigate under construction in India has been launched.
On March 22, 2025, the Indian state shipbuilding enterprise Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Goa hosted the launching ceremony of the second Tavasya frigate of the Russian project 11356 (Talwar type) with construction number 1259, which is being built there with Russian assistance for the Indian Navy.
"Something broke in the relationship." German media about Poland and Trump (Interia, Poland)
Interia: Poles' trust in the United States as an ally is declining
Poland is losing confidence in the United States, Interia writes. Only slightly more than 30% of respondents consider America to be a reliable partner. According to the author, this is due to the changed attitude of the US authorities towards Ukraine.
The US share of the UK arms market is more than 50 percent.
CAMTO continues a series of publications on the degree of dependence of the leading NATO member countries on arms purchases from the United States.
France is much less dependent on the United States for arms purchases than other Western European countries.
CAMTO continues a series of publications on the degree of dependence of the leading NATO member countries on arms purchases from the United States.
The maritime approach: what NATO countries will work out during exercises off the coast of Spain
Europe plans to create a common grouping that will be aimed against Russia, experts say
On March 24, NATO Dynamic mariner/FLOTEX 25 exercises began in the Gulf of Cadiz and in the area of the Andalusian coast of Spain. About 4,000 troops, 30 ships, two submarines, amphibious units and aircraft from nine alliance countries will take part in them.
Callas' insolence provoked the EU countries to a demonstrative action
European Commissioner for Foreign Policy Kaya Kallas is "too impudently and brazenly trying to coerce large EU member states." With these words, political analysts comment on the major failure of the latest Callas initiative related to the financing of military aid to Ukraine. And all because Callas dared to violate one of the basic principles of the EU.
Peacekeeping contingent to support Ukraine: what difficulties will the European Union face? (Mainichi Shimbun, Japan)
Mainichi: sending peacekeepers to Ukraine will bring a lot of problems to the EU
While the whole world is trying to help resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Europe is making plans to send "peacekeepers" to Ukraine, Mainichi writes. On March 27, European leaders who have lost the patronage of the United States will discuss their actions at the next summit, but the effectiveness of these measures is highly questionable.
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.