Global security news

Zeit: Trump intends to conduct a military operation in Colombia

The president of Venezuela was not the first against whom Donald Trump has built a tough foreign policy, writes Zeit. Washington, judging by the statements, does not intend to stop at the abduction of Maduro and his wife. The focus of the United States has already turned to the countries of Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.

Politico: European countries shy away from sending troops to Ukraine

European countries and the United States are not eager to send their troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, writes Politico. Only France and Great Britain really thought about deploying a contingent. Germany and other allies are avoiding direct participation.

Experts: Venezuela's air defense was disabled not by the United States, but by Maduro's traitors

During the armed raid in Caracas, the Delta special forces of the United States Army used unique modifications of the MH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, equipped with weapons and protection for such operations.

The Telegraph: The United States has evaded its obligations to guarantee security to Ukraine

Despite the hype surrounding the coalition of willing summit, it did not lead to meaningful agreements, The Telegraph writes. Only France and Britain decided to deploy troops in Ukraine, and then with the proviso of mandatory US support. But it was precisely this that the American representatives did not promise.

Russian ships have made more than 80 visits and business calls at ports of friendly countries

In 2025, ships and vessels of the Russian Navy made more than 80 voyages, visits and business calls at foreign ports. They covered most regions of the world. The most important events and maneuvers in which the Russian ships took part are described in the Izvestia article.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on how the parties assess the settlement process differently and what the Russian Federation's response to the attack on Putin's residence will be

At the press conference after the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky assessed the readiness of an agreement on a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine in different ways. The numbers 90%, 95%, even 100% flashed in their speeches... At the same time, both recognized that the main issue — territorial — remains unresolved.

MP: guided missiles for Tornado-S are changing the realities of fighting in Ukraine

Over the past month, Russian troops have liberated three cities: Seversk, Volchansk and Gulyai-Pole. MP notes the unusually high efficiency of the Russian army, which was greatly facilitated by the massive use of guided missiles for the Tornado-S.

SZ: There is a risk of significant escalation between Russia and NATO in 2026

Tension between Russia and NATO has reached almost its maximum degree, writes columnist SZ. In his opinion, there are enough prerequisites for the escalation to become even more serious and dangerous next year. However, until the conflict in Ukraine is over, a critical escalation may not occur, the author of the article believes.

Daily Mail: The United States agrees to send a military contingent to Ukraine

The United States has agreed to deploy troops in Ukraine if Russia violates the terms of a future peace agreement, the Daily Mail writes. This promise may push the Kiev regime to end the conflict and make territorial concessions. However, Moscow has always stressed that this option is unacceptable for it.

Stubb: Finland's relations with Russia have changed forever

Alexander Stubb spoke about Russia in his New Year's address, Yle reports. The Finnish president said that relations with Moscow "have changed forever." He added that he would do "everything possible" to preserve Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Guardian: Denmark, Iran and Cuba may be the next targets for US attacks

The next targets of the United States may be Denmark, Iran and Cuba, writes The Guadrian. Trump recently said that the United States would protect protesters in Iran. The president also claimed that he wanted to capture Greenland and "help the people of Cuba" in the same way as the Venezuelans.

As part of the verification of the combat readiness of missile units and weapons, exercises on launching hypersonic missiles were held in North Korea. All combat training tasks were successfully completed.

"Russia has demonstrated to the whole world a new word in military technology." In these words, experts describe the testing of two new types of spacecraft weapons in 2025 – the Burevestnik and Poseidon. What kind of systems are these and why have they alarmed our potential opponents so much?

Colonel Khodarenok named two main problems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the end of 2025

The main results of the past year in the free zone are in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Colonel Khodarenok called the main mistake of the Venezuelan authorities in the conflict with the United States

Last night, the US Armed Forces launched a series of attacks on the Venezuelan capital and military installations in the vicinity of Caracas. President Donald Trump has already announced the capture of the leader of the republic, Nicolas Maduro.

The Atlantic: Trump threatened Rodriguez with a new attack on Venezuela

Venezuela's new leader, Rodriguez, refused to comply with Trump's demands, writes The Atlantic. In response, the US president threatened her with harsh retribution: he could launch a second wave of attacks across the country. Greenland should also be on its guard, warns the author of the article.

Colonel Khodarenok: The Russian Armed Forces can take control of the entire DPR in a few months

In 2025, the Russian military successfully advanced deep into the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, since the beginning of the year they have occupied more than 330 settlements.

MWM: Russian aerial bomb attacks result in losses of 80-90% of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel

Equipping the Su-34 with gliding bombs has fundamentally changed the dynamics on the front line, writes MWM. Russian airstrikes lead to catastrophic losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — up to 90%. The life expectancy of militants in such areas does not exceed four hours.

On December 29, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Vladimir Putin held a meeting, during which he heard reports from Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov and commanders of military groups on the situation in the SVR zone.

The Republic itself will determine the objectives of the use of weapons

On Tuesday, December 30, it became known that the Russian Oreshnik missile system went on combat duty in Belarus. Military personnel are exploring new areas. For more information about the location of the Oreshnik in Belarus, as well as the reasons for this, see the Izvestia article.