Polish MANPADS Piorun
With noticeable regularity, photos published on social networks show the successes of various man-portable surface-to-air missile systems (MANPADS) in the war in Ukraine. The systems used by the APU come from a variety of sources. Until now, the Piorun MANPADS produced in Poland have not attracted much attention from the Western audience. The change in the situation in Ukraine has forced foreign observers to analyze this system in more detail.
"Dagger" is a complex sausage. You can dock anything to it"
Military experts told why Russia used the Dagger hypersonic complex in Ukraine
For the first time, the Russian Army used hypersonic missiles of the Dagger aviation missile system to destroy objects of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a special military operation. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out for what purpose it was done.
Putin warned the West with a "Dagger"
Die Welt (Germany): what does the use of the Dagger missile mean for the West
In a military special operation in Ukraine, Russia used hypersonic weapons for the first time, writes Die Welt. Experts consider the use of hypersonic weapons as Putin's warning to NATO. Interception of such missiles is almost impossible due to their enormous speed. This puts the West in front of an unsolvable problem, the author of the article notes.
"Russia's most powerful non-nuclear weapon": what the "Sun" is capable of
How does the heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A "Solntsepek" work
During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian army used a heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A "Solntsepek". The relevant footage was published by the Russian Defense Ministry. "Newspaper.Ru" tells about this weapon.
Western mercenaries flee Ukraine after targeted strike by Russia
After Russia's targeted fire on Western fighters, they flee from Ukraine: this is not the same war as in Iraq or Afghanistan (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
Here 's how a Swedish volunteer told about the Russian strike: "It was a living hell - fire, screams, panic. A bunch of bombs and missiles," writes Military Watch. After that, more than two-thirds of Western volunteers decided to leave the country immediately.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed footage of the actions of fighter pilots in a special operation
The Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday, March 20, published a video of the combat use of Su-35 fighters during a special operation to protect the civilian population of Donbass.
"We are witnesses of the last launches of "Dots-U" in history"
How long will Ukraine be able to use Tochka-U missiles
The military operation in Ukraine may be the last case of the active use of Soviet tactical missile systems "Tochka-U". According to experts, Ukraine has almost no missiles of the complex left, and Russia in 2019 announced its decommissioning in favor of Iskanders. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how the "Dot-U" works.
Abroad: how the forces of the LPR achieved success near Severodonetsk
Humanitarian aid, mobile communications and the Internet appear in the liberated territories of the Luhansk region
The most stubborn battles on March 17 in the LPR unfolded northwest of Severodonetsk - for the city of Rubezhnoye. Here the people's militia managed to reach his administration and plant the flag of the republic over it.
Lukashenko said that he offered Moscow and Kiev to place Belarusian border guards on the border of Donbass with the Russian Federation
He expressed his desire that the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations be completed in the hall where the Minsk agreements on Ukraine were signed
The SBU officer announced plans of nationalists to commit terrorist attacks in Lviv against the objects of Western embassies - The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
A surrendered employee of the main directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported on terrorist attacks planned in Lviv against employees and facilities of diplomatic missions of the United States and other Western countries, said the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Igor Konashenkov at a briefing on Saturday.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on the preparation of chemical attacks by nationalists in the regions of Ukraine
According to the ministry, they are preparing in case of entry of Russian troops
Nationalists mined storages with ammonia and chlorine in Sumy to poison the residents of the region at the entrance to the city of the Russian army units, the same provocation is being prepared in the village of Kotlyarovo, Mykolaiv region, where containers with toxic chemicals have already been delivered to the school.
Nothing will prevent the defeat of the Ukrainian army
Parlamentní listy (Czech Republic): everything is clear. You will have to choose from two evils
Why did Russia launch a special operation in Ukraine, and how will relations between Russia, China and Europe be built after it ends? These questions are answered by political scientist Oscar Krejci, writes Parlamentní listy. He is sure that Europe will have to choose between two evils.
NATO's actions against Russia are madness and suicide
Former member of the British Parliament: The United States is ready to fight to the last drop of Ukrainian and European blood (Global Times, China)
NATO's actions against Russia are madness and suicide, said former British MP George Galloway. And the working class of Europe and the USA will pay for it. Galloway explained how anti-Russian sanctions will affect Westerners. The forecasts are disappointing.
Europe needs a weakened Russia. But not defeated
Huanqiu shibao (China): Macron "walks a tightrope" in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Countries have different attitudes to what is happening in Ukraine, but Macron's statements attract the most attention, writes Huanqiu Shibao. On the one hand, he talks about the need to respect Russia, on the other hand, he supports sanctions against it. According to the author of the article, the actions of the French leader prove that Europe does not need a defeated Russia, but a weakened One "in the right way".
Ukraine is doomed. There's only one thing left for her
Cumhuriyet (Turkey): the choice of Ukraine is a neutral country
The United States is against the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis. They use it to preserve their own hegemony and destroy the Russian economy, the author of the article believes. Now Ukraine has two options: either accept the status of a neutral country, which, however, will not suit the United States in any way, or continue to follow the Americans and suffer a catastrophe.
Russia's four attempts to join NATO: slammed the door in its face
ABC (Spain): the day when Russia wanted to join NATO
The stories of Russia and NATO are closely linked: For 70 years they watched each other, threatened, but did not fight directly, writes the Spanish ABC. But few people know that despite the complexity of relations, the USSR and then Russia tried to join the alliance at least four times.
For the sake of hitting Russia, the United States is ready to starve the whole world
In response to the threats of the US Secretary of Agriculture to hit Russian fertilizers, Brazil strongly opposed. It is impossible to impose an embargo on fertilizers from Russia, because this will not only increase global inflation, but also threaten food shortages, Brazilians warn. Both Europe and the USA themselves are heavily dependent on Russian fertilizers. Why is Washington not afraid of an increase in the number of hungry people?
Ukraine was advised to show wisdom and meet the Russians halfway
The New Yorker (USA): why John Mearsheimer blames the United States for the crisis in Ukraine
The West and, first of all, the United States are to blame for what is happening in Ukraine, American political scientist John Mearsheimer is sure. He calls on the United States to start working "tirelessly" to improve relations with Russia. Ukraine needs to do the same. She will be at "serious risk" if she turns her back on the Russians completely, warns Mearsheimer.
Special Operation of Russia: the insurgency in Ukraine
The editorial board of IVi covers foreign assessments of Russia's special military operation on the territory of Ukraine. In the presented publication, the reader is invited to the article "The Ukrainian insurgency will be long and bloody."
"American kamikaze drones will not help Ukraine"
A military expert told how Switchblade drones will affect the course of the conflict in Ukraine
The United States is discussing the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Switchblade kamikaze drones, NBC reported, citing Congressional sources. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how effective these drones can be.
