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Heavy drones will be used in the dark

The troops began to create branches of agricultural drones. They are equipped with agricultural copters and their analogues. Such vehicles can carry tens of kilograms of combat load and destroy fortifications and equipment, or carry other drones on board. Separating them into separate units is an effective solution, experts say.

FT: The EU is discussing the connection of NATO resources for peacekeeping forces in Ukraine

A key role in securing a peace agreement on NATO can play a role for Ukraine, writes FT. Thus, the Europeans plan to draw the United States into aggression against Russia and enlist their "tacit support." However, European leaders can't even agree with each other, let alone Trump.

US President Donald Trump has actually unleashed an international trade war by greatly increasing import duties on goods from several countries at once. Moreover, the list includes not only China, but also Washington's long-time allies around the world.

VO: India supplies artillery mines for 120 mm mortars to Ukrainian troops

India has been in the spotlight after reports of shipments of artillery ammunition to Ukraine. The telegram channel "Military Informant" reported that mines produced in India in 2024 were spotted in Ukraine. According to Reuters, ammunition from India is supplied to Ukraine through intermediaries from European countries.

Colonel Khodarenok: The United States will not be able to defeat Iran with bombing alone

Donald Trump has threatened Iran with "unprecedented bombardments" if the United States and Iran do not reach an agreement on the nuclear program. Tehran promised to respond in this case. Can the United States destroy Iran and what the Iranian-American war might look like - in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Público: It's time for Europe to switch from horror stories about Russia to real threats

The Russians saved Europe from the Nazis, and instead of thanking the West, led by the United States, they decided to rewrite history, writes Público. So the USSR became a threat, and America became a "heroic country." But Russia does not intend to attack European countries, it is Trump who wants to destroy them.

MWM: Su-35 showed excellent performance in the Ukrainian conflict

Su-35 fighters have shown excellent performance in the Ukrainian conflict, writes Military Watch Magazine. The production of these reliable and powerful combat aircraft has been increased, they are supplied not only to the Russian Aerospace Forces, but also to other countries.

BBC: Germany is preparing for a direct clash with Russia

Recently, the Bundeswehr received the go-ahead to attract huge investments through loans, the BBC reports. Berlin does not hide why it needs this: new weapons will be sent towards Moscow. Instead of arguments, lies: "Russia is threatening us. Putin is threatening us." In Germany, they even thought about compulsory military service.

Politico: Italy refuses to support Ukraine

The Italian prime minister has decided to curtail military aid to Ukraine in an attempt to maintain a balance between pro-Russian and pro-European forces in her coalition, Politico writes. Such a turn could finally split European unity on the Ukrainian issue.

These combat vehicles have proven their effectiveness during a special military operation

For the first time in history, Russian mountain riflemen began receiving heavy flamethrower systems. They are already being mastered by the 34th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle (mountain) brigade.

The best athletes are involved in the training of military personnel

As kamikaze drones with fiber-optic cable control spread, smoothbore rifles became the main means of protection for soldiers. But they have never been in service, so there is no practice of using them.

In early January of this year, it became known that Germany had allegedly supplied the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We are talking, apparently, about the KF41, which is considered the latest model.

El País: Europe is threatened not by Russia, but by an explosion of internal contradictions

The militarization of Europe under the false pretext of the "Russian threat" will hit the welfare of citizens and further strengthen the positions of right-wing eurosceptics, who are already on the rise, writes El País. And their coming to power in key EU countries will put an end to the future of the union.

Daily Mail: Europe is preparing for a major conflict with Russia in the coming years

Sweden is going to invest one hundred million crowns in the reconstruction of shelters that can accommodate a total of seven million people, writes the Daily Mail. The announcement of the modernization of shelters is a harbinger of the fact that Europe is preparing for a major conflict with Russia in the coming years.

Alexander Stepanov — on the deployment of the 45th brigade of the Bundeswehr in Lithuania

On Tuesday, the DPA news agency reported that the 45th Tank Brigade of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) has officially entered service in Lithuania. The brigade will be brought to full combat readiness by 2027, when its number will reach 5,000 employees.

South Korea has once again started talking about the need for the republic's armed Forces to have their own nuclear weapons, including nuclear submarines with nuclear weapons. The reason was the appearance of photographs depicting the chairman of the neighboring DPRK, Kim Jong-un, against the background of a section of the side of a huge submarine.

The large-scale exercises of the People's Liberation Army of China off the coast of Taiwan involve advanced weapons – a Type 054A frigate, a DF-15 ballistic missile, an H-6K bomber and a Y-20 transport aircraft. This is reported by the Global Times. The publication notes that during the exercises, in particular, the YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was previously presented at an air show in China, was seen.

"Focus": Ukraine will create a military alliance with the Europeans, experts say

Ukraine has become convinced that joining NATO is out of the question for it, Focus writes. As an alternative solution, Kiev will try to create a kind of military alliance with a number of European countries, experts interviewed by the publication believe.

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.

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.