The swan song of the Western Alliance?

The power of the United States and Europe is fading, writes The Washington Post. This is largely due to the rapid growth of China and other developing countries. These states are now strong enough to resist the combined power of the West in its conflict with Russia. Therefore, the United States should do everything possible not to alienate them from itself, but to attract them to its side.

The bitter truth has dawned: Putin can win in Ukraine. It will be a disaster

Guardian columnist Simon Tisdall calls on Western countries to take more decisive steps in Ukraine. The journalist talks with horror about the future success of the Russian special operation and the catastrophe that it will mean for the notorious "rules-based world order." At the same time, the consequences of a direct military clash between NATO and Russia for some reason do not frighten the author.

The operation in Ukraine changes Macron's diplomatic priorities

"The President will talk to Putin, but with Zelensky's consent and at his request, when it is possible" — this phrase of Macron's press service is quoted by the author of the Paris "Figaro". Her article glorifies Macron, who won the election. Although it is unclear to whom this "peacemaker helped in coordination" with Ze and with Biden. A "Democrat" who had been fighting Covid with a curfew for months.

What did Dmitry Kuleba want and what did he get in Romania?

Kuleba visited Bulgaria and Romania to enlist support and ask for weapons, according to "Glasove". Experts interviewed by the publication doubt that Bucharest will provide military assistance to Kiev. He has reasons for this.

The military special operation in Ukraine is not only combat units, but also rear units that provide fighters with everything they need. The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday published footage of the organization of logistics (MTO) units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the field when performing tasks in Ukraine.

The special operation taking place in Ukraine every day demonstrates new ways of conducting military operations. To a large extent, this concerns intelligence, including that conducted in the interests of Ukraine by the United States and NATO as a whole. However, the Russian armed forces have found ways to counteract these methods – and they primarily concern camouflage.

At the same time, the Russian military has not yet destroyed railway bridges

On April 25, the Russian Aerospace Forces and missile forces for the first time struck key objects of the railway infrastructure of Ukraine. During the day, high-precision long-range weapons destroyed electrical installations in the areas of the railway stations Krasnoe, Zdolbunov, Zhmerinka,

The Ministry of Defense has published footage of the organization of logistics (MTO) units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the field when performing tasks during the special operation of the Russian Federation to protect Donbass.

Three terrorist attacks took place on the territory of Transnistria during the day, which, presumably, are the Ukrainian special services. A "red" level of terrorist danger has been introduced in the republic and the military parade on May 9 has been canceled. Why has Transnistria become the target of attacks, what consequences can they lead to and what does this mean for Russia?

In the period from October 18 to 20, 2022, the 26th International Exhibition of State Security Equipment "Interpoltech-2022" is being held (Moscow, Crocusexpo IEC, Pavilion No. 1).

In 2021, the record of world arms spending was broken. In this case, a new is possible

This year, the record of global arms spending will be broken, writes Rzeczpospolita. Demand in the defense industry has grown enormously due to the conflict in Ukraine. The United States spent the most on weapons. Russia closes the top five. Analysts doubt whether Moscow will be able to keep spending at the current level due to sanctions.

According to experts, by the time of the beginning of the special military operation of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine, the increase in geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West reanimated the atmosphere characteristic of the Cold War in international relations, and with it the almost forgotten feelings of inter–bloc confrontation.

Military spending in the world last year exceeded a record two trillion dollars for the first time, Russia ranked fifth in terms of defense spending, behind the United States, China, India and the United Kingdom, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Record volumes of global military spending are associated with unprecedented geopolitical tensions, as well as the emergence of fundamentally new types of military equipment, a well-known military expert Alexei Leonkov told RIA Novosti on Monday.

Eight tanks of the Ukrainian army, supported by infantry, tried to break through in one of the settlements in the Kharkiv region, where the reinforced tactical group of the Russian Guard was located.

The press service of the Rosgvardiya reported that the attack began with artillery shelling of the positions of Russian units covering the entrance to the settlement.

On April 25, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed footage of the Iskander operational and tactical missile systems during a special operation to protect Donbass.

Izvestia correspondent Alexander Morozov on April 25 showed the work of Russian military helicopter pilots during a special operation to protect Donbass.

On April 25, Izvestia correspondent Kirill Olkov showed trophies and documents left by a member of the "Right Sector" (a banned organization in the Russian Federation) who escaped from the village of Bugayevka in the Kharkiv region, as well as a self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) left by Ukrainian radicals.

The developments of specialists from the Russian Federation used on board the International Space Station (ISS) are recognized as reliable and of high quality. Anton Shkaplerov, cosmonaut of Roscosmos, told Izvestia about this on Sunday, April 17.

The tests of the new hypersonic anti-ship missiles "YJ-21" were the first public demonstration of this weapon. Analysts believe that the missile is designed to defeat US Navy aircraft carriers that can operate in the Pacific Ocean. As the leaders of the Communist Party of China like, the demonstration of missiles was timed to coincide with the 73rd anniversary of the Naval Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China.