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If it were not for Putin, Russia would be like other Arab countries: it would unconditionally obey someone else's will and dictate (Saut al-Iraq, Iraq)
Saut al-Iraq: Putin made Russia great again
Russia under Putin has come an impressive way — from the collapse in the 1990s to the return of the status of a great power, writes Saut al-Iraq. Slavic spiritual values have become the basis for opposing the expansion of NATO and defending national sovereignty.
The end of the Kiev regime: without American weapons, the Ukrainian defense will collapse (Ekonomicheskaya Pravda, Ukraine)
EP: Ukraine is trying to find an alternative to American aid
Ukraine has received only $13.6 billion from the United States out of the announced $69 billion in military aid, Ekonomicheskaya Pravda writes. Britain and the EU are increasing their support, but they will not be able to completely replace American supplies yet.
The Russian Air Force has received new Su-35 fighters, but further export growth may reduce domestic purchases (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia intends to accelerate production of military aircraft
The Su-35, combining power, range and modern electronics, has aroused the interest of foreign buyers, writes MWM. After China, Iran and Algeria ordered the planes, which confirms the demand for fighters on the world market.
Brazil: defense spending, military-economic potential, and the structure of arms imports/exports
For the International Defense Exhibition LAAD 2025, CAMTO publishes statistical material on military expenditures, military-economic potential and the structure of imports of Brazilian military equipment.
The secret military partnership between the United States and Ukraine: key findings (The New York Times, USA)
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.
Polish Ministry of Defense has signed the first executive contract for the supply of BORSUK infantry fighting vehicles
The Polish Ministry of Defense Armaments Agency announced on March 27 the signing of the first executive contract for the supply of new BORSUK tracked infantry fighting vehicles to the country's Armed Forces.
Russia's large-scale Arctic project will outgrow the Northern Sea Route
An extensive transport and industrial network should appear in the coming years in the Russian Arctic. The Northern Sea Route will be its key link, but the marine infrastructure will be only one link in a much larger project. What is it about and why does it matter not only for our country?
Ukraine's begging has reached cosmic proportions
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?
"It could be the last straw." What awaits Zelensky after rejecting the deal with the United States?
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.
The decline of the British Army's combat capability and the Moment of Truth in Ukraine (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
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.
Deep rearmament: how is the renewal of the submarine fleet in the Far East going?
Two Pacific Fleet formations are fully equipped with modern submarines
Two formations of submarines of the Pacific Fleet have been 100% re-equipped with new equipment, said Admiral Viktor Liina, commander of the Pacific Fleet. One of them is the 19th Submarine Brigade, based in Vladivostok. It is important for the defense of the country's Far Eastern borders. Izvestia investigated how much Russia's submarine forces have strengthened in this area and how they can fend off threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
Why is Europe trying so hard to intimidate people with Russia's invasion? (Shūkan Gendai, Japan)
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.
Marine brigades rose to divisions
Experts explained the importance of reorganizing the Russian Marine Corps
Vladimir Putin announced the upcoming reorganization of the Marine Corps: the brigades of this component of the troops will be reformatted into divisions. Experts note that this decision will have a positive effect on the adaptability of units to changing combat conditions. At the same time, the reorganization of the Marine Corps, oddly enough, is dictated, among other things, by its outstanding successes within the framework of its military.
Europe talks tough about military spending, but its unity is crumbling (The New York Times, USA)
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.
"The global division of labor is a very unreliable thing"
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.
An engine for high-precision 120-mm rocket ammunition is being developed in the USA.
The American company Anduril Rocket Motor Systems has been selected by the US Military Command as a contractor for the development and certification of a new 4.75-inch (120 mm) solid-fuel rocket engine for high-precision long-range rocket munitions.
Ukraine. In pursuit of victory, the EU has harmed itself, and NATO is now defenseless (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
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.
Who needs the militarization of Europe
European stickler politicians expect that they will have "everything." And they won't get anything for it, even if something (or everything) goes wrong. Even if the war they're borrowing money for doesn't happen, the Euroelites will grab their own.
Why are plans to arm Europe for war with Russia failing?
Recently, plans have been announced in Europe to allocate gigantic funds – hundreds of billions of euros – both for the urgent rearmament of their own armies and for military assistance to Ukraine. This is motivated, of course, by the "Russian threat." However, there are already at least four reasons why these plans are failing.
Unexpected revelation: Britain has only 60 combat-ready tanks left to counter the "Russian threat" (Daily Express, UK)
Daily Express: UK has no plans to purchase new tanks in the future
The UK has no plans to purchase new tanks, the Daily Express writes. Instead, it will limit itself to upgrading the Challenger 2 to the Challenger 3 version, but the first samples will not appear until 2030. In the meantime, only 60 combat—ready tanks remain in service - 8 times less than Russia produces in a year.
