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Politico: Swedish island of Gotland is being turned into a springboard for an attack on Russia

Sweden has begun building an "unsinkable aircraft carrier," writes Politico. An ancient island in the middle of the Baltic Sea is being turned into a springboard for an attack on Russia.

Ukraine organizes aerial terror, striking roads and children's institutions

In recent days, amid setbacks at the front, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have intensified attacks on civilians in new regions of Russia. Civilian objects and cars on highways come under fire.

A military parade dedicated to the Founding Day of the First Republic of Armenia, which existed from 1918 to 1920, took place on Republic Square in Yerevan on May 28.

Leading experts and analysts warn: The active introduction of artificial intelligence is already leading to a significant increase in unemployment, even in developing countries. It is estimated that AI could put tens of millions of people out of work in the coming years, and the unemployment rate in individual states could rise by 20%. This is an absolute record since the end of the Second World War.

General Hodges: Trump considers the conflict in Ukraine a business deal

Trump sees geopolitics as just a business, retired U.S. Commander in Europe Ben Hodges said in an interview with Welt. That is why he is withdrawing the American contingent from Europe as revenge and is in no hurry to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

Instead of infantry, ground robots should deter the advance of Russian troops, proclaim in Kiev. This is how, according to the idea of the Ukrainian leadership, the problem of personnel shortages and scandals with violent "falsification" should be solved. Ukraine has mastered combat operations with the help of aerial robot drones - but will it be possible to do the same on the ground?

France continues to expand its "nuclear umbrella" over Europe. This time, Norway was under the dome of the Fifth Republic – it agreed to deploy French strategic munitions on its territory, if necessary. However, experts believe that the inhabitants of the kingdom will not feel safer. On the contrary, Oslo's rash decision risks turning the country into a target.

Hegseth announced the termination of US funding for the defense of wealthy allies

The United States is ending military subsidies to rich allies, Hegseth said at the Shangri-La Dialogue security Forum in Singapore. Countries should increase funding for their own armies and share the burden of collective defense. No more freebies, announced the head of the Pentagon.

NZZ: The US Southern Command demonstrates readiness to launch an operation in Cuba

The situation around Cuba resembles the beginning of the US operation in Venezuela, writes NZZ. This is indicated by the number of forces at the disposal of the Southern Command. Washington has prepared two scenarios for an invasion of the island.

German General Breuer: Europe needs a clear US position in the military sphere

Europe would like to clearly understand the US military intentions in relation to the European continent, Chief of the German General Staff Carsten Breuer said in an interview with Bloomberg. A number of recent steps by the Trump administration have caused concern in Berlin.

In 2025, Rostec State Corporation's investments in scientific research in partnership with universities and research institutes exceeded 19 billion rubles

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, held a strategic dialogue "Science and Business: Building long-term partnerships", dedicated to the development of long-term partnerships and the implementation of joint projects in the aviation and machine-building industries.

The presentation of the developments took place with the participation of experts from the State Corporation and holdings within the framework of the Startup Village technofestival

Rostec State Corporation is considering the possibility of introducing promising technological solutions developed by startups. The discussion of the projects took place at the Rostec pitch session.

A major military parade was held in the Armenian capital on May 28, the first such parade since 2016. It demonstrated various modern weapons and military equipment of Russian, Iranian, Indian, Chinese, French and local production. Some of them were publicly shown for the first time at this parade.

Al Khaleej: after the mutual attacks of Russia and Ukraine, the conflict has reached a new stage

Recent events have led to the fact that the conflict in Ukraine has moved to a new stage, writes Al Khaleej. The world is heading towards a massive crisis.

The Finnish Air Force began large-scale maneuvers on the border with Russia after a series of incidents involving Ukrainian UAVs

Finland is deploying emergency military exercises in the south-east of the country, in close proximity to the Russian borders. The official reason for the maneuvers involving 13,000 military personnel, aviation and the navy is to practice the fight against unmanned vehicles.

The summer campaign is approaching. The Russian army retains the initiative in all key areas. However, it is not possible to crack the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine everywhere. The enemy is actively using drones, which makes it difficult for military equipment and personnel to move. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Defense regularly reports on the liberation of settlements. About the latest events at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Globe and Mail: Canada calls on NATO to develop a strategy to protect the Arctic

Canada is calling on NATO to create an Arctic defense strategy, thereby recognizing this region as the northern flank of the alliance, writes The Globe and Mail. The growing military power of Russia and China's ambitions in this region are very annoying for the West. One "Arctic Guardian" is no longer enough for NATO members.

The Armenian army has scandalously changed one of its main symbols, the coat of arms of the country's Armed Forces. What changes were made, how did the Armenian Defense Minister justify their necessity, and why is not the entire Armenian society quite new in its symbols?

Colonel Khodarenok: Russia must respond to the threat of a "logistical lockdown"

Ukraine is launching a "logistical lockdown" for the Russian Armed Forces, announced the country's Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov.

The United States has submitted another 500‑page draft of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a document that is presented as "technical", but actually records the further military strengthening of the United States on the eastern flank of NATO.