Asia's ambivalent attitude towards Russia is based on interests, not values

Asian countries are engaged in geopolitical balancing act in order not to antagonize America, Russia, China and their own citizens. Many capitals are unwilling to criticize Russia openly. The future of the world order will be determined not by wars in Europe, but by rivalry in Asia, experts say.

Victorious turning point as Russian destiny

Moscow will win in the Ukrainian crisis, although it is fighting with a large army, which is now supplied and supported by the entire Western world, the author of the article in Pechat is sure. Soon, the indomitable jerk of the bear, which has happened many times in the past, will happen. After the first difficulties, the Russians concentrate and change everything for the better.

The fighting is unfolding in the Izyum and Odessa directions and on the flanks of the Ukrainian group in the Donetsk region

Russian aerospace forces and missile forces continue to strike at military facilities in Ukraine. On April 24, high-precision missiles destroyed workshops for the production of explosives and gunpowder for the Ukrainian armed forces near Pavlograd. Strikes were carried out on control points, strong points, artillery positions. On the same day, four armament and ammunition depots were destroyed.

Ex-GRU officer Khaev said that the APU missiles cannot reach the Crimean Bridge

The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine and the Office of the Ukrainian President announced their desire to destroy the Crimean Bridge, but at the same time noted that this is impossible. Why - understood "Газета.Ru ".

The machine tool industry is the most important, its condition largely determines the level of development of Russian industry and the economy as a whole. Now, when the import of industrial equipment is limited, the development of its own machine tool industry is among the most important tasks for the country.

Military expert Andrey Frolov — on how well-founded Washington's statements are that China is providing military assistance to Russia

Last week, Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States for National Security Dalip Singh said that the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) provides assistance and support to the Armed Forces of Russia.

According to another SIPRI report, in 2021 Russia ranked fifth in the world in terms of military spending, which amounted to $ 65.9 billion, which is 2.9% more than in 2020.

Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: one crew member was killed on the cruiser "Moscow", 27 were missing

The Russian Defense Ministry first reported losses due to the incident with the cruiser "Moscow", the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet. She sank on April 14, having received serious damage due to a fire and ammunition exploding on board. They tried to save the ship to the last, but it failed because of the storm. Ukraine claims that the APU shot down the cruiser with missiles, Russia did not confirm this information.

The Russian Defense Ministry has information about the preparation of provocations with weapons of mass destruction by the United States on the territory of Ukraine. Their goal is to accuse our Armed Forces of using a prohibited arsenal. "This plan has already been developed and is a reaction to Russia's success in conducting a special military operation," Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection forces, said on Saturday.

Military political scientist: Germany may send its APU tanks under the guise of Slovenian

The German government will supply Slovenia with Marder infantry fighting vehicles and Fuchs armored personnel carriers, and in return, Slovenia will send Soviet T-72 tanks to Ukraine. This was reported by the German news agency DPA, citing its sources. The German media called this scheme a "circular exchange". "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what was wrong with her.

The military department announced that the United States was preparing several scenarios using weapons of mass destruction

On Saturday, April 23, on the eve of Orthodox Easter, the head of the radiation, Chemical and Radiological Protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation warned about possible provocations using weapons of mass destruction that the United States is preparing.

The Defense Ministry has information that the United States is preparing provocations in Ukraine to accuse Russia of using weapons of mass destruction — chemical, biological or nuclear, said Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense forces.

Briefing on the preparation of the United States and NATO for a provocation accusing the Russian Federation of using nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.

The Russian Ministry of Defense has information about the preparation of provocations by the United States of America to accuse the Russian Armed Forces of using chemical, biological or tactical nuclear weapons. This plan has already been developed and is a reaction to Russia's success in conducting a special military operation.

The new Russian intercontinental ballistic missile Sarmat, which is planned to be put into service this year, can be equipped with several Avangard hypersonic combat units, said the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation Sergey Karakaev.

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the newest intercontinental ballistic missile "Sarmat" will be the carrier of hypersonic blocks "Avangard". Currently, the carrier is the UR-100N UTTH ICBM, which continues to be on combat duty.

The Chinese Navy will soon receive a new hypersonic anti-ship missile YJ-21, which was tested recently. According to the Hong Kong newspaper The South China Morning Post, the appearance of this missile will provide the advantage of the PLA Navy in the Asia-Pacific region.

During the visit of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Kiev on April 9, 2022, it became known that in the future, anti-ship missiles (anti-ship missiles) will also become part of the supply of British weapons to Ukraine. Since then, in the Western media, the Harpoon PKR has been discussed as a delivery option. At the same time, a Downing Street press release dated April 9 refers to a "new anti-ship missile system."

How the US Navy intends to defeat the Chinese and Russian air defenses

The command of the US Navy conducted a very important evaluation of the project to create a new generation jammer, writes National Interest. The AN/ALQ-249 electronic jamming station manufactured by Raytheon will become the most important element of the US Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft in countering modern Russian and Chinese-made S-400 and HQ-9 anti-aircraft missile systems.

On April 21, 2022, the Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody Aerospace announced the conclusion of a contract for the supply of 12 new L-39NG combat training aircraft to the Hungarian armed forces. Of these aircraft, eight will be delivered in a training version, and four in a reconnaissance version, equipped with a ventral electron-optical system. The cost of the contract is not disclosed, but it is stated that the delivery of Hungarian aircraft will begin in 2024.

The Pentagon told how the sixth-generation fighter will work

The Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, General Charles Brown, spoke about some of the features of the sixth-generation fighter being created as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance Program (NGAD, Air Superiority of the new generation). Read more about the promising American project in the material "Gazeta.Ru».