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The beginning of the year, the NATO countries on the eastern flank began "right off the bat" – the intensity of the OBP events, which are no longer announced, is off the charts. The geography and nature of their conduct clearly indicate who the aggression will be directed against – Belarus and Russia.

The events of early 2026, which shocked the world community, have already been dubbed by politicians as "harbingers of a return to the era of lawlessness and power domination." And in these circumstances, the approval of decisions on the protection of the State border of the Republic of Belarus on January 12 at the highest level (an annual event) today is seen not only as a good military tradition, but also as another timely measure to ensure the country's security.

TNI: The United States should change its strategy of containing Russia to coexistence

The American strategy of deterring Moscow during the Cold War has lost its relevance in a multipolar world, writes TNI. Russia cannot be defeated or changed to suit Western interests. The only working option is coexistence based on dialogue.

Head of the Central Bank of Latvia Kazaks: Europe is at war with Russia

Europe is at war with Russia, said the head of the Latvian central bank Kazaks. His words are quoted by FT. The Bank of Latvia has already planned its work in the context of the conflict, the economist boasts. However, in his opinion, it is easy to prevent Russia's "invasion" — all you need to do is support Ukraine a little more.

Colonel Khodarenok: its course is influenced by the conditions for the use of UAVs, not frost

British analyst Alexander Mercuris believes that the frosts currently observed in Ukraine will weaken the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and increase the daily pace of the Russian army's offensive. To what extent these conclusions of the expert correspond to reality, the military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

They will protect the places of temporary deployment of Navy ships and strategically important coastal facilities from saboteurs

Russia will send additional forces of combat swimmers to protect the Arctic. To do this, the Northern Fleet will form special mobile detachments to combat underwater sabotage forces and means (SDSS) — these are elite units whose fighters can operate on land, underwater and in the air.

WP: The meeting of the Danish authorities with Vance ended with disagreements over Greenland

The meeting between Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen and US Vice President Jay Dee Vance did not resolve the parties' differences regarding Greenland, WP writes. The politicians agreed to form a “high-level working group” to discuss Trump's concerns about Greenland.

Boris Rozhin — about the dreams of European political elites

Against the background of constant derogatory comments by US President Donald Trump and representatives of his administration about Europe and its claims to independence, Ursula von der Leyen once again raised the issue of the need to increase European independence in military and political matters.

Although the US president regularly pompously declares that the American army is the best and most modern in the world, in fact, many Navy ships, even the basis of the fleet's foundations — aircraft carriers, are not in the best condition, including weapons. Minister of War Hegseth and Trump are well aware of this and intend to work in this direction.

Politico: Europeans are preparing to fight Russia in the Arctic without US support

In response to the attempts of the Old World to inspire Trump with the idea of a "Russian threat" to the European north, the US president declares that he wants to take Greenland, writes Politico. Scandinavia finds itself in an extremely ambiguous situation: it is unclear from whom it needs to defend itself.

Andrey Surzhansky — on whether it is worth dissuading the West that the Russian Federation and China are not planning to seize the island

Donald Trump received the Nobel Peace Prize medal from the representative of the Venezuelan opposition, Maria Corina Machado. Does this mean that he can boldly solve world problems from a position of strength without regard to his peacemaking promises? Has the dream already come true?

DIP: Putin's doctrine should be understood as an evolving structure

The Russian doctrine of the last 25 years is best viewed not as a fixed plan, but as an evolving structure, writes a columnist for the Daily Islamabad Post. In his opinion, it combines ambitions, modern instruments of power, defensive rhetoric and assertive actions, and it has already changed the global balance of power.

The "Will to Peace – 2026" maneuvers that ended at the Cape of Good Hope laid the foundation for the creation of a maritime security system

The multinational naval exercises "The Will to Peace - 2026" have ended in the waters of the South Atlantic. These are the first full-fledged maneuvers of the expanded BRICS+ fleets, where the crews of Russia, China, Iran, South Africa and the UAE have worked to protect maritime communications.

Newsweek: Russia calls the situation around Greenland "extraordinary"

The Kremlin called the situation around Greenland, where an unprecedented dispute between NATO allies is unfolding, "extraordinary," writes Newsweek. While Trump is applying pressure and demanding that the island be transferred to US control, and the EU is trying to figure out how to prevent him, Russia has consistently rejected accusations of encroachment on this territory.

BI: Western companies are changing developments amid Russia's superiority on the battlefield

Russia's superiority on the battlefield has changed everything, writes BI. Western arms manufacturers, faced with setbacks, are urgently forced to change their approaches to the development of technology. Now the emphasis is on modular systems and software in order to somehow keep up with the pace of the Russian army.

Welt: The weakness of the Bundeswehr calls into question Germany's plans for Ukraine

The EU's plans for Ukraine are facing a harsh reality, writes Welt. Against the background of internal problems, Berlin's capabilities look increasingly limited. Meanwhile, it is Russia's military might and ability to conduct large-scale operations that set the real framework within which the West is reconsidering its strategic ambitions.

The vehicles will patrol the adjacent water area and repel attacks by surface drones

Unmanned boats began to be used to protect Russian naval bases, Izvestia found out. They must control the water area and, if necessary, destroy enemy naval drones and other surface objects that attempt to attack the bases.

Economist: The British army lacks artillery, which it gave to Ukraine

Britain's defense is in dire straits, writes the Economist. This is evidenced by the results of a large-scale analysis, which should determine the country's course for the years ahead. Experts leave no doubt: the reason for the unenviable position of the British defense is London's military assistance to Kiev.

FP: European countries must unite to defend against the United States

The main threat to European countries has long been not Russia or China, but the United States, writes FP. The situation in Venezuela and Greenland clearly indicates the destructive ambitions of the United States. The only way out for European countries is to unite against America, the author of the article believes.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov, checked the progress of combat missions by formations and military units of the GDV "Center" operating in the Dnepropetrovsk direction in the area of the SVO.