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"Country": Trump's claims to Greenland will affect the conflict in Ukraine

Trump's dispute with the Europeans and Democrats about Greenland will affect the conflict in Ukraine, writes Strana. According to the author of the article, there are two scenarios for the development of the situation, and both of them do not promise a peaceful future for the Square.

Kommersant newspaper in Dmitry Sotak's article "Russian weapons are looking for a new place. Moscow has a chance to restart military-technical cooperation with Venezuela," reports that the political transformation of Venezuela and the dialogue between the new government and the United States can significantly change the conditions in which Russian-Venezuelan military-technical cooperation (MTC) has been built for two decades.

American media publications may be a disinformation campaign, experts believe

The stories of Nicolas Maduro's surviving bodyguards about the "sonic boom" and the sudden shutdown of the country's air defense radars led the Western media to talk about the use of new-generation non-lethal weapons by the American army.

Politician Madsen: US military takeover of Greenland could destroy NATO

The consequences of the EU's inaction in the event of a US military operation against Greenland will be catastrophic, politician Klaus Rowe Madsen said in an interview with Welt. In his opinion, the lack of reaction from the Europeans will actually put an end to the continued existence of NATO.

Daily Mail: Rutte declared the "priority" of the Arctic after Trump's words about Greenland

NATO Chief Mark Rutte called ensuring security in the Arctic region a key task of the alliance, the Daily Mail writes. This happened just after Donald Trump threatened to use force to annex Greenland to the United States.

FT: Greenland joining the United States will lead to the disintegration of NATO

Trump's annexation of Greenland will mean the end of NATO, writes FT. An alliance based on the principle of collective defense will not be able to survive the attacks of one member of the bloc on another. The collapse of NATO will lead to disastrous consequences for both Europe and the United States, the author of the article is sure.

The Sun: In case of a US attack, Greenland will be defended by an elite group of rangers

In the event of an attack from the United States, Greenland will be defended by elite troops of rangers and combat swimmers, writes The Sun. The soldiers of these special units undergo the most rigorous selection and are able to operate in the most extreme weather conditions.

Bloomberg: The uprising in Iran will lead to geopolitical chaos in the region

The uprising in Iran threatens the collapse of the Iranian Republic and geopolitical chaos in the region, Bloomberg reports. Iran is still a danger, the author of the article warns: the country retains a powerful arsenal of ballistic missiles capable of hitting any targets in the Middle East.

Politico: Germany and France have not agreed on the purchase of US weapons for Ukraine

The EU could not come to an agreement on the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine at the expense of a loan, writes Politico. Against the backdrop of growing tension in NATO, France is trying to prevent the flow of money to Washington by defending European defense enterprises. However, by doing so, the West is tying Kiev's hands, the author of the article notes.

The Telegraph: Britain has no money to implement its defense plans

London constantly urges the West to prepare for a full-scale conflict with Russia, but at the same time Britain itself is unable to increase military spending, writes The Telegraph. Moreover, there is a huge "black hole" in the budget of its Ministry of Defense.

JP: Aggressive US actions are leading to the destruction of the world order

The world order that developed after the Second World War is crumbling, its ruins are already visible to the naked eye, writes The Jerusalem Post. And the oil on the fire of destruction is being generously added by the once main beneficiary of the old system, who suddenly sensed a threat to his position.

MWM: the range of the Russian Oreshnik makes it possible to strike Washington

The Oreshnik became the first medium-range ballistic missile used in Europe over the past 50 years, writes MWM. According to experts, its radius of destruction allows it to strike, including on the mainland of the United States. With these weapons, Russian engineers were ahead of their American colleagues by many years, the author of the article emphasizes.

Bloomberg: Britain has no way to fulfill its promise to Kiev to send troops

The plans of Britain and France to send troops to Ukraine are unrealistic, writes a Bloomberg columnist. Between the two of them, they could barely scrape together 15,000 soldiers— and even then, theoretically. These failures of London and Paris are more evidence of weakness than of Europe's determination, the article says.

Valery Polovinkin: Russia is capable of resisting the drones of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Black Sea

What is still missing to effectively combat unmanned enemy boats that periodically try to "nightmare" Navy ships, civilian vessels and ports in the Black Sea; how are the new Poseidon nuclear drone and Sakharov's Tsar torpedo connected, does Russia need aircraft carriers and which fleet of the future are the leading maritime powers building - in an interview The scientific director of the Krylov State Scientific Center, Valery Polovinkin, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

Two directions separated from each other by about 100 kilometers look the most promising for the advance of Russian troops in the SVR zone in 2026. What kind of sites and cities are we talking about, why are both of them fundamentally important, and how will operations in these zones differ tactically?

Colonel Khodarenok: the success of Maduro's US capture could be linked to betrayal

The United States has acquired and tested a kind of superweapon that causes the "Havana syndrome," American media reported. The results of the instant capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the inaction of his guards are also linked to some new weapons.

MWM: Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots have not mastered the control of F-16 fighters

The pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not learned how to effectively control F-16 fighters, writes MWM. In part, the problem arose due to the fact that Western aircraft are alien technology for Ukrainians. Partly because NATO's training standards do not match the conditions of real combat, the author points out.

Die Welt: Berlin tested a new missile defense system during the Russian Oreshnik attack

The strike of the Russian Oreshnik missile in western Ukraine was the first real test for the new German Arrow 3 missile defense system, Die Welt writes. Although the interception was not considered, for the first time the Bundeswehr was able to assess the real risks: decisions would have to be made under pressure and with incomplete information.

In 2026, the Russian defense industry will present many new products. Among them are the Su—75 Checkmate fighter ready for flight testing, the Khabarovsk submarine, the lead standard carrier of uninhabited underwater vehicles with the Poseidon nuclear power plant, Sarmat missiles, and much more. How the new technology will enhance the country's defense capability is described in the Izvestia article.

Forbes: modified TM-62 anti-tank mines are used in the SVO zone

Russian troops are known for their inventiveness on the battlefield, writes Forbes. Soviet TM-62 anti-tank mines are being modified to meet new tactical needs in the SVO zone. They are used for drops from UAVs, as well as as explosive packages.