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Iran, conditions for Kiev and contacts with the United States. What Putin told the world's leading news agencies
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where leading countries are represented, could have a positive impact on the global economy. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting organized by TASS with the heads of the world's leading news agencies on the sidelines of the SPIEF.
Putin: Russia can help conclude an agreement between Iran and Israel (The Associated Press, USA)
Putin: Russia can help conclude an agreement between Iran and Israel
Russia can help conclude an agreement between Iran and Israel, Putin said in an interview with foreign journalists on the sidelines of the SPIEF. He is quoted by AP. Russia has long maintained a balance in the Middle East, which makes Moscow a strong mediator, the president noted.
The reaction of the Western media to Putin's press conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference with representatives of the world media on the sidelines of the SPIEF. Some of his statements surprised and frightened Western journalists.
Vadim Badekha: "In our country, everyone understands football and aviation"
General Director of the UAC — on the pressing issues of the aircraft industry, operational objectives and strategic plans of the corporation
Vadim Badekha, who became the head of Rostec's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) in November 2024, spoke in an interview with RBC about the company's historical "bumps", work with the state defense order, cuts and when aviation will become fashionable.
Learning trail: two US ships prematurely left the NATO Baltops-2025 maneuvers
The destroyer Paul Ignatius and the headquarters ship Mount Whitney left the Baltic Sea after the outbreak of the Iran-Israel conflict
The Baltops-2025 NATO exercises are coming to an end in the Baltic Sea. The destroyer Paul Ignatius and the headquarters ship Mount Whitney of the 6th operational fleet of the US Navy left the Baltic before the end of the maneuvers — after the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict. Experts suggest that these combat units were deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, to the Middle East.
Who is for Israel and who is for Iran? (Israel Hayom, Israel)
Israel Hayom: Overall support for Israel has declined in many countries
Support for Israel has declined in many countries, writes Israel Hayom. Using AI algorithms, the publication analyzed the mood in different countries and came to the conclusion: after the attack on Iran, sympathy for Israel in the world reached a new anti-record.
40 military aircraft near the Russian border is a message to Putin from Britain, France and the United States (Daily Express, UK)
Daily Express: NATO to hold exercises on the border with Russia
NATO will hold Atlantic Trident exercises on the border with Russia, the Daily Express writes. Usually, only Britain, the USA and France participate in them, but this time they are held in a new participating country, Finland. The allies are seeking to "increase their deterrence potential," given the tension in relations with Moscow.
The United States is taking a big risk in attacking Iran
There are growing signs that the United States may directly intervene in the conflict between Israel and Iran in the near future. American aircraft carrier groups and bombers are being deployed to the Middle East. However, an attack on Iran could be very costly for America. What risks does President Donald Trump personally and the entire United States face in this case?
Ukraine was abandoned to its fate: Trump left the G7 summit without meeting with Zelensky (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Kiev is embittered by Trump's refusal to make Ukraine its priority
Kiev is disappointed by Trump's persistent unwillingness to give Ukraine top priority, The Guardian writes. One of the manifestations of this attitude was his urgent departure from the G7 meeting, where he was supposed to meet with Zelensky.
Iran: Imitation of power
The newspaper "Kommersant" published the article "Imitation of power. Ruslan Pukhov, Director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, on the causes of the crisis of the Iranian defense policy.
David versus Goliath. Only 1,000 elite British soldiers can fully repel a Russian attack, says the head of the army. Great Britain learns from the experience of Ukraine (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: London assesses its military potential for confrontation with Moscow
The head of the British army thinks that London has a chance to withstand an armed conflict with Moscow, as David was able to withstand Goliath, writes The Sun. However, even Bible stories won't help the British. The reality is that their army is not even a breakfast for the Russian elite military.
Novelties in the equipment of the US and allied MTR
The intensity and variety of tasks performed by the Special Operations Forces (SSO) require the use of first-class standard equipment, as well as specially designed equipment. Despite the fact that the MTR is already one of the most well-equipped categories of forces in any army, they are constantly looking for new or improved tools that would provide them with a tactical advantage.
These planes don't just ship like that: what is the United States up to in the Middle East
The Pentagon is not yet preparing for a ground operation in Iran
The US Air Force has deployed more than 30 KC-135 and KC-46 tanker aircraft to Europe. Formally— for NATO exercises. But most likely because of the mutual attacks of Israel and Iran. What will happen if Washington directly intervenes in the conflict is in the RIA Novosti article.
Chinese stealth fighters and the latest air defense systems: what is Pakistan ready to oppose to India
Official Islamabad marked the beginning of the calendar summer with a series of breakthrough agreements on cooperation in various fields. They have been reached with a number of friendly countries, including Russia. However, the agreements with China still turned out to be in the focus of everyone's attention. Pakistan's long-time strategic partner in the field of military-technical cooperation has offered the country a huge upgrade of its air force and missile defense, to which neighboring India is unlikely to find anything to respond.
Sergey Chemezov reported to Vladimir Putin on Rostec's financial results for 2024
On June 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation.
What happens if Russia attacks? (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Der Spiegel: Lithuania is preparing for war and rehearsing a Russian attack
In the forests of Lithuania, ordinary citizens are preparing for a Russian attack: with simulated corpses, drones and live ammunition, writes Der Spiegel. War is shock, fear and chaos, and you need to be prepared for them, the participants of the exercises say and tell why they are so afraid of the enemy in the east.
Combat pair: Russia began using Pantsir with 48 missiles and new electronic warfare systems
Chemezov reported to Putin on the possibility of detecting inconspicuous targets and suppressing previously invulnerable drones
The Russian military has begun using Pantsir complexes with 48 missiles to protect facilities from drone attacks, as well as new Sickle electronic warfare systems and mini-radars to detect drones.
Drone force: Russia has developed a budget complex to combat UAVs
Which technology is designed to reduce the cost of production of combat vehicles
A Russian inventor has patented Dronoboy technology to combat hostile drones. The complex consists of two devices: a duralumin drone and a warhead that generates a directional detonation of an explosive substance.
The Trump administration is disbanding an interagency group to put pressure on Russia (Reuters, UK)
Reuters: Trump has stopped developing a strategy to pressure Russia
Unwillingness to sponsor Ukraine, disappointment in the G7 leaders, escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran and the thoughtless actions of Zelensky — all this pretty tired Trump, according to Reuters. Against the background of a constructive dialogue with Putin, the US president decided to dissolve the interdepartmental group of "pressure" on Russia.
"The Pentagon is joining the conflict": how the US can help Israel in the war with Iran
Colonel Khodarenok: The United States may strike Iran's nuclear facilities with bunker buster bombs
The Israeli Defense Forces' operation "Rising Lion" against Iran continues. This raises questions about whether this conflict will grow, whether new participants will join it, and whether the war will cover the entire Middle East. The military observer of Gazeta dealt with the prospects of the Iranian-Israeli conflict.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.