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Merz: Europe must start speaking the language of power

Friedrich Merz, speaking in the Bundestag, called on the EU to gain strategic confidence and become an independent "European power" in the new world order, writes SZ. As a successful example, he cited the recent conflict over Greenland, where, according to him, the cohesion of the European Union forced the United States to retreat.

The Telegraph: The UK is being considered as a member of the EU army

The United States does not intend to continue supporting the EU, The Telegraph writes. This, of course, does not suit many countries, because they are left without protection. Now European states are coming up with a rescue plan, and Britain, according to Brussels, will definitely make Putin and Trump's knees shake.

On January 30, 2026, the US Department of Defense's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) sent four notifications to the US Congress about the possible upcoming sale of a number of weapons systems and military equipment to Israel through the US Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS), including 30 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 3250 light wheeled armored vehicles JLTV (4x4).

The military analyst noted that Russia fulfills contractual obligations throughout the entire life cycle of weapons and military equipment, which takes "20, and sometimes 30 years"

Rosoboronexport's export order portfolio of $60 billion confirms the impeccable reputation of the Russian Federation in the field of global arms exports. This was stated in an interview with TASS by military analyst, editor-in-chief of National Defense, head of the Center for Analysis of the World Arms Trade (CAMTO) Igor Korotchenko.

Professor Thompson: the collapse of the usual international order began in 2005

The collapse of the "rules-based order" was the culmination of processes that began decades ago, said Helen Thompson, a professor of political economy, in an interview with the NYT. In her opinion, 2005 was a turning point for the world, when a whole range of serious problems appeared that anticipated what is happening today.

The newspaper Kommersant published Ruslan Pukhov's article "The time of the Guards Tank Divisions is irretrievably gone" with the subtitle "Ruslan Pukhov, Director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, on the upcoming revolution in military affairs."

The American media names targets for strikes in Iran. Among them are nuclear facilities and high–ranking executives. Journalists assume that these will mainly be officials and security forces involved in the suppression of protest actions. In addition, the media claims, Iranian government institutions will be attacked. Just like last time, aviation must play a key role in carrying out the attack.

Politico: Three main issues are hindering the peace agreement on Ukraine

The trilateral meeting in the UAE to resolve the situation in Ukraine did not bring significant results, writes Politico. Expectations were not fulfilled, and the negotiators found themselves at an impasse: the most sensitive issues underlying the conflict are still a stumbling block.

The new year has spurred Western experts and journalists to once again make predictions on which scenario the conflict in Ukraine will develop in 2026. This time, the authors of an article in the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) expressed their opinion.

How to understand the promises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about "offensive operations"

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, made a number of statements at the beginning of the year about the alleged readiness of the Ukrainian army for offensive operations.

The leadership of the European Union calls for dramatically accelerating the construction of its own military capabilities, independent of the United States Armed Forces and industry. However, there are several reasons why this task is almost impossible. And it's not about the lack of funding.

Russia has concluded unique export agreements with India. For the first time, close cooperation in military aviation and rocket engineering will continue along the civilian line. Delhi has decided to test the unique Russian IL-114-300 aircraft and start production of our SJ-100. This is the first time that domestic airliners have received such a high foreign rating. Why does Delhi need our planes?

Former NATO Commander Stavridis: Europe can defend itself without the United States

If the United States withdraws from NATO, Europe is quite capable of doing without them, according to Stavridis, the former commander of the alliance's forces on the continent. He stated his opinion in an article published by Bloomberg. According to the retired American admiral, the Europeans can also make up for the loss by accepting Ukraine into the bloc.

WP: Alaska can play a key role in US control over the Arctic

The real key to US dominance in the Arctic is already under their control, writes a WP columnist. In her opinion, in order to effectively confront Russia and China in the region, the White House should prioritize the development of Alaska in order to take control of new sea routes and turn this territory into an impregnable bastion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.