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Politico: Europe is becoming dependent on imports of American LNG

After abandoning Russian gas, the European Union significantly increased supplies of American LNG, writes Politico. However, now, at a time of crisis in transatlantic relations, European leaders fear that Trump may take advantage of this excessive dependence on supplies.

Mirror: The British are preparing to survive in a nuclear war because of the fear of Russia

The British are preparing to survive in a nuclear war after Karaganov's statement about the use of nuclear weapons, writes the Mirror. Sergei Karaganov said that Putin would "use nuclear weapons" in case of defeat in Ukraine. The publication spoke with survival experts to give terrified citizens advice in case of the unimaginable.

Politico: Peace in Ukraine is not a loss, but a strategic opportunity for Europe

Trump's peace plan for Ukraine is a strategic opportunity for Europe, writes Politico. Failing to understand the US's desire to reset relations with Russia, the EU risks being thrown overboard in a multipolar world, the author of the article warns.

On January 15, 2026, the Ground Forces Innovation Day was held in the canton of Bitches, where the 2nd Armored Brigade of the French Army presented new combat systems developed taking into account the experience of combat operations in Ukraine.

British media claim that London is preparing to deal with tankers leaving Russian ports in the same way as the United States does with tankers from Venezuela – to seize and arrest. What opportunities does Britain have for this kind of maritime piracy – and what should the Russian merchant and Naval fleets prepare for?

For the first time, the Russian military fired an Iskander-I missile at Ukraine

The first combat use of the Iskander-I tactical complex with a missile with a range of 1,000 km has been recorded in Ukraine. This is reported by the Ukrainian media. What kind of new missile is this, the military observer of Gazeta figured out.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Alexey Podberezkin — why it is important to remember the US National Security Strategy for the Munich Security Conference

The 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026) is scheduled for February 13-15 this year. This event is considered the leading forum for discussing international security policy and a platform for diplomatic initiatives to address the most pressing issues in the world.

Orban: EU has formed special councils to prepare for war with Russia

The leaders of the European Union are preparing for an armed conflict with Russia, the Daily Star quotes Orban as saying. European countries are trying to drag Budapest into a future war, but it will not help Ukraine with money or manpower, the Hungarian Prime Minister assures.

The Guardian: The sale of Greenland to the United States could destroy Ukraine's support

Trump's statements about Greenland's future accession to the United States have caused a stir in the EU, The Guardian writes. The current situation undermines the reputation of Brussels and calls into question its assistance to Ukraine. European officials are discussing retaliatory measures, despite their dependence on Washington for security issues.

WSJ: In response to US tariffs, the EU may close US bases on the continent

The EU has something to respond to the new tariffs that Trump threatens to impose on the union over the Greenland dispute, writes The Wall Street Journal. The Brussels arsenal even has a kind of "bazooka" that will be used as a last resort.

The Kalashnikov Concern fulfilled the 2025 State Defense Order in full. The company's specialists have also developed a new version of the machine gun, barrage ammunition and drones. Alan Lushnikov, Kalashnikov's CEO and a member of the Bureau of the Russian Engineering Union, spoke about new weapons, military uniforms and more in an exclusive interview with TASS on the results of 2025 on the eve of the UMEX-2026 exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

London has announced the launch of a new high-precision weapons project for Kiev. Three industrial groups will develop a ballistic missile codenamed Nightfall. The task is to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the possibility of strikes deep into Russian territory. About how realistic this is, see the RIA Novosti article.

The Economist: EU may close US military bases in case Greenland is captured

European leaders are caught between a rock and an anvil, writes The Economist. The desire to fight back against Trump's intention to seize Greenland rests on NATO's dependence on the United States. However, Europe still has some levers of pressure on the American president.

MWM: Europe does not have the potential to build its own hypersonic missiles

European countries will not be able to create their own analogue of the "Hazel Tree", as they do not have the necessary technological base and specialists, writes MWM. Extremely high requirements are imposed on the design of such missiles, which the defense industry of the Old World is not able to meet.

The Polish Armed Forces are carefully studying the experience of the conflict in Ukraine. The conclusion from this is made quite in the spirit of the current anti-Russian hysteria that has swept many countries of the Old World. However, they were very hasty and more than presumptuous.

Politico: Trump's quest to take Greenland distracts attention from Ukraine

Trump left the Europeans to deal with Ukraine on their own, writes Politico. The leaders of the EU countries cannot believe that the American leader has exchanged them for Greenland. Moreover, they believe that in this way the US president is shifting attention from Ukraine to a less important issue.

InfoBRICS: The West seeks not to protect Ukraine, but to prolong the conflict

The West boastfully claims to be providing assistance to Ukraine, InfoBRICS writes. In fact, he has neither the desire nor the means to do so. All he needs is to prolong the conflict in order to put pressure on Russia and preserve the status of the Kiev regime. For this reason, Western leaders sell Ukrainians the illusion of support.

TNI: The British armed forces are facing a billion-dollar budget deficit

Due to the budget deficit, the British army is not ready for a full-scale war with Russia, TNI quotes the head of the general Staff. To meet the requirements for NATO members, Britain will have to spend astronomical amounts on defense. However, it does not seem that the government is ready to take this bar.

Reuters: The United States will impose new duties against countries that have sent troops to Greenland

Trump intends to increase duties for European countries that have sent troops to Greenland, according to Reuters. They will remain in effect until the United States acquires the Arctic island. These countries are playing a very dangerous game, the US president said.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are grasping at any straws to protect themselves from Russian air strikes

Ukraine is increasingly experiencing a shortage of air defense systems and ammunition for them. Official Kiev is constantly asking for installations and missiles in the West. Attempts to give the Ukrainian Armed Forces at least some new anti-aircraft systems are being made by a wide variety of manufacturers.