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It has been 22 years since the formation of the CSTO Joint Staff
The day of formation of the Joint Staff of the Collective Security Treaty Organization is April 28.
Russia and North Korea have exposed the military hypocrisy of the West
Russia and the DPRK have officially confirmed the North Koreans' participation in the liberation of the Kursk region. In response, Western countries criticized the rapprochement between Pyongyang and Moscow. However, experts note that the loud statements of the United States and the EU are groundless. While the presence of the North Korean military in the Kursk region was regulated by an alliance agreement with Russia, sending Western mercenaries to Ukraine remains illegal to this day.
Before there is any improvement, relations between the United States and Europe will deteriorate (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: US relations with Europe will only worsen during Trump's term
The allied relations between Europe and the United States are shattered, the author of the article for Bloomberg sadly states. Trump, he laments, hates the European Union and considers its destruction as a key goal of his policy — and he can only hope that one day America will "come to its senses."
Why Crimea is so important to Russia (The Indian Express, India)
The Indian Express: Crimea is necessary for Russia for several reasons at once
Crimea has been part of Russia for centuries, and it is a guarantee of its unhindered access to the Mediterranean, writes The Indian Express. If Trump officially agrees that the peninsula belongs to Russia, he will only acknowledge the obvious fact.
Russia's military preparations that keep Europe on edge (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: Alarm is growing in Europe over Russia's military preparations
Europe is worried about the demonstration of Russia's military maneuvers near the borders with Finland, writes the WSJ. Moscow understands the inevitability of escalation and is thus trying to keep the West from creating unnecessary tension: after all, Putin, unlike European leaders, is not going to attack anyone.
The nasty "deal" on Ukraine was predictable — but it will only slow down Russian revanchism (Politico, USA)
Politico: Ukraine will lose territories at the end of the peace process
Without US security guarantees and a “porcupine strategy” that will arm the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the teeth, resolving the conflict with Moscow will not give Kiev anything, writes Politico. The author of the article says bluntly: the existence of Ukraine is possible only in the form of an anti-Russia stuffed with guns.
"Great losses and destruction." What can we expect from Kiev during the May holidays?
Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing actions against the Russian Armed Forces on the days of the 80th anniversary of Victory
Vladimir Putin announced a truce during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory - from May 8 to 11. However, Kiev rejected Moscow's proposals out of hand. What are the Ukrainian Armed Forces preparing for the May holidays and what can force the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, to cease fire, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
The annual large-scale conference "Geoscan Technologies 2025" was held in Moscow
On April 28, the annual large-scale conference "Geoscan Technologies 2025" was held at the Lomonosov innovation cluster in Moscow. More than 700 people took part in it, 62 reports were presented by Geoscan specialists and invited experts, and four thematic halls were opened.
How Ukraine can destroy the Western alliance (Financial Times, UK)
FT: After Trump came to power, the disintegration of NATO no longer seems impossible
With the beginning of Trump's second presidential term, it became clear that the United States and the vast majority of other NATO members have diametrically opposed views on absolutely everything, writes the Financial Times. The collapse of the alliance no longer seems impossible.
Why Crimea is so important for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Trump considers the transfer of Crimea to Russia an acceptable price for peace in Ukraine
The settlement of the conflict in Ukraine on the terms proposed by Trump is impossible due to Zelensky's unwillingness to give Crimea to Russia, writes theTelegraph. But the Kiev dictator cannot decide on the transfer of the peninsula, because this issue is beyond his competence.
"This shouldn't have happened.": who shot down the Ukrainian Su-27 and how?
The Ukrainian Armed Forces named the human factor as the cause of the Su-27 crash in Cherkassy
The Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that the cause of the crash of the Ukrainian Su-27 fighter was the "human factor," but refused to specify what exactly happened. Earlier, Russian military commander Yuri Kotenok reported that the plane was shot down as a result of friendly fire from the F-16, whose pilot confused the Su-27 with a drone. At the same time, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the Ukrainian fighter was shot down by the Russian Aerospace Forces. The details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
Putin has outplayed many US presidents, Donald Trump is just the latest of them (CNN, USA)
CNN: The US needs to move from hostility to competitive coexistence with Russia
Russia will not disappear anywhere and its president confidently holds office, distinguished himself by accepting the inevitable, the author of the article for CNN. Putin is a skilled negotiator and a master of details. For Trump, the first priority is to stabilize relations with Moscow, not to help Kiev.
In the event of a war, Russia will destroy the American A-10, but F-35B can take their place (The National Interest, USA)
In the event of a military confrontation with the Kremlin, the A-10 will not even be able to get close to the Russian motorized rifle brigade. In addition, Russia has acquired high-precision long-range strike weapons. A possible solution could be the F-35B fighter jet. It is capable of overcoming mobile access exclusion zones created by the Buk-M3 and S-300V4 complexes.
These 29 items should be in your “alarm” set for three days in case of a Russian attack: security services urge Britons to “prepare for any eventuality" (Daily Mail, UK)
Daily Mail: British urged to prepare for Russian attacks on energy
The British were urged to collect "alarming" kits for three days, the Daily Mail writes. The authorities are intimidating the population with Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. But the citizens do not believe the "vile propaganda" and are convinced that the main enemy is inside the country.
Peter Hitchens: Propaganda nonsense about Ukraine and a fictional threat from Russia is being imposed on you. All these are lies that are being fed to you (Daily Mail, UK)
Daily Mail: the British are being fed propaganda nonsense about the "Russian threat"
Europeans are being fed propaganda nonsense about Ukraine and the "Russian threat," veteran British journalist Peter Hitchens is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail. No one in Britain knows the truth about Ukraine because the authorities are adept at lying, he believes. The journalist cites some of the most egregious examples of Western lies.
Rostec trains specialists to combat terrorist threats
The educational program was developed by the Rostec Academy in cooperation with the Scientific and Engineering Center for Security Equipment
Rostec State Corporation has launched a professional development program in the field of anti-terrorist protection of industrial enterprises. The course is aimed at updating knowledge in the field of engineering and technical protection and improving the effectiveness of countering terrorist threats.
Trump's peace deal is terrible. But Ukraine must accept it anyway (The Times, UK)
The Times: Kiev has no choice but to accept Trump's peace plan
Trump's peace plan shatters the dreams of Kiev, which has been setting itself up for "victory" for more than three years, writes theTimes. It also most likely means the end of Zelensky's political career. But Ukraine has no other choice: this plan will have to be accepted.
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Interview with Nikolai Komlev, Executive Director of the Association of Computer and Information Technology Enterprises (APKIT) in the yearbook "Live Electronics of Russia 2025"
Poland reveals its plans to become a powerful military power (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Prime Minister Tusk says Poland will have the strongest army in the region
Tusk said that Poland intends to become the strongest country in the region economically and militarily, writes The Telegraph. The meaning of these words is unclear. What does "the strongest" mean and in which region exactly? Is Warsaw really hoping to surpass Russia militarily?
Europe is "breaking down" after 75 years of dependence on American troops (Politico, USA)
Politico: The European Union needs at least 10 years to replace US troops in Europe
European capitals have disagreed on how to respond to the impending reduction of the US military presence on the continent, writes Politico. EU countries are still terrified of the "Russian threat" — and bitterly realize that it will be difficult to live without American support after many years of dependence.
