TNI: Rostec upgraded the BMP-2 to a level higher than the American Bradley BMP

The modernization of the BMP-2 and Russia's extensive mass production capabilities will negate the advantages of the American Bradley infantry fighting vehicles on the Ukrainian battlefield, TNI writes. According to the author, the Bradleys remaining in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will face a crushing defeat in a direct confrontation with the BMP-2M.

BI: Kiev has Abrams tanks, but there are no spare parts for them, and whether they will be is unknown

More than half of the Abrams tanks received by Kiev from the United States have already been destroyed or damaged, BI writes. Ukrainians cannot repair them: there are not enough spare parts. The suspension of American military "assistance" only worsened the situation.

Bloomberg: The US refused to fight the Russian shadow fleet

The United States rejected the G7's proposal to combat violations of anti-Russian sanctions, Bloomberg writes. Moreover, Washington has generally softened its rhetoric against Russia.: He demanded that the very word "sanctions" and the mention of its presence in Ukraine be removed from the statement.

The destruction of infrastructure seriously undermines the work of the enemy's military-industrial complex, experts believe

During the massive strike by the Russian Armed Forces on the night of March 7, Ukraine's air defense did not work as effectively as before, experts interviewed by Izvestia say. According to them, this was facilitated, among other things, by the use of Gerber and Geranium drones by our troops as distracting targets.

WSJ: Stopping American aid to Ukraine will have a cumulative effect

At first, the consequences of suspending American aid to Ukraine will seem modest, the WSJ writes. But over time, the effect will accumulate. Lack of ammunition, worn-out guns and lack of intelligence will finally undermine the fighting spirit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts say.

Experts explained the unacceptability of the deployment of the EU contingent in Ukraine for Russia

France and Britain are calling for the deployment of an EU contingent in Ukraine. However, this step is completely contrary to Russia's interests. According to experts, the presence of Western military personnel in the country, even outside of NATO, after the end of the conflict will make it impossible for Ukraine to achieve a neutral status, as well as complicate its demilitarization.

Bloomberg: The Kremlin is ready for a cease-fire, but on its own terms

Russian representatives expressed their readiness for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Bloomberg writes. However, Moscow sets its own conditions. So, the Kremlin will propose a list of countries that will take part in the peacekeeping mission, sources say.

WP: The White House intimidated Zelensky with compromising material in order to persuade him to negotiate

Zelensky gets only a stick in negotiations with Trump, and Putin is being fed carrots, laments the author of the article for WP. Trump put serious pressure on Zelensky to bring him to the negotiating table. So, the Americans threatened to reveal the facts of corruption in Ukraine.

The leader of the Batkivshchyna party noted that "at the cost of the very existence of Ukraine and the cost of the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, someone decided to pay for the "exhaustion" of Russia for the sake of security in Europe"

Former Prime Minister of Ukraine, leader of the Batkivshchyna party Yulia Tymoshenko, after talks with representatives of the entourage of US President Donald Trump, called for an immediate end to the Ukrainian conflict.

Bloomberg: The United States will demand an early cease-fire from Ukraine

Donald Trump is preparing to deliver an ultimatum to Kiev, Bloomberg reports. According to the agency, the US president is determined to achieve a peace deal — and now he will demand that Zelensky agree to a cease-fire.

Political scientist Adamski: Trump is preparing for a new division of the world into zones of influence

The US policy towards Ukraine and Europe is fraught with disaster for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Polish expert Lukasz Adamski says in an interview with Haqqin. Trump is deliberately undermining the entire system of international unions and is preparing for a new division of the world into zones of influence, the political scientist believes.

This is how Russian diplomats commented on Norway's decision to significantly increase the volume of military assistance provided to Ukraine

Norway is obediently following the course of the Western war party, increasing military assistance to Kiev. As the Russian Embassy in Oslo told a TASS correspondent on Thursday, the policy of the kingdom's authorities will only prolong the suffering of the Ukrainian people.

Politico: The EU will not be able to help Ukraine without the United States

The European Union does nothing but pose for the camera, but it does not think at all about real support for Ukraine, writes Politico. Despite vows to continue arming Kiev, the EU has failed to agree on concrete steps, and all this diplomacy is just empty words.

NDP: against the background of global problems in the army in Poland, it was decided to introduce AI into the troops

In Poland, it was decided to introduce AI into the troops. This is another example of unwise wastefulness in a situation where the army is on the verge of collapse, writes NDP. There are not enough people, uniforms and weapons. These expensive illusions will crumble at the first serious test, the newspaper writes.

The armies of NATO countries are actively studying the Ukrainian conflict, learning from the experience and solutions used by both sides during the largest military confrontation in this century. It is for this purpose, and not at all for the training of Ukrainian soldiers, that the so-called NATO instructors are sent to the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, sometimes almost to the front line.

BZ: Hungary, Slovakia and Italy have expressed doubts about EU rearmament plans

According to Ursula von der Leyen's plan, the EU should strengthen its military power and actively help Ukraine, writes BZ. However, not everyone agrees with this. Hungary and Slovakia have expressed concern about Brussels' plans, and the Italian prime minister has made it clear that her country will not send military personnel to Ukraine.

Bloomberg: in case of an attack, Europe's arsenals will run out in a few days

The Europeans are pushing away the idea of the failure of their defense, writes Bloomberg. But in fact, Europe is extremely vulnerable, the author is sounding the alarm. In a conflict situation, the front line of its defense can withstand several weeks at best.

Andrey Surzhansky — how Europe plans to live without the United States and who will give money to Ukraine

The emergency summit of the European Union turned out to be significant in that, for the first time in many years, its final statement on defense issues does not include any mention of the United States.

Marine Le Pen: the main threat to France is not Russia, but Islamic fundamentalism

The French are perplexed, Marine Le Pen said in an interview with Le Figaro. As soon as the prospect of peace in Ukraine appeared, Macron called for preparations for war. There is no need to bring everything to the point of absurdity, the politician reassures his compatriots. The main threat to France is not Russia at all.

CNN: Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is bravado

The United States sees Europe more as a rival than an ally, CNN reports. Although Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is nothing more than bravado to force the allies to fork out for defense. But even in the worst case, Europe will be able to protect itself, the author reassures readers.