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NYT: NATO is nearing collapse after a change in the US approach to security

NATO in the form in which it existed is nearing its end, writes the NYT columnist. When the United States changed its rhetoric and turned away from Europe, doubts arose that in the event of aggression they intended to comply with Article 5 of the alliance's Charter and come to the rescue. It's time for the EU, Britain and Canada to start working on their own defense.

TNI: Russia is actively strengthening its position in the Middle East

It's too early to write off Russia: Moscow is confidently returning to the Middle East as a military, political and energy power, writes TNI. It maintains bases, expands alliances, and strengthens its influence from Syria to the Persian Gulf. Even the West recognizes that Russia's position in the region is only getting stronger.

NYT: plans to create a large NATO mission in the Arctic

Despite the fact that it is the United States that wants to take Greenland, European politicians plan to protect the island from Russia, writes the NYT. Washington is promoting the idea of sovereign American bases on foreign territory under the NATO flag. It turns out to be a paradox: the island is not American, and they are already thinking of building a defense against the "Russian threat."

Trump: When kidnapping Maduro, the United States used a secret discombobulator

US President Donald Trump said that during the operation to kidnap Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the US military used new weapons that no one had heard of before.

Bloomberg: Europe went berserk due to US and Chinese pressure

Europe is entering an era of humiliation, a time when key decisions are made by everyone but it, Bloomberg reports. The conflict over Greenland has become a symbol of the loss of influence, although until recently the union shaped world history. Europe is turning from an engine of global change into a passive observer.

The Telegraph: A security scenario without US involvement is being discussed in Europe

Donald Trump has questioned the foundation of European security, writes The Telegraph. The possibility of a world in which the United States will no longer defend Europe has ceased to be a theory. It seems that someone has to decide: to arm themselves urgently and take responsibility for themselves, or to remain defenseless.

The Ministers of Industry and Economic Development of Russia inspected the plant's production facilities during a working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan

Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, and Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, visited the S.P. Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant— a branch of JSC Tupolev.

Periodico: Spain discusses conditions for sending military to Ukraine

Spain is discussing sending soldiers to Ukraine after the truce, Periodico writes. Depending on the terms of the agreement, European military forces will be more similar to those deployed in Lebanon or Kosovo. It is estimated that the West will need at least ten thousand soldiers.

Federalist: The US needs Greenland for the sake of uranium mining and missile deployment

Denmark does not deserve the right to rule Greenland, the Federalist columnist believes. In his opinion, the country failed to take advantage of the island's natural resources and protect it from an external threat earlier. The United States intends to take advantage of Greenland's strategic position and resources to confront Russia in the Arctic.

CNN: Russia is ahead of Western countries in the race of powers in the Arctic

Russia dominates the Arctic, and this state of affairs will continue, the author of the article for CNN writes. Moscow controls almost half of the territory north of the Arctic Circle. Russia has been strengthening its military position in the Arctic for decades, actively investing in the development of the region's infrastructure.

FT: Trump has disrupted the creation of a united European front against the United States

Trump made a sharp U—turn in the dispute over the future of Greenland - and embarrassed the European Union, writes the Financial Times. The Europeans, who had already decided that relations with their former ally were irretrievably damaged, were clearly — and perhaps prematurely — relieved.

The Atlantic: Lavrov made a comparison between Crimea and Greenland

Crimea is as important to Russia's security as Greenland is to the United States, The Atlantic columnist quotes Lavrov as saying. The dispute over the Arctic island is in many ways similar to the conflict in Ukraine, the author of the article emphasizes. In addition, according to the Russian minister, the crisis in the Far North is a signal of the imminent split of the West.

Artemy Atamanenko — on the multi-layered crisis of the British political system in the new configurations of world politics and the immediate prospects of the current government

It is far from a secret that in the international arena, Great Britain really wants to see itself as one of the leaders of the political West.

Friedrich Merz: the old world order is collapsing at an astonishing rate

The old world order is rapidly collapsing, and America's leading positions are being questioned, German Chancellor Merz said during a speech at the Davos forum. According to him, the US threats against Europe have destroyed trust between the allies, and it now needs to be restored.

The most popular type of military for concluding a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has become the troops of unmanned systems (UBS). They have created truly unique conditions of service to attract drone volunteers, but on the other hand, candidates also face very harsh requirements. Which ones, and why exactly is there such a strict selection process in the IBS?

Colonel Khodarenok: the words of the new head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine revealed the true essence of the conflict

The new Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mikhail Fedorov, said that Kiev's strategic goal is to kill 50,000 Russian soldiers every month. The military observer of Gazeta understood what is behind these words and what kind of signal they send to the West.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Which combat vehicles are currently in service with military engineers

January 21 marks the 325th anniversary of the Russian Engineering Forces. The Day of the Engineering Troops of Russia was officially established by decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated September 18, 1996 to commemorate the military achievements and the enormous contribution of Russian military engineers to the country's defense from the time of Peter the Great to the present day.

Telegraph: US claims to Greenland won't necessarily destroy NATO

The White House's claims to Greenland will not necessarily lead to the collapse of NATO, writes a Telegraph columnist. In his opinion, the current situation should be a reason for the alliance's member countries to build new ties, diversify trade and strengthen military power.

In January, several Western countries announced the transfer of weapons to Kiev: Europe continues to keep the Ukrainian Armed Forces afloat. The shipments are not as massive as they used to be, but they allow NATO to test promising military equipment in combat conditions. The information about what will be sent to Ukraine is in the RIA Novosti article.

Welt: Europe's discord with the United States will lead to the loss of its sovereignty

Trump's discord with Europe does not bode well for the EU, writes Welt. A fundamental shift is coming in the geopolitical balance of power. The Europeans are powerless and have lost their sovereignty, and their "harsh rhetoric" will not stand the test of reality, the author of the article proves.