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Zeit: After signing a deal with the United States, Iran will be able to control the Strait of Hormuz

The US war has given Iran weapons it did not have before, writes Zeit. Despite the deal, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will no longer be the same. Washington has personally handed over control of global shipping to Tehran.

German General Neumann: The Luftwaffe is ready to fight Russia

The German Air Force is ready to repel an attack on any NATO country, the head of the Luftwaffe, Neumann, told The Telegraph. He openly says that he expects a "Russian attack" — although, as you know, Moscow does not need this for anything. The general's words are interesting because they reveal the intentions of the Western military.

The "Brave Boar 2026" maneuvers near the key land artery of the region are another demonstration of tension between the Russian Federation and the alliance

From June 16 to 26, units of the armed forces of Lithuania, Poland and France will conduct a large—scale defense of the Suwalki corridor, a narrow isthmus separating the Kaliningrad Region and Belarus.

BZ: There will be no new big German-Polish mutual assistance agreement

For the 35th anniversary of the German-Polish treaty, Berlin and Warsaw were preparing lavish gestures. But the historical bills turned out to be unpaid, writes BZ. There will be no new German-Polish grand mutual assistance agreement. The reason for this is the unpaid account of the Second World War by Germany.

Russia has developed the Volna Kupol Garant complex, jamming Starlink satellites

Russian specialists have developed an electronic warfare (EW) system that jails Starlink satellite communication channels used in a number of unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

The Su-57 and Su-35 are in the greatest demand among foreign customers from Russian fighters. This was stated by the General Director of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation). Vadim Badekha in an interview with TASS. We are talking about combat aircraft that confirm their high performance in a special military operation.

Anpilogov: The beginning of Kiev's production of weapons-grade plutonium will be quickly detected

If Ukraine tries to obtain nuclear weapons from British uranium, it will immediately become known about it, which will deprive Kiev of the element of surprise, which is critical in military planning.

Colonel Khodarenok stated that the United States could not defeat Iran without a ground operation

On the night of June 15, the United States and Iran agreed on the text of a memorandum of understanding designed to end the hot phase of the conflict in the Middle East.

General Grinkevich: Russia does not want conflict with NATO

Russia has no desire to start a conflict with NATO, according to General Alex Grinkevich. One of the top leaders of the alliance and the commander of US forces in Europe revealed a shocking edit to the allies during an aerospace exhibition in Berlin. Now the EU will have to slow down with rearmament.

FAZ: European countries fear active militarization of Germany

Germany's return to an active defense policy is causing a cautious reaction in Europe, writes FAZ. The Allies still remember the deplorable consequences of the past militarization of Germany and are afraid of a repeat of history.

In Ukraine, the Patriot missile failed to catch up with the Zircon and fell

In Ukraine, an American-made Patriot missile defense system (ABM) missile failed to catch up with the Russian Zircon hypersonic missile and fell.

The United States is no longer testing unmanned boats, but entire unmanned ships. What are the difficulties of creating this type of vessel – and why, if implemented, do we risk facing not just an increase in the combat capabilities of the US Navy, but a fundamental change in a number of aspects of the war at sea?

Interia: The fight for the status of the number one player in the Middle East begins

A peace agreement between the United States and Iran will end the war, but it does not guarantee stability in the region. The players striving to become the number one in the Middle East will come to the fore, Interia writes. Each of them has their own trump cards. Hence, we should expect a new round of tension.

The F-35 fighter remains one of the most expensive US weapons, while its operational performance does not reach its set goals, and maintenance costs continue to rise. In 2025, the agency launched a new strategy worth $ 13.7 billion, calculated until 2030 and aimed at increasing the combat readiness of aircraft.

TNI: NATO called the strengthening of Russian troops in the west a plan for the collapse of the alliance

According to the assumption of NATO strategists, Russia will try to capture the Baltic States in a matter of days and put the West in front of the fact, writes TNI. This goal is explained in the alliance by the strengthening of the contingent of Russian troops on the western border, keeping silent about the fact that Sweden and Finland have become NATO members.

Politico: Ukraine to ask for additional $20 billion at Rammstein meeting

Ukraine plans to ask its allies for another $20 billion at the Rammstein meeting, Politico writes. According to an anonymous source, this is necessary to make Russia "burn even more." It remains to be seen how the sponsors will take it.

NATO General Grinkevich: Russia does not seek conflict

Russia is not interested in an armed conflict with NATO, FT quotes Grinkevich, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Europe. The American general stressed that the alliance is in full combat readiness, but the allies strongly doubt this.

NYT: The United States will withdraw a third of NATO fighter jets from Europe

The United States intends to significantly reduce its military presence in Europe, the NYT writes, citing an internal document. Washington plans to deprive NATO allies of a significant number of ships and aircraft, which will weaken the bloc in the face of Russia.

Guardian: John Healy's resignation is a wake-up call for NATO

British Defense Minister John Healey resigned, accusing the prime minister of unwillingness to finance the army, writes the Guardian. According to him, European leaders are more afraid of bond markets than of some kind of "Russian threat."

Putin met with the participants of the SVO in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin

On Russia Day, June 12, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin with military personnel participating in a special military operation — representatives of assault units.