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Sell the weapon: what will happen to Rheinmetall plants in Ukraine
A German corporation has agreed with the Kiev regime to establish a third joint venture
The Ukrainian state concern Ukroboronprom and the German Rheinmetall Corporation have signed a memorandum on the establishment of another joint venture in the country, the third in a row. Izvestia investigated what these "joint projects" are, whether their chances of being implemented and starting work are high, and how this can happen in a special operation.
Mass landing near the western borders: Latvia showed the parachute landing of the "allies"
NATO is starting to practice mass landings near the borders of Russia and Belarus. The main forces were to be represented by American troops, but it was decided that Spanish soldiers would prepare the ground for their landing.
Rosoboronexport will participate in the LIMA exhibition in Malaysia for the first time in six years
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a joint Russian exposition at the International Exhibition of Aerospace and Naval Equipment LIMA 2025, which will be held from May 20 to 24 in Malaysia.
The new "militia" will protect Britain from attacks (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: local self-defense units will be created in Britain
The British government plans to create volunteer formations to protect strategic facilities in connection with the "Russian threat," writes The Telegraph. Such units will be created throughout the country. This system was ridiculed at the time by the authors of the BBC comedy series.
Putin is convinced that time is on his side (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Russia is increasing pressure, expecting the surrender of a weakened Ukraine
Russia maintains its composure and expects to win a protracted game — at the front and in diplomacy, writes FT. Moscow is in no hurry to negotiate, knowing that Ukraine is weakening and the West is getting tired. The world on Russia's terms, the author notes, is becoming more and more real.
NATO called for protection from Ukraine
Ukraine's actions in Hungary have driven NATO into a dead end
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on NATO to protect itself from Ukraine, which has committed a disinformation invasion into the internal politics of an EU member state. The immaculateness of Budapest's position in terms of the alliance's charter documents is a matter of concern in Brussels. Why did Kiev resort to gross interference in the affairs of its European neighbor and why are Ukrainian actions putting the Western military bloc in a dead end?
The value of the Baltic Fleet goes back to the time of Peter the Great
Russia's oldest fleet, the Baltic Fleet, is celebrating another anniversary of its creation. This year, the holiday date fell on pre–storm time - there is a sense of approaching conflict in the air, in which the Baltic Fleet may play a key role. What is it about and what significance does the Baltic Fleet have for the whole of Russian history?
"Geranium" as a means of forcing peace. What does the record UAV attack in Kiev mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: the intensity of the strikes on Kiev depends on the negotiating position
Russian forces carried out a record drone attack on the capital of Ukraine and the region. At least 273 Geranium-type drones were involved. Whether Kiev's information about repelling the attack should be trusted and why Russia used the UAVs is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Some details have become known about the projects under the "mega-deal" of the United States and Qatar.
During a visit to the Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar on May 14, US President Donald Trump announced the signing of a defense agreement under which Qatar will purchase weapons and military equipment worth $42 billion.
Has the Great European War begun? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: The West is stepping up NATO's preparations for a possible military conflict
The public is sounding the alarm: the retired head of the British General Staff called for the creation of a "civilian army," and German documents reveal plans to deploy 800,000 NATO soldiers to Ukraine, writes Al Jazeera. Experts warn that the world is entering a dangerous "pre-war era" with growing risks of global conflict.
Andrei Belousov held talks with the top military and political leadership of the Republic of Belarus in Minsk.
On May 16, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov was received by President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk as part of an official visit to Belarus.
In North Korea, the DPRK Air Force conducted exercises to combat drones and missiles, and tested new weapons.
Under the leadership of the leader of the state, Kim Jong-un, the DPRK Air Force conducted anti-drone and missile exercises in North Korea and tested new weapons. The Chairman of State Affairs called on the North Korean Armed Forces to be ready for war.
How Ukraine lost hundreds of millions in unfair arms deals (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Ukraine paid 770 million for ammunition, which it never received
During the conflict, Kiev has wasted hundreds of millions of dollars, writes FT. Feverishly trying to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with weapons, Ukrainian officials made risky deals with little-known intermediaries. As a result, Ukraine was left without money and without ammunition.
A discussion about security objectives. NATO expects an increase in the Bundeswehr's personnel to 260,000 (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: NATO is putting pressure on Germany to increase the Bundeswehr by 80,000 people
NATO makes new demands on Germany, writes Die Welt. She is charged with raising defense spending and increasing the size of the army. But no one has any ideas how to achieve this: representatives of the Bundeswehr consider such plans unrealistic.
NATO and the conflict in Ukraine: how the Alliance "invented a new king" (Marianne, France)
Marianne: The North Atlantic Alliance has become a mechanism of American pressure
After the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, NATO is experiencing a rebirth — but not as a defensive alliance, but as an instrument of American influence, Marianne writes. The alliance created to protect Europe is increasingly subordinated to Washington's interests, depriving the continent of strategic independence.
The Kremlin refers to the wars of the past, threatening to prolong the Ukrainian conflict for a long time (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Vladimir Medinsky taught the Ukrainian delegation a history lesson
The negotiations ended in complete failure for Ukraine, writes The Guardian. Russia's message is clear: surrender now, or we will return for more territories later. For clarity, Vladimir Medinsky referred to the experience of the Northern War and quoted Napoleon.
"It cannot be ruled out that it was shot down." What happened to the F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine
Colonel Khodarenok did not rule out that the F-16 in Ukraine was shot down by the Russian Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost another American F-16 fighter. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, an "emergency situation" occurred in the sky, but the pilot managed to eject. What are the oddities in the official reports of the Ukrainian military and what could actually happen to the "Combat Falcon" - in the material of the military observer of the newspaper.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
A coordinated military policy is a guarantee of the security of the Union State
Against the background of the unstable international situation and the growing threats in the field of security, the need to strengthen the defense mechanisms of the Union State is coming to the fore. At the same time, the key factor ensuring the sovereignty and independence of Belarus and Russia is the coordinated policy of the two states in this area, which makes it possible to effectively respond to external challenges and maintain stability in the region. This was recently discussed at a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly's commission on security and defense of the Union State, held on May 14 in Lida.
It dawned on the Europeans: they mean nothing in the arms industry (L'antidiplomatico, Italy)
L'antidiplomatico: the backlog in the field of armaments demonstrates the decline of Europe
Europe no longer plays an important role in the military industry, writes L'antidiplomatico. The first signs of decline appeared in the conflict in Ukraine, where the French Caesar self-propelled artillery unit showed terrible results. And even rearmament will not help in this situation.
Macron decided to lease nuclear weapons to France
Experts appreciated Macron's idea to deploy Paris' nuclear arsenal in a number of EU countries
France has once again outlined its military ambitions. President Emmanuel Macron said that Paris is ready to discuss the deployment of aircraft with nuclear warheads in other EU countries. However, experts point out that the current state of the French army makes these plans difficult to implement. Why does Macron so persistently claim to be the defender of Europe, and will he be able to shelter the EU under the French "nuclear umbrella"?