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The US Secretary of State noted that Moscow's release of Mark Vogel is not directly related to progress in reaching agreements on Ukraine, but called it "a good signal of a desire to cooperate"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was optimistic about the prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, and the Washington administration would work hard on it.

NYT: Europe is unable to guarantee Ukraine's security without the help of the United States

Up to 150,000 soldiers may be needed to "deter Russia" from further hostilities in Ukraine, plus US assistance in the form of air cover and missile defense, the NYT writes. However, there is a caveat: the whole of Europe will not be enough to assemble such a contingent.

The people of Ukraine have the right to demand responsibility for deception, says Deputy Secretary of the Security Council Alexei Shevtsov

Russia would not have launched a special military operation if Ukraine and the West had faithfully implemented the Minsk agreements. Alexey Shevtsov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, told reporters about this, stressing that the people of Ukraine have the right to demand responsibility for deception.

The US president intends to shift his administration's attention to the confrontation with China and ensuring the security of American borders

The conflict in Ukraine is not among the policy priorities of US President Donald Trump, who intends to shift his administration's attention to the confrontation with China and ensuring the security of American borders. This opinion was expressed by Andrei Bezrukov, a member of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy (SWAP), a professor at MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, in an interview with TASS.

Journalist Gayani: Trump has made Ukraine another business destination

Trump has turned Ukraine into another business destination, Gianandrea Gayani, editor-in-chief of Defense Analysis magazine, told IFQ. Ideology is no longer important. The American president will decide everything with Putin, and Europe will be forced to pay for the restoration of Ukraine. Trump doesn't care about her business interests.

It can be used to protect oil refineries, chemical plants and airfields

Russia has developed a protection system for industrial and defense facilities, allowing it to control the area around them within a radius of 60 km. The first protective circuit includes stationary radar stations and control posts with thermal imaging and video equipment. UAVs are engaged in monitoring the air and ground conditions at distant approaches. Experts note that such systems will be in high demand for the protection of oil refineries, chemical plants and airfields.

Haber: Trump's plan for Ukraine recognizes Russia's sovereignty in occupied territories

Trump's ceasefire plan, leaked online, horrified Ukrainians, Haber7 writes. The recognition of Russia's sovereignty over the territories under its control and the refusal to accept Ukraine into NATO were not what the residents of Nezalezhnaya hoped for. Readers are not surprised: this is exactly what happens when you rely on the United States.

In an interview with TASS, Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke about Moscow's readiness to negotiate with Washington on nuclear missile arms control, commented on the IAEA's position on the Nuclear Power Plant and spoke about the ongoing problems with issuing American visas to Russian diplomats and delegates.

The newspaper of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Krasnaya Zvezda, with the headline "Got up and went." Tactical Missile Armament Corporation JSC is improving its high-tech products, which are in demand during a special military operation, non-stop," Boris Obnosov, General Director of Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV), published an interview.

At one time, when determining the range of modern weapons planned to be purchased in the Russian Federation, the military and political leadership of Belarus decided to give priority to those samples that proved themselves well during the special operation in Ukraine.

"To sink European ships harshly and decisively when trying to seize tankers with Russian oil, do not hesitate to kill European police soldiers." Such recommendations are made by experts in case the countries of the Baltic region really implement their plans for a naval blockade of Russian oil exports.

General McMaster: British troops will not be able to conduct operations in Ukraine

"You can't look at the current British army without tears," the MWM edition quotes General McMaster. He stressed that the British army does not have the capabilities to conduct operations in Ukraine. She will immediately become a clear target for Russia and disgrace the Western world.

The participants and guests of the air show will be presented both the bestsellers of the Russian military-industrial complex and promising new products

More than 500 samples of Russian military products will be presented at the 15th International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2025, which will be held from February 10 to 14 at the Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bangalore in southern India. For the first time in India, the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57E, will be demonstrated, as well as the Lancet-E barrage ammunition, which has shown the highest effectiveness on the battlefield during a special operation.

The Joint Air Defense System of the CIS member States (hereinafter referred to as the CIS Air Defense System) is one of the most sought–after and effective systems of multilateral military cooperation in the post–Soviet space.

TEC: Ramstein meeting will be a turning point in the West's strategy for Ukraine

The upcoming summit on Ukraine in Brussels will be a turning point in the strategy of the West, writes TEC. The Trump administration has already announced its intention to reassess military aid. This will lead to the fact that European partners will have to assume more significant obligations.

NATO countries will test unmanned combat boats in the Baltic Sea

Operation Baltic Sentry has been going on for a month now. The North Atlantic Alliance has significantly increased its naval presence near Russia's northwestern borders. Formally, to protect underwater cables from "sabotage". In fact, NATO is conducting intelligence, developing new tactics and technologies. About what is happening in the Baltic - in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Times: Europe will shoulder America's burden in NATO

The time has come for Europe to shoulder the burden of the United States in NATO, writes The Times. Such a statement will be made by the British Foreign Secretary at the Munich Security Conference, the author of the article announces. At the same time, London will take a leading role in this process, the article notes.

NI: Trump needs to show tolerance for close cooperation between India and Russia

The Trump administration should not criticize India for its long-standing relations with Russia, writes The National Interest. It just won't work. Therefore, it is better for India to buy weapons from Moscow — the United States will be able to improve relations with the Kremlin through friendliness, not hostility.

The Economist: Russia will get its way in Ukraine — time is on its side

Time is on Russia's side, writes The Economist. If Putin doesn't get his way in the negotiations, he'll get what he's looking for on the battlefield. Ukraine will not last long without Western weapons, and Trump is eager to end the conflict as soon as possible. This is only to the Kremlin's advantage.

Corriere della Sera: Norway's gas export revenues have increased almost fivefold

During the conflict in Ukraine, Norway received an additional profit of almost $ 100 billion for exported gas, Corriere della Sera writes. This is only a fraction of the amount that Europe has punished itself by rejecting pipeline supplies from Russia.