The official representative of the Ministry of Defense of Russia Igor Konashenkov said that Russian troops destroyed American equipment delivered to Ukraine, as well as the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Soledar area.

It is impossible to liberate the territory of the people's republics without taking them, military experts are sure

On Friday, May 6, during a humanitarian operation, 50 civilians, including 11 children, were evacuated from the territory of Azovstal in Mariupol, the Interdepartmental Coordination Headquarters of the Russian Federation for Humanitarian Response said.

Tens of thousands of man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) were sent by the West to Ukrainian troops. It is assumed that these weapons should deprive the Russian military aviation of an advantage in the air. How do these systems work, what are the difficulties of using "Stingers" and how can Russian pilots counteract them?

The Ministry of Defense has published footage of the combat work of calculations of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and multiple launch artillery systems "Grad" of the Central Military District (CVO) during a special military operation in the Donbass.

Some samples of military equipment supplied by Western countries to Ukraine still reach the combat zone. It is not possible to carry out deliveries en masse, since aviation and high-precision missile weapons of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are working at the places where NATO countries' equipment accumulates in Ukraine, including those located at railway stations.

On May 6, the Ministry of Defense of Russia showed footage of combat work of 152 mm self-propelled artillery units (ACS) "Msta-S" during a special operation to protect civilians of Donbass.

The DPR Defense Headquarters reported that 50 more people were evacuated from the territory of Azovstal

Evacuation continues from the territory of the Azovstal plant in Mariupol: on May 7, 50 more civilians were taken out. At the same time, senior officers, "at least" from the USA, France and Great Britain, are still in the basements of the plant. This was stated by the adviser to the head of the DPR government, Yan Gagin.

The leader of Transnistria, Vadim Krasnoselsky, denied rumors of mobilization in the region. He stressed that Pridnestrovie stands for peace and development, as well as good-neighborly relations with Moldova and Ukraine.

The Pentagon denied information about the transfer of data to Kiev about the cruiser "Moscow"

CNN, citing sources, reported that the United States provided intelligence that helped Ukraine attack the Russian military cruiser "Moscow". At the same time, the article noted that the Americans do not share information with the Ukrainian military about potential targets inside Russia itself, as well as about the whereabouts of specific Russian military leaders.

In light of the discussion in the Western media on the topic of the participation of the US intelligence community in the armed confrontation between Russia and Ukraine on the side of the latter and, in particular, the possible transfer of targeting data to the Ukrainian coastal missile system "Neptune", which struck the Russian missile cruiser "Moscow" on April 13, 2022, it will be interesting to recall the tacit participation of American intelligence in other regional armed conflicts.

The head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, criticized the statements of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who tirelessly declares that the alliance comprehensively supports Ukraine, but at the same time is not a participant in the conflict. Moreover, the bloc will not directly interfere in the Russian-Ukrainian confrontation in the future, so as not to involve other countries in it.

Will Europe be able to defeat Russia in the energy war?

Coal, oil and gas have become weapons that Russia uses against the West, writes Habertürk. According to the author of the article, Europe could have avoided this, but for many years it preferred not to do anything. Will it be able to abandon Russian energy resources now?

We need to talk to Putin: negotiations are needed, not arms supplies

The German left-wing pacifist in his article for Tageszeitung does not choose expressions against Russia and its president, but comes to one correct conclusion: it's time to start negotiations with Russia. And to ensure the neutrality of not only Ukraine, but also Sweden and Finland. Because the West has completely miscalculated in the fight against us, underestimating Putin's firmness.

Russian special operation has created a power vacuum in Europe

The competition for the role of the European arbiter, who will determine the political dynamics of the European continent, is in full swing. The United States remains an indispensable power, but it is unclear to what extent other European countries will follow them, writes Foreign Policy.

The war in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed against Russia have hurt the Russian economy, throwing Russia back several decades. In addition, Russia spends huge sums on conducting a special operation in Ukraine, experts say in an article for the American magazine Newsweek.

The Pentagon provides Kiev with intelligence that helps to strike Russian commanders, the NYT newspaper claims, citing top US officials. This is the first time this has happened since the Cold War. It turns out that the Americans, in fact, are already participating in the battles against Russia, albeit with someone else's hands, and our losses are partly on their conscience. Or is direct participation in the war considered only the appearance of US ground forces on the battlefield?

Because of Ukraine, America's arsenal of democracy is emptying

Will the US be able to arm its friends? The Economist journalist asks this question. He recalls that Franklin Roosevelt in December 1940 called America "the great arsenal of democracy." Today, its industry hardly meets domestic demand.

Ukraine is vital for Russia, and Moscow will act accordingly

Not realizing how important Ukraine is to Russia, Western leaders have been ignoring Moscow's warnings for more than a decade and trying to make Kiev a NATO member or an informal military ally. NATO uses Ukraine as a pawn in a proxy war against Russia.

What's wrong with the "Free World"

The Russian special operation in Ukraine has revived the Western concept of the "Free World", the consequences of which can go beyond rhetoric, writes Foreign Affairs. The author examines how the foreign policy of the "Free World" worked before.

The crisis of Western civilization in the context of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Observing the situation in Ukraine and other conflicts, to which America had a hand, it becomes clear that Western civilization is threatened by decline, writes Huanqiu Shibao. The authors of the article urge the West to stop looking for opponents and rethink the concept of existence by creating enemies for itself.