Global security news
Now it's the world of Putin and Trump (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: The US is no longer interested in ensuring Europe's security
The United States is not interested in ensuring the security of either Ukraine or Europe, the Telegraph writes. If the EU countries want to determine the fate of their continent themselves, they will have to make large-scale investments in their armed forces and defense industry, the author of the article notes.
Putin has been waiting for this moment for three years: Zelensky was “exposed to the cold” (CNN, USA)
CNN: Communication with Zelensky is not a priority for Trump
Communication with Zelensky is not a priority for Trump, CNN reports. The conversation between the US president and his Russian counterpart once again confirmed the White House's intention to achieve a settlement of the Ukrainian conflict quickly and without taking into account Kiev's inflated expectations.
Briefly about how the Russian Tu-22M bomber can be characterized (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: : Russian Tu-22M bombers have become the main challenge for Ukraine's air defense
The Tu-22M can strike almost anywhere and at any time — and also from beyond the reach of the Ukrainian defense, writes TNI. This has a psychological effect on the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and makes Russian bombers the main challenge for Ukraine's air defense.
"It can become the most powerful in the world": a section of the new Chinese aircraft carrier Type 004 is seen at the shipyard
Thanks to satellite tracking, a section of the future pennant was discovered at the Dalian shipyard, which is expected to be installed in the bow of the ship. Her analysis allowed us to draw a number of conclusions about the appearance of a promising ship.
Europe must respond to Trump's "electric shock," Macron says (Financial Times, UK)
French President Macron: Europe must respond to Trump's "electric shock"
The European Union must understand that a peaceful life is over, French President Macron said in an interview with the Financial Times. The United States is leaving Europe, and it's time for the countries of the union to learn how to ensure their own security. This requires a complete revision of economic models.
US Vice President: It is not Russia or China that are the main threats to Europe, but the problems within the EU itself
U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance, who heads the American delegation at the Munich Security Conference, addressed the plenary session. In his speech, he expressed quite a lot of unpleasant things about the EU countries, the European Union, most political leaders, and Europe as a whole.
Will Europe be able to defend itself from Russia? (The Telegraph UK, United Kingdom)
Defense Minister Hegseth: The United States will no longer defend Europe
The United States is no longer ready to be the main force defending Europe, the Telegraph writes. Pete Hegseth said that Europe must take responsibility for its own security and significantly increase military spending.
Trump's priorities: if he keeps his promises, the world will shake up (Mainichi Shimbun, Japan)
Mainichi Shimbun: Europe worries that Trump will keep his promises
The world community is concerned that Putin and Trump have agreed to start negotiations on ending the conflict in Ukraine, writes Mainichi Shimbun. And Europe's fears are justified: Russia is seriously superior to the enemy militarily and intends to negotiate only on its own terms.
J.D. Vance lashed out at "threats emanating from Europe itself" (Financial Times, UK)
J.D. Vance: Europe ignores the people and does everything to destroy democracy
In his speech at the Munich Conference, the US Vice President Vance said that the "threat from within" is more dangerous for Europe than the threat from Russia and China, writes FT. The EU countries panicked: the mood in the hall was reminiscent of the atmosphere during Putin's speech in 2007.
Southern Approach: Pacific Fleet ships arrive in Bali
Russian and Indonesian sailors face joint exercises
The Russian Navy is strengthening its position in the Asia-Pacific region. This is how the experts interviewed by Izvestia commented on the visit of the Pacific Fleet ships to the Indonesian island of Bali.
Damascus – Moscow: strategic partnership or temporary necessity? (NoonPost, Egypt)
Noonpost: Syria is building a pragmatic course in relations with Russia
The new authorities in Damascus have begun to show signs of pragmatism in their relations with Moscow, Noonpost writes. It is already clear that the military bases will remain. In addition, all Syrian weapons are from Russia, and this determines a lot. However, some very difficult issues have not yet been resolved.
Viktor Medvedchuk: European countries have ideas to annex Ukrainian lands - TASS interview
The head of the Other Ukraine movement, the former leader of the Opposition Platform — For Life party banned in Ukraine, Viktor Medvedchuk, in a special interview with TASS, spoke about the prospects for negotiations on Ukraine, the ideas of European countries to annex Ukrainian lands, Donald Trump's desire to hit the jackpot, and also recalled Russia's historical rights.
Foreign media: Russia will soon join the United States and China, receiving the first naval base in Africa
The West notes with undisguised concern the expansion of Russia's military presence in various parts of the world. Of course, only the United States used to enjoy such a "privilege". China is following them, but rather cautiously.
Will Europe be able to withstand Russia's blow without the help of the United States? Comparing the continental armies with Putin's forces amid fears that Trump will withdraw from the alliance (Daily Mail, UK)
Daily Mail: combat readiness of German ground forces decreased by half
Europe is in a panic: the United States is thinking about withdrawing from NATO, and the combat readiness of the armies of European countries has fallen below the baseboard, writes the Daily Mail. A terrible awakening awaits Western Russophobes: even seasoned strategists will wake up in a cold sweat at the thought of a conflict with Russia.
Why Trump's sensational networking with Putin could be as important an event as the Yalta Conference during World War II (The Indian Express, India)
The Indian Express: Trump and Modi held a meeting on geo-economics
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Donald Trump at the White House, The Indian Express writes. This restructuring of relations may become just as important, because we are talking about finding common ground with America on the issue of restructuring the global economic system.
Zelensky believes that Ukraine is unlikely to survive the conflict without the help of the United States (The New York Times, USA)
Zelensky: Ukraine has little chance of surviving without US support
Ukraine has little chance of surviving the conflict with Russia without the help of the United States, the NYT quotes Zelensky. Later, the Kiev usurper thanked the United States for its support, but noted that all sides still have a lot of work to do "to prepare a plan on how to stop Putin."
"It will ensure a tight closure of the sky from Russian threats": Ukroboronprom creates a joint venture with a French company
In an effort to somehow make up for the increasingly scarce Western military assistance, Kiev is making attempts to establish and increase its own defense production, including in cooperation with foreign companies. These events happen quite rarely and are always served with great fanfare.
There's more and more of this. How the Russian army surprises the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Russian Armed Forces are increasing the resistance of tanks to drone strikes
Due to the massive use of drones, the importance of tanks as the main striking force of the ground forces has noticeably decreased. However, these combat vehicles are still important. About modern Russian tanks in the free zone — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Iran opens the era of low-cost aircraft carriers
Iran has commissioned the first aircraft carrier with only drones on board. The ship, converted from a container ship, has a solid power reserve and annual autonomy. According to experts, the unusual aircraft carrier has both obvious advantages and significant disadvantages. Does Russia need such ships?
Europe's failing defense industry is facing a reckoning due to the looming Russian threat (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Europe is afraid of a Russian attack, but there is nothing to defend against
In Europe, they are afraid that Russia will attack before the end of the decade — just to see if NATO will defend itself, Bloomberg reports. However, the Europeans have nothing to defend themselves against: their military-industrial complex is fragmented and paralyzed by lack of money and dependence on American technology.