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Russia has unveiled an armor upgrade for its BMD-4M airborne infantry fighting vehicle, but military analysts say the changes do little to solve the vehicle’s core vulnerabilities. Despite new lattice and armored screens, the lightweight IFV remains highly exposed to drones, anti-tank weapons, and even heavy machine-gun fire—a flaw rooted in its very design.

One of Central Asia’s smallest economies is posting extraordinary numbers despite the absence of major reforms. The main reason for these “successes” is Russia’s ability to circumvent sanctions with Kyrgyzstan’s help—a factor that remains largely overlooked by the international community.