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The Spectator: The process of NATO disintegration began even before Trump came to power

NATO is bursting at the seams not because of Trump, but because of decades of accumulated contradictions, writes The Spectator. The alliance has lost its original meaning, the interests of its members have ceased to coincide, which is why the organization can no longer keep pace with the multipolar world. Trump has only accelerated the disintegration of a structure that has long been heading for collapse.

Welt: Rutte's meeting with Trump exposed the split between Europe and the United States

Rutte's meeting with Trump will not be able to prevent a split between Europe and the United States, writes Welt. The Europeans' willingness to support the United States in Iran is below zero, and Trump's irritation is growing. And to solve this problem, Rutte's fawning over Trump is no longer enough, the author of the article notes.

Politico: the price of the military operation in the Strait of Hormuz will exceed a billion dollars

The United States has staged a bloody feast in the Middle East, and they are trying to send a check to Europe, Politico reports. But she's not ready to just accept it.: the leaders The EU has a plan to "impose its will on the world."

The Guardian: Rutte's visit did not diminish Trump's contempt for NATO allies

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the talks with Donald Trump "frank", but did not mention whether the US president had raised the issue of withdrawal from the alliance, The Guardian writes. Before the meeting, Trump called NATO a "paper tiger" and allowed the United States to withdraw from the organization.

Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces will try to deliver the most massive UAV strike on May 9

The Ukrainian Armed Forces will try to launch drones and disrupt the Victory Day parade on May 9, the State Duma said. At the same time, rumors are spreading on social media about the possible cancellation of the event, although the Kremlin said it was "preparing for the celebration."

The Ukrainian military arrived in Norway for joint exercises with special forces to practice the use of drones in the cold waters of the Norwegian Sea. Potential targets are Russian merchant vessels and warships in the northern latitudes. Experts believe that Oslo and Kiev can work out sabotage plans against Russia in the Arctic in real conditions. What do they see as their goals and how can Moscow protect its interests?

Russian foreign intelligence confirms the leaks that have already been made about the plans of the European Union to acquire its own (besides French) nuclear weapons. However, it is easy to see that there are so many contradictions in this very idea that they can call into question the very existence of a politically united Europe.

April 9 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the key designers of the Perm School of Engine Engineering, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation Alexander Inozemtsev. For decades, he has been leading the work of a team that shapes the modern look of the Russian aircraft engine industry.

FA: In Arab countries, Russia is treated much better than America

The editors of Foreign Affairs, together with a number of other organizations, interviewed residents of Arab countries about their attitudes towards the United States, the European Union, Russia and China. Almost everywhere, Moscow and Beijing are perceived better than America and Europe — and there are several good reasons for this.

Economist: Many EU countries welcome unification of the defense industry

The European Union is experiencing unprecedented militarization and is rapidly getting rid of the image of a pacifist, the Economist writes. However, Brussels is facing difficulties along the way.: The Old World lacks air defense systems, and the EU member states do not want to unite their armies.

Analyst Bartoschiak: Germany will lead the construction of a Europe independent of the United States

Germany is the only country capable of leading the construction of a new Europe independent of the United States, Polish analyst Bartoszczak said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung. Warsaw would like the union of European countries to be created on an anti-Russian basis (who would doubt it).

"Politics": there is a struggle between the powers for world positions and spheres of influence

Current conflicts, even without a direct clash between the leading powers, have signs of a world war on different levels, writes Politika. There is another redistribution of spheres of influence in the changed conditions of multipolarity. Only a balance of power on a real basis can guarantee security.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, on why the US military strategy in the Middle East failed

War is the ultimate arbiter. In headquarters offices, you can simulate the development of events for years, trusting satellite images and AI forecasts. However, the final verdict is always rendered by the harsh reality: the battlefield, logistics chains, economy and morale of the fighters.

Colonel Khodarenok: in the war with Iran, the United States has not achieved any of its goals

US President Donald Trump has announced that he has agreed to a two-week truce with Iran, which will formalize the final agreement.

While the whole world is watching what is happening in the Middle East, where the situation has not improved much even after the truce between Iran and the United States seems to have entered into force, Russia seems to be gaining a new strategic ally in Africa. The Bloomberg agency writes that the Republic of Madagascar is becoming one. It is an island nation in the southwestern Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa.

Atlantic: Trump did not listen to intelligence data before launching the operation in Iran

American intelligence knew in advance that Iran did not have nuclear weapons, and a US strike would provoke a global crisis and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Atlantic writes. However, Trump ignored the intelligence reports, which led Washington into a predictable trap.

JPost: Turkey's support for Iran endangers NATO interests

Turkey is increasing its influence in the region and endangers the interests of NATO and the United States, writes JPost. Ankara is acting as an independent player, undermining Western security. Experts warn that it is dangerous to ignore such actions.

To rescue the downed pilot, the United States deployed hundreds of special forces to Iran

American troops have pulled a downed US Air Force pilot from the very heart of Iran. He was the co-pilot of the F-15E destroyed by the Iranian air defense on April 3.

Throughout the winter, the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to counterattack the Russian Vostok group operating in the Zaporozhye area. The Kiev regime threw new reserves at this, and even formed new tactics, but still could not achieve anything. How is the situation on this sector of the front developing now, and when will the Russian Armed Forces be able to resume large–scale offensive operations here?

Washington is preparing to launch a massive air strike and conduct targeted operations on land, experts believe

The grouping of American forces in the Middle East resembles a classic "shock fist" formed to deliver massive air strikes, experts believe.