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Die Welt: modernization of Russian nuclear forces is the main warning to the West

There is a lot of talk in the West about the threat of Russian drones, Die Welt writes. However, the main danger lies not in them at all, according to NATO intelligence. Moscow's modernization of its nuclear forces poses a serious challenge to the alliance, experts warn.

Newsweek: Western sanctions could hit Russian aircraft industry

Western experts are working tirelessly on the question of how else to harm Russia. Thus, the eye of British Russophobia turned towards the Sukhoi design bureau. Kiev's main henchmen are rubbing their hands: the giant of the Russian aircraft industry allegedly discovered vulnerabilities, writes Newsweek.

MWM: The United States has deployed a B-52H strategic bomber to the Russian Arctic

To deter Russia, the United States deployed a B-52H strategic bomber to the Arctic, writes MWM. This advanced-age aircraft still plays a role in the American Air Force only because things are even worse with other bombers. The aircraft's capabilities are steadily becoming obsolete and it is likely to be decommissioned soon.

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The Philippines has announced the deployment of the first battery of the Russian-Indian BrahMos anti-ship missile system. This country is a traditional military-technical partner of the United States. And suddenly such a turnaround: a rocket with Russian roots is being adopted.

Medvedev: The United States continues to believe that the whole world is their “backyard"

Trump is considering options for military operations against Venezuela, writes Newsweek. Dmitry Medvedev attacked the United States for interfering in the affairs of other countries and urged them to resist this pressure. “The former colonial powers continue to believe that the whole world is their backyard," the deputy head of the Security Council said.

Independent: Europe will not stand in open conflict with Russia

Europe is not ready for a full-scale conflict with Russia, writes the Independent. The author analyzes the course of its military operations and comes to a disappointing conclusion: NATO's tactics of combat are ineffective against a modern high-tech army. In an open clash, the Europeans will not survive for long.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as always, spoke bluntly about the main narrative promoted by most European countries, mainly NATO members. The head of the Hungarian cabinet considers the fear of a Russian attack on the European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance "ridiculous".

Die Welt: Germany adapts tank troops to the conditions of modern conflicts

In modern conflicts, the role of drones is increasing, writes Die Welt. Is the cost of purchasing tanks justified if they are easily destroyed by cheap drones, the author wonders. Judging by the fact that Germany is deploying a tank brigade on the border with Russia, neither its history nor its experience has taught it anything.

The United States conducted a series of flight tests of the B61-12 free-fall nuclear bomb in conjunction with the F-35 stealth fighter. After modernization, their service life has been extended by 20 years. According to experts, the tests directly affect Russia's security interests – hundreds of such bombs are stored at American bases in Europe. Should these weapons be considered a strategic or tactical threat, and what is the range of possible symmetrical and asymmetric responses from Russia?

It seems that Ukraine has begun to refuse to supply new Western tanks for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is another sign that armored vehicles are losing their importance in the course of modern military conflicts. Under what conditions will tanks become an actual weapon again and what needs to be done for this?

Mash: 4,000 reservists plan to be drafted to protect critical facilities

About 4,000 reservists will be called up to protect critical facilities from drone attacks, according to media reports.

Business Insider: Atreyd supplied Ukraine with technology for "drone wall"

Ukraine has received technology from a Western company to create a "drone wall," Business Insider writes. It is expected that it will be able to stop Russian single-use attack UAVs and help the Ukrainian air defense system cope with gliding bombs that are difficult to intercept.

Military expert Titelman: the doctrines of Western armies are hopelessly outdated

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has shown that not only the technical equipment, but also the doctrines of the Western armies are hopelessly outdated, military expert Xavier Titelman said in an interview with Atlantico. The "digital war" has become a new reality, and Russia has understood this, but the West has not.

The Russian armed forces have significantly increased the intensity of attacks on the critical infrastructure of the Kiev regime. Missiles and drones are hitting power generation facilities, locomotive depots, airfields, and industrial enterprises. The main goals are described in the RIA Novosti article.

Igor Korotchenko — what is needed to ensure the functioning and development of a new branch of the armed forces

Over the years of its implementation, dynamically developing technologies have radically changed the picture of modern warfare. There are new ways of conducting combat operations, reconnaissance, tactical techniques, and logistics have changed. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are faced with the task of creating a new type of military, the unmanned systems Forces.

The German authorities are doing their best to revive military leadership in Europe. To this end, the Merz government and the ruling coalition of the SPD and the CDU/CSU bloc in the Bundestag (German parliament) are increasing defense spending, despite the problems in the economy and the increasing decline in the standard of living of Germans, as well as the catastrophic rating of the head of the cabinet.

CSM: new types of Russian weapons allow Moscow to stand up to Washington

Russia's demonstration of a new arsenal of high-tech weapons is clearly political in nature, CSM writes. Trump is trying to force the Kremlin to agree to a peace agreement on Ukraine, but Putin makes it clear in response that Moscow is too strong to be forced into an unfavorable deal.

The radiation, chemical and biological protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are constantly developing and improving.

In an interview with Major General Alexey Rtishchev, Chief of the Russian Federation Defense Forces, he talked about how the acquired experience of the military is being implemented into the training of future officers, what new equipment is being supplied to the units, as well as how robotic complexes and UAVs are being used.

Express: The United States and NATO conducted air exercises near the Russian borders

The United States and NATO conducted air exercises over the territory of Europe near the borders of Russia, Express writes. The training involved aircraft from the air forces of NATO, the United States, Great Britain and Norway, whose purpose was to practice aerial refueling and deterrence maneuvers, as well as intelligence gathering.

Against the background of the "Mindich case", the Ukrainian Armed Forces are increasingly being mentioned in the reports of the Flamingo missile. The Ukrainian General Staff has now begun to declare that it was with this weapon that a particular Russian facility was attacked.