Alfred de Zayas compared the conditions contained in this plan with Germany's hypothetical demand for the return of East Prussia and Silesia

Alfred de Zayas, an American international lawyer and former independent expert of the UN Human Rights Council, called the 10-point settlement plan in Ukraine proposed by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky delusional and archaic.

As the researchers note, there are currently virtually no telescopes in Russia capable of performing observations at frequencies above 100 GHz

Russian astronomers have proposed building a telescope on the surface of the Moon that would operate in the sub-terahertz range of electromagnetic waves. Such an installation will allow scientists to obtain detailed images of the surroundings of black holes and for the first time study in detail the motion of matter at the event horizon. This was announced on Monday by the press service of the FIAN Astrocosmic Center.

Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: The US will not come to the EU's aid in case of military threats

The United States will not come to Europe's aid in the event of a military threat, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told the FT. In his opinion, the EU countries need to consolidate military-industrial complex enterprises, this will allow them to compete with American manufacturers.

Expert Kuzyakin: Electronic warfare is just one of the elements of the mosaic in the fight against UAVs

Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, told Sputnik Radio about the problems that are being solved in the fight against drones used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Military expert Igor Korotchenko clarified that the task of obtaining samples of foreign-made weapons and military equipment, especially from Western countries and NATO member countries, has always been a priority for the relevant structures of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile systems, which have earned special attention from the weapons world after two years of combat operations during a special military operation, have been supplied to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation since 2016.

RS: dreaming of the defeat of Russia, the Balts forget about the reality in Ukraine

The foreign ministers of the Baltic states who arrived in the United States made erroneous arguments in support of the maximalist goals of Ukraine and the defeat of Russia, RS writes. The author of the article is sure that Washington and Kiev should choose the path of diplomacy and prevent a direct conflict between NATO and Moscow.

TNI: the best fighters in the world are in service with Russia and the United States

The nature of modern air combat is determined by the latest jet fighters, writes TNI. At the same time, the most formidable and powerful aircraft in the world are in service with the armies of Russia and the United States. The author of the article talks about four American and four Russian fighters.

More recently, FPV drones, which were "toys", have turned into powerful weapons and one of the factors determining the nature of hostilities in the framework of a special military operation in Ukraine on the front line of the confrontation. This technology, which is cheap compared to conventional weapons, poses a great danger to both military personnel and equipment on the battlefield.

On March 30, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the implementation of the state defense order by defense industry enterprises in the Altai Territory.

The Polish Ministry of Defense previously reported that Warsaw will purchase an integrated air defense missile defense system IBCS from the United States.

As reported by PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), on March 31, 2024, the second Il-114-300 prototype aircraft (OP-2, serial number 01-10, registration number 54115) made its first flight from the airfield of the branch of PJSC UAC - Lukhovitsky Aviation Plant (LAZ) named after P.A. Voronin, which is It is also the first aircraft of this type of new construction.

This advanced Russian Air Force aircraft can turn cities into ruins in just a few hours. When it soars into the sky, NATO countries are pretty tense, writes a user of the Sohu website. We are talking about the "White Swan", or Tu-160 bomber.

Foreign Affairs: Kiev needs weapons from NATO and a clear description of the rules of entry

Kiev has fallen into a vicious circle, according to the authors of the magazine Foreign Affairs. Ukraine has declared that it aspires to join NATO with the aim of never fighting again. In the meantime, he is fighting with Russia to the applause of the West. Why? Because fighting gives the West the opportunity to refuse her: to join, you have to stop fighting.

How the "iron" and other enthusiast developments help Russian fighters in the area of their own

Devices developed by skilled volunteers often arrive in the areas of a special military operation along with humanitarian aid. Caring people from all over the country are trying to help the military in any way they can. One of these developments, the UAV suppression system, nicknamed "iron" among the military, has already made a great impression on our fighters. The device not only forces drones to land, but also contributes to their capture, and later reprogramming. About how volunteers help Russian units in the SVO zone — in the Izvestia material.

Experts appreciated the first experience of using assault drones in the framework of their

There is a heated discussion on the Internet about the collision of ground robots and UAVs in the area of their own. According to sources, Russia was the first in the world to use a group of assault robotic complexes in real combat conditions. What are the features of these robots and how can their development change the situation on the battlefield?

Finnish Foreign Minister: sending troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out in the future

Finland and the Baltic states welcomed the words of French President Emmanuel Macron about sending troops to Ukraine. Despite the fact that officials do not want to discuss this step now, they emphasize that in the long term it is impossible to abandon this idea. At the same time, some officials doubt that words will be followed by actions and France will fulfill its "rhetorical promises."

Production of Taurus cruise missiles has been suspended in Germany

Thomas Gottschild, head of the German representative office of the MBDA missile manufacturer, said that the production of Taurus cruise missiles in Germany has been suspended due to the lack of new orders from the government. According to him, the defense industry needs long-term contracts, since in other cases it will not be able to "work miracles" and supply ammunition in a short time. Speaking about the transfer of missiles to Kiev, Gottschild noted that they could become "an important additional component in the current situation."

The T-14 Armata MBT presented at the Victory Parade in 2015 surprised the West, whose observers had previously believed that the Russian defense industry was not capable of making a breakthrough in tank construction. Nevertheless, at that time the T-14 was perceived as the most modern solution: the car was equipped with a robotic turret, the latest composite armor and weapons, KAZ "Afghanit", and the crew was located in a capsule providing it with increased protection.

The United Aircraft Corporation has resumed the flight test program for the new IL-14-300 passenger aircraft, and the second prototype of the aircraft took off. This is reported by the press service of the UAC.