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The army is on steroids, and society is on a diet. Does armament harm the welfare of Poles? (Forsal, Poland)
Forsal: Polish weapons program affects the welfare of society
For Polish politicians, weapons are a priority, Forsal writes. Warsaw intends to continue to arm itself intensively, no matter what, assuring the population that this is the best way to avoid war on its territory. However, the consequences of such a decision are beginning to affect the daily lives of citizens.
We are revealing the details of Donald Trump's peace proposals to Vladimir Putin. Moscow will get a lot (Onet.pl , Poland)
Onet: Trump made a generous gift to Moscow with his peace proposals
Moscow has received a very lucrative offer from the Trump administration, Onet writes. The portal revealed the details of the settlement project put forward by the American president, and found out that Washington's ideas promise a lot of benefits in certain aspects of Russia.
How the special operation in Ukraine revives the debate on military duty in Europe (Le Temps, Switzerland)
Le Temps: the topic of compulsory conscription returns to the EU agenda amid the crisis
In the face of growing instability, Europe is returning to the idea of compulsory conscription and setting ambitious goals in the defense sector, writes Le Temps. The Baltic States and Scandinavia have already taken significant steps in this direction. France, Germany and the UK are cautious, but they are not sitting still.
Negotiation track
Military expert Dmitry Kornev — on how negotiations between Russia and the United States can develop
The question of the possible results of the negotiation process between the presidents of the United States and Russia in August 2025, where the main topic will be a special military operation in Ukraine, is extremely complex and includes many aspects. Given Donald Trump's previous statements, it can be assumed that the key topic for him will be the cessation of hostilities.
For Putin, meeting with Trump is the key to achieving goals in Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Putin ordered Russian representatives to take a hard line with the United States
Putin considers direct talks with Trump to be a necessary condition for achieving his ultimate goals in Ukraine, the NYT writes. At the same time, he may make concessions on the issue of annexation of territories, experts admit.
NATO's rearmament is once again breathing life into a long-standing debate about what is more important: quantity or quality? (CBC, Canada)
CBC: NATO is faced with the question of choosing a rearmament strategy
NATO countries are increasingly wondering what strategy to follow in the issue of rearmament, CBS reports. The choice is between expensive and high-tech weapons systems and cheap and affordable technologies.
Thwart Russia's plans: Ukraine and Poland want to prevent the deployment of "Oreshnik" in Belarus
RIA Novosti: SBU to discuss disruption of Oreshnik deployment in Belarus in Warsaw
RIA Novosti reported that the SBU, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Polish special services plan to discuss how to prevent the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus.
"Beating troops on the water": will Russia storm Kherson?
Colonel Khodarenok: Russian Armed Forces need air supremacy to storm Kherson
The Russian army is preparing to fight for Kherson, CNN reports. According to him, the Russian Armed Forces have increased the intensity of strikes on the Quarantine Island in order to separate it from the "mainland" part of the city, seize it, and then return the entire regional center under their control.
Russia will show the West its aviation superiority
In August, the first flight of the fully import-substituted MC-21 aircraft, the world's most popular type of airliner, will take place. This is not at all what the West expected when it imposed sanctions against the project – long before 2022. Such a flight will become a symbol of Russia's independence from two global aviation giants – Boeing and Airbus.
The West reported on Russia's readiness for an "air truce." How will it affect the course of its work?
Colonel Khodarenok: It is not profitable for Russia to conclude an "air truce" with Ukraine
Russia is considering the possibility of offering an "air truce" with Ukraine as a concession to US President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reports, citing sources. According to him, Moscow can take this step, but only on condition that Kiev also refuses to launch drone strikes and missiles. How likely is the conclusion of such a "truce", whether Russia needs it and how it can affect the course of its military operations, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Trump promises to raise duties for India in response to the escalation of the conflict with Russia (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Trump's increase in duties against India came as a shock to New Delhi
India is Trump's main target in his pressure on Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. He is threatening to raise tariffs on Indian exports to the United States because of the country's purchases of Russian oil. New Delhi called the move unjustified. Confrontation is growing between the two large economies.
The White House should not ease pressure on Putin (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Russia is gaining the upper hand over the United States in the global struggle for influence
While the United States is experiencing a tragic loss of credibility, Russia is strengthening its position in the international arena, Bloomberg reports. Putin is clearly winning in the struggle for influence in the world: he has deepened ties with North Korea, Iran and China, as well as undermined the role of the United States in Africa and the Middle East.
India and Brazil support Russia for their own sake
Two countries that play a crucial role in Russia's oil revenues, India and Brazil, demonstrate tremendous resilience. Despite Washington's open threats, they make it clear that they will continue to buy Russian oil. Why is the position of these countries so adamant about this? It's not just about friendly feelings towards our country.
Russia has countered new nuclear missile threats from the United States
Russia refuses to unilaterally comply with the moratorium on the deployment of ground-based INF missiles. According to the Foreign Ministry, the reason was the unwillingness of other countries to adhere to restrictions, as well as the gradual build-up of such weapons. Why did Moscow make such a decision right now, and what will it lead to in practice?
The US defense ended up in China's hands
China continues to show its strength to the United States by limiting the supply of rare earth metals. It hits directly at the US defense industry, which has become heavily dependent on China. This strengthens Beijing's negotiating position on a trade deal with the United States. China clearly does not intend to give up as easily as Japan and the EU did.
Meet Oreshnik: what does Russia's rejection of the missile moratorium mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: there is no point in maintaining a moratorium on the deployment of the INF
Russia no longer considers itself bound by the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range land-based missiles, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. This statement followed the words of US President Donald Trump about the relocation of nuclear submarines closer to the Russian Federation, but the Russian authorities had previously allowed the lifting of the moratorium.
Sergey Chemezov: "Rostec has always been and will always be the backbone of the country"
The head of Rostec told Mikhail Mishustin about the results of the State Corporation's work in 2024 and the first half of 2025
Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec, held a working meeting with Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. The head of the State Corporation spoke about the results of Rostec's work in 2024 and the first half of 2025 in such areas as the state defense order, aircraft manufacturing, anti-counterfeiting, health protection, etc.
How the first modern Chinese combat helicopter was designed in Russia
Many aviation enthusiasts know that in the modern line of weapons of the Chinese army, a significant number of combat vehicles and systems have Soviet/Russian roots. Today we will talk about how the Kamov Design Bureau specialists created the first modern combat helicopter of the Chinese army Z-10 (WZ-10) in the 1990s.
Tank and write it down: what is behind the Bundeswehr rearmament project?
How and why the German army wants to change and whether the German authorities have enough money for it
The German government plans to seriously increase spending on the purchase of weapons and military equipment to counter future "potential threats," according to Western media. The plans of the German authorities allegedly include the purchase of armored vehicles and UAVs, and the renewal of camouflage uniforms, and much more. At the same time, the country's economy is going through difficult times, and the transfer of funds from "peaceful" industries to the military-industrial complex can have a completely different effect on it than officials in Germany expect. About how and why the Bundeswehr is going to change in the coming years and whether there will be enough industrial and financial resources for this, see the Izvestia article.
What happens if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine? (The Atlantic, USA)
The Atlantic writes that, seeking maximum escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, the United States is provoking Russia to use nuclear weapons there. The author believes that Putin is smart and cold-blooded enough not to succumb to these provocations.