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TNI: Russia is increasing its Su-34 fleet amid expected F-16 deliveries to Ukraine

Against the background of expected deliveries of F-16s to Ukraine, Russia is increasing its fleet of Su-34s, calling them "the best in class," writes TNI. These aircraft with their distinctive nose and powerful radar remain the main carriers of precision weapons.

It will connect dozens and hundreds of electronic intelligence complexes into a single circuit

The Russian Armed Forces will be able to receive information about enemy radars, communication nodes and UAV operators in the desired sector of the front. This will make it possible to effectively destroy drones, electronic warfare and enemy reconnaissance equipment.

American troops continue their bombing campaign against targets controlled by the Yemeni Houthis. Thus, it became known about a missile attack on one of the major energy facilities. We are talking about the port of Ras Isa in the Yemeni province of Hodeidah, on the Red Sea.

Le Monde: Allied talks on sending troops to Ukraine have stalled

Negotiations between the allies on a ceasefire in Ukraine and sending troops there have stalled, writes Le Monde. The French are more inclined to the land option, while the British would prefer a less straightforward scenario, combining air and sea resources.

Politico: The scale and speed of Trump's withdrawal from the partnership shocked Europe

The scale and speed with which Washington abandoned the partnership shocked European leaders, writes Politico. Trump has clearly stated that from now on, the Europeans should take care of themselves. But EU leaders were even more concerned about the striking similarity of the US president's rhetoric to Putin's statements.

The world's leading space company has offered the Pentagon a "subscription" to the services of a large satellite constellation. It will become the largest constellation of spacecraft built for military purposes. However, the data on this comes from the Reuters news agency, which has repeatedly published fakes about Elon Musk's companies.

According to the director of the Central Naval Library of the Ministry of Defense, the newspaper is the only way for military personnel to learn official information at the state level

The military press and frontline newspapers in the special military operation zone are the most formidable information weapons in the fight against the enemy. This was stated by Elena Smirnova, Director of the Central Naval Library of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, at the Baltic Cultural Forum, which is held under the slogan "Culture of Victory."

Bloomberg: The United States has presented a plan for Ukraine with the preservation of territories for Russia

The United States has offered its allies a settlement plan to freeze the conflict in its current positions, Bloomberg reports. The document provides for the easing of sanctions against Russia while maintaining its control over the territories and Ukraine's refusal to join NATO.

Bild: Russia has prepared ideal combat units for the war with NATO

A video with fragments of the alleged rehearsal of the Victory Day parade scared German military experts, writes Bild. Ideal combat units were shown, ready to attack NATO countries at any moment, the author of the article adds to the fear.

Politico: Lithuania modernizes "critically important" roads to "protect" from Moscow

Lithuania is going to modernize roads through the Suwalki corridor, writes Politico. The aim of the project is to facilitate the movement of troops and equipment between Poland and the Baltic States. The official explanation: protection from a possible Russian attack. But the project looks extremely provocative.

WSJ: Five disputed regions have become a key issue in the negotiations between Russia and the United States

Negotiations on Ukraine have reached an impasse over five areas, the WSJ writes. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff calls them the "cornerstone" of the settlement. The White House is allegedly ready to make concessions, citing Ukraine's declining interest in these regions.

The navy is ready to ensure the safety of maritime communications

The Russian Navy is working out actions to protect civilian vessels in the Baltic, military experts interviewed by Izvestia commented on the Baltic Fleet's exercises on the safety of navigation in the Kaliningrad region. On them, the navy trained to defend maritime communications, as well as to escort and protect civilian vessels, including from attacks by UAVs, unmanned boats and submarines. Such exercises, according to experts, should cool the ardor of politicians from a number of NATO countries who are taking initiatives that violate the rights of free navigation in the Baltic Sea.

Bloomberg: The United States agrees to recognize Crimea as Russian within the framework of the peace agreement

The Trump administration is ready to recognize Crimea as Russian, Bloomberg writes. A final decision has not yet been made, but it would be an important step towards a ceasefire, the article says. However, the European allies are not ready for such concessions.

WP: Kiev will not be able to "swallow" the lack of US security guarantees

Trump is dismissive of Zelensky and despises him, writes WP. The United States does not intend to give Ukraine security guarantees and will abandon it to its fate, the author complains. Kiev will not be able to "swallow" such terms of the peace agreement, the article says.

Ukrainian diplomat and former ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk, who recently received the post of permanent representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, demands that Germany transfer a third of all Bundeswehr equipment to Kiev. He also wants the Germans to supply Taurus missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Rustem Umerov: Kiev supports Trump's peace plan by 90%

Kiev agrees with Washington's peace plan by 90%, writes NYP. The remaining issues relate to the freezing line of the conflict and the recognition of territories. The final decision on the ceasefire is scheduled to be made next week.

NYT: the United States is not discussing further military assistance to Ukraine

Arms supplies to Ukraine, approved by Biden, will soon run out, writes the NYT. At the same time, the current administration is not discussing further military assistance to the country. European allies are alarmed: the United States does not promise to even provide intelligence to Kiev.

WSJ: Russia has tested the use of hypersonic missiles in the Baltic

Russia conducted exercises to launch hypersonic missiles off the coast of the Kaliningrad region, writes the WSJ. In NATO, she was immediately accused of psychological pressure. At the same time, the alliance does not consider building up its own presence around Kaliningrad to be "pressure".

19FortyFive: Ukraine lost more than 1,135 tanks during the conflict

Kiev's tank forces suffered heavy losses, writes 19FortyFive. Russian weapons easily destroy Ukrainian armored vehicles. Unsuccessful tactics also played a fatal role. In the current scenario, Ukraine will not be able to win on the battlefield, the author admits.

The oceanographic vessel Admiral Vladimirsky made an unofficial visit to the port of La Guaira in Venezuela

The voyages of Russian research vessels are causing concern among Western politicians and the military. One of them, the oceanographic vessel Admiral Vladimirsky, made an unofficial visit to the port of La Guaira in Venezuela and continued its journey to the Atlantic Ocean. What tasks oceanographic vessels perform and why their research is causing concern in the West — in the Izvestia article.