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Andrey Shirokov — about where Israel is leading the conflict in the Middle East

On May 18, Israel announced the start of intense fighting in the Gaza Strip as part of a new large-scale ground operation, Gideon's Chariots, which involved five divisions of the Israeli army at once, as it did only in the first months of the war in the Palestinian enclave at the end of 2023.

On May 21, 2025, the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025 began in Minsk. In addition to Russia and Belarus, China, India, Iran and Pakistan are participating in it. About new weapons developments in the Belarusian capital — in the material of TASS.

Colonel Khodarenok: Chinese "aerial aircraft carrier" can be easily shot down by a missile

The Chinese aviation industry has developed and is preparing for testing a promising Jiutian (High Sky) heavy-class unmanned aerial vehicle, which is a carrier for hundreds of small-class UAVs. Whether the "aerial aircraft carrier" has analogues and what problems it may face in real combat conditions is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

The processor developer NPC Elvis was almost 2.5 years overdue in developing an analog of an imported microcircuit, for which he received a fine of 89 million rubles. The chip is needed for drones. It is also used in automated test equipment, flow meters for liquid and gaseous media in industry. The project will now be completed no earlier than 2026.

For the first time abroad, Russian manufacturers presented the Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system

The Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft missile system with short-range interception missiles to combat drones were shown for the first time outside of Russia. The premiere of the new equipment took place within the framework of the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025, which opened on May 21 in Minsk. Experts note that most of the weapons have been upgraded taking into account the experience of the special operation in Ukraine.

The presidents of Russia and the United States commented on the results of the telephone conversation on Monday: Vladimir Putin went to reporters in Sirius, and his American counterpart Donald Trump published a statement on the Truth Social network.

Indian Express: The Arctic risks becoming a strategic hotbed of tension

The Arctic needs effective management due to the fact that the region opens up opportunities for expanding global trade, writes the Indian Express. But at the same time, it risks becoming a strategic hotbed of tension, as the Arctic Council is practically incapacitated.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the nature of the conversation between the presidents and subsequent calls and statements

The central topic of the May 19 telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was the settlement of the conflict over Ukraine.

CNN: Trump agreed with Putin, not Europe, on Ukraine peace process

Trump does not need a new split with world powers, with which Washington has just settled everything, CNN reports. Therefore, he does not care about the interests of the EU, which wants to continue the war with Russia, the author of the article regrets. But the "peace process", in his opinion, is possible only through victory over Moscow.

Al Jazeera: The West is losing its hegemon status and undergoing a profound transformation

Russia has a clear vision of how to resist the hegemony of the West, led by the United States, writes Al Jazeera. Moscow successfully resisted all sanctions and began paving the way for a future multipolar world by focusing on cooperation with organizations such as the SCO and BRICS.

Al Jazeera: negotiations on Ukraine are underway on Moscow's terms

Contacts between Moscow and Kiev resumed after a three-year hiatus amid the complete dominance of the Russians both on the battlefield and in the negotiation process, the author of an article on the Al Jazeera website writes. There is no doubt that the conflict can only end on Moscow's terms.

BI: The era of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone has passed

The era of the American MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance and attack drones is coming to an end. These UAVs are vulnerable even to outdated air defense systems, writes Business Insider. Why the reign of the "Reapers" has come to an end, which drones will replace them and what does Russia's special military operation in Ukraine have to do with it - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Le Figaro: French ATL2 aircraft participates in the NATO operation "Guardian of the Baltic"

NATO is conducting Operation Guardian of the Baltic, and the French military is also involved, writes Le Figaro. The author of the article claims that they behave responsibly and correctly. However, the very description of the alliance's actions clearly indicates that the behavior of NATO members is extremely provocative.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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?

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?