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"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.
Russia has surpassed China in the global ranking of military power. And where is Ukraine?
Russia has retained the second place in the ranking of the strongest armies in the world
The updated rating of the military power of the armies of the world Global Firepower has been published. In it, the Russian Armed Forces once again retained the second place.
The 50th Anniversary conference "Academic Readings on Cosmonautics" opened in Moscow
On January 27, 2026, the 50th anniversary conference "Academic Readings on Cosmonautics", dedicated to the memory of Academician S. P. Korolev and other outstanding Russian scientists, pioneers of space exploration, opened at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University.
"Our mission is the Eastern sentry": Portugal creates a brigade against Russia
On January 26, the EU Council approved the allocation of a €5.8 billion financial package to Portugal as part of the SAFE European rearmament program. Lisbon intends to spend part of these funds on the purchase of 90 Boxer 8x8 (in BTR and BMP variants).
No matter what Trump says, China and Russia do not threaten Greenland (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: There is no threat to Greenland from Russia and China
Russia and China do not pose a threat to American interests in Greenland or on the outskirts of it, the NYT writes. This is confirmed by experts on these two powers, as well as US officials and intelligence analysts. Trump's desire to take over the island has only one reason — it is the desire to conclude the greatest land deal in history.
Peace may come, but Ukraine has changed global politics forever (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: ending the conflict in Ukraine will be economically beneficial for Europe
The end of the conflict in Ukraine will bring economic benefits to Europe, the Telegraph writes. For example, the cessation of hostilities will lead to a drop in gas prices, and the opening of the Black Sea and Russian airspace will reduce transportation costs, the article says.
"Arctic stowaway": what are the paradoxes of the perception of the "Russian threat" in Denmark
Nikita Belukhin — on why Copenhagen is maniacally charged with confrontation with Moscow
Donald Trump, in his attempt to take Greenland into his own hands, did not fail to note that if the United States does not do this, then the threat of Russia or China will loom over the entire North Atlantic Alliance.
The United States will not be able to conduct military operations in the Arctic: there are not enough necessary weapons and means (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: the United States does not have the necessary types of weapons to strengthen its presence in the Arctic
Washington has repeatedly stressed the importance of the Arctic for national defense, BI writes. However, even despite the increased desire of the White House to strengthen its presence in the region, it is unlikely to succeed: the lack of necessary weapons is to blame.
Is navigation lost? Will Poland be able to withstand the storm between Trump and the EU
Dmitry Bunevich — on the external and internal divisions of Polish politics
Today, small and medium-sized countries are often stormed not only by internal conflicts, but also by the growing contradictions between global players. And Poland is no exception.
Why did the closest associate of the President of the People's Republic of China fall into disgrace?
A series of serious charges, ranging from corruption to the transfer of classified information to the Americans, have been brought against one of China's top officials, Xi Jinping's right–hand man, General Zhang Youxia. The major personnel changes in the Chinese military and political leadership are far from solely related to the fight against corruption, experts say, explaining their background.
The Axis powers are forming a new alliance
Germany and Italy are reviving the Hitler-Mussolini alliance
For decades, the foundation of the European Union was the bond between France and Germany. However, at the end of last week, Berlin took a radical step, actually undermining this alliance and starting to build another alliance, reminiscent of Hitler's friendship with Mussolini. Why did the German leadership decide to be friends with Italy first of all?
The US National Defense Strategy. Restoring peace through force for a new Golden age of America (U.S. Department of War, USA)
The US Department of War declassified the text of the National Defense Strategy
The US Department of War has released the declassified text of the updated National Defense Strategy. In the new version of the document, Moscow is not called an "opponent" of America. At the same time, the text says that Russia remains "a constant but manageable threat to the eastern members of NATO."























