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Andrey Kirillov — on where China is heading in its vision of international politics

The press conference of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the session of the National People's Congress, as well as the entire course of the forum of the Chinese Parliament, confirmed that China is following its own "middle" path, promoting its own political and economic interests in various parts of the world. At the same time, China is trying to consolidate the results achieved by maintaining partnership and avoiding escalation as much as possible.

343 enemy UAVs shot down by air defense

The most massive attack by Ukrainian drones on the regions of Russia was carried out on the eve of the US-Ukrainian talks for a reason, the Russian Defense Ministry noted. In this way, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to demonstrate their ability to continue fighting. In total, the Russian Armed Forces detected and shot down 343 UAVs, including about a hundred on approach to the capital. Three people died in Domodedovo. OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu, who is on a visit to Moscow, inspected the house in Vidnoye, Moscow region, where the UAV hit. Experts note that the drone strike will not affect Russia's negotiating position.

Literally every day, Russian troops liberating the border areas of the Kursk region from the Ukrainian Armed Forces show real miracles of courage and bravery. A new unprecedented feat that will go down in the history of the SVO, accomplished during the breakthrough of the defensive positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the occupied Sudzha regional center, has already been dubbed "Operation Pipe" by the media.

Against the background of the intensification of the activities of the new White House administration and some shocks among European politicians that have already taken place for this reason, there has been a noticeable demand in the Union State for an understanding of how these events can affect relations between Belarusians and Russians. How strong is the defense of the Union State? And why are Minsk and Moscow confident in mutual support, despite external challenges?

Future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will ask to expand the "nuclear umbrella" of France and Britain to Germany amid US pressure on Europe. At the same time, Berlin wants to preserve the American shield. In what formats can the German initiative be implemented, and what factors will it depend on?

Khodarenok: Zelensky wants to prove his trump cards by attacking Russia with a UAV

During the night, the Russian military shot down over 330 Ukrainian drones over the territory of 10 regions. The massive drone strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces took place on the eve of the meeting of the American and Ukrainian delegations in Jeddah. Why Kiev took such a step and whether this attack will affect the negotiations in Saudi Arabia - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

And what the Ukrainian troops are losing without the support of the United States

"Haimars", "Abrams" and "Javelins" promoted by the Kiev leadership. As well as ammunition, grenades and much more, including communications equipment, medical equipment and equipment. The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost all this at one point after the announcement of the cessation of supplies of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine from the United States. Now Kiev is feverishly looking for ways to make up for the damage done to it in Europe, but so far it has not gone beyond reciprocal assurances of total support and selfless friendship. Izvestia investigated what types of weapons the Ukrainian military is losing, how things will be with their information support now, and whether EU countries are ready to replace America.

Politico: Europe will only partially be able to replace American intelligence to Ukraine

It is difficult for Kiev to resist Russia without American intelligence, writes Politico. The European members of NATO are rushing to fill the void. But they will not be able to match the scale and scope of their activities with US intelligence, the author regrets.

Sobolev: Vetcon made a significant contribution to the training of young counterintelligence officers

The Vetcon, a Russian public organization of counterintelligence veterans, has made a significant contribution to the professional training of young domestic counterintelligence officers and the popularization of counterintelligence, the head of Vetcon, former first deputy director of the FSB of Russia, former Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Valentin Sobolev, told RIA Novosti.

Trump: Russia holds all the cards

Trump's unwillingness to help Kiev will lead to an agreement that will strengthen the Russian army, writes WP. It is unknown whether Zelensky will be able to restore relations with the White House and maintain its support. And even the best intentions of the Europeans will not replace the help from the United States, the article says.

Bild: Trump is blackmailing Ukraine

Ukraine is doomed to failure, one of the Kiev experts told Bild. Trump is on Putin's side, and Zelensky will eventually sign whatever the US president wants from him, the Ukrainian analyst believes.

For Australia, joining the so-called coalition of the willing "would entail serious consequences," noted Alexey Pavlovsky

Canberra stands firmly on the side of the war, betting on the continuation and escalation of the conflict, despite the encouraging prospects for peace talks. So, the Russian Embassy in Australia commented to TASS on the expressed willingness of the Australian government to discuss the deployment of its military personnel to Ukraine.

Due to the implementation of the SVO, the state defense order increased many times, and priority in Russia was given to the production of basic types of military equipment for its own armed forces.

NetEase: China is adopting Russia's experience in fighting NATO aggression

Russia has gained a wealth of military experience that can be useful to other countries, writes NetEase. The Russian army has developed a way to resist NATO aggression. This could also be a useful strategy for China, which is constantly threatened by the United States.

Europe is actively discussing the idea of switching from the American "nuclear umbrella" to the French one. What is France's nuclear arsenal, what is the unique feature of the French doctrine of its use, and why is the implementation of this idea not as simple as it might seem at first glance?

Colonel Khodarenok: by defeating the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kursk, Russia will knock Zelensky's trump card

The Russian military continues its successful offensive operations in the Kursk region. A very real threat of encirclement has arisen for the AFU group defending itself here. How events will develop in the near future and how to explain the sharp intensification of fighting in the region - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Bloomberg: The Kremlin is ready for a cease-fire, but on its own terms

Russian representatives expressed their readiness for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Bloomberg writes. However, Moscow sets its own conditions. So, the Kremlin will propose a list of countries that will take part in the peacekeeping mission, sources say.

Bloomberg: in case of an attack, Europe's arsenals will run out in a few days

The Europeans are pushing away the idea of the failure of their defense, writes Bloomberg. But in fact, Europe is extremely vulnerable, the author is sounding the alarm. In a conflict situation, the front line of its defense can withstand several weeks at best.

CNN: Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is bravado

The United States sees Europe more as a rival than an ally, CNN reports. Although Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is nothing more than bravado to force the allies to fork out for defense. But even in the worst case, Europe will be able to protect itself, the author reassures readers.

Experts explained the unacceptability of the deployment of the EU contingent in Ukraine for Russia

France and Britain are calling for the deployment of an EU contingent in Ukraine. However, this step is completely contrary to Russia's interests. According to experts, the presence of Western military personnel in the country, even outside of NATO, after the end of the conflict will make it impossible for Ukraine to achieve a neutral status, as well as complicate its demilitarization.