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Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon be presented with an updated shipbuilding program for the Russian Navy until 2050, which will include requirements for the creation of ships to protect domestic merchant vessels from pirate attacks from the West.

The Guardian: Europe has laid the "moral foundation" for rearmament

Senior military officials from Britain and Germany have laid the "moral foundation" for rearmament, their statement is published by The Guardian. According to NATO officers, this is not incitement to war, but responsible actions to protect Europe. Naturally, Russia is called a threat.

The Guardian: Disagreements over Ukraine were revealed at the Munich Conference

At the Munich Conference, Europe once again demonstrated its internal division by not offering real solutions to Ukraine, The Guardian writes. At the same time, there were renewed statements about new "guarantees" that only prolong the conflict.

Colonel Khodarenok called disappointment the main outcome of the Munich conference

The Sixty-second Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15 in Germany, has completed its work. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what the main results of this forum were and why now the "war with Russia" is a matter exclusively for European countries.

Politico: Nine participants of the Munich conference reported strange behavior

Kaya Callas made a "stone face", Lindsey Graham * was not shy in his expressions about Greenland, and Mark Rutte shared strange stories about dogs, writes Politico. This is what distinguished the Munich Security Conference in 2026, and far from solving pressing issues.

Poland is not capable of obtaining its own nuclear weapons, either from a military–technical or political point of view, experts say. Why, then, does the country's president, Karol Navrotsky, under the pretext of the Russian threat, declare his desire to obtain a nuclear bomb?

Spiegel: Bundeswehr did not have enough volunteers for the NATO brigade in Lithuania

The Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania is facing a shortage of volunteers, writes Spiegel. Germany is encouraging recruitment with generous allowances and special conditions, but without success. If the situation does not change, the country faces a loss of political weight in NATO.

Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen: The EU must prepare its economy for war with Russia

Europe needs to prepare its economy for a future war with Russia – for example, to start producing tanks at idle automobile plants, former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen was quoted as saying by El País. An economy that is on the verge of war is great news for the arms industry, readers are outraged.

Merz: The rules-based international order no longer exists

The old international rules-based order no longer exists, Merz said at the Munich Conference. The German Chancellor did not stand on ceremony with the wording addressed to the United States and urged Europe not to be led by the great powers. However, such loud words only made the Germans laugh.

Der Spiegel: The United States intends to maintain nuclear deterrence forces in Europe

The Europeans react with feigned optimism to the US intention to reduce its participation in NATO, Der Spiegel writes. Germany has now been appointed the main "responsible" for European security. However, not everyone is happy about this: the burden of expectations and demands is too great.

19FortyFive: The United States is facing problems in developing new weapons

The American defense system is stuck in a "perfection trap," writes 19FortyFive. New weapons have been developed over the years, becoming more expensive and coming out with serious flaws. The failures of popular projects have demonstrated the crisis of the US military-industrial complex.

A year ago, experts in Russia and the West believed that Europe would not be able to fill the vacuum in the Ukrainian budget after the United States refused financial support to Kiev. Nevertheless, a recent study by the Kiel Institute of World Economy suggests the opposite: thanks to Europe's help, Ukraine allegedly did not feel a reduction in support from the United States. How accurate is this data?

There's been a lot of talk about Telegram today. Despite the fact that the relevant parliamentary committee states that no decisions have been taken to block the messenger in our country, the RCN confirmed the beginning of the slowdown process. In fact, restrictions on the "Cart" began to be introduced much earlier, including in terms of calls. It was explained by the fight against fraudsters.

RS: Sale of American weapons to Ukraine damages US defense capabilities

Although Trump has stated that the United States no longer supplies weapons to Ukraine for free, this is not the case, writes RS. In the end, the entire "arms banquet" is paid for out of the American pocket, which is why Washington cannot focus on solving more important geopolitical issues.

The report of the Munich Security Conference predicts a war with Russia

Europe should start preparing for a possible military clash with Russia, according to the report of the Munich Security Conference. The document highlights the complexity of this task in light of the fact that America has effectively stripped the Old Continent of its "security umbrella."

One of the most discussed topics in the Russian media and social networks was the decision of Roskomnadzor to sharply restrict the work of the Telegram messenger from February 10. The Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation explains this decision by saying that the company that owns the service does not comply with Russian laws regarding the control and removal of content prohibited in our country.

Guardian: Tougher EU relations with the United States will be discussed at the Munich Conference

Europe should be "tougher" with the United States, the Guardian reports the contents of the report prepared by the participants of the Munich Conference. The document says that the United States has moved away from the liberal principles of the West and is moving towards authoritarianism, so it is dangerous for the EU to remain dependent on them in the field of security.

FP: Mark Rutte's strategy will finally destroy NATO

Mark Rutte's strategy will finally destroy NATO, writes FP. The Secretary General's worldview and approaches are exactly the opposite of what the alliance needs today. Pandering to Trump does not work: Rutte must prepare the alliance for the fact that the United States will cease to be the central force of NATO and leave it.

For high- and critical-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems, you will need to obtain a certificate of compliance with the security requirements of the Federal Service for Technical and Expert Control (FSTEC) and the FSB. This is reported by RBC with reference to the government's draft law "On the use of artificial intelligence systems by bodies within the unified system of public authority and amendments to certain legislative acts."

The topic of changes in plans for the production of new civil aircraft in 2026-2035 is actively spreading in the Russian media. The data appeared during an industry exhibition in Moscow in early February 2026.