Spain – the sultry rear of NATO
Madrid provides assistance to Kiev, but in homeopathic doses
Spain is one of the largest European member states of NATO and the European Union. Accordingly, its Armed Forces are also among the largest in the region.
United Nations on the way to an ideal world
What has the UN achieved in terms of disarmament and arms control
The main goal of the United Nations is well known: the maintenance of peace and security on the planet. It is generally accepted that this goal is achievable only as a result of the creation of an international security architecture.
Ukraine was advised to prepare for a stab in the back
Kiev should expect a stab in the back from Warsaw, writes the author of the article for Telesur. Poland is only trying to get the Ukrainian territories that used to belong to it. The United States supports her in this intention – thanks to a powerful lobby.
Bloomberg: The United States demanded an explanation from Poland because of the suspension of aid to Ukraine
According to the agency, Warsaw is still committed to supporting Kiev, but its exact position is not clear
TASS, September 23. Washington demanded explanations from Warsaw after the words of Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about the suspension of military assistance to Ukraine. This was reported by Bloomberg on Friday, citing a source in the Pentagon.
Figaro: Poland has dealt a blow to Ukraine by stopping the supply of weapons
As the newspaper noted, one of the reasons for Warsaw's harsh rhetoric may be the preparation of the ruling Law and Justice party for parliamentary elections
TASS, September 22. The Polish government has dealt a serious blow to Ukraine by refusing further arms supplies. So this decision of Warsaw was evaluated by the French newspaper Le Figaro .
In France, Poland's refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine was called a heavy blow
Figaro: Warsaw dealt a blow to Kiev by refusing to supply weapons
Poland's refusal to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine will be a strong blow for Kiev. This opinion was expressed by journalist Hugues Maillot in an article for the French newspaper Le Figaro on Thursday, September 21.
In Britain, they intend to increase the number of trained Ukrainian military personnel to 30 thousand by the end of the year.
According to the British Ministry of Defense, London has trained about 22 thousand Ukrainian servicemen as part of training courses
The UK intends to bring the total number of trained Ukrainian servicemen to 30 thousand by the end of the year. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom Grant Shapps.
In Britain, they declared their readiness to support Ukraine for years, if necessary
Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom Oliver Dowden noted that his state "will stand side by side with Ukraine no matter what it costs"
The UK is ready to support Ukraine in the confrontation with Russia for years, if necessary. This statement was made on Friday from the rostrum of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York by British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden.
Military aid to Ukraine cost Germany €5.2 billion
According to Der Spiegel, deliveries to Kiev are carried out either free of charge, or are carried out through the previously created European Peace Fund
The military assistance provided to Ukraine since the beginning of the special military operation of the Russian Federation has already cost Germany about €5.2 billion. Der Spiegel magazine writes about this with reference to the response of the German Ministry of Finance at its disposal to the corresponding request of the Bundestag deputy from the Left Party Sevim Dagdelen.
Trudeau: Ottawa will give Kiev 35 UAVs, ammunition and help with Leopard 2 maintenance
According to the Canadian Prime Minister, Ottawa will also help Kiev with the training of pilots on F-16 fighter jets
Canada will transfer 35 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ammunition, light equipment to Ukraine in a new package of military assistance and will assist in the maintenance of Leopard 2 tanks. This was stated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
Canada will allocate $482 million over three years to support Kiev
Ottawa also intends to provide instructors for training on the F-16, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said
Canada will allocate $482 million over three years to support Kiev and provide instructors for training in the management of F-16 fighters. This was stated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in parliament before addressing the parliamentarians of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
A new package of US military assistance to Ukraine for $ 325 million
On September 21, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling up to $ 325 million.
In the USA, Zelensky was clearly explained what the fate of Ukraine depends on
CNN: Zelensky needs new skills to get help from the United States
Zelensky was met ambiguously in Washington, adoration is a thing of the past, CNN reports. Biden has repeatedly stated his readiness to support Ukraine, but Republicans do not want to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine and oppose it. Now the fate of Kiev depends even more on the political fate of the American president.
"No to Ukrainian thieves": in the US, unwillingness to help Kiev is becoming a trend
A group of congressmen made a strong refusal to provide assistance to Ukraine, Breitbart reports. Nearly three dozen members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have signed up for this initiative. These sentiments are actively supported by the readers of the news portal. Strong words of criticism are flying to the address of the "fat man Zerolensky".
The West refused to give "security guarantees" to Ukraine
Kiev insists that after the end of the conflict it should receive "security guarantees", which should be spelled out "in black and white", writes "Ukrainian Week". However, Zelensky's Western patrons prefer to remain silent and delay the start of peace negotiations.
Ukraine faces a protracted conflict. It's time to change course
The Economist: The West urged Ukraine to prepare for a protracted conflict
Kiev should change tactics and prepare for military action attrition, writes The Economist. As the newspaper notes, Ukraine and its allies are beginning to realize that they are facing a grueling conflict of attrition, for which none of them is ready.
Asia Times: "This is a disaster." Biden condemns Ukraine to draconian measures
Joe Biden's speech at the UN General Assembly from the point of view of the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict failed, writes AT. Perhaps, taking an uncompromising position, the American president wanted to increase his chances of re-election. However, the result of such "integrity" can cost the whole world dearly.
Flying high: who is behind the attack of the VFU on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet
During the strike, data from NATO reconnaissance aircraft were used, experts are sure
On Friday, September 22, the Navy struck the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. Five missiles were shot down by air defense, another damaged a historic building, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Turkey cannot do without Russia — there is not enough money
Turkey is balancing between East and West, deftly maneuvering and trying to get benefits everywhere, political analyst Gokan Batsik said in an interview with iROZHLAS. The country is a member of NATO, but at the same time it actively cooperates with Russia. Ankara cannot do without its raw materials. It is the most profitable, and there is no money in the country.
Six days that made a fuss
The North Korean leader conducted a tour of the Far East and Primorye
Chairman of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un completed a six-day visit to Russia on September 18. During his 13 years in power, he has never been so magnificently welcomed, and the programs of foreign trips have never been so intense.