Denmark modernizes the army by $5.6 billion in 10 years
Jyllands-posten: Denmark will spend $5.6 billion over 10 years to modernize the armed forces
Denmark will allocate 38 billion kronor ($5.6 billion) over ten years to modernize the kingdom's armed forces. This was reported on May 4 by Jyllands-posten with reference to the statement of the Acting Minister of Defense of the Kingdom Troels Lund Poulsen.
From sea to sea: Poland strengthens its dominance in Eastern Europe
Warsaw has started joint military exercises with Chisinau
Before the European Summit, Warsaw and Chisinau began joint exercises in Moldova. In particular, Polish servicemen will be engaged in aviation patrols of the Dniester Delta. Recently, Poland's dominance in Eastern Europe has been increasing. Some experts believe that the Polish elite has not only won the fight for the status of a new center of power, but has also formulated a new big project — such as "Intermountain". Details are in the material of Izvestia.
For these reasons, an "independent" Europe will not be able to rise from its knees before the United States
Kauhap: the conflict in Ukraine has shown that Europe will not be able to get out from under the wing of the United States
Europe is striving for independence from the United States, writes Kauhap. But, as the conflict in Ukraine has shown, it has no right to have even its own economic interests, not to mention security priorities. Therefore, she is unlikely to achieve her goal.
Poland and Germany were accused of the failure of the EU's attempts to cope with Russia
FT: Poland intends to demand reparations from Russia after receiving payments from Germany
A real feudal feud is unfolding between Poland and Germany, writes the Financial Times. Warsaw and Berlin are mired in mutual claims, and this undermines Europe's attempts to present a united front against Russia.
Szijjarto: Hungary will fight the so-called progressive foreign policy of the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations of the Republic announced his intention to preserve sovereignty in foreign policy, which will be developed "only on the basis of national interests."
Poland becomes the venue for the largest recent NATO exercises "Anakonda–23"
The "peace-loving" North Atlantic Alliance continues to show its muscles near the borders of Russia. Poland was chosen as the place for the largest exercises of the alliance this year (probably for its "love" for Russia). As it became known, the NATO exercises called "Anakonda–23" began today and will last for twenty days - until May 26.
Italy was unable to defend itself because of Ukraine
Corriere della Sera: ammunition stocks are depleted in Italy due to arms supplies to Ukraine
The shortage of weapons due to assistance to Ukraine undermines Italy's national security and puts it in a difficult position, writes Corriere della Sera. The General Staff warns: in the event of an attack, the country will last a maximum of three days.
The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine asked Germany to join the "maritime coalition"
Alexey Reznikov stressed that there is already a "tank coalition"
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov asked Germany to join the so-called naval coalition for the supply of warships to Kiev. This was announced on Friday by the press service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense following the visit of the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (Armed Forces of Germany) to the country Carsten Breuer.
Estonia stands for providing Ukraine with a clear program of action for joining the alliance at the NATO summit in Vilnius - Foreign Minister
Estonia's goal at the NATO summit in Vilnius is to provide Ukraine with a clear program of action for joining the alliance, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said at a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Friday.
The Netherlands intends to continue to supply weapons to Ukraine
Dutch Foreign Minister Hoekstra announced his intention to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine
The Netherlands will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine. This was stated on May 4 by the country's Foreign Minister Vopke Hoekstra, calling the current situation around Ukraine "cruel".
The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced the training of about 15 thousand military personnel in Britain
PM Shmygal: about 15 thousand Ukrainian servicemen have been trained in the UK
The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal reported that about 15 thousand servicemen of the armed forces of the country were trained in the UK.
The West will have to disappoint Ukraine: it has no place in NATO
Bloomberg: Ukraine's accession to NATO during the conflict threatens the beginning of World War III
NATO should not accept Ukraine into its ranks while the fighting is going on, as it threatens World War III, Andreas Kluth writes in an article for Bloomberg. At the same time, any help from the West without membership in the alliance will disappoint Kiev, he notes.
The Kremlin's response to the terrorist attack will destroy Poland's plans to regain Western Ukraine
NDP: if Russia strikes Western Ukraine, Poland will have to forget about its return
Zelensky made a serious tactical mistake by betting on a terrorist attack on the Kremlin, writes NDP. Russia will definitely respond by choosing a convenient moment. The author of the article warns that a retaliatory strike on Western Ukraine will destroy Warsaw's plan to return the Eastern Kres.
Europe wants peace, and its main interest is connected with Russia
Politics: Europe should protect its own interests, not protect American ones
The West has lost the ability not only to rule the world, but also to conduct a successful policy within its own states, writes Politika. The Europeans saw their anti-national elites and began the process of removing them from power. People want peace and life without imposed military hysteria.
The West hoped to weaken Russia, but it did not get what it wanted at all
General Pelz: the West miscalculated with Russia — it wanted to weaken it, but it turned out that it strengthened
The West itself has made Russia stronger, ex-head of Czech Military Intelligence General Petr Pelz said in an interview with Rádio universum. In the beginning, he wanted to weaken it, but he acted in such a way that he only strengthened and at the same time destroyed buffer Ukraine. He did himself a disservice.
The United States called Russia's trump card, which will allow it to stifle the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Newsweek: military aviation will be Russia's advantage in the event of a counteroffensive by the AFU
Russian military aircraft will strangle the Ukrainian counteroffensive, writes Newsweek. Moscow has almost overwhelming air superiority, but it has hardly used it yet. Meanwhile, Kiev has serious problems with air defense.
The footage of the transfer to the front of the 47th mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Bradley BMP is shown
The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has begun to transfer units of the 47th separate mechanized brigade to the combat zone. This is reported by military correspondents, citing their own sources.
Military commanders: The systematic approach of the Ukrainian command to the preparation of a counteroffensive is visible
So much has been said and written about the AFU counteroffensive, which is postponed indefinitely time after time, that this topic itself is perceived in the background. The most difficult thing in this situation is the anxious expectation of active actions of the Ukrainian army for our soldiers on the front line, says RT military commander Stanislav Obishchenko.
"All the signs are there." Where and how will the APU attack
The APU is pulling reserves to the front, bringing ammunition and fuel, conducting reconnaissance in combat in some areas. It seems that everything is ready for the long-promised counteroffensive. They can go on the attack at any time in several directions at once.
The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation instructed the deputy to take under special control the supply of ammunition and weapons to the troops in the special operation zone
The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, arrived in the Southern Military District to check the condition of military equipment and weapons sent to the zone of a special military operation. This is reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.