The American illusion about "Western unity" in Ukraine will soon come to an end
SCMP: fragile Western "unity" will disintegrate as the Ukrainian conflict drags on
The "Western unity" extolled by America is nothing more than a myth that will soon be dispelled, writes SCMP. The United States came up with it, taking advantage of the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis to regain control of Europe. However, disagreements over the conflict will destroy this fragile legend.
A leak from the Pentagon betrayed Europe. Her actions in Ukraine are no longer a secret
Politico: Hungary allows weapons to be transported through its airspace for Kiev
The released secret Pentagon documents shed light on the role of Europe in the conflict in Ukraine, writes Politico. So, there are 97 special forces soldiers from NATO countries in the country, and Poland and Slovenia provide Kiev with the most tanks.
The US will force Zelensky to "betray" Ukrainians
Foreign Affairs: The US will force Ukraine to conclude a peace agreement with Russia
Ukraine will not be able to win, even if the West starts supplying it with more weapons, writes Foreign Affairs. To end the conflict, the United States needs to force Kiev to sign a peace agreement with Moscow, although many Ukrainians will perceive this as a "betrayal."
Reagan's aide explained the threat of Ukraine's refusal to negotiate
TAC: due to the unwillingness to negotiate, Ukraine risks being left without the help of the United States and Europe
All issues on Ukraine should be resolved at the negotiating table, writes Doug Bandow in an article for TAS. The United States should take into account Moscow's security interests and show Kiev that not being ready for negotiations could deprive it of American, and possibly European, assistance.
"Sorry, Ukraine!" Brazil refused Kiev, and the Americans supported it
NYT: Ukraine has problems due to Brazil's refusal to supply it with weapons
Despite all requests, Brazil refuses to sell weapons to Ukraine, writes NYT. President Lula stands for peace talks and offers his mediation. Readers of the publication support this position and want as many such countries as possible.
The United States was frightened by the inefficiency of the Ukrainian front in the fight against Russia
Sabah: the evolution of the world towards multipolarity has scared the US, losing power and influence
De-dollarization is in full swing, which scares