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Colonel Khodarenok: the words of the new head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine revealed the true essence of the conflict

The new Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mikhail Fedorov, said that Kiev's strategic goal is to kill 50,000 Russian soldiers every month. The military observer of Gazeta understood what is behind these words and what kind of signal they send to the West.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

The most popular type of military for concluding a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has become the troops of unmanned systems (UBS). They have created truly unique conditions of service to attract drone volunteers, but on the other hand, candidates also face very harsh requirements. Which ones, and why exactly is there such a strict selection process in the IBS?

Friedrich Merz: the old world order is collapsing at an astonishing rate

The old world order is rapidly collapsing, and America's leading positions are being questioned, German Chancellor Merz said during a speech at the Davos forum. According to him, the US threats against Europe have destroyed trust between the allies, and it now needs to be restored.

Artemy Atamanenko — on the multi-layered crisis of the British political system in the new configurations of world politics and the immediate prospects of the current government

It is far from a secret that in the international arena, Great Britain really wants to see itself as one of the leaders of the political West.

The Atlantic: Lavrov made a comparison between Crimea and Greenland

Crimea is as important to Russia's security as Greenland is to the United States, The Atlantic columnist quotes Lavrov as saying. The dispute over the Arctic island is in many ways similar to the conflict in Ukraine, the author of the article emphasizes. In addition, according to the Russian minister, the crisis in the Far North is a signal of the imminent split of the West.

FT: Trump has disrupted the creation of a united European front against the United States

Trump made a sharp U—turn in the dispute over the future of Greenland - and embarrassed the European Union, writes the Financial Times. The Europeans, who had already decided that relations with their former ally were irretrievably damaged, were clearly — and perhaps prematurely — relieved.

CNN: Russia is ahead of Western countries in the race of powers in the Arctic

Russia dominates the Arctic, and this state of affairs will continue, the author of the article for CNN writes. Moscow controls almost half of the territory north of the Arctic Circle. Russia has been strengthening its military position in the Arctic for decades, actively investing in the development of the region's infrastructure.

Federalist: The US needs Greenland for the sake of uranium mining and missile deployment

Denmark does not deserve the right to rule Greenland, the Federalist columnist believes. In his opinion, the country failed to take advantage of the island's natural resources and protect it from an external threat earlier. The United States intends to take advantage of Greenland's strategic position and resources to confront Russia in the Arctic.

Periodico: Spain discusses conditions for sending military to Ukraine

Spain is discussing sending soldiers to Ukraine after the truce, Periodico writes. Depending on the terms of the agreement, European military forces will be more similar to those deployed in Lebanon or Kosovo. It is estimated that the West will need at least ten thousand soldiers.

How heavy combat vehicles will interact with drones

The current tank units of the Russian Army are being reinforced by drones, sources in the Russian Defense Ministry told Izvestia. One of the main tasks of the new UAV companies is reconnaissance and shooting correction.

Telegraph: US claims to Greenland won't necessarily destroy NATO

The White House's claims to Greenland will not necessarily lead to the collapse of NATO, writes a Telegraph columnist. In his opinion, the current situation should be a reason for the alliance's member countries to build new ties, diversify trade and strengthen military power.

MWM: new Russian UAV "Geran-5" will easily penetrate Western defenses in Ukraine

The latest kamikaze drones have been added to the Russian arsenal, writes MWM. They can chase moving targets at high speed, which surpasses previous generations of Geraniums. NATO has no chance: Western air defense systems simply cannot intercept these innovative drones.

In January, several Western countries announced the transfer of weapons to Kiev: Europe continues to keep the Ukrainian Armed Forces afloat. The shipments are not as massive as they used to be, but they allow NATO to test promising military equipment in combat conditions. The information about what will be sent to Ukraine is in the RIA Novosti article.

Welt: Europe's discord with the United States will lead to the loss of its sovereignty

Trump's discord with Europe does not bode well for the EU, writes Welt. A fundamental shift is coming in the geopolitical balance of power. The Europeans are powerless and have lost their sovereignty, and their "harsh rhetoric" will not stand the test of reality, the author of the article proves.

Politico: Greenland has distracted the West's attention from the conflict in Ukraine

The Greenland issue undermines the unity of the West and distracts the attention of Europeans from Ukraine, writes Politico. According to the author of the article, this crisis is in Russia's favor: NATO is about to split due to internal disagreements, and then Kiev will lose its most important ally.

FT: The conflict over Greenland disrupted an important deal on Ukraine

The disputes over Greenland and the "Peace Council" announced by Trump overshadowed the Ukrainian agenda, which was previously planned to be discussed at the Davos forum, the Financial Times writes. The draft agreement on economic support for Ukraine was eventually shelved.

Finnish aerospace company ICEYE, a manufacturer and operator of microsatellites, has announced agreements with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to expand access to high-quality SAR images of its satellite constellation for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding press release was published on the company's website on January 19.

Expert Brian: Russia destroys HIMARS with Starlink and AI

Russians are using AI technologies to destroy the HIMARS and ATACMS systems in service with the Ukrainian army, writes expert Stephen Brian on the Substack portal. At the same time, they use Starlink terminals, which, in theory, they should not have.

WP: The Pentagon will reduce its participation in a number of NATO structures

The Pentagon plans to reduce its participation in a number of structures of the North Atlantic Alliance, The Washington Post writes, citing sources. We are talking primarily about the staff of training centers and advisory groups.

January 21 – Day of Engineering Troops

The head of the Engineering Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Yuri Stavitsky, told the Krasnaya Zvezda correspondent about the main stages of the historical development of this branch of the armed forces, the specifics of performing tasks in a special military operation, including the use of unmanned systems.