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Europe will need 25 years and $1 trillion to replace the US contingent on its territory - Politico

An IISS study showed that a US withdrawal from Europe would make NATO vulnerable to the Russian Federation. Replacing US equipment and personnel will cost about a trillion dollars over 25 years.

News of the World • May 15, 04:00 PM • 3954 views

Critical U.S. role in countering Russia: Rubio's call forced Hungary to stop sabotaging sanctions

US support is important for EU sanctions against Russia. But Trump can change tactics at any moment, which will affect the European region and further relations with Russia.

Politics • March 17, 10:45 AM • 77461 views

Russia's 2024 defense budget exceeds all European budgets combined - The Guardian

In 2024, Russia's defense spending reached $462 billion, exceeding the total military budget of European countries. russia allocated 6.68% of GDP to defense and plans to increase spending by another 14% in 2015.

War • February 12, 06:15 PM • 45969 views

North Korea expands plant making missile used by Russia in Ukraine - Reuters

Satellite images revealed the expansion of the “February 11th factory” in the DPRK, where KN-23 missiles are produced. These missiles are used by Russian troops in Ukraine, although both countries deny the transfer of weapons.

War • November 25, 02:53 PM • 19795 views

Russia expands production capacity for solid fuel rocket engines-IISS

IISS reports on a large-scale expansion of Russia's capacity to produce solid-fuel rocket engines at five sites. This could allow Russia to replenish its arsenal of missiles for war against Ukraine and threaten NATO.

War • November 20, 01:38 PM • 20052 views

Russia has a secret attack drone project in China - Reuters

Russia has launched a weapons program in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, Reuters reports, citing two European intelligence agency sources and documents.

War • September 25, 02:18 PM • 17103 views

Russia reinforces Kursk region, pulls in equipment - Reuters

Russia deploys additional troops and equipment to the Kursk region in response to the unexpected invasion of Ukrainian forces. Anti-terrorist measures are introduced in the border regions, including possible relocation of residents.

War • August 11, 12:12 PM • 43233 views

The Economist: Ukraine has turned Crimea into a source of depletion of Russian resources

On the eve of the appearance of the first F-16 fighters, Ukraine is conducting an active campaign to eliminate the Russian air defense network in the occupied Crimea. Analysts say that the Ukrainians systematically make Crimea " unsuitable for the presence of Russian troops there.

War • June 3, 12:40 PM • 23266 views

Plant in Tatarstan plans to produce 6,000 Shaheds annually - media

A Russian plant in Tatarstan plans to produce 6,000 Iranian Shahed strike and reconnaissance drones annually, involving students from Africa in the production process.

News of the World • May 28, 09:41 AM • 23973 views

A russian aircraft manufacturer is buying back its own products in Asia and Africa, spending hundreds of millions of dollars

During the two years of the full-scale war, the russian aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev imported about $420 million worth of its own products from foreign partners to be able to accelerate production of Su-30 fighters and other military aircraft.

War • May 8, 07:10 AM • 17638 views

Despite thousands of lost tanks, russia has enough equipment for three more years of war - Reuters

According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, russia has lost about three thousand tanks since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but its stockpile of equipment is still sufficient for a long war.

War • February 13, 01:07 PM • 78580 views

France does not want to politicize the Summer Olympics in Paris - Politico

Paris is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Olympics in less than 200 days. Organizers are seeking to keep the event focused on sport, while recognizing the tense geopolitical context, which is considered the most dangerous since the end of the Cold War.

Olympics • January 29, 11:21 AM • 24422 views

End of "trade visa-free regime" between Ukraine and the EU: expert named possible scenarios

"Gray" economy: lawyer talks about the main features of business splitting schemes in the trade of equipment

General Staff confirmed the hitting of important objects of the Russian military-industrial complex in the Moscow region and the Ivanovo region

I am ready for a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin - Zelenskyy

The Prosecutor's Office demands to intensify the investigation regarding the chief lawyer of the NBU, Zyma

Energy Minister Halushchenko on possible plans of the Russian Federation to restart the ZNPP: "They may lead to unpredictable consequences"

Strengthening limits on card-to-card transfers from June: economist refuted myths and explained who it will affect

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Drone attack in the Moscow region: the CCD of the National Security and Defense Council reported what was hit and why it is important

Trump plans to revive nuclear energy in the US: a number of decrees have been signed

In the Sumy direction, the Russians are accumulating 50,000 troops - Zelenskyy

Betrayal after almost 30 years together: Hugh Jackman's ex-wife revealed details about the reasons for the divorce

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