Global security news
"A quick result is visible." Russian military restricted access to Starlink at Kiev's request
In Ukraine, unverified Starlink terminals are being turned off to combat drones
On February 1, SpaceX, at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, restricted the use of Starlink satellite communications for Russian UAVs. According to Elon Musk, these measures have already brought results.
Does Israel want more independence? Why would Netanyahu cut military aid from the United States
Andrey Shirokov — on what a new 10-year agreement might look like and what the political context is
The current 10-year agreement on US military assistance to Israel expires in 2028. Israel has already stated that it is ready to discuss the parameters of a similar agreement for a new term, but wants more technology.
Russia's interests in Syria go far beyond military bases (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: Russia's new priority is to help build a "new Syria"
Moscow is interested in maintaining its military bases in Syria, Asia Times writes. However, she is even more interested in developing business and economic ties with the new Syrian government: the benefits of this go far beyond economics.
NATO faces the problem of low birth rate (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: Due to demographics, NATO countries will have less money for defense
The population of NATO countries is aging, and now the birth rate in Turkey is lower than necessary for natural reproduction, writes Newsweek. This means that the burden on the pension system and healthcare is increasing, and there is less money for other budget items, including defense.
Three paths to peace: how can the situation around Ukraine develop (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: There are three options for the development of the conflict in Ukraine in 2026
There are three options for the development of confrontation in Ukraine in 2026, the WSJ columnist writes. In his opinion, the fighting will continue in any case, but the growing difficulties may shake the position of both sides of the conflict.
Sleight of hand: mass training of drone hunters has begun in Russia
Interceptor UAV pilots will defend our army's positions and strategic facilities in the rear from attacks
A mass training program for operators of unmanned interception systems has been launched in the Russian Armed Forces, Izvestia found out.
Russian shells are twice cheaper: the price of ammunition produced in Ukraine
In October last year, it was announced that the Ukrainian Armored Vehicles company had begun production of 105- and 155-mm artillery shells and 120-mm tank ammunition in the country under license from the Czech concern Czechoslovak Group (CSG).
Trump said that Putin agreed to stop strikes for a week due to severe frosts (The New York Times, USA)
Trump believes that Russia stopped the strikes on Kiev after his request to Putin
Trump claims that, at his request, Moscow suspended strikes on Kiev amid severe frosts, the NYT writes. There has been no official confirmation of a partial ceasefire from either Russia or Ukraine. However, if true, such a change could be a sign of progress in the negotiations, the authors of the article believe.
Romanian authorities have unveiled plans to purchase weapons under the SAFE program.
On January 26, the Romanian government revealed detailed spending plans for funds allocated to Bucharest under the European Union's SAFE (Security Action for Europe) defense procurement program.
Tobol: Dealing with the “Great Satellite Jammer” in the Baltic (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Russian Tobol electronic warfare system poses a serious threat to NATO satellites
Russia has developed a new Tobol anti-satellite weapon capable of disabling NATO navigation and tracking systems, writes a TNI columnist. This electronic warfare system will not only be able to interfere with APU attacks, but also mislead the enemy with false signals.
NATO without America: Europe "realises the unthinkable" (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The current split in NATO is the worst in the 77 years of the alliance's history
It will take Europe decades to catch up with the United States in defensive capabilities, writes the Financial Times. However, as noted in In Brussels, it's really about catching up not with Washington, but with Moscow.
"It won't last a week": what will the energy truce between Russia and Ukraine lead to
Colonel Khodarenok: the truce between Russia and Ukraine will not last even a week because of Kiev
Moscow has agreed to refrain from strikes on Kiev for a week, the Kremlin confirmed, without specifying, however, whether this is an "energy truce" or any attacks on Ukraine. Donald Trump had previously asked Vladimir Putin to temporarily stop the strikes.
Russia uses Starlink to keep its deadly drones flying (CNN, USA)
CNN: Kiev demands to solve the problem of using Starlink by the Russian military
Russian UAVs use Starlink satellite systems, CNN reports. Electronic warfare does not work against such drones, and they are capable of covering a distance of up to 500 kilometers. Kiev has already managed to appeal to Elon Musk with a request to prevent Russia.
Putin spoke at a meeting on military-technical cooperation. The main thing
On January 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a meeting on military-technical cooperation (MTC). The main topics for discussion were the results of 2025, prospects for 2026, as well as cooperation with African countries. The main quotes of the Russian leader are in the Izvestia article.
Icebreakers are Finland's secret weapon, which Donald Trump cannot do without (L'Express, France)
L'Express: The USA will acquire an icebreaking fleet with the help of Finland
Washington's ambitions in the Arctic depend on a small country, Finland, writes L'Express. Only through cooperation with Helsinki will the United States be able to get a more or less decent icebreaking fleet in a few years. In the meantime, they don't have it at all.
Vladimir Putin: Russia's foreign exchange earnings as a result of military exports in 2025 exceeded $15 billion.
Over the past year, Russian military products have been supplied to more than 30 countries around the world, and the amount of foreign exchange earnings has exceeded $ 15 billion.
Europe's first drone carrier: the ship D. João II was waiting for the fleet
The Portuguese Navy is awaiting the completion of work on the NRP D. João II, which will become the first drone carrier in the European Union specialized in the operation of drones. Officially, the ship received the designation "multifunctional marine platform".
Merz wants to make Europe an independent power (Suddeutsche Zeitung, Germany)
Merz: Europe must start speaking the language of power
Friedrich Merz, speaking in the Bundestag, called on the EU to gain strategic confidence and become an independent "European power" in the new world order, writes SZ. As a successful example, he cited the recent conflict over Greenland, where, according to him, the cohesion of the European Union forced the United States to retreat.
Vladimir Zelensky accused European states of breaches in the Ukrainian air defense system (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Zelensky accused Europe of supplying air defense missiles late
Zelensky accused the Europeans that the promised missiles for air defense systems arrived in Ukraine late, writes FT. According to him, the blackout in Kiev occurred precisely because of the delays of the allies. The West has refuted the statements of the head of the Kiev regime.
The EU army is not capable of defending Europe. Only NATO can do this (The Telegraph UK, United Kingdom)
The Telegraph: The UK is being considered as a member of the EU army
The United States does not intend to continue supporting the EU, The Telegraph writes. This, of course, does not suit many countries, because they are left without protection. Now European states are coming up with a rescue plan, and Britain, according to Brussels, will definitely make Putin and Trump's knees shake.
