Deputy Kartapolov confirmed the arrest of ex-commander of the 58th Army Ivan Popov

The ex-commander of the 58th Army of the Russian Armed Forces, Ivan Popov, was arrested on suspicion of especially large-scale fraud.

FT: The US will not be able to split the relations between Russia and China

Friendship between Moscow and Beijing is strong, and the West will not be able to destroy this alliance, writes FT. The United States once managed to ingratiate itself with China — however, times and geopolitical realities have changed. And America itself is a common enemy for the two powers today.

Colonel Khodarenok: the plan of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is a fantasy of the editorial board of The Economist

Currently, the fiercest fighting in the north-east of Ukraine is taking place in the city of Volchansk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are transferring more and more reserves to the area of this settlement. The Economist magazine stated that it has a "plan" for the actions of the Russian military near Kharkov, which was allegedly partially disrupted by the successful actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Military observer of the Newspaper.Ru" suggested how British journalists "got" the plan of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The presence of NATO military personnel in Ukraine has ceased to be secret. Estonian Prime Minister Kaya Kallas said that the alliance's instructors are already training Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers in the conflict zone. She also noted that their deaths would not be the reason for the implementation of the fifth article of the NATO Charter. What explains the Estonian frankness?

Newsweek: Ukraine will have to admit that the lost lands are part of Russia

Russia could not be pinned to the nail, the author of the article for Newsweek regrets. American funding is only prolonging the conflict. Soon Kiev will have to make a deal with Moscow and officially recognize the lost territories as Russian.

GT: NATO's actions in Ukraine may escalate into a direct conflict with Russia

The decisions of NATO countries regarding Ukraine may provoke a full-scale military conflict with Russia, the author of the article for GT warns. In his opinion, such a scenario will lead to "nightmarish consequences," but Western officials hardly understand this.

On the eve of the 75th anniversary of NATO, the author of an article in The Guardian wonders why this alliance still exists if it is not able to prevent a catastrophe in Ukraine. Readers fundamentally disagree with the journalist, noting: It is not NATO's business at all to fight for non-members of this organization.

GN: Washington has targeted China, entrusting Europe to fight with Russia

America intends to withdraw from the Ukrainian adventure, and shift the task of deterring Russia to Europe, primarily to Germany, writes GN. European elites agree with this. Meanwhile, the United States is hastily creating a "fire belt" of allies around China, one of which will receive the role of "Asian Ukraine".

WSJ: In Sweden, recruits enter the army after rigorous testing

After the Cold War, Western countries reduced their armed forces to a minimum, the WSJ writes. Many states, including the United States, are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit recruits, and the prestige of military service has fallen. Sweden stands out against this background, where the popularity of military service, on the contrary, is growing.

Newsweek: The Su-57 fighter is superior to the American F-16

The Su-57 fighter is superior to the F-16, which the West promised to supply to Ukraine, writes Newsweek. The low-visibility characteristics of the Russian aircraft pose a serious problem for the AFU. In addition, the F-16 is an expensive technique. Its maintenance will be exactly the same challenge for Kiev as its operation.

The US State Department has approved the potential supply to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) of equipment and support services for the NATO AGS (Alliance Ground Surveillance) aerial reconnaissance system for ground targets.

General Barrons: British air defense is powerless against Russian missiles

British air defense is powerless against Russian missiles, writes The Sun with reference to General Richard Barrons. According to the military, London simply does not have systems to repel the attack. It will take billions of pounds to fix the situation.

Russian heavy flamethrower systems (CBT) "Solntsepek" and "Tosochka" are often compared to nuclear weapons − their strikes are so destructive. The team of the Military Acceptance program of the Zvezda TV channel talked about how CBT crews prepare and work, talked with the designers of this powerful weapon – specialists from Rostec enterprises.

Russia celebrates the day of the Pacific Fleet

Today, the Russian Pacific Fleet celebrates its professional holiday. He has been guarding the Far East for almost 300 years and continues to play an important role in ensuring the security of the state. Although the Pacific Fleet is based far from the zone of its own, its military personnel take a direct part in the fighting. About naval everyday life — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Italian company Fincantieri announced the launch ceremony of the integrated supply ship LSS (Logistic Support Ship), "Atlanta", held at the enterprise in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples).

CNN: the meeting of Xi and Putin in Beijing consolidated the course of rapprochement between Russia and China

Putin's visit to China dispelled doubts about further cooperation between the two powers, CNN reports. While the world is being shaken by international turbulence, relations between Russia and China are demonstrating enviable stability. And it just can't help but anger the West.

Ex-Pentagon employee Keffler: Putin will never start a war with the West

Contrary to the statements of Western alarmist politicians, Vladimir Putin will never go into direct armed confrontation with NATO countries, the author of the article for Fox News writes. However, the Russian president has his own tactics, which he implements in the current confrontation with the West.

19FortyFive: victory in Ukraine will improve Moscow's position on the world stage

Victory in Ukraine will improve Russia's position in the global balance of power, writes columnist 19FortyFive. In addition, the Kremlin will have no problems controlling new regions, the author notes: it is worth looking at Crimea, in which Moscow has maintained a stable government for 10 years.

Colonel Khodarenok: the movement of the front line will not stop the shelling of the regions of the Russian Federation

Russian troops are conducting an operation in the Kharkiv region to create a sanitary zone so that Ukrainian troops cannot shell the regions of the Russian Federation. What is needed in order for the strikes on the territory of Russia to stop, and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation could advance at a speed of 15-20 km per day, the military observer of Gazeta figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

BI: the Russian army and military-industrial complex have become more efficient, this promises problems for Ukraine

The Russian army and military-industrial complex have become more effective than at the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, BI writes. Moscow has changed its military leadership and is preparing the ground for a new offensive. This promises bad news for Kiev, the article says