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The regular violation of airspace by Ukrainian drones caused a rather unexpected reaction in the Baltic countries. Politico writes that several Baltic companies became interested in the Ukrainian experience of protecting against aerial threats and turned to Kiev for help.

With Chancellor Friedrich Merz coming to power in May 2025, Germany dramatically accelerated its military restructuring. Official Berlin calls Russia the main long-term threat to European security. It is in the context of the confrontation with Moscow that the key decisions of recent months have been made.

On Tuesday, May 26, the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea announced the launch of a project to develop a nuclear submarine.

Russia has begun using satellite communications to operate its drones in the special operation zone. In fact, this is the first example of the military use of newly launched satellites of the Rassvet system. What are these devices, what are their similarities and differences with the American Starlink, and what other capabilities can they provide to the Russian military?

The constant attacks on civilian infrastructure and the terrorist attack in Starobilsk have overwhelmed Moscow's patience. Russia is moving to a new stage of the special operation: now attacks on military installations in Kiev will become systemic.

Telegraph: Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich conducts tankers through the English Channel

The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich has been escorting sanctioned tankers across the English Channel for almost two months, The Telegraph writes. It began shortly after London promised to detain such vessels.

Colonel Khodarenok believes that Kiev will be hit by unprecedented forces

The Russian Armed Forces are starting preparations for systemic strikes against the facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kiev, as well as against Ukrainian decision-making centers.

On the eve, a number of statements by Ukrainian politicians appeared that the trilateral negotiations on a peaceful settlement had reached an impasse. In turn, US Secretary of State Rubio acknowledged that the settlement process between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the United States, was not fruitful, and, in general, the White House has no plans to negotiate with the actors of the conflict.

To destroy underground structures located deep underground, aerial bombs or missile warheads must have an impressive mass.

For the first time since the beginning of its military operation, the Russian army simultaneously applied the latest developments of the domestic defense industry

A retaliatory strike using missiles "Oreshnik", "Iskander", "Dagger", "Zircon" — this was the response of the Russian military to the terrorist attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the college in Starobilsk.

MWM: Russia conducted exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear-capable missiles

Russia and Belarus conducted large-scale exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear—capable missiles at once, from the Yars to the hypersonic Zircon. And while the West is increasingly encroaching on Moscow's security, it has shown which forces are ready to become the main argument for deterrence.

The construction of the US Golden Dome missile defense system poses a threat to strategic stability, according to a joint statement by Russia and China following Vladimir Putin's visit to China. Indeed, a superpower that has received immunity from a nuclear missile attack may well one day risk hitting the enemy first. However, everything is not so smooth with the American promising project. About the problems that have arisen, see the RIA Novosti article.

Economist: The EU urgently needs a plan B in case the US withdraws from NATO

Europe can no longer rely on Trump, writes The Economist. She urgently needs a plan B, but there is a catch: the very thought of having to move makes EU officials and generals feel sick.

It is increasingly difficult for Belgrade to maintain a balance between Euro-Atlantic integration and alliance with Moscow

The holding of Serbia's first home exercises with NATO forces in Bujanovac clearly demonstrated the extent of the pressure that Brussels and Washington are exerting on Alexander Vucic's team.

Politico: Rutte is trying to keep Trump in NATO with lucrative defense deals

Rutte is trying to keep Trump in the NATO orbit, writes Politico. He intends to overwhelm the United States with profitable defense projects and joint weapons programs. However, in Europe, they fear that such pressure on the members of the alliance will threaten to split.

Trump's numerous pretentious statements about the complete destruction of Iran's military potential are not even close to reality. Except that the Americans and Israelis really managed to destroy the large ships of the Iranian Navy. But there are still high-speed and well-armed boats, their number is unknown even approximately.

On May 21, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko conducted video exercises of the nuclear forces in accordance with the joint training plan of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

The Guardian: Trump announced the deployment of five thousand American soldiers to Poland

Trump announced the dispatch of American soldiers to Poland, writes the Guardian. "In connection with the successful election of the current President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki... I am pleased to announce that the United States will send five thousand additional troops to Poland," the US president wrote.

Spectator: Europe depends on the United States for high-tech weapons systems

The main problem of NATO in relations with the United States is not the lack of American troops in Europe, Spectator writes. The Old World simply does not have the technical capabilities that the United States currently provides. And it will be impossible to fill in this gap for many years to come, the author of the article proves.

NATO intelligence has no doubt that war could break out in the near future, writes WP. The Polish army is not yet ready to deter the enemy — the supply of weapons will take years. Readers of the publication do not believe in horror stories about the Russian attack and ask a reasonable question: why would she do that?