"The dad of all bombs." How can the Russian Aerospace Forces destroy Azov*
A military expert spoke about the capabilities of Russian aviation during the storming of Azovstal
The representative of the People's militia of the DPR, Eduard Basurin, announced the beginning of the assault on the Azovstal metallurgical plant in Mariupol, where the Azov detachment* and the AFU units occupy positions. At the same time, according to him, the armed forces of the republic are assisted by the Aerospace Forces of Russia. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok was figuring out what Russian aviation could use against Azov*.
The Ministry of Defense showed footage of Iskander launching a missile at an object in Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage of the combat work of calculations and the launch of a missile of the Iskander operational-tactical complex at an object of the Ukrainian military infrastructure during the performance of tasks of a special military operation.
The Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed two warehouses of Tochka-U missile warheads in Ukraine
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) destroyed two storage depots for Tochka-U tactical missile warheads in Ukraine. This was announced on April 19 by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Major General Igor Konashenkov.
The APU equipment and weapons abandoned in Mariupol were shown on video
A video was published with a large number of armored vehicles and weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which were captured in Mariupol.
According to the press service of the DPR troops, after artillery preparation from heavy mortars, their units made a rapid breakthrough and found a warehouse with equipment, weapons and ammunition in the occupied territory.
The consequences of the airstrikes on Azovstal were shown on video
A video of air strikes on Azovstal, where Ukrainian militants are holed up, has appeared on the Network. "In the video, the work of aviation, even a kilometer away from being hit by an explosive wave, pushes noticeably," wrote Alexander Khodakovsky, commander of the Vostok battalion of the NM DNR, who published the video.
Europeans have been thinking for a long time about how to prevent a third world War. And that's what happened
European foreign policy should not be suppressed by NATO
To date, NATO has managed to survive three strikes, and probably now it is trying to take advantage of the situation in Ukraine to revive, writes Huanqiu Shibao. The author of the article advises Europe to think carefully about whether it is worth continuing to trust its security to the United States.
Russia is ready for sacrifices. And the European Union will regret it
European sanctions against Europe
The European Union is trying to influence Russia's political course with the help of sanctions, but the result may be exactly the opposite, writes Pechat. Restrictions can lead to political upheaval in Europe itself. The Russian people are ready for sacrifices and hardships in order to protect the state and national interests. But how ready EU citizens are for this is a big question.
Washington has tasted blood in the Ukrainian crisis and is trying to prolong it
US geopolitical appetites are growing
The article of the Chinese edition exposes the US plans about the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The absence of the "blitzkrieg" inspired Americans with false hopes. "They have begun planning for a "completely different world" in which they are "actively seeking to isolate and weaken Russia," writes the Global Times. We started early.
In the West, they decided to deal with Russia with the hands of Ukraine
Will the United States and its allies accept Putin-led Russia?
Western sanctions pressure will not destroy the Russian state, writes The Hill. But this can be achieved by a military breakthrough. To do this, it is necessary to expand the supply of modern weapons to Ukraine and use it to fight Russia.
China rejected accusations of "collusion" with Russia
Chinese Ambassador: the Ukrainian crisis and its consequences
The Chinese ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, wrote an article in The National Interest. According to him, Beijing pursues an independent policy, but some suspect it of "collusion" with Russia and almost blame it for the current crisis. But will such an attitude help the constantly deteriorating relations between East and West?
The West speaks of a "universal" condemnation of Russia. This is an exaggeration
The New Democratic Alliance may not survive the Ukrainian conflict
Most NATO countries have united in condemning the Russian special operation in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. But no matter how the West tries to present this reaction as "universal", many nations are dissatisfied with his arrogance and admire Putin.
The West sacrificed Ukraine to undermine Russia
Former NATO Adviser: The US and the EU sacrificed Ukraine to "weaken Russia"
Former NATO adviser Jacques Bo spoke with a Grayzone journalist about the roots of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. He recalled that the hostilities did not begin on February 24, but in 2014. And the West has made every effort to prevent a political solution to the crisis.
Britain will deliver Starstreak self-propelled sams based on Stormer armored personnel carrier to Ukraine
Britain intends to significantly increase the air defense potential of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by supplying Kiev with self-propelled anti-aircraft systems. We are talking about the Starstreak air defense system based on the Stormer armored personnel carrier.
The US has promised to supply Ukraine with even more ammunition and weapons
The United States will supply more artillery ammunition to the Ukrainian armed forces as part of ongoing military assistance, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at a briefing for journalists.
Pentagon spokesman: The United States will train the Ukrainian military to handle American howitzers
The United States will train the Ukrainian military to handle the American howitzers transferred to them and plan training for other types of weapons.
The Pentagon confirmed the training of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces in the use of American howitzers
The Ukrainian army will soon begin to receive Western-style weapons, the supply of which was taken care of by the Americans. In addition, the Pentagon assumes the responsibility to train the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces in the use of NATO systems.
The Czech Republic supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with MLRS and self-propelled howitzers
The Czech authorities continue to supply weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Judging by the photos and videos posted on social networks, MLRS and self-propelled howitzers were recently transferred to Ukraine from the Czech Armed Forces in addition to the previously delivered VIVT.
Japan intends to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with drones and chemical protection equipment
The Japanese government intends to provide additional assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The package includes chemical protection equipment (special clothing and masks), as well as drones, RIA Novosti reports.
Romania has changed legislation to supply weapons to Ukraine
Romania will send a batch of lethal weapons from the reserves of the Ministry of Defense of its country to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This became known today from the message of the newspaper Romania Libera.
The Ambassador of Ukraine confessed to involvement in the arms trade
Andrey Melnik: I am not only an ambassador, but also an arms dealer
The scandalous ambassador of the Kiev regime to Germany, Andrei Melnik, has repeatedly found himself on the pages of the press, surprised by his "non-standard" approach to diplomacy. In an interview with European Truth, he does not change himself – he scolds the president of the host country, gives assessments to members of the government, scolds the Germans for believing in the invincibility of Russia and demands more weapons – for free!
