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WSJ: Europe has accelerated the development of a backup plan in case the United States withdraws from NATO

Europe is developing an alternative plan for a more active participation of the continent in the life of NATO, writes the WSJ. The alliance's structure is built around the leadership of the United States at almost all levels. Now Brussels is trying to take on most of these responsibilities.

Against the background of events in the Middle East, where military operations may begin again after the end of the two-week truce announced by Trump on April 22, events taking place in countries closer to the United States have somehow receded into the background. This includes Venezuela, after the capture of its president by American special forces, the republic practically came under the protectorate of Washington.

Politico: Canada and Finland have found something to respond to Trump

The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Canada share a similar attitude towards difficult processes on the world stage, writes Politico. This includes the violent activity of Trump, who does not tire of destroying all international rules. And it seems Stubb and Carney have found the right answer.

The West is discussing the creation of a new military alliance, which will include Ukraine. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Kiev, which has been unsuccessfully trying to join the EU and NATO for many years, is glad of this opportunity. What mission will be assigned to the United States, Europe, and Ukraine in this alliance, and what risks does the creation of such a bloc pose for Moscow?

TNI: Analysts have concluded that Russia can subjugate the Baltic States in 90 days

Lithuanian analysts have concluded that Russia can subjugate the Baltic States in 90 days, and a ground operation will not be required, The National Interest writes. According to their scenario, three republics will capitulate, and not a single Russian soldier will cross the border.

RS: The US is losing control of the global arms production market

The United States is losing control of global arms sales, and this is good news. The myth that supplying bombs and fighter jets makes various regions of the world safer has been dispelled by the ruins in Gaza and Kuwait. Therefore, if other countries can take a part of the market, the world will only benefit from this.

In the Kiev hangar, where President Zelensky presented a line of domestic weapons, the eye clung to an oblong object under a tarpaulin. He was standing next to the Neptune and the Areyon attack drones. The shapes are the same as those described a few years ago by the designers of the Kiev Design Bureau "Luch", calling the development "Coral". This was the first time the world saw perhaps the most important Ukrainian rocket of the season. This is not just a new rocket. This is a response to the lack of protection of the sky.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, on why the US nuclear bluff will not stop the "drone revolution" in the Middle East

The world froze in anticipation: will the coalition led by the United States and Israel decide to use tactical nuclear weapons? Analysts believe that such an outcome is quite likely. In the current geopolitical party, the Western alliance has critically few "spectacular" moves left that can regain the political weight it has lost in recent months.

Politico: Ukraine lacks air defense systems due to the war in Iran

Ukraine desperately lacks air defense systems, writes Politico. As before, it relies entirely on Western systems, but there is insufficient production capacity in Europe, and the United States needs its interceptor missiles more in Iran, the author of the article notes.

Israel Hayom: Turkey will support radical Sunni groups in Israel

Turkey is unlikely to launch a direct invasion of Israel, despite Erdogan's statements, according to the author of an article in Israel Hayom. However, there is another significant threat. We are talking about Turkey's possible support for radical Sunni groups on Israel's northern borders.

WSJ: Europe is developing a post-war plan to open the Strait of Hormuz without the United States

Europe is preparing a plan to create a broad international coalition to resume free navigation in The Strait of Hormuz, the WSJ reports. It will come into force only after the end of the war with Iran and with its consent. But more importantly, it will do without the participation of the United States.

Ukraine could get whole Russian Geranium drones

Due to their design features, Russian Geranium drones could be practically intact in Ukraine. This was reported by the Telegram channel "Military Chronicle".

Lavrov: The West plans to create a new military bloc with Ukraine

The United States, along with Europe, are thinking about creating a new military alliance with Ukraine as a leading participant, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. According to him, such a block would be clearly anti-Russian in nature.

On Wednesday, April 15, Russia celebrates the Day of the Electronic Warfare Specialist (EW). How did this holiday originate in Russia and why exactly did the special operation taking place in Ukraine become the circumstance that significantly changed both the role and the functionality of electronic warfare?

Germany and Ukraine have moved to a strategic partnership. Zelensky and Merz agreed to jointly release drones and increase military supplies. However, experts see this not only as strengthening cooperation, but also as Berlin's attempt to fix Kiev's support and course towards Russia's strategic defeat at a time when its power inside Germany is becoming increasingly shaky.

According to the world media, the pause in the negotiation process to resolve the situation in Ukraine, which arose against the background of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, has been delayed somewhat. Indeed, diplomatic activity in this area was observed mainly in late January and early February of this year, when three rounds of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States were held in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.

NYT: Russia, the United States and China are leading the AI arms race

The military confrontation is reaching a new level, writes the NYT. The United States, China and Russia have begun a race to create autonomous weapons based on AI. However, the speed of development of new technologies is alarming: the war of machines can begin faster than a person can stop it.

Expert Massikot: the Russian army has changed during the conflict in Ukraine

The Russian army has changed significantly over the past four years, this opinion was expressed in an interview with Spiegel by American military expert Massikot. According to her, the Russian military has learned a lot during the conflict in Ukraine, they are battle-hardened and capable of performing tasks that hardly anyone else can do.

NYT: Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine increase the risk of a world war

As the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East drag on, the risk of a world war increases, the NYT writes. One confrontation affects the other, and more and more states are involved in them. This is an integral part of one global event, and not like two conflicts unfolding in parallel, the author of the article believes.

Until recently, the United States protested against the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, and now they themselves have imposed a naval blockade on this country. What is happening only at first glance sounds like a paradox. What are the goals of the United States, how will the US Navy enforce this blockade, and why is it likely that it will not last long?