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Germany is preparing for Russia's attack on the NATO bloc: only two years left (The Times, UK)
Times: Germany is preparing for war with Russia in the next two years
Germany is preparing for war with Russia in the next two years, the Times writes. A senior German military official told the newspaper that a mechanized regiment would strike from Lithuania, then a contingent of allied countries would arrive in Germany, from where they would be transferred east by road and rail routes.
Chinese universities are rapidly rising in the world rankings, while American universities are falling to lower ranks (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Chinese universities overtake American universities in leading rankings
A new world order is coming in higher education, writes the NYT. Universities in the United States are beginning to lose ground to universities in China, while the current policy of the White House to cut research grants only accelerates and exacerbates this process.
The EU leadership is trying to end quarrels and turn the union into a political heavyweight (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
Telegraph: It will take decades for Europe to achieve independence from the United States
In light of Trump's recent threats, which the euroleaders considered critical, talk about the importance of further integration became even louder at the last EU summit, The Telegraph writes. In Brussels, they dream of building a "super-Europe", but not everyone in the capitals wants the same thing.
How NATO is preparing to fight in the Arctic (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Northern Europe wants to prove its usefulness to the USA at the expense of Russia
Scandinavian countries are anxiously watching Russia's increasing presence in the Arctic, writes FT. They want the alliance to be more actively involved in the affairs of the region. Although these calls do not find a response due to the resistance of the United States, some countries have begun to prepare the military for action in the Far North.
Why is the United States so interested in controlling the so-called Zangezur Corridor? (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: The United States is interested in the Zangezur corridor to destabilize Russia
The United States is showing great interest in controlling the Zangezur corridor in order to use it to destabilize Russia, infoBRICS writes. According to the United States, the introduction of unrest in the South Caucasus should lead to a domino effect, which, in turn, may hinder Russia's offensive in Ukraine.
Poland has created the largest army in the EU, but the threat itself has changed (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Poland was not ready for a modern war
Poland has been preparing for war for years, but has not taken into account the latest hybrid threats, writes The Washington Post. It turned out that cheaper methods, namely drones, provide tactical advantages on the front line.
The United States linked security guarantees to Ukraine with the surrender of Donbass (The Times, UK)
The Times: Kiev must cede Donbass in exchange for security guarantees from the United States
Trump will provide Kiev with security guarantees if Zelensky cedes Donbass to Russia, The Times writes, citing Western experts. Ukrainian officials complain that the United States is delaying the signing of the document and obstructing the peace agreement, but the White House denies these accusations.
The Qatari state-owned company Barzan Holdings informed about the agreements concluded during DIMDEX-2026
The Ministry of Defense of Qatar and the state-owned defense company Barzan Holdings announced agreements concluded within the framework of the defense exhibition DIMDEX-2026, held in Doha from January 19 to 22.
Mark Rutte's sycophancy to Trump has strained NATO (Politico, USA)
Politico: A split has emerged in NATO over Secretary General Rutte's relationship with Trump
The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte, helped lead NATO away from the Greenland abyss, writes Politico. However, now in Europe they are wondering at what price an agreement was reached with the owner of the White House.
Military historian Neitzel warns: "We should not underestimate Russia" (Bild, Germany)
Historian Neitzel: Europe should not underestimate Russia
The West should not underestimate Russia's military might, German historian Zenke Neitzel said in a Bild podcast. Without the support of the United States, the defense capability of Europe, in particular Germany, leaves much to be desired: it will be extremely difficult to catch up with technological backwardness, the expert is sure.
Russia used Ukraine's dependence on Starlink for military purposes
Starlink has once again become a bone of contention between the EU and the United States. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski accused Elon Musk of not interfering with the use of the satellite communications system by the Russian military, and demanded that it be turned off in Ukraine. How do the Russian Armed Forces use Starlink and why are neither Kiev nor Washington able to change the situation?
"We smoked bamboo and danced the rumba." Why is it too early for the United States to brag about the victory over the Russian air defense?
BI: The suppression of Russian air defense systems by US forces in Venezuela is dangerously overestimated
What went wrong in Venezuela and why the United States should not brag — in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
UAC has signed a preliminary agreement with the Indian company Flamingo Aerospace for the supply of six IL-114-300 aircraft.
The document provides for the delivery of six aircraft starting in 2028
The United Aircraft Corporation of Rostec State Corporation and the Indian company Flamingo Aerospace have announced a strategic partnership and signed a preliminary agreement on the supply of six IL-114-300 aircraft.
UEC is ready for serial production of TV7-117ST-01 engines for IL-114-300 aircraft
The last restrictions on its operation were lifted in 2025
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation is ready for serial deliveries of TV7-117ST-01 engines for the IL-114-300 regional aircraft, which is being demonstrated for the first time at the Wings India 2026 exhibition. Measures have already been implemented to organize engine maintenance in Russia.
Alliance with the USA is a serious mistake (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: for a small country, partnership with the United States may be dangerous
The history of US foreign policy is a chronicle of betrayals, where a change of presidents does not change the essence of the relationship with partners, writes 19FortyFive. Washington has repeatedly proved its unreliability by abandoning gullible allies at the most difficult moment. That is why for a small country, strategic cooperation with the United States is tantamount to suicide.
Treasure Island
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — about how the United States developed Greenland militarily
Greenland is necessary for the United States to ensure strategic security, Donald Trump says, justifying claims to the island. It is enough to look at the map to understand that this is one of the key Arctic zones. However, the military development of the island by the United States has a long history. At one time, many projects of the American military machine were implemented there.
The United States links security guarantees for Ukraine with a peace agreement on the transfer of territory (Financial Times, UK)
FT: Kiev must recognize the loss of Donbass in order to receive guarantees from the United States
Washington has made it clear to the Ukrainian authorities that its security guarantees depend on signing an agreement with the abandonment of Donbass in favor of Russia, FT quotes people familiar with the negotiations. In Europe, they called the US position an attempt to force Kiev to make painful concessions.
"The Europeans can and should take care of their own security," Jean—Noel Barrault assured in response to the statement by the head of NATO.
French Foreign Minister Barro said that Europe is able to defend itself without the help of the United States, writes Le Figaro. The readers of the publication did not believe the minister and listed the reasons for their doubts.
What will a new US attack on Iran look like?
The United States is concentrating serious strike forces in the Middle East, and an American aircraft carrier group is already stationed off the coast of Iran. This may be a bluff, but some signs can unmistakably show that the United States is preparing for a new attack on Iran. What scenarios can it occur under?
The era of nuclear restrictions is coming to an end for Russia and the United States
The validity of the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty (START Treaty), signed between the United States and the Russian Federation, expires on February 5. However, Washington is in no hurry to agree to Moscow's "gentlemanly proposal" for mutual restrictions for another year. Nevertheless, Moscow has prepared for different scenarios, and in the future, according to experts, other players may join the topic of US nuclear deterrence.
