Representatives of the armed formations of Ukraine deceived journalists of the American TV channel CNN, passing off their destroyed tanks as equipment of the Russian army. The command of the nationalists organized a trip of media representatives to the area where intense clashes had recently taken place.

The captured military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is in good condition and can be used in combat, is being prepared by the Russian Guards to be used against the former owners.

The trophies of the Regardie were tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery installations, small arms, anti-tank weapons and ammunition for them.

For the first time, the Russian Armed Forces used a platoon of tank support vehicles (BMPT) "Terminator" as part of a special operation in Ukraine.

This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to its informed source. According to the interlocutor of the agency, BMPT together with tank platoons participate in the fire defeat of Ukrainian positions, armored vehicles, calculations of anti-tank missile systems.

Western political scientists Peter Brooks and James Phillips, in an article published on the website of the online publication "19FortyFive" (1945), talk about how the world order in the field of security will change if Iran becomes a country with nuclear weapons.

The Polish Arms Group (PGZ) has signed an agreement with the British manufacturer MBDA UK to equip its vehicles with Brimstone guided missiles. In fact, this transaction is a continuation of the 2019 agreement between the companies for the design and development of the so-called "tank destroyer" Ottokar-Brzoza.

During tests held at the US Army's White Sands training ground in New Mexico, a laser system designed to protect ground troops from drones and aircraft successfully shot down several artillery mines in flight. This is reported by Popular Mechanics magazine, referring to a press release from Raytheon.

The present and future of Russian air defense systems

In a special military operation in Ukraine, despite the air supremacy won by our aviation, Russian calculations of anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) of various modifications are involved.

Where is the militarization of space going

An analysis of the available indirect and direct signs of preparations for an arms race in outer space suggests that there is less and less time and opportunities for proactive diplomatic steps on the PARAC. Let's analyze this situation using the example of US military space preparations both at the political and doctrinal level and in the military-technical sphere.

As reported by the TASS news agency, on the morning of May 18, 2022, the Russian military satellite Kosmos-2555, which was launched on April 29 using the Angara-1 launch vehicle, descended from orbit and burned in the atmosphere.2". This follows from the data of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) of the United States.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will present new and upgraded versions of Russian helicopters at the 15th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2022, which will be held from May 19 to 21 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow.

Ka-52 attack helicopters take an active part in the special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine; in military chronicles they are much more common than Mi-24/35 and Mi-28 machines performing similar tasks at the front. As part of one of RT's reports covering the combat situation, "Russian television mistakenly showed the weaknesses of the Ka-52, calling into question the protection from small arms," Air&Cosmos claims.

During the war of the American army and allies in the Persian Gulf in 1990-1991, almost a third of all servicemen complained of the appearance of strange symptoms – rash, fatigue, digestive problems, muscle and joint pain. For a long time, the federal services denied the possibility of poisoning military personnel with chemicals. The appearance of strange symptoms was attributed to neuropsychiatric disorders after participating in hostilities.

And Erdogan is against: why would Turkey block NATO expansion

Turkish President Recep Erdogan did not support the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, reports "European Truth". The author understands the reasons that led Ankara to such a decision.

The global role assigned to Turkey

Turkey needs to block the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO in order to stop disputes about the likelihood of a third world war, the newspaper "Hurriet" writes. According to the author of the article, the West, led by the United States, should not be allowed to provoke Russia into a global conflict, therefore, it is the desire for "world peace" that should be the key reason for Ankara's veto.

Landowski: "Sweden and Finland joining NATO will help Ukrainians by limiting Russia's ability to attack"

The expansion of NATO at the expense of new members should encourage Ukraine. This opinion was expressed in an interview with iROZHLAS by the Czech commissioner at the alliance, Jakub Landowski. He is sure that the accession of Finland and Sweden to the alliance promises Kiev practical help, but above all it means two things for her.

The dubious deal between Kiev and Ankara partially succeeded

A leak in a number of Turkish and Ukrainian media sheds light on the list of weapons that Kiev demands from the European Union. In this case, it is essential that Kiev shows interest in Turkish weapons and military equipment. And this nomenclature goes beyond the military drones and ammunition already supplied by Ankara.

The UK will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, London has decided to form a new package of military assistance for Kiev. This is stated in a statement by the office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The Pentagon has formed a new team of high-level employees focused on providing military assistance to Kiev. Thus, the United States has created a structure for the supply of weapons to Ukraine, bypassing bureaucratic delays.

The Ukrainian authorities are disappointed that the Biden administration is resisting the provision of American long-range missile systems. Long-range artillery, according to Kiev, will be crucial in the military confrontation with Russia. However, the White House fears that the provision of such weapons will be perceived by the Kremlin as a direct escalation of the conflict between NATO and Russia.

Politico: The Biden administration is not ready to supply rocket artillery to Kiev

US President Joe Biden is resisting Ukraine's demands to supply high-precision multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The United States fears that the Ukrainian conflict will drag on, Politico reports, citing anonymous sources.