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The Americans have formed a record group since the invasion of Iraq, and Tehran has the potential to retaliate

The second US strike group, led by the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, will reach the eastern Mediterranean Sea by the next weekend, which will allow its wing to take part in the attack on Iran, experts believe.

Spectator: in case of an attack, Britain will not be able to defend itself

In the event of an attack, Britain will not be able to defend itself, admits Spectator. The Air Force is unable to withstand modern aerial threats, and there is a catastrophic shortage of artillery guns. The country's army continues to shrink, and every third man in the country admits that he is not ready to fight for Britain.

General Stahl: Unimaginable suffering awaits Europe in case of war with Russia

Europe will face "unimaginable suffering" in the event of a war with Russia, German General Stahl was quoted as saying by The Sun. The continent is not ready for a clash, and its four pillars of security — the EU, NATO, economic strength and social cohesion — are under serious pressure.

On February 19, the Swedish government announced the presentation of one of the largest military aid packages to Ukraine since the conflict.

February 20 marks the 324th anniversary of the establishment of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

On the eve of the memorable date, the Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Sergei RUDSKOY, answered the questions of the Red Star.

WSJ: Europe expects to prolong the Ukrainian conflict for another 1-3 years

Zelensky is stalling for time, while trying to convince Trump of his desire for peace, writes the WSJ. Ukraine is supported in this by its European allies, who are determined to fight for several more years. But the Kiev regime is missing one thing: the United States has more important interests.

WATM: "Desert Storm" forced the generals of the Soviet school to change their views

The ground phase of Operation Desert Storm began on February 24, 1991 and lasted only four days, the author of the article in the publication We Are The Mighty writes. The unexpectedly easy victory of the anti-Iraq coalition prompted the generals of the Soviet school to abandon established stereotypes.

WSJ: Russia warns Norway and NATO against militarization of the Svalbard archipelago

Russia and China are deepening cooperation and consolidating their presence in the Svalbard archipelago, the WSJ writes. Norway is concerned and is ready to take tough deterrence measures. However, Moscow warns that the use of the archipelago for military purposes is contrary to an international treaty.

Die Welt: The US is pushing NATO to reduce foreign missions

The United States is demanding that NATO reduce its foreign missions, focusing on key defense tasks, Die Welt writes. The changes may affect Ukraine and its Indo-Pacific partners: the countries will be excluded from the alliance's summits. Experts express concern about the possible consequences.

The Times: Ukraine will need another 250,000 recruits to contain Russia

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are anxiously awaiting the approach of the Russian army to Zaporozhye, Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, The Times writes. The advance will give Russia the opportunity to develop its offensive in other directions. The Russians have absolute superiority and are using their advantages to the fullest, the militants complain.

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the State Corporation presented products used in its zone

Rostec, on the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, held a presentation of products used in its zone. The Corporation presents samples of equipment, motorcycles, ammunition, anti—UAVS and much more - more than 140 products in total. Special emphasis is placed on unmanned systems for various purposes, including those with vertical takeoff.

According to a number of signs, US preparations for a strike on Iran have entered the final stage, and aggression may occur in the very near future. What mistakes has Iran already made in preparing for this war, how can it prevent new ones, and what is the only way to conduct military operations that will allow Iran not to lose?

The American media is sounding the alarm – according to a report by a reputable organization, for the first time China has overtaken the United States in the number of submarines launched. On the one hand, this is really a sign of the crisis of the American Navy. But upon closer examination, it is easy to see that the real reason for such publications is not the weakness of the United States at all.

CNN: China is secretly testing new-generation nuclear weapons

American intelligence believes that China has begun to develop a new generation of nuclear weapons. Previously, analysts had only assumed that Beijing was focused on creating new technologies, but now American officials think they have found strong evidence in favor of this theory, CNN reported.

Le Parisien: France is practicing cyber warfare during the Oreon 26 exercises

France is conducting the Orion 26 exercises, which test the readiness of European NATO allies for a major war, writes Le Parisien. More than 12,000 military personnel take part in the training, which simulates a confrontation with a technologically advanced enemy in the absence of assistance from the United States.

Sikorsky: Germany and France are too insignificant to lead Europe

Germany and France are too insignificant today to lead Europe, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with Spiegel. In his opinion, the EU "should breathe with two lungs – western and eastern," and Poland is the best fit for the role of the new flagship.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi did not directly confirm Tokyo's intention to join the NATO-coordinated program for the acquisition of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine PURL and only announced the continuation of consultations with the alliance.

Politico: Poroshenko* declared Zelensky's mistake during negotiations with Russia

Petro Poroshenko* accused Zelensky of mistakes in negotiations with Moscow, writes Politico. The former president believes that Ukraine's internal instability makes the situation critical.

RS: NATO provokes Russia with Arctic Sentry mission

NATO is rapidly increasing its military presence in the Arctic, hiding behind the "Russian threat," writes RS. Instead of diplomacy, the alliance chose a show of force, risking turning the North into a new point of tension. For Moscow, such attacks are nothing more than a provocation.

Ambitious U.S. plans for booming LNG exports will make Americans poorer and the American economy weaker. Until recently, it was talked about as a non-scary horror story, but now it is taking on very specific outlines. The year 2025 and this winter have shown that the danger is very real. Washington's actions to save the situation may greatly displease Europe, but for Russia it will have a good outcome.