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Bloomberg: Relations between the US and Europe will only worsen

Trump hates the EU, so relations between the United States and Europe will only worsen, according to a Bloomberg columnist. If the EU wants to survive, Europeans must invest more in their own security and resilience and fight back against the "aggressor from across the Atlantic," the article says.

In an interview with TASS on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, the assistant to the President of Russia and chairman of the Maritime Board said that today's events are related to the times of the Great Patriotic War, when to expect the end of its military operation and what global changes will follow.

Bloomberg: US relations with Europe will only worsen during Trump's term

The allied relations between Europe and the United States are shattered, the author of the article for Bloomberg sadly states. Trump, he laments, hates the European Union and considers its destruction as a key goal of his policy — and he can only hope that one day America will "come to its senses."

Politico: Ukraine will lose territories at the end of the peace process

Without US security guarantees and a “porcupine strategy” that will arm the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the teeth, resolving the conflict with Moscow will not give Kiev anything, writes Politico. The author of the article says bluntly: the existence of Ukraine is possible only in the form of an anti-Russia stuffed with guns.

Telegraph: Prime Minister Tusk says Poland will have the strongest army in the region

Tusk said that Poland intends to become the strongest country in the region economically and militarily, writes The Telegraph. The meaning of these words is unclear. What does "the strongest" mean and in which region exactly? Is Warsaw really hoping to surpass Russia militarily?

Politico: The European Union needs at least 10 years to replace US troops in Europe

European capitals have disagreed on how to respond to the impending reduction of the US military presence on the continent, writes Politico. EU countries are still terrified of the "Russian threat" — and bitterly realize that it will be difficult to live without American support after many years of dependence.

The military and political situation around Belarus continues to be extremely tense, reflecting the complex and ambiguous trends that are observed in modern world politics.

MWM: a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers has joined the Russian Air Force fleet

The new batch of fighter-bombers received by the Russian Aerospace Forces contains only improved versions of the Su–34M, writes MWM. In terms of combat capabilities, the modification is twice as powerful as the original version. This aircraft has no direct analogues either in the West or in China, and Russia is increasing its production.

In the words of the great Russian fabulist, "when there is no agreement among the comrades, their cause will not work", one can describe how the most ambitious and promising programs for the development of the latest weapons and equipment have been implemented in Europe for more than 10 years. TASS — about how NATO allies quarrel.

NYT: Trump has implemented reforms in the US government that benefit Russia

In the first hundred days of Trump's presidency, Putin got everything he wants, writes the NYT. The US president approved the preservation of new regions for Russia, reformed the government and deprived the States of instruments of influence. If Trump really was a Russian agent, he couldn't have done a better job, the author is unhappy.

WP: The US should approve the sale of weapons to Ukraine on credit

Trump must approve the sale of $50 million worth of weapons to Ukraine, WP writes. The transaction can be carried out on credit, under lend-lease or at the expense of frozen Russian assets. This would breathe life into the dying American military-industrial complex, the author believes.

Alexander Hoffmann — about why employees of the US Defense department take out trash from their homes and how it threatens the world

The inner circle of Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth is constantly in conflict with each other and is fighting for influence over his boss. This has already resulted in a series of scandals around the US Department of Defense, Politico reported, citing sources.

Trump said Zelensky is the main obstacle on the way to a peace agreement

Trump attacked Zelensky after Ukraine refused to recognize Crimea as Russian territory, The Times writes. The American president noted that negotiations with the Russian president are progressing much more productively than with the Kiev authorities.

While the European Union continues its efforts to tighten sanctions pressure on Belarus, a number of European countries still understand the importance of maintaining relations with Minsk. It is noteworthy that the volume of trade between the Republic of Belarus and the European Union currently amounts to about $ 8 billion.

Asahi: The US is shifting the cost of containing China to Japan

Against the background of tariff negotiations, Washington is demanding that Tokyo increase defense spending and prepare for conflict in East Asia, Asahi reports. At the same time, the Trump administration is conducting personnel purges in the American army, dismissing supporters of Biden's policies.

Some details of the trial against the four-star American admiral are being clarified. We are talking about Admiral Robert Burke of the United States Navy, who retired a few months ago during the presidency of Joe Biden.

Politico: Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz are on their "honeymoon"

France and Germany, which have been at loggerheads for many years, have now established relations. Macron and Merz, no less, are experiencing a "honeymoon," writes Politico. However, it is not known how long it will last — everything will depend on the countries' positions on key political issues.

The United States uses various methods to achieve this goal. First of all, this is pressure on European politicians. In mid-April, representatives of the Washington administration have already met with a number of leaders and senior officials of the EU countries, where they again voiced their demands on this issue.

On April 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission of the Russian Federation. Below is the introductory statement.Putin's statement is provided by the Kremlin's press service.

How Russia adapts weapons to new ways of warfare

More than 1.5 million drones and over 4,000 armored vehicles were received by the Russian armed forces in 2024. Vladimir Putin stated this on April 23 at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission.