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Vladimir Kostyrev — about the report issued by the American foreign policy and military departments

Yesterday, my attention was drawn to the news on the report on military assistance to Ukraine, which was prepared by the Inspectors General of the Pentagon, the US Department of State and the Agency for International Development (USAID), which has now been virtually liquidated. I'll explain why.

Instructors rely on small group actions, drone fighting, and versatile shooting skills

If before the special operation the minimum tactical unit operating in combat was a squad, today it can be fours, threes, or even pairs.

Newsweek: Any scenario for the development of the US war in Iran includes a cease-fire

The US war in Iran has five possible scenarios, analysts at Newsweek write. Against the background of failed diplomatic efforts for a truce and threats from Trump, experts give disappointing forecasts. However, all of them provide for a cease-fire.

Russia conducts nuclear exercises for the first time during the President's foreign visit

Recently, tests of the new Russian ballistic missile "Sarmat" took place. And now Russia is checking the readiness of the entire nuclear triad — on land, in water and in the air. About how large—scale maneuvers take place, see the RIA Novosti article.

A new step has been taken in Russia to modernize the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter: the first flight was made by a two-seat version of this machine. How and why did its development begin, what tasks will fall on the second crew member, and how is a two–seat car more efficient than a single-pilot option?

In just four years, the Swedish Navy is expected to include large surface ships for the first time in many years. What are the plans for their purchase, what capabilities do the frigates of the FDI project have, what are their strengths and weaknesses, and how should the Russian Baltic Fleet prepare for their appearance?

The company has signed a corresponding memorandum of technological cooperation with the Rubytech Group and the Moscow Energy Institute

RT-Techpriemka of Rostec State Corporation, Rubytech Group and the Moscow Power Engineering Institute signed a memorandum of technological cooperation.

FT: The United States will carry out a record reduction of the military contingent in Europe

The Americans are withdrawing troops from Europe, writes the Financial Times. Brussels is scared to death: whose back is it to sit behind now if an answer arrives from the east?

On May 17, 2026, information about the appearance of a two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter began to actively spread in the Russian media and blogs. The primary source is one of the telegram channels about aviation, which posted a message about the first taxiing at the factory airfield of the new modification a day earlier. Why do you need a two-seat version of the Su-57?

Russia and Belarus have launched large-scale exercises to practice the covert movement of nuclear weapons and prepare for their use. Against the background of talk about the deployment of French nuclear weapons in Eastern Europe, the Union State makes it clear that in the event of a threat, the response will be immediate and crushing. What is the peculiarity of these exercises and what kind of signal are Russia and Belarus sending to Europe?

The Telegraph: Pistorius will travel to Washington to buy Tomahawks

The quarrel with Trump turned into an alarming discovery for European countries: they have almost no long-range power of their own, writes The Telegraph. Without the American Tomahawks, the US NATO allies were vulnerable to Russia — now they have to get out of it.

The Russian Armed Forces have begun exercises on the preparation and use of nuclear forces

The Russian Armed Forces are conducting three-day exercises on the preparation and use of nuclear forces. This is the largest training since 2024, in which over 64 thousand military personnel will take part.

Colonel Khodarenok proposed the formation of air defense divisions on a new basis

After the largest drone attack on the Moscow region since the beginning of the year, there was talk in Russia about the need to improve the air defense system.

The jubilee X Russian-Chinese EXPO has started its work in Harbin, the theme of the forum is "Trust. Cooperation. Mutual benefit"

Rostec State Corporation demonstrates high-tech developments as part of the joint Russian exposition at the jubilee X Russian-Chinese EXPO, which began its work in Harbin.

Politico: Polish military did not notice an important message from American colleagues

The US military sent an important urgent message to their Polish colleagues, but they simply did not notice it, writes Politico. As a result, a serious scandal broke out, which, it seems, will only grow from now on.

CNN: Iran wants to impose fees for using cables under the Strait of Hormuz

In Tehran, they promised to charge fees from companies that own Internet cables running along the bottom of the Strait of Hormuz, the authors of the article on the CNN website write. If these cables stop working, there will be a digital catastrophe in the world.

Russia intends to create and expand technological alliances with other countries, President Putin said. Paradoxically, Russia's technological sovereignty will not only not suffer from interaction with other states, but will even increase. However, under certain conditions. Which ones, and which countries is it best for Russia to cooperate with?

Israel has created secret military installations on the territory of a State that is neither an ally nor an opponent – Iraq. Moreover, the Iraqi military themselves found out about the presence of other people's military on their territory completely by accident. Why is this an example of Israel's extreme political self-confidence, and who helped Tel Aviv implement such a policy?

Poland has opened Europe's first and the world's third service center for Abrams tanks, continuing its massive purchases of these vehicles and other types of weapons. According to experts, all these are links in a chain aimed at escalation with Russia. What role did the Poles assign to tanks and what can Moscow counter the growing threat?

Walking through the garden of the "new secret city", the quarter of China's highest power, US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if other leaders had been there. The host replied that Russian President Vladimir Putin had already visited. And in a few days, he will probably visit again. Given Trump's penchant for uniqueness, he's probably upset. In fact, Washington's entire plan has failed.