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Rossiyskaya Gazeta published an article by Ruslan Pukhov, director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), a member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, "This is another war." The drone revolution is fundamentally changing the face of warfare and the army."

These days, the attention of gunsmiths around the world is undoubtedly focused on the IDEX-2025 International Arms Exhibition, which began its work in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on February 17. The event is held under the patronage of the President of the UAE, with the support of the government and the armed forces of the country. The expositions of the participants were located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company exhibition complex.

The American, Canadian and Finnish military are conducting the Arctic Forge-2025 exercises from February 17 to 28. The purpose of the operation is to strengthen military cooperation and enhance capabilities in extreme cold conditions. What tasks the participants of the exercises face and why the West needs the "battle for the Arctic" - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Bloomberg: The EU doesn't have three trillion for Ukraine, but the world won't suit it either

Protecting Ukraine and strengthening its own armies will cost Europe more than three trillion dollars, Bloomberg estimated. This will expose the cracks that the EU has been hiding for years. He is not ready to pay such a price. But they don't want peace in Ukraine either.

A member of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy noted that there is mutual respect between the leaders of the Russian Federation and the United States

Taking into account the fundamental interests of the Russian Federation by US President Donald Trump and continuing a respectful dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is the only way to reach agreements on a diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian conflict.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.