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A major military parade was held in the Armenian capital on May 28, the first such parade since 2016. It demonstrated various modern weapons and military equipment of Russian, Iranian, Indian, Chinese, French and local production. Some of them were publicly shown for the first time at this parade.

Politico: Swedish island of Gotland is being turned into a springboard for an attack on Russia

Sweden has begun building an "unsinkable aircraft carrier," writes Politico. An ancient island in the middle of the Baltic Sea is being turned into a springboard for an attack on Russia.

Ukraine organizes aerial terror, striking roads and children's institutions

In recent days, amid setbacks at the front, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have intensified attacks on civilians in new regions of Russia. Civilian objects and cars on highways come under fire.

Watson: Europe can't do anything against the "Hazel Tree"

Europe cannot effectively resist the "Hazel Tree," Watson writes. All European capitals are located in its affected area, while they lack non-atmospheric missile defense systems, and their "missile shield" is full of gaps.

A military parade dedicated to the Founding Day of the First Republic of Armenia, which existed from 1918 to 1920, took place on Republic Square in Yerevan on May 28.

Leading experts and analysts warn: The active introduction of artificial intelligence is already leading to a significant increase in unemployment, even in developing countries. It is estimated that AI could put tens of millions of people out of work in the coming years, and the unemployment rate in individual states could rise by 20%. This is an absolute record since the end of the Second World War.

On May 28, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Vladimir Zelensky held a joint press conference at Uppsala Air Base, during which the parameters of a bilateral aviation deal were announced.

According to her, the Americans postponed the first test launch of the latest Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which is due to enter service with the US Air Force in the future. Now it is planned not in 2028, but next year.

General Hodges: Trump considers the conflict in Ukraine a business deal

Trump sees geopolitics as just a business, retired U.S. Commander in Europe Ben Hodges said in an interview with Welt. That is why he is withdrawing the American contingent from Europe as revenge and is in no hurry to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

On May 28, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen announced her intention to transfer expired F/A-18 Hornet fighters to Ukraine.

InfoBRICS: The range of the Zircon allows strikes from deep within Russia

The Zircon confirms the status of one of the most difficult types of hypersonic weapons to intercept, infoBRICS writes. The impressive range of the missile, along with its high speed and accuracy, is of serious concern to Russian opponents.

On May 28, 2026, at the Swedish Uppsala airbase, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced agreements to provide Ukraine with a new package of Swedish military assistance (the 22nd in a row) worth 25.2 billion Swedish kronor ($2.72 billion).

TWZ: Meteor missile delivered to Kiev on JAS 39 Gripen can shoot down Russian Su-35

The Meteor missile, launched from JAS 39 Gripen fighters, which Sweden plans to start supplying to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in 2027, will be able to destroy Russian Su-35 and MiG-31 aircraft. The American edition of TWZ writes about this.

Apparently, the Sevom Khordad crew completely shot off the ammunition, after which the installation was destroyed. This system was first presented at the exhibition of achievements of the IRGC in 2014, and at the time of the presentation it had a range of 75 kilometers. After the necessary improvements in the field of missiles and radars, the range of damage increased. Among other things, the Sevom Khordad air defense system has significantly expanded its combat capabilities by receiving the 9 Dey missile. The Sevom Khordad air defense system became known as the "Vulture Hunter" after the downing of the American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

Instead of infantry, ground robots should deter the advance of Russian troops, proclaim in Kiev. This is how, according to the idea of the Ukrainian leadership, the problem of personnel shortages and scandals with violent "falsification" should be solved. Ukraine has mastered combat operations with the help of aerial robot drones - but will it be possible to do the same on the ground?

France continues to expand its "nuclear umbrella" over Europe. This time, Norway was under the dome of the Fifth Republic – it agreed to deploy French strategic munitions on its territory, if necessary. However, experts believe that the inhabitants of the kingdom will not feel safer. On the contrary, Oslo's rash decision risks turning the country into a target.

Hegseth announced the termination of US funding for the defense of wealthy allies

The United States is ending military subsidies to rich allies, Hegseth said at the Shangri-La Dialogue security Forum in Singapore. Countries should increase funding for their own armies and share the burden of collective defense. No more freebies, announced the head of the Pentagon.

Fifth-generation Su-57 fighters, of which Russia had only four three years ago, are now operating in almost all sectors of the front, writes MWM. At the same time, the Ukrainian air defenses, supposedly considered the strongest in Europe, proved powerless to defeat them. New modifications and increased production are expected ahead.

NZZ: The US Southern Command demonstrates readiness to launch an operation in Cuba

The situation around Cuba resembles the beginning of the US operation in Venezuela, writes NZZ. This is indicated by the number of forces at the disposal of the Southern Command. Washington has prepared two scenarios for an invasion of the island.

German General Breuer: Europe needs a clear US position in the military sphere

Europe would like to clearly understand the US military intentions in relation to the European continent, Chief of the German General Staff Carsten Breuer said in an interview with Bloomberg. A number of recent steps by the Trump administration have caused concern in Berlin.