The US army faced a reduction in funding for the production of Abrams tanks against its will
In 2023, the production of Abrams tanks will be reduced in the United States. This is due to the fact that Congress has decided to redirect financial flows to support new technologies. Accordingly, the US military will not be able to receive the number of tanks that they would have counted on with another decision of the American legislature.
Le Figaro: sales of small arms in the United States have reached unprecedented proportions
In 20 years, sales of small arms in the United States have tripled. This is reported by the French Le Figaro, referring to the report of the US Department of Justice. In turn, the report of the US health authorities states that such a large number of weapons in the hands of citizens led to the fact that the death from bullets among Americans in 2020 reached "historic proportions".
NATO expansion means a new Iron Curtain
The decision of Finland and Sweden to join NATO means a new Iron curtain, writes The New Yorker. It is fraught with deepening the split between Russia and the West. We should also not forget that, no matter how protected these countries feel today, any action provokes opposition, the author notes. There is a danger of escalation of tensions with Russia and the threat of a forceful response from Moscow.
The multi-purpose nuclear submarine of the Northern Fleet "Kazan" of the Yasen-M project made a dive to the maximum depth
The multipurpose nuclear submarine of the project 885M "Yasen-M" "Kazan" as part of the exercises in the Barents Sea has worked out a dive to the maximum depth. This is reported by the press service of the Northern Fleet.
The program of the South Korean aircraft carrier CVX is under threat after the election of a new president of South Korea
The web resource "Naval News" published an interesting material by Daehan Lee "Prospect: CVX And K-SSN In South Korea's New Administration" ("Perspective: CVX and K-SSN under the new South Korean administration"), in which it is reported that after the election of the new president of South Korea, Yun Sokel, his administration, apparently, will review the ambitious design and construction program initiated by the previous leadership for the CVX light aircraft carrier for the South Korean Navy.
An amphibious helicopter dock ship for Qatar has been laid down
The Italian shipbuilding association Fincantieri reported that on May 17, 2022, an official ceremony of laying a landing helicopter dock ship under construction for the Qatar Navy took place in the construction dock of its shipbuilding enterprise in Palermo.
Sergey Chemezov presented the results of Rostec's work for 2021 to the President of Russia
Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, presented the company's annual report for 2021 to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Among the key achievements of the Corporation is an increase in consolidated revenue by 9.9% to 2.06 trillion rubles, as well as a significant increase in the production of civilian products – its share in sales reached 45.5%.
Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov: Russia's share in the global arms market is about 20%
Russia occupies about 20% of the global arms market, the total order portfolio is about $ 50 billion. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov on May 18 during a speech at the Knowledge forum.
Belarus is an active member of the CSTO
On Monday, May 16, a meeting of the leaders of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) countries took place in Moscow in honor of the 30th anniversary of the organization.
French media: The strengthening of the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation greatly worries its neighbors
The Kaliningrad region, bordering Poland and Lithuania, is of strategic importance to Russia and is a well-fortified fortress in the "heart" of NATO. One of the French periodicals writes about this.
"The main enemy of the state is Satanism." What else did Ramzan Kadyrov say
Kadyrov said that instead of mobilizing, Russians need to mobilize themselves
The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov spoke at the educational marathon "New Horizons" of the society "Knowledge" and talked to journalists. He said that the special operation in Ukraine is going according to plan, but mistakes were made at its beginning. The politician also said that the German Chancellor behaves like a schizophrenic, and accused NATO of Satanism. Kadyrov's main statements are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
"Dirty, ragged, scared." How the Azovstal garrison surrendered
Ukrainian security forces, blocked at the Azovstal metallurgical plant in Mariupol, decided to surrender. They held this powerful fortified area for almost three months. By mid-May, the situation had turned from severe to critical: food, water and medicines had run out, and the number of wounded exceeded six hundred. About how the first group with a white flag came out of the catacombs — in the RIA Novosti report.
Control of strikes: the offensive grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Zaporozhye was defeated
In Mariupol, the surrender of Ukrainian militants, blocked at the Azovstal plant, continues
Ukrainian formations made an unsuccessful attempt to counterattack in the Zaporozhye direction, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. In it, the enemy lost about 40 armored vehicles, including 26 tanks.
Le Pen: if we supply Ukraine with tanks, consider that we are at war with Russia
NATO expansion is not conducive to peace, Marine Le Pen says
The expansion of NATO into the territory of Sweden and Finland is not met with enthusiasm by all members of the organization, Paris Figaro reports. In France, resistance to this step was led by Macron's main rival in the elections, Marine Le Pen. She highlights all the risks of this decision.
It finally dawned on the West: we are not Ukraine
Today we are all not Ukrainians
The interests of the West and Kiev are not identical, writes Politico. The author comes to a very obvious, but fair conclusion: flirting with Ukraine is fraught with further escalation with disastrous consequences.
The US is adding fuel to the fire, admiring the APU and hoping to see Russia's defeat
Ukraine: growing danger
US President Biden did not expect that the APU would be able to resist the Russian army for so long, writes columnist Figaro. In prolonging the conflict, Biden sees a chance to defeat Russia without putting American soldiers at risk. He is indifferent to other people's victims.
Zelensky was invited to the NATO summit in Madrid. This is a mistake
Zelensky in Madrid?
The news about Zelensky's invitation to the NATO summit in Madrid is terrible, writes Rebelión. He is not at all the worthy leader that the Western media paint him as, the author of the article believes. He explains why Spain needs to rethink its foreign policy.
The American senator blocked the "help" to Ukraine. And here's why
Senator supporting Russia: because of whom in the United States the new aid to Ukraine was slowed down
Republican Senator Rand Paul blocked the provision of $ 40 billion in aid to Ukraine, according to European Truth. According to the authors of the article, the reason is that the politician supports Russia.
Sweden and Finland will not serve US interests
The inclusion of Finland and Sweden in NATO upsets the balance of power, exacerbates uncertainty in Europe
The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO does not indicate the inevitability of a military conflict between these countries and Russia, writes Global Times. Chinese experts emphasize that Helsinki, Stockholm and Moscow can still find political solutions to problems.
Erdogan used a dangerous card in the game with NATO
The veto card and Erdogan's game!
Erdogan is trying to bargain with the West, but such a policy draws Turkey even more into the conflict, writes Evrensel. It risks facing new threats and pressure, as it proves that Erdogan cannot stand up to the United States and NATO.
