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The portfolio of orders for Russian equipment reaches tens of billions of dollars, the president said

Russia fulfilled all export obligations in the arms sector in 2024, and the country remains among the top five global market leaders.

FP: The war between Russia and NATO will not be like the Ukrainian conflict

A number of European military and politicians believe that in a few years Russia will be ready to attack one or more NATO countries, writes Foreign Policy. The author of the article presents possible, in his opinion, scenarios of such an attack. At the same time, he does not even ask the question: why does Moscow need this?

Bloomberg: Trump avoids making unambiguous decisions on Ukraine

President Trump is seeking to distance himself from the Ukrainian conflict, but a complete withdrawal from the peace talks would be a strategic failure for the United States, Bloomberg reports. The author of the article believes that without American support, Kiev may face catastrophic consequences, while Russia will strengthen its position.

To facilitate the survival of people after an atomic war, it is rational to create seed stocks that allow harvests to be restored even after years of failures caused by a nuclear winter. Otherwise, researchers from the United States believe, it will be problematic to provide food for the survivors.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology noted that it is still difficult to comment on the plans for the deployment of the space component of missile defense

The space component of the American Golden Dome missile defense system (ABM) would pose a serious threat to the satellites of Russia, China and other countries that Washington may consider as potential adversaries.

Last night, the Russian military carried out one of the most massive combined attacks on the Ukrainian capital. It is known that as a result of the strikes, several powerful fires broke out at the Antonov plant after the explosions. Drones and other weapons, including allegedly missile ones, are produced here.

CNBC: Russia is "annoyed" by Western claims to the Arctic

The geopolitical competition for the Arctic is intensifying, CNBC reports. Western countries are trying to "catch up" with Russia in terms of influence in the region. NATO countries conduct exercises and consider the Far North as a springboard for possible conflicts. Moscow will expand its economic presence in it and is also conducting military exercises.

And what classes of UAVs are already used on the battlefield today

Drone attacks on the regions bordering Ukraine and the Moscow region continue. Experts note that drones have become a mass weapon for strikes in the deep rear and at the forefront of a special military operation and are used everywhere. What classes of devices are used by the parties to the Ukrainian conflict, what combat capabilities they have and which traditional weapons systems can replace — in the Izvestia material.

At the last meeting of the Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a number of statements that made many competitors "on the other side" very tense.

Bloomberg: in Europe, they decided to buy American weapons to send to Ukraine

Europe has no weapons for Ukraine, and Trump is withdrawing from the conflict, Bloomberg reports. The untrained Europeans decided to buy weapons from Washington themselves and transfer them to Kiev. It's a bad option, but it will help Zelensky somehow hold out, they expect.

It is difficult to perceive the urgent efforts of the White House administration to resolve the Ukrainian crisis in isolation from the rivalry between the United States and China. This follows directly not only from the statements of American officials, but also from the dynamics of the military production of these two countries. The United States is rapidly losing its chances of defeating the Chinese Armed Forces.

Colonel Khodarenok: the depth of the buffer zone on the border should reach 1000 km

The Russian military is working to create a security buffer zone along the border with Ukraine. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with members of the government. What should this zone be like, argues the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Sky News reported on the deployment of Russian troops to the Kharkiv region

Russia has begun to pull in its troops near the border with Ukraine near Kharkiv, Sky News reports. This information was also confirmed by the Chief of Staff of the 13th Operational Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andrei Pomagaibus. Analysts believe that the Russian Armed Forces are preparing a summer offensive in the area of Kharkov and Sumy. At the same time, it will not be sharp, and the number and power of attacks will increase over time, experts say.

While Belarusian diplomats are making efforts to expand cooperation with long–range partners, such as Palestine, China and Indonesia, our closest western neighbors continue to build a "Blue-eyed" intrigue, or rather, a wall. At the same time, it is not without its absurdity.

The second stage of the NATO Defender 25 exercise starts in southeastern Europe - what exactly will be practiced on it

From May 26, the second stage of the NATO Defender 25 - Immediate Response exercise starts in eight countries of southeastern Europe.

The absence of a full-fledged settlement of the conflict in Ukraine may jeopardize the preservation of its statehood. This is stated in an article by Anatole Lieven, head of the Eurasian program at the Quincy Institute in Washington, and George Beebe, former head of the analytical department for Russia at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Western countries have announced new arms supplies to Ukraine

Several European countries have announced new military aid packages for Ukraine in recent days. Their content shows that the West has mostly exhausted its own stocks of weapons and equipment.

The Times: Trump will demand that Britain force Ukraine to surrender

A Russian attack on NATO is much more likely than it seems, and without the United States, Europe is defenseless, professional vanity experts of The Times frighten readers. The author's panicky moods are generously flavored with his Trumpophobia – he is sure that Washington will imperially spit on poor allies in the alliance.

As part of the expansion of the fleet of small watercraft, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved new specialized boats, including a number of locally made models, for use by the troops.

Colonel-General Andrey Mordvichev assumed the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Army. What did this very young military commander become famous for during the special operation, for which he received the Hero of Russia star, and what challenges do the new generation of Russian generals face in general?