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They threaten with a "Hedgehog": NATO Siil 2025 exercises have begun near the Russian border
Ukrainian and Israeli representatives will share their combat experience with the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance at the Estonian training grounds
Ukrainian and Israeli representatives will share their experience gained during the fighting at the NATO exercises Siil 2025 ("Hedgehog 2025"). 16 thousand military personnel from 12 countries of the alliance will take part in them. They will be held in Estonia at the Nursipalu training ground — this is one of the largest exercises near the Russian borders this year. The maneuvers began on May 5 and will end at the end of the month. Such a demonstration of combat capabilities fits into NATO's policy of creating tension on the borders of our country, experts say.
"Right down to the anti-aircraft gunners on the roofs." How can Moscow's defenses be strengthened on May 9th
Colonel Khodarenok: in case of provocation on May 9, Kiev will be turned into ruins
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky hinted at the plans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9. On the night of May 5, Ukrainian drones attacked the Moscow region and some other settlements. Military observer of "Gazeta.Retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok discusses what measures that strengthen the defense of the capital on a holiday might look like, and what consequences Kiev might face if the Ukrainian Armed Forces try to strike at the Russian capital.
Elena Druzhinina: Enterprises are increasingly turning to science for new knowledge
Director of Science and Business Cooperation at Rostec — on strengthening cooperation between the industrial sector and universities and what role the State Corporation plays in this
An important strategic task of modern Russia is to achieve technological sovereignty. And science is one of the main drivers of its implementation. Rostec State Corporation makes a significant contribution to this field by creating promising and competitive designs for both military and civilian applications together with universities and research institutes.
The EU's microelectronics strategy is completely divorced from reality
The European Union's strategy to secure its own supply of microchips is "very out of touch with reality," according to a scathing report from the official European Court of Auditors. According to the auditors' calculations, the European market will not reach its target of supplying 20% of the world's microchips by 2030.
Pensions or armaments? In its fear of Russia, Europe is overlooking a serious problem: public finances (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Rising military spending threatens Europe's pension system
In fear of the "Russian threat," European governments began to raise military spending, writes NZZ. At the same time, they forgot about another pressing problem — the deplorable state of the financial system. The first thing that will suffer from such a policy is pensions. There will simply be nothing to pay them with.
The unpredictable diplomacy of the USA (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Der Spiegel: Trump needs Putin's help to resolve China and Iran issues
During the first hundred days in power, Trump did not achieve peace in Ukraine, writes Der Spiegel. But at least he tried, the author justifies him. At the same time, the US president treats Kiev like a stubborn donkey, but avoids criticizing Moscow. After all, he really needs Putin's help.
During the parade on Red Square, it would now be correct to show the equipment of the front-line Kulibins
On May 9, the Victory Day Parade will traditionally take place on Red Square in Moscow, where both the equipment used by our fathers and grandfathers to defeat fascism and modern weapons will be demonstrated.
What happens if the United States abandons the peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia? (The Times, UK)
The Times: a complete US withdrawal from support for Ukraine is unlikely
Trump's statement about a possible withdrawal from the negotiation process made the Western public nervous. Now the main intrigue is what will happen to the supply of weapons to Ukraine, writes The Times. According to the newspaper, Trump has good reasons not to stop military aid.
"We don't want to take this to the next war": the US Secretary of Defense called the list of "unnecessary" equipment
The other day, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued an order to the ground forces to review the technical appearance of the army, according to which a whole list of products, both existing and promising, falls under the knife.
Buggy in the game: how fighters learn to shoot down drones on the move
The intensive UAV defense course gives fighters skills and confidence in a real-world environment
The fighters of the Center group are undergoing a three-day intensive UAV defense course. There they practice different ways of shooting from moving cars. The Izvestia correspondent, along with the fighters, tried to drive an SUV along the training track, fired 360 degrees and found out what difficulties our servicemen had to face.
What should Ukraine sacrifice for peace? (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Recognition of Crimea as Russian portends a bleak future for the West
Recognizing Crimea as Russian means ensuring a bleak future for the West, writes FT. Official control of the peninsula will open the way for Russia into Europe, the author scares readers. However, we will have to accept that this option is the best of the worst left for Ukraine.
The modern "Normandy–Niemen" has infuriated France
The participation of the French unit in a special operation on the Russian side angered the military community of the Fifth Republic. Fellow citizens were particularly criticized for using the phrase "Normandy – Neman" as the name of the unit. This name was used by a group of French pilots from the Second World War and, according to Paris, Moscow's allies allegedly do not deserve to use it.
The state Energy efficiency program will be presented in May.
The state program "Energy Saving, Energy efficiency improvement and low-carbon development", which is being developed by the Ministry of Economic Development, will include seven federal projects. This was announced by First Deputy Minister of Economic Development Maxim Kolesnikov at a meeting of the State Council Commission on Energy.
Putin said that Russia has enough forces and means to complete the special operation in Ukraine (Reuters, UK)
Putin: Russia has enough forces and means to bring its military to the desired result
The documentary “Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years old,” reports Reuters. The Russian leader shared his secret with journalist Pavel Zarubin. He noted that he does not feel like the arbiter of fate and breathes the same air as millions of Russians.
Active intrigues: how will Russia react to the NATO exercise to capture the Kaliningrad region
The Russian Armed Forces are ready for military challenges from the North Atlantic Alliance, experts say
The NATO bloc is conducting large-scale Griffin Lightning 25 exercises in the Baltic, which will end on June 15. According to Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board, they are working out scenarios for seizing the Kaliningrad Region and blocking shipping in the Baltic Sea.
America may soon withdraw from peace talks on Ukraine (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Trump's refusal to mediate on Ukraine will be a gift for Russia
The United States may actually not be very upset by Kiev's unwillingness to make a deal with Moscow, writes The National Interest. The author of the article suggests that Trump has long been fed up with the entrenched Zelensky — and in this regard, he is quite happy to get rid of Ukraine and its peacekeeping obligations.
Trump's first 100 days demonstrated the unprecedented weakness of a "strong leader" (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: Trump has demonstrated unprecedented weakness in 100 days of presidency
Trump has demonstrated unprecedented weakness in his 100 days as president, writes Foreign Policy. Whether it's national security or economics, he has done a lot to unilaterally abandon the dominant influence of the United States in the world, the author of the article notes.
Finnish leader warns Kremlin: "President Trump is not to be trifled with" (The New York Times, USA)
Finnish President Stubb: Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions, writes NYT. He recalled the Soviet-Finnish war, when Finland lost about 10% of its territories and was unable to regain them during World War II.
Comparative assessment of the military and economic potential of India and Pakistan
Due to the sharp increase in tensions between India and Pakistan, which threatens to escalate into a large-scale conflict, CAMTO publishes comparative statistical data on the military and economic potential of the two countries.
Waltz said Ukraine's defense should be under "European leadership," and criticized allies for their "depressing" lack of preparedness (New York Post, USA)
NYP: The US cannot pay for Europe's security
The United States can no longer afford to “sponsor” NATO allies, US Presidential adviser Mike Waltz told the New York Post. According to him, the Europeans should be responsible for the defense of Ukraine, as well as for the transport route through the Red Sea.