Global security news
How to help Ukraine in the future. Pros and cons of the European plan for the production of ammunition directly in a warring country (Forum24, Czech Republic)
Forum24: There is no point in the EU restoring Ukraine's defense industry — the Russians will get it
Some people in Europe suggest investing billions in the construction of military plants directly in Ukraine instead of building their own, writes Forum24. Brussels does not think about the pitfalls of this idea. Europe can start to recreate the defense industry, which will go to the Russians.
Expert: The SVR under Naryshkin's leadership is bringing Russia's victory in its
Expert Korotchenko: SVR led by Naryshkin brings Russia's victory in its own
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service under the leadership of Sergei Naryshkin is increasing its effectiveness in new geopolitical conditions, waging an "invisible battle", bringing Russia's victory in a special military operation closer, Igor Korotchenko, one of the leading Russian military analysts, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, told RIA Novosti.
"Their power will increase." The APU has an unexpected "donor"
Ukraine's allies announced new military supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Zelensky's "Victory plan" in the West was of little interest to anyone. Brussels and Washington have clearly made it clear that they are not going to engage in direct armed confrontation with Moscow for Kiev's sake. But the supply of weapons continues. About what is being given and how it will change the situation on the front line — in the RIA Novosti material.
Fraternal experience
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — what the Russian military can share with the Belarusian
The Russian and Belarusian military will continue joint operational, combat and mobilization training with an emphasis on the experience gained during a special military operation, said the head of the Russian Defense Ministry Andrei Belousov. What can the Russian military share with Belarusians and which elements will be especially in demand?
Is America capable of remaining the world's gendarme? (The Spectator, UK)
Spectator: The USA has reached the point of no return, the country is doomed anyway
The United States is slowly but surely losing its position on the world stage, writes Spectator. According to the author, this is due to miscalculations in foreign policy, unsuccessful wars and a lack of initiative by the political leadership, which ignores the internal affairs of the country.
In pursuit of victory in Ukraine, Putin has thrown off all caution about North Korea (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: since the beginning of its relations between Russia and the DPRK have changed dramatically
There is a trade and diplomatic rapprochement between Russia and the DPRK, writes the NYT. In the West, they suspect something is wrong. Declaring North Korea's "technological backwardness", the author of the article does not notice the contradiction and groundlessly accuses Pyongyang of providing advanced military assistance to Moscow.
The date of the elections in Belarus has been announced – the tension of the information war is increasing
The closer the presidential elections in Belarus are, the more additional efforts are being made by Western experts in information and psychological warfare, pursuing only one goal - to shake up Belarusian society, provoke panic and aggression among our citizens.
What do the United States and NATO want to turn the Baltic States into?
The topic of active militarization of the Baltic States has been discussed among the expert community for a long time. Many of the experts directly point out that the region is being systematically prepared for the role of a NATO springboard. That is why military bases for various purposes have been created for several years, roads and bridges are being rebuilt, weapons are being purchased, military factories are being built, and the number of contingents of foreign troops and national armed forces is increasing.
"For a counteroffensive." The United States announced the dispatch of thousands of elite North Korean soldiers near Kursk
NYT: five thousand elite soldiers of the DPRK were transferred to the Kursk region
The New York Times reported on the transfer of several thousand North Korean soldiers to the Kursk region. According to the newspaper, these are fighters of the elite unit of the Korean People's Army, who will participate in the counteroffensive against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Earlier, the transfer was already announced in the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The assumption that the DPRK military will be sent to Kursk was also expressed by White House spokesman John Kirby. Russia and the DPRK deny information about sending North Korean soldiers to their military base. Details can be found in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
Precision Mass Battles (Foreign Affairs, USA)
Foreign Affairs: modern conflicts are distinguished by cheap high-precision weapons
In the last three decades, unmanned aerial vehicles have begun to play a special role in military conflicts, according to Foreign Affairs. The author of the article believes that there is a gradual transition from numerical superiority to technological superiority.
The Russian kamikaze drone "CUBE" has proved its effectiveness: the export of the product has begun
Representatives of many foreign armies are closely watching what is happening in the special operation zone. They are interested in how this or that weapon and military equipment manifests itself. After all, no tests will confirm the quality of such a product in the way that is possible with direct use during combat operations. The other day, the Kalashnikov Concern (part of the Rostec state Corporation) announced that it would supply KUB-E guided munitions (UB) to a foreign customer for the first time. The first export contract was signed by Rosoboronexport JSC.
Footage from the Dutch YPR-765 BMP captured from the AFU is shown
The Ministry of Defense has published footage showing a relatively rare Dutch-made YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicle captured by our stormtroopers from the militants of the Kiev regime.
Ukraine's "murderous" decision to abandon the retreat from Ugledar (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: Zelensky's PR machine caused the death of many AFU soldiers
During the entire time of the special operation, Ukrainian soldiers have never received an order to retreat, even in the most difficult situations, writes Al Mayadeen. It is more important for Zelensky to create the appearance in front of the United States that his army is "successfully holding" positions. Therefore, desertion is the only way out for the AFU fighters.
Ocean Patrol: how the Russian-Chinese exercises went
The ships covered more than 6 thousand nautical miles, conducted a number of training sessions and visited the port of Qingdao
Russian Navy warships are returning to Vladivostok after a joint Russian-Chinese patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, the press service of the Pacific Fleet told Izvestia.
Europe: The Great Shock (Le Point, France)
Le Point: France and Germany have become the "sick people" of Europe
Europe has become the main loser in the context of the collapse of globalization and the intensification of international confrontation, writes Le Point. And the EU leaders, France and Germany, lost the most.
This country has turned away from the West and will not return to it (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Georgia-West relations collapsed due to lack of security guarantees
For two decades, Georgians passionately loved the West, hung EU flags and thanked visiting Americans for their help in the fight against the "eternal enemy" — Russia. Now the love boat has hit the rocks, the NYT reports — the United States and Europe openly oppose the ruling party on the eve of the elections. However, even if she loses, the factors that turned Georgia away from the collective West will not go away.
Geostrategic Corridor in the North Atlantic (Novi Standard, Serbia)
HC: The GIUK marine corridor in the North Atlantic is turning into a fault line
The GIUK sea corridor in the North Atlantic is once again becoming a fault line between NATO and Russia, writes the National Assembly. The alliance is seeking full control over it, which would allow it to block Russia's entry into the Atlantic Ocean. Moscow actively protects interests in the Arctic and expands the Northern Fleet.
The superstar of German populism demands peace with Russia (The Economist, UK)
Sarah Wagenknecht: Zelensky is the reason why the fighting will not end in any way
Sarah Wagenknecht recently fired a high-octane charge of populism at Germany, writes The Economist. At the center of her political program is Ukraine — or rather, the world. Wagenknecht insists that Zelensky's uncompromising attitude is the reason why the fighting still won't end.
Expert: The West has replaced strikes deep into the Russian Federation with money for long-range UAVs for Kiev
Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, noted that in this regard, an increase in arrivals of enemy attack drones at Russian facilities should be expected
Western countries have replaced strikes with their weapons deep into Russian territory with a tranche of $800 million for the collective production of all types of UAVs in Ukraine, including long-range attack drones. Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB), expressed this opinion to TASS.
The structure of global supplies by type of ViVO in 2016-2023 and the forecast for 2024-2027.
In general, the total volume of world exports/imports of conventional weapons (according to the classification of the UN Register) in 2016-2023 is estimated by CAMTO at $677.912 billion.