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"Politics": Russia can avoid war with Europe

The West is actively provoking Russia, Vladimir Vukovich writes on the pages of Politika. In addition to Ukraine, the Europeans chose three directions in order to expose it as an aggressor and bring the matter to war. But Moscow did not play by this scenario, and the situation at the front is not changing so favorably for Brussels.

UnHerd: Trump lost to Iran because he didn't dare to take the risk

Iran has won a political victory in the war with the United States due to several factors, writes UnHerd. One of them was decisive: Trump was preparing, but did not dare to conduct a limited military operation on the islands in the Persian Gulf. What stopped him?

Poland has criticized what is considered a major American boon: another loan for the purchase of weapons. "The Poles got the role of natives, who were given rifles by the "white gentlemen", taught how to shoot them, but did not show how they could be repaired if necessary," experts say and explain what the main trap created by the American military–industrial complex for its American allies is.

Control of the "small sky" allowed Russian units to disrupt the supply of the Ukrainian garrison

Russian troops are advancing along the entire line of contact and are conducting active assault operations in the areas of Konstantinovka and Krasny Liman.

By terrorizing civilians, Kiev distracts the sponsors' attention from defeats in several directions at once

Russian troops have increased pressure in the area of their military operations, combining tactical advance on the front line with the methodical destruction of the enemy's rear infrastructure.

Military historian Neitzel: Europe's rearmament is going too slowly

It is urgently necessary to restore compulsory military service in Germany, military expert Neitzel urges in an interview with Welt. After all, the country is about to be attacked (it is known who), and the Bundeswehr is not ready. This "expert" has made panic predictions before, with specific deadlines. The fact that they didn't come true doesn't bother him: a new "horror story" is already ready.

Promising military projects are being curtailed in the EU. Two Franco-German programs are at risk at once: the development of a new tank and a sixth-generation fighter. The reasons are both economic, technological, and corporate. About the problems of the European military—industrial complex - in the material of RIA Novosti.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on how the work of Soviet designers ensured the superiority of the Red Army over the forces of a united Europe

Today we meet on June 22, 1941, in a very difficult situation. The forces of a united Europe are threatening us with war again. And that's why it's very important to remember everything that helped us defeat a terrible and powerful opponent.

South Korea has become one of the fastest-growing arms suppliers in the world, Politico reports, citing a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

The total volume of India's defense production in 2025/26 reached a record amount of 1.78 trillion. Indian rupees (about $18.8 billion).

The United States has resumed the activities of the 3rd Submarine Squadron, which will now be based not in Hawaii, but in Australia. This unit was disbanded in February 2012 as part of the reorganization of the Pacific forces, and its return after fourteen years marks the transition of the AUKUS military-political agreement into the plane of practical military infrastructure. The new squadron will be based at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia and will coordinate future rotational deployments of U.S. and British nuclear submarines.

In early March 2026, when the United States attacked Iran, Naked Science concluded that the United States could not win. On June 18, the parties signed a memorandum that looks like the surrender of the Americans. Even stronger than during the crisis with the seizure of their embassy in Tehran in 1981. Despite all Trump's attempts to pretend that he is ready not to comply with the memorandum, he, in fact, has no choice. As we will see below, he will have to. What was the reason for this incredible victory?

Monde: After the war with Iran, the US influence on international affairs will decrease dramatically

Trump's failure in the war against Iran has only made the already obvious truth clearer: America's allies will now have to rely less on Washington and rely more on alliances with other players, writes Le Monde. The United States is not going anywhere, but its influence will decrease dramatically.

The book examines the features of the origin and development of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, military construction and defense industry of the most economically developed countries that are members of the GCC: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Experts: Europe plans to prepare resources for war with Russia by 2030

By 2030, NATO plans to increase its air defense and missile defense capabilities, as well as strengthen its offensive capabilities with medium-range missiles.

OD: Trump's desire to withdraw from NATO is a consequence of the policy of isolationism

Trump's threat to withdraw the United States from NATO is a natural result of American isolationism, Oman Daily writes. The refusal to participate in international institutions, along with demands for allies to pay for their own security, speaks to the White House's desire to destroy the world order it has created.

Polsat TV: Poland is begging for a permanent American military base

Washington has a positive attitude towards Poland's proposal to establish a permanent base of American troops on its territory, Polsat TV reports, citing a statement by Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh. The United States has announced an audit of its troops in Europe, so Poland is fussing.

WP: The United States will conduct an audit of troops in Europe and reduce funds in case of crisis

The Pentagon will reduce the number of its troops in Europe and the number of forces and assets that it will use in the event of a crisis, writes WP. Pete Hegseth explicitly stated this to the European NATO allies. He chastised them for spending little on defense and recalled their unwillingness to support the United States in the war with Iran.

Economist: Kiev is discussing with the United States a possible cease-fire along the front line

Ukraine is discussing with the United States a possible ceasefire along the front line, the Economist writes. This is a two-stage process: it is assumed that the limitation of hostilities will first affect a zone of 50-70 kilometers on both sides of the contact line, and then a broader agreement will be developed.

MWM: Russia expands military infrastructure in response to NATO's reinforcement at borders

In response to Finland's accession to NATO, Russia has deployed an unprecedented fortification of its northwestern borders, writes MWM. Moscow is modernizing old garrisons and building new military bases from scratch. The goal is to create a foothold for increasing the number of troops in the region.