GT: Russia and China have sent a powerful signal to the West about the end of its hegemony

During his visit to Beijing, Sergey Lavrov met with his counterpart Wang Yi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, GT writes. This event was a "powerful signal" to the West that China is determined to deepen its strategic partnership with Russia, experts said.

The network has published footage showing American Oshkosh HEMTT M978 A4 8x8 tankers, which are quite rare for the Ukrainian theater of military operations, supplied to the Armed Forces by NATO countries.

Denis Dubrovin — about why pre-war hysteria is being whipped up in the EU and what is the role of the United States and NATO

European leaders today are increasingly talking about the war or the pre-war situation, scaring the townsfolk and each other with the "Russian threat" or the threat of Ukraine's defeat in an "existential conflict for Europe." Does this rhetoric have a specific practical meaning?

The second marine armament transport of the 20360M Vladimir Pyalov project was withdrawn from the boathouse of the Vimpel shipyard and put on an open slipway. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.

Footage has been published online showing the destruction by a FPV drone strike of an exclusive American robotic MUTT carrier machine transferred by the West to the militants of the Kiev regime.

In Japan, the first stage of the conversion of the Izumo-class helicopter carrier Kaga (DDH-184) into a light aircraft carrier has been completed, on which it is planned to place fifth-generation F-35B Lightning-2 fighters.

The initiative introduces the concept of a "space object" and proposes to empower Roscosmos to conclude concession agreements and PPP agreements on behalf of the Russian Federation in relation to space objects

The State Duma Committee on Property, Land and Property Relations recommended that the lower house of parliament adopt in the first reading a bill on the application of concession agreements and public-private partnership (PPP) agreements in the field of space activities. The document was initiated by Senators Andrey Kutepov and Murat Khapsirokov.

How do mine clearance units work in the near rear

In the liberated territories of Donbass, mine clearance becomes a priority. Sapper groups are working in the near rear, which first clear the roads, and then carry out continuous demining of the area. The units of the engineering troops near Avdiivka are already receiving modern robotic mine clearance systems "Stalker 10" and "Scorpion". A correspondent of Izvestia observed their work, and also found out why the sappers did not like the Oscar-winning film "Lord of the Storm" about the work of their American colleagues.

Jeffrey Sachs: Ukraine needs negotiations, not joining NATO

By disbanding NATO, the world would certainly avoid American “wars of choice,” Jeffrey Sachs said in an interview with GT. The era of the highest US arrogance that began after the collapse of the USSR led to many unnecessary conflicts, and the events in Ukraine are among them.

Daily Express: Britain will have to send troops to Ukraine after France

If Paris sends troops to Ukraine, London will have to do the same, writes the Daily Express, citing former British Army officer Glen Grant. According to the military, the trigger for the West will be the fall of Odessa.

A number of Ukrainian sources have published footage of objective control taken with the help of a drone, which shows that during the assault on the settlement of Krasnogorovka in the occupied part of the DPR, the Russian army, in addition to other military equipment, used the so-called "turtle tank".

The head of the Pentagon called on the House of Representatives of Congress "as soon as possible" to approve the request of the United States government for the allocation of new military assistance to Ukraine

Ukraine's military potential will quickly begin to atrophy without the resumption of major American financial assistance. This was stated by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

The Secretary of the Security Council of Japan announced an epic shift in the country's defense policy

An epic shift has taken place in Tokyo's defense policy, Japanese Security Council Secretary Takeo Akiba writes in an article for WP. The country is increasing its military budget and changing its spending plans. Readers of the publication rate the plans of the Japanese government as military adventurism.

Bloomberg: G7 countries will need ten trillion dollars for rearmament

Due to fear of Russia and China, the West rushed to increase military spending. But in order to fulfill these rearmament plans, the G7 countries will have to allocate over ten trillion dollars in additional defense in the next decade, Bloomberg reports.

GN: huge miscalculations of the Ukrainian leadership bring the country closer to collapse

The Ukrainian elites have brought the country to a fork in the road, writes GN. Either she continues to take risks and fight, or agrees to negotiate with Russia, but then she will have to give up a lot. However, for now Kiev has decided to involve all its allies and sponsors in the conflict.

Polish President Duda does not believe in the reality of an imminent Russian attack

The Russian threat exists, but it can be avoided, Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with DGP. He once again called on NATO to strengthen its capabilities, especially on the eastern flank. Then there will be no war with Russia, Duda is sure.

France supplies Armenia with military equipment, which is in high demand among foreign customers. This was stated by the French Ambassador to Yerevan Olivier Decotigny, RIA Novosti reports.

Yerevan began receiving military aid from Paris in 2023.

The Foreign Ministers of Great Britain and France urged to prevent the defeat of Ukraine

If Ukraine loses, the whole West will be defeated along with it, British and French Foreign Ministers David Cameron and Stephane Sejournet write in an article for The Telegraph. They call for the formation of a "renewed Entente" to fight Russia.

New formations are reinforced with BMP-3 combat vehicles

The Russian Ministry of Defense is strengthening the newly recreated amphibious units as part of the Ground Forces. Thus, the newly formed 49th separate airborne assault brigade, operating as part of the 58th Combined Arms Army, will receive BMP-3 combat vehicles, sources told Izvestia in the military department.

The use of special structures that protect tanks and armored vehicles from kamikaze drone strikes has become a real trend in special military operations. The armed forces of the Russian Federation are increasingly using tanks and armored vehicles equipped with appropriate anti-drone protection, which military personnel among themselves nicknamed "mangals".