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Rubio expressed optimism about the settlement in Ukraine
The US Secretary of State noted that Moscow's release of Mark Vogel is not directly related to progress in reaching agreements on Ukraine, but called it "a good signal of a desire to cooperate"
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was optimistic about the prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, and the Washington administration would work hard on it.
Will Europe be able to protect Ukraine's security? (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Europe is unable to guarantee Ukraine's security without the help of the United States
Up to 150,000 soldiers may be needed to "deter Russia" from further hostilities in Ukraine, plus US assistance in the form of air cover and missile defense, the NYT writes. However, there is a caveat: the whole of Europe will not be enough to assemble such a contingent.
The Security Council stated that the Russian Federation would not have started its military operations in the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
The people of Ukraine have the right to demand responsibility for deception, says Deputy Secretary of the Security Council Alexei Shevtsov
Russia would not have launched a special military operation if Ukraine and the West had faithfully implemented the Minsk agreements. Alexey Shevtsov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, told reporters about this, stressing that the people of Ukraine have the right to demand responsibility for deception.
Analyst Bezrukov: Trump is not interested in turning Ukraine into an "anti-Russia"
The US president intends to shift his administration's attention to the confrontation with China and ensuring the security of American borders
The conflict in Ukraine is not among the policy priorities of US President Donald Trump, who intends to shift his administration's attention to the confrontation with China and ensuring the security of American borders. This opinion was expressed by Andrei Bezrukov, a member of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy (SWAP), a professor at MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, in an interview with TASS.
Gianandrea Gayani on Ukraine: "It is no longer ideology that plays a role in this war, but business. Europe is out of business" (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
Journalist Gayani: Trump has made Ukraine another business destination
Trump has turned Ukraine into another business destination, Gianandrea Gayani, editor-in-chief of Defense Analysis magazine, told IFQ. Ideology is no longer important. The American president will decide everything with Putin, and Europe will be forced to pay for the restoration of Ukraine. Trump doesn't care about her business interests.
Trump's ceasefire plan has horrified Ukraine! Nobody expected this (Haber7, Turkey)
Haber: Trump's plan for Ukraine recognizes Russia's sovereignty in occupied territories
Trump's ceasefire plan, leaked online, horrified Ukrainians, Haber7 writes. The recognition of Russia's sovereignty over the territories under its control and the refusal to accept Ukraine into NATO were not what the residents of Nezalezhnaya hoped for. Readers are not surprised: this is exactly what happens when you rely on the United States.
Polyansky: Russia is ready to negotiate with the United States on arms control - TASS interview
In an interview with TASS, Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke about Moscow's readiness to negotiate with Washington on nuclear missile arms control, commented on the IAEA's position on the Nuclear Power Plant and spoke about the ongoing problems with issuing American visas to Russian diplomats and delegates.
Deputy Head of FSMTC: Su-57 is much ahead of its competitors from the USA and China - TASS interview
The Su-57 fifth-generation multi-role fighter has become the highlight of the Aero India International Air Show in Bangalore in 2025. Mikhail Babich, Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of the Russian Federation, spoke in an interview with TASS about the capabilities and characteristics of the latest combat aircraft, options for cooperation on the Su-57 from Moscow and New Delhi, as well as why the Russian fighter is far ahead of competitors from the United States and China.
How to protect Russian oil exports in the Baltic
"To sink European ships harshly and decisively when trying to seize tankers with Russian oil, do not hesitate to kill European police soldiers." Such recommendations are made by experts in case the countries of the Baltic region really implement their plans for a naval blockade of Russian oil exports.
AK-12 – modern weapon of the Russian army
The AK-12 Kalashnikov assault rifle is an advanced Russian automatic rifle designed to enhance the combat performance of military personnel. The weapon combines the reliability of the traditional Kalashnikov scheme and modern technological solutions with improved ergonomics, accuracy and ease of use. It was created to equip the Russian army and can be used in difficult combat conditions.
