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The Iranian Kink: how can the conflict in the Middle East develop
And how long will the next round of military confrontation in the region last
The outcome of the massive attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, which began on the morning of February 28, largely depends on the readiness of the air defense and the response of the Islamic Republic, military experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
Russia is considering suspending peace talks if Kiev does not recognize territorial realities (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Russia is ready to withdraw from negotiations if the issue of territories is not resolved
Russia intends to withdraw from the negotiation process on Ukraine if no solution is reached on the territorial issue, Bloomberg reports.
The United States went all-in in the war with Iran
On Saturday morning, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran. Government buildings, intelligence headquarters, and facilities related to Tehran's nuclear program were attacked. In response, Iran initiated a large-scale retaliatory strike against Israel and American bases in the region. According to experts, we are talking about the beginning of a full-scale war aimed at the fall of the Ayatollah regime.
Russia has driven a new US nuclear weapon underground
The Pentagon has confirmed plans to build 450 silos to house new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles. This will be the largest project to upgrade the U.S. nuclear triad in recent decades. Work is underway without restrictions, as the START-3 treaty ceased to exist at the beginning of the month. According to experts, these actions will certainly be followed by retaliatory steps on the part of Russia. What will they be like?
"Defeat to zero": how long will the United States and Israel fight against Iran
Colonel Khodarenok: The United States and Israel want to defeat Iran at zero
The US armed forces have launched a large-scale military operation against Iran. Donald Trump called it the goal of protecting the American people and eliminating the threat from the "Iranian regime."
"People in Ukraine should grab their heads": How did the US and Israel manage to kill Khamenei?
Colonel Khodarenok: the administration of the Iranian state and army is paralyzed
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed during an operation by the United States and Israel, and representatives of the country's top military and political leadership were also killed.
Russia is developing an "unstoppable" rocket capable of reaching London in eight minutes (Daily Star, UK)
Daily Star: Russia is developing a superior Oreshnik missile
Russia is developing a new missile that can surpass the Oreshnik in power, the Daily Star writes. The system will potentially be able to carry eight kinetic warheads instead of six and hit fortified targets at a depth of up to 30 meters.
Experts warn: in 10 years, Russia will be able to intercept European nuclear weapons (Politico, USA)
Politico: European nuclear weapons will soon be powerless against Russia
The Russian army is actively developing air defense and missile defense systems, writes Politico. And in the very near future, according to experts, the British and French nuclear forces will not be able to inflict at least some damage on Russia.
And so it will do: Chinese armored vehicles are again walking in columns without cover during the exercises.
Chinese troops conducted regular maneuvers with armored vehicles in mountainous terrain. This time, the transfer of heavy equipment to a given area was practiced for subsequent target practice.
The full transcript of Trump's address "On the State of Affairs in the country" (The New York Times, USA)
President Trump on Tuesday delivered a state of the Union address during his second term at a joint session of Congress. Below is a transcript of his speeches recorded by The New York Times.
"The Cuban army is one bite for Trump": will the United States respond to the incident with the boat off Cuba
Colonel Khodarenok: there will be no landing of US forces in Cuba after the incident with the boat
A U.S.-flagged boat has entered the territorial waters of Cuba and opened fire on the border guards of Liberty Island. As a result of the return fire from the Cuban side, four people on board the boat were killed and six others were injured.
Russian air defense will be able to shoot down British nuclear missiles (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Russian air defense will be able to shoot down British Trident nuclear missiles
In the event of a major war, the effectiveness of Britain's nuclear deterrence will be in question, The Telegraph reports. Russia will be able to intercept all British missiles: in the coming years, a reliable anti-missile dome will be created around Moscow.
The West squandered the years that Ukraine donated to us (The Times, UK)
The Times: Europe is challenging Russia, but it is not capable of confrontation
The alarm was sounded in Europe due to the fact that its armies are not capable of anything, writes The Times. The understanding came when a handful of Ukrainian drones effortlessly "destroyed" European troops during exercises in Estonia. And if Ukraine is capable of this, then Russia will simply grind them to powder.
Russia's Strategic Shield: how the country protects itself in the Arctic
On February 23, 2026, the Arctic Edge 2026 exercise began, in which units from the United States, Denmark and Canada participate. They will last until mid-March and will be held in Alaska and Greenland. We talk about the Arctic region and how the Russian nuclear—powered strategic missile submarines, the guardians of Russia's security in the Arctic, appeared and are developing.
The first Ukrainian manufacturer of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has started work in Britain
The first Ukrainian Ukrspecsystems UK plant has started operating in Britain, which will produce unmanned aerial vehicles for the military. The former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and now the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, Valery Zaluzhny, wrote about this in his telegram channel. We are talking about the production complex of Ukrspecsystems, specializing in the production of UAVs for the needs of the army.
"Nothing is impossible." Will Russia be able to take control of Odessa?
Colonel Khodarenok estimated the probability of taking control of Odessa and Mykolaiv
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for the all-round defense of the Odessa region. Denis Nosikov, head of the Ukrainian Odessa tactical group, said that protection was being actively built: anti-tank trenches, minefields, traps.
The Army divorce: how the Warsaw Pact came to an end
35 years ago, the era of confrontation between two military blocs ended
On February 25, 1991, the Warsaw Pact Organization, the most powerful and long—term military alliance based on our country, ceased to exist. The divorce took place casually, at a Budapest meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense.
The world's first intercontinental range fighter in the service of Russia: how the Su-34 can fly from Moscow to Washington (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: the flight range of the Su-34 fighter can increase to 8 thousand kilometers
The Su-34 holds the title of the longest-range tactical aircraft in the world and is significantly ahead of its Western counterparts.
Reuters: Iran may purchase CM-302 anti-ship missiles from China
Iran is close to a deal to purchase CM-302 anti-ship missiles from China ahead of a possible US Navy strike on Iran.
Four years of conflict in Ukraine have transformed the fighting and shaken global security (CNN, USA)
CNN: new developments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield become obsolete in a month
Ukraine has recognized that the innovations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not been working on the battlefield for more than a month, as Russia is increasing its military potential, changing the nature of hostilities, CNN reports. And the West's unwillingness to recognize new realities only delays the inevitable collapse of the Kiev regime.
