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.

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 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 US has revealed its real goal in Ukraine: "We want to weaken Russia"

The United States says in plain text that they do not need peace in Ukraine, as well as any negotiations, writes the editorial board of the Italian website Nicola Porro. Washington continues to supply Kiev with weapons and is no longer shy about the obvious: its real goal is to weaken Russia.

The US State Department has approved the potential supply of various Soviet-style ammunition to Ukraine as part of the Foreign Military Sales program. The total cost of delivery may amount to $ 165 million.

On April 25, 2022, British Defense Minister Ben Wallace announced in the House of Commons of the British Parliament that the UK had already provided military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 200 million pounds, and that the total amount of this military assistance could increase to 500 million pounds.

Anna Kontula opposes NATO membership: "It is obvious that after Ukraine, Russia will not attack anyone in the near future"

Finland will soon need to make a decision on joining NATO, writes Helsingin Sanomat. According to the publication, the majority of deputies of the Finnish parliament support membership in the alliance. But not Anna Kontula. In an interview with the newspaper, the parliamentarian explains why he opposes.

Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak, following talks held in Washington on April 21 with representatives of the US defense industry, said that Warsaw intends to purchase more American-made weapons.

That's why Finland and Sweden have no place in NATO

Despite the change in the attitude of Finland and Sweden to NATO membership, American politicians should not allow further expansion of the alliance, as this will only worsen the confrontation in Europe and a new cold war, the author of TNI believes.

Can a high-ranking American diplomat do even more (self)be deceived?

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman called the allegations that NATO threatens Russia's security "absurd," writes a South China Morning Post columnist. Her words strike at the very meaning of the alliance's existence, the author of the article emphasizes.

According to the US Accounting Chamber, the production of the F-35 fighter is facing increasing costs and delays. But the more aircraft are produced before the final completion of the tests, the higher the risk that thorough modernization work will be required if problems are detected. In other words, the fighters will have to be brought to mind after they are put into operation by American aviation.

The German company H2FLY said that its passenger hydrogen aircraft HY4 for the first time for its type climbed to an altitude of more than 2,200 meters, and also flew between two airports.

A new stage of anti-Russian sanctions may be the disconnection of residents of our country from the American GPS satellite navigation system. But almost every mobile phone is connected to it, and we all essentially use its services. How real is this threat – and why, in this case, will the US harm itself much more?

Dmitry Litovkin — on the moratorium on testing of anti-satellite weapons

US Vice President Kamala Harris said at the beginning of last week that the US was introducing a moratorium on testing anti-satellite weapons.

The Obukhov plant, as part of the diversification of production and an increase in the share of civilian products, begins production of a "Sand 3D printer" and an atomizer, the press service of the Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region, which the company is part of, reports.

Military observer of Izvestia Anton Lavrov — about why the serial construction of the S-500 complex began on time as never before

The news received on April 25 about the launch of serial production of S-500 air and missile defense systems sounded especially timely because of the current military-political situation around our country.

The Americans intend to deliver MQ-9 Reaper multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine. This has been repeatedly stated by representatives of the Pentagon. Why do Kiev need them?

It is worth recalling that the AFU command had high hopes for the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone. As the course of the fighting showed, these hopes were clearly not justified. Now they believe that the American drone will be better and will bring them some combat successes. But this is unlikely.

Russians captured one of the rarest Ukrainian tanks

American journalist David Ex writes that pro-Russian forces in the Donbass have got "a very rare Ukrainian tank." It's about the T-64BM, which he calls a strange machine. The participation of these tanks in the military conflict is a forced measure, which indicates that the Ukrainian army is facing problems, he notes.

According to foreign sources, there is a high probability that the Netherlands will supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with several self-propelled 155 mm Panzerhaubitz 2000 (PzH 2000) German-made howitzers. The latter follows from the statements of Dutch politicians and the military.

The share of French Renault in AVTOVAZ may be sold, according to unofficial information, to a Chinese automaker. Twenty years ago, it was impossible to even imagine such a thing. Then the Russian authorities gave the green light to Western concerns, leaving the Chinese car industry out of the Russian market. However, now the situation has changed dramatically.