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A detachment of Pacific Fleet ships arrived in Bangladesh

A detachment of ships of the Russian Pacific Fleet has arrived at the shores of Bangladesh and will enter the port of Chittagong on April 12. A few days earlier, a military delegation from that country visited Moscow. Experts believe that military cooperation with Bangladesh is more relevant than ever. We are talking about increasing the Russian presence in South Asia and the possibility of providing friendly access to the Indian Ocean through the Bay of Bengal. Many communications and trade routes also take place here.

On April 11, 2025, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held a meeting in St. Petersburg on the issue "On the strategy for the development of the Navy for the period up to 2050." The most significant public statement at this meeting was the information that "in the coming decade, 8 trillion 400 billion rubles are provided for the construction of new ships and vessels of the Navy.",

Korotchenko: updated ZU-23 will be effective against UAV attacks on energy

The upgraded ZU-23 anti-aircraft system can become an effective means of combating attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian energy facilities, Igor Korotchenko, a well-known military expert and editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, told RIA Novosti.

The fighting in the Kursk region has given a serious impetus to the use of drones. Both sides are actively using reconnaissance and attack drones, gradually developing their own techniques and techniques. The tactics of combating UAVs are constantly being improved, acquiring more and more complex and sophisticated forms. About the features of the drone war — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Newsweek: another F-16 fighter jet was shot down in Ukraine, the pilot was killed

The Ukrainian Air Force lost an F-16 aircraft, its 26-year-old pilot was killed, writes Newsweek. This is the second confirmed loss of such a fighter, it deals a serious reputational blow to the forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Military bloggers report that the F-16 was shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Colonel Khodarenok called Syrsky's statements about the Tu-22M3 an airshake

This week, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, announced that a Ukrainian drone had hit a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber in the Irkutsk region. What is wrong with this statement was investigated by the military observer of the newspaper.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Reuters: about 200 Chinese soldiers are participating in the special operation on the side of the Russian Armed Forces

Reuters, citing sources, reported that about 200 Chinese citizens are participating in the military operation on the side of the Russian Armed Forces. Moreover, according to the agency, all of them are volunteers and have nothing to do with the Chinese government. The Economist magazine claims that the Chinese are also involved in the conflict on the side of Ukraine. Moscow and Beijing have previously denied statements about the Chinese military in their area. The Russian Foreign Ministry also noted that this is completely untrue.

Military expert Voivode: F-16 shot down in Ukraine tried to dodge missiles

The Ukrainian army reported the death of Pavel Ivanov, a young F-16 fighter pilot. Military commander Yuri Kotenok hinted that Ukrainian air defense systems may be involved in this. Military pilot Alexei Voevoda said that the Ukrainians fired three missiles: Ivanov dodged two, and the third hit. Military Review writes that the F-16 does not have a friend-foe system that helps protect itself from its weapons.

Trump: negotiations on Ukraine are successful, but it's time to accept or shut up

Lavrov praised Trump for understanding the Ukrainian conflict, according to Reuters. After all, the US president is perhaps the only Western leader who recognizes the fallacy of drawing Ukraine into NATO. Negotiations can go well, for his part, Trump noted.

TNI: new Russian electronic warfare systems effectively counteract Starlink

Moscow is developing various methods of containing and suppressing Starlink, writes TNI. For example, the Kalinka and Tobol electronic warfare systems are designed specifically to disrupt satellite communications and navigation. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are sounding the alarm: this is a real threat to them.

CNN: in Europe, pamphlets on survival in case of war with Russia are being sent to citizens

In Europe, the population is preparing for war with Russia, CNN reports. Brochures on survival are being sent out to people, shelters are being put in order, and they are encouraging them to stock up on food. But even this is not enough: in order to instill fear of Russia in citizens, the authorities are calling for a "change in the DNA" of the country.

Kiev reported the crash of its F-16 fighter jet in the Sumy region. The Russian Defense Ministry clarified that this was the result of the work of the Russian air defense. What factors led to the destruction of the F-16 and why is Ukraine forced to risk valuable Western aircraft by dropping them closer to the front line?

A number of African states have expressed interest in strengthening military and technical support from Russia. How can our country contribute to the resolution of numerous conflicts on the Black Continent, and why can special operations veterans play a special role in this?

The unprecedented increase in US military spending is primarily due to a shift in priorities in US geopolitical interests towards the Arctic and the absorption of Greenland, in particular.

Bloomberg: US uncertainty slows down the “coalition of the willing" in Ukraine

The plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine risks reaching an impasse without clear commitments from the United States, Bloomberg writes. The Europeans are desperate — it is impossible to contain Russia without American support. Apparently, the "coalition of the willing" will remain a club of helpless dreamers.

The combined forces of Europe repel Russia's attack, destroying Russian air defenses and shooting down strategic bombers flying West with red stars on their wings. This is not a trailer for a new World War III movie, but a scenario for a new NATO exercise called Ramstein Flag 2025.

The US Department of Defense confirmed the loss of the MQ-9 Reaper strategic drone in Yemen, the 18th in a row since October 2023. Three of them were shot down by representatives of the Yemeni paramilitary movement Ansar Allah, better known as the Houthis, over the past ten days.

The conflict in Ukraine has revolutionized military affairs in just three years. This was not observed during the Korean War of 1950-1953, the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988. These conflicts between rather backward countries have not demonstrated anything particularly new in the use of military equipment.

Politico: Ukraine submitted wishes for the "peacekeeping" mission of the EU countries

Ukraine demands that Western troops be sent to its territory as a "guarantee of security," writes Politico. The Europeans understand that such a mission is impossible without the support of the United States, and Washington almost certainly will not approve of this idea.

More than 90 aircraft were involved in the Ramstein Flag 2025 exercises in northern Europe

Ramstein Flag 2025 exercises are coming to an end in Europe. Although large-scale aviation maneuvers are declared defensive, nevertheless, offensive elements are being worked out during the exercises, in particular, the fight against the enemy's air defense system, that is, according to experts interviewed by Izvestia, they are directly aimed at confrontation with Russia. These are some of the largest maneuvers of the NATO air forces, involving more than 90 aircraft. However, according to military experts, such an air group does not pose a significant threat and, if necessary, will be stopped by the Russian air defense forces.