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Reuters: about 200 Chinese soldiers are participating in the special operation on the side of the Russian Armed Forces

Reuters, citing sources, reported that about 200 Chinese citizens are participating in the military operation on the side of the Russian Armed Forces. Moreover, according to the agency, all of them are volunteers and have nothing to do with the Chinese government. The Economist magazine claims that the Chinese are also involved in the conflict on the side of Ukraine. Moscow and Beijing have previously denied statements about the Chinese military in their area. The Russian Foreign Ministry also noted that this is completely untrue.

Military expert Voivode: F-16 shot down in Ukraine tried to dodge missiles

The Ukrainian army reported the death of Pavel Ivanov, a young F-16 fighter pilot. Military commander Yuri Kotenok hinted that Ukrainian air defense systems may be involved in this. Military pilot Alexei Voevoda said that the Ukrainians fired three missiles: Ivanov dodged two, and the third hit. Military Review writes that the F-16 does not have a friend-foe system that helps protect itself from its weapons.

Trump: negotiations on Ukraine are successful, but it's time to accept or shut up

Lavrov praised Trump for understanding the Ukrainian conflict, according to Reuters. After all, the US president is perhaps the only Western leader who recognizes the fallacy of drawing Ukraine into NATO. Negotiations can go well, for his part, Trump noted.

TNI: new Russian electronic warfare systems effectively counteract Starlink

Moscow is developing various methods of containing and suppressing Starlink, writes TNI. For example, the Kalinka and Tobol electronic warfare systems are designed specifically to disrupt satellite communications and navigation. The Pentagon and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are sounding the alarm: this is a real threat to them.

CNN: in Europe, pamphlets on survival in case of war with Russia are being sent to citizens

In Europe, the population is preparing for war with Russia, CNN reports. Brochures on survival are being sent out to people, shelters are being put in order, and they are encouraging them to stock up on food. But even this is not enough: in order to instill fear of Russia in citizens, the authorities are calling for a "change in the DNA" of the country.

Kiev reported the crash of its F-16 fighter jet in the Sumy region. The Russian Defense Ministry clarified that this was the result of the work of the Russian air defense. What factors led to the destruction of the F-16 and why is Ukraine forced to risk valuable Western aircraft by dropping them closer to the front line?

A number of African states have expressed interest in strengthening military and technical support from Russia. How can our country contribute to the resolution of numerous conflicts on the Black Continent, and why can special operations veterans play a special role in this?

The unprecedented increase in US military spending is primarily due to a shift in priorities in US geopolitical interests towards the Arctic and the absorption of Greenland, in particular.

Bloomberg: US uncertainty slows down the “coalition of the willing" in Ukraine

The plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine risks reaching an impasse without clear commitments from the United States, Bloomberg writes. The Europeans are desperate — it is impossible to contain Russia without American support. Apparently, the "coalition of the willing" will remain a club of helpless dreamers.

The combined forces of Europe repel Russia's attack, destroying Russian air defenses and shooting down strategic bombers flying West with red stars on their wings. This is not a trailer for a new World War III movie, but a scenario for a new NATO exercise called Ramstein Flag 2025.

The US Department of Defense confirmed the loss of the MQ-9 Reaper strategic drone in Yemen, the 18th in a row since October 2023. Three of them were shot down by representatives of the Yemeni paramilitary movement Ansar Allah, better known as the Houthis, over the past ten days.

The conflict in Ukraine has revolutionized military affairs in just three years. This was not observed during the Korean War of 1950-1953, the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988. These conflicts between rather backward countries have not demonstrated anything particularly new in the use of military equipment.

Politico: Ukraine submitted wishes for the "peacekeeping" mission of the EU countries

Ukraine demands that Western troops be sent to its territory as a "guarantee of security," writes Politico. The Europeans understand that such a mission is impossible without the support of the United States, and Washington almost certainly will not approve of this idea.

More than 90 aircraft were involved in the Ramstein Flag 2025 exercises in northern Europe

Ramstein Flag 2025 exercises are coming to an end in Europe. Although large-scale aviation maneuvers are declared defensive, nevertheless, offensive elements are being worked out during the exercises, in particular, the fight against the enemy's air defense system, that is, according to experts interviewed by Izvestia, they are directly aimed at confrontation with Russia. These are some of the largest maneuvers of the NATO air forces, involving more than 90 aircraft. However, according to military experts, such an air group does not pose a significant threat and, if necessary, will be stopped by the Russian air defense forces.

Al Jazeera: US policy and rapprochement between Russia and China weaken Western hegemony

The global process of "de-westernization" has become a challenge for the United States and its allies, the author of the article for Al Jazeera writes. At the same time, he notes, the United States paradoxically accelerates events itself — because Trump's protectionist policy and his trade wars actually undermine the foundations of Washington's former influence.

The EU fears the withdrawal of the American contingent from Europe. The White House intends not only to reduce its own troops in the Old World by 10,000 people, but also to leave Rzeszow, the base that has become the main center of military assistance to Ukraine. Experts note that Donald Trump is beginning a large-scale process of rethinking security cooperation with Brussels. How will this affect NATO's eastern flank?

Washington is preparing to present the trillion-dollar budget of the Pentagon for the first time. As stated by US President Donald Trump, the country will receive a powerful army, and this will be a response to the increasing threats around the world in the face of increasing tension. According to experts, America intends to retain leadership in the military sphere, but at the same time, the United States is increasingly forced to rely on the military to stabilize the domestic political situation.

The Telegraph: Trump intends to force Ukraine to sign a peace agreement

Moscow is gaining a strategic victory in the Ukrainian conflict, as Western countries reduce military support for Kiev, writes The Telegraph. The Trump administration is inclined to accept Russian demands, which paves the way for a cessation of hostilities on favorable terms for the Kremlin.

Classes are conducted by instructors with combat experience

The railroad warriors began practicing the fight against UAVs. To destroy drones, they use standard small arms, smoothbore weapons, artillery anti-aircraft guns, which are installed on special armored trains, and also attract electronic warfare equipment. The classes are conducted by instructors who have gained combat experience in the area of a military special operation. Experts note that the railway is one of the most important supply routes operating in the area of our troops, and the position of our units on the front line depends on its reliable protection.

Al-Awsat: Western policy provoked the crises in Ukraine and Gaza

The Clinton administration's strategy to expand NATO laid the foundation for the current crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East, Asharq Al-Awsat writes. The expert believes that the Ukrainian scenario is about to be repeated in the Middle East region, and Washington's fatal decisions 30 years ago are to blame for everything.