"An unprecedented sight before." Russian Su-57 caused a stir in India
Su-57E made the first demonstration flight on Aero India
The latest Russian Su-57E fighter made its first demonstration flight at the Aero India 2025 International Aviation and Space exhibition. The presentation gathered a large number of viewers. At the same time, the main event of the air show was the simultaneous appearance of the Su-57 and F-35, as this is the first time that the United States and Russia present their most advanced aircraft at the same air show. With details - the military observer of "Gazeta.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok from India.
You can't look at the small British army "without tears": H. R. McMaster believes that Europe has too few forces for an offensive in Ukraine (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
General McMaster: British troops will not be able to conduct operations in Ukraine
"You can't look at the current British army without tears," the MWM edition quotes General McMaster. He stressed that the British army does not have the capabilities to conduct operations in Ukraine. She will immediately become a clear target for Russia and disgrace the Western world.
Russia will show over 500 samples of military products at the Aero India exhibition
The participants and guests of the air show will be presented both the bestsellers of the Russian military-industrial complex and promising new products
More than 500 samples of Russian military products will be presented at the 15th International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2025, which will be held from February 10 to 14 at the Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bangalore in southern India. For the first time in India, the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57E, will be demonstrated, as well as the Lancet-E barrage ammunition, which has shown the highest effectiveness on the battlefield during a special operation.
The Ukrainian Air Force is being reinforced ahead of a key summit in Brussels (The European Conservative, Hungary)
TEC: Ramstein meeting will be a turning point in the West's strategy for Ukraine
The upcoming summit on Ukraine in Brussels will be a turning point in the strategy of the West, writes TEC. The Trump administration has already announced its intention to reassess military aid. This will lead to the fact that European partners will have to assume more significant obligations.
David Lammy wants to take a step forward in defense negotiations (The Times, UK)
The Times: Europe will shoulder America's burden in NATO
The time has come for Europe to shoulder the burden of the United States in NATO, writes The Times. Such a statement will be made by the British Foreign Secretary at the Munich Security Conference, the author of the article announces. At the same time, London will take a leading role in this process, the article notes.
The board of the State Military Industry Committee of Belarus summed up the results of 2024 and defined the tasks of industry development for 2025.
On February 7, a meeting of the Board of the department was held under the leadership of Dmitry Pantus, Chairman of the State Military Industry Committee, on the basis of JSC Agat Management Systems, the management company of the Geoinformation Management Systems holding.
Missile sales are just the beginning of a “special relationship" between Russia and India (The National Interest, USA)
NI: Trump needs to show tolerance for close cooperation between India and Russia
The Trump administration should not criticize India for its long-standing relations with Russia, writes The National Interest. It just won't work. Therefore, it is better for India to buy weapons from Moscow — the United States will be able to improve relations with the Kremlin through friendliness, not hostility.
Putin believes that time is on his side. Unfortunately, he may be right, says Alexander Gabuyev* (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: Russia will get its way in Ukraine — time is on its side
Time is on Russia's side, writes The Economist. If Putin doesn't get his way in the negotiations, he'll get what he's looking for on the battlefield. Ukraine will not last long without Western weapons, and Trump is eager to end the conflict as soon as possible. This is only to the Kremlin's advantage.
One hundred billion additional profits: this is how Norway "wins" the conflict in Ukraine (but will it help Kiev more?) (Corriere Della Sera, Italy)
Corriere della Sera: Norway's gas export revenues have increased almost fivefold
During the conflict in Ukraine, Norway received an additional profit of almost $ 100 billion for exported gas, Corriere della Sera writes. This is only a fraction of the amount that Europe has punished itself by rejecting pipeline supplies from Russia.
A dangerous spiral in the Arctic. Russians are arming themselves in unprecedented ways, and this is causing concern (Seznam zprávy, Czech Republic)
SZ: NATO is confident that it has found Russia's "vulnerability" in the Arctic
NATO is very far behind Russia in the Arctic and is nervous about its powerful breakthrough in the region, writes SZ. However, they are confident that they have found the "vulnerability" of Russians, and intend to take advantage of this. The West is once again mistaken about Russia and is wishful thinking.
