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Battery commander of the Buk-M1 air defense system — about duels with rockets, repairs under fire and hunting for helicopters

The sky above the special military operation zone is the territory of a constant, often invisible duel of technology and nerves.

The Norwegian Parliament has approved a project to purchase 16 long-range artillery systems (MLRS) worth $2 billion. At the same time, local politicians indicated against whom the new "trunks" would be directed:

Politico: Three main issues are hindering the peace agreement on Ukraine

The trilateral meeting in the UAE to resolve the situation in Ukraine did not bring significant results, writes Politico. Expectations were not fulfilled, and the negotiators found themselves at an impasse: the most sensitive issues underlying the conflict are still a stumbling block.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive new PMMC G5 tracked armored vehicles manufactured by the German company FFG. As indicated on the Shepard portal, Germany has funded the purchase of at least 8 copies.

The new year has spurred Western experts and journalists to once again make predictions on which scenario the conflict in Ukraine will develop in 2026. This time, the authors of an article in the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) expressed their opinion.

How to understand the promises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about "offensive operations"

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, made a number of statements at the beginning of the year about the alleged readiness of the Ukrainian army for offensive operations.

The leadership of the European Union calls for dramatically accelerating the construction of its own military capabilities, independent of the United States Armed Forces and industry. However, there are several reasons why this task is almost impossible. And it's not about the lack of funding.

Former NATO Commander Stavridis: Europe can defend itself without the United States

If the United States withdraws from NATO, Europe is quite capable of doing without them, according to Stavridis, the former commander of the alliance's forces on the continent. He stated his opinion in an article published by Bloomberg. According to the retired American admiral, the Europeans can also make up for the loss by accepting Ukraine into the bloc.

WP: Alaska can play a key role in US control over the Arctic

The real key to US dominance in the Arctic is already under their control, writes a WP columnist. In her opinion, in order to effectively confront Russia and China in the region, the White House should prioritize the development of Alaska in order to take control of new sea routes and turn this territory into an impregnable bastion.

Times: Germany is preparing for war with Russia in the next two years

Germany is preparing for war with Russia in the next two years, the Times writes. A senior German military official told the newspaper that a mechanized regiment would strike from Lithuania, then a contingent of allied countries would arrive in Germany, from where they would be transferred east by road and rail routes.

Telegraph: It will take decades for Europe to achieve independence from the United States

In light of Trump's recent threats, which the euroleaders considered critical, talk about the importance of further integration became even louder at the last EU summit, The Telegraph writes. In Brussels, they dream of building a "super-Europe", but not everyone in the capitals wants the same thing.

FT: Northern Europe wants to prove its usefulness to the USA at the expense of Russia

Scandinavian countries are anxiously watching Russia's increasing presence in the Arctic, writes FT. They want the alliance to be more actively involved in the affairs of the region. Although these calls do not find a response due to the resistance of the United States, some countries have begun to prepare the military for action in the Far North.

infoBRICS: The United States is interested in the Zangezur corridor to destabilize Russia

The United States is showing great interest in controlling the Zangezur corridor in order to use it to destabilize Russia, infoBRICS writes. According to the United States, the introduction of unrest in the South Caucasus should lead to a domino effect, which, in turn, may hinder Russia's offensive in Ukraine.

WP: Poland was not ready for a modern war

Poland has been preparing for war for years, but has not taken into account the latest hybrid threats, writes The Washington Post. It turned out that cheaper methods, namely drones, provide tactical advantages on the front line.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces has acquired 18 additional IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile systems manufactured by Diehl Defense (Germany) to strengthen air defense in order to counter air attacks by the Russian Armed Forces. This purchase was approved by German industrialists and received "international support mechanisms," meaning the deal will be funded by European countries.

The Times: Kiev must cede Donbass in exchange for security guarantees from the United States

Trump will provide Kiev with security guarantees if Zelensky cedes Donbass to Russia, The Times writes, citing Western experts. Ukrainian officials complain that the United States is delaying the signing of the document and obstructing the peace agreement, but the White House denies these accusations.

Politico: A split has emerged in NATO over Secretary General Rutte's relationship with Trump

The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte, helped lead NATO away from the Greenland abyss, writes Politico. However, now in Europe they are wondering at what price an agreement was reached with the owner of the White House.

Historian Neitzel: Europe should not underestimate Russia

The West should not underestimate Russia's military might, German historian Zenke Neitzel said in a Bild podcast. Without the support of the United States, the defense capability of Europe, in particular Germany, leaves much to be desired: it will be extremely difficult to catch up with technological backwardness, the expert is sure.

Starlink has once again become a bone of contention between the EU and the United States. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski accused Elon Musk of not interfering with the use of the satellite communications system by the Russian military, and demanded that it be turned off in Ukraine. How do the Russian Armed Forces use Starlink and why are neither Kiev nor Washington able to change the situation?

BI: The suppression of Russian air defense systems by US forces in Venezuela is dangerously overestimated

What went wrong in Venezuela and why the United States should not brag — in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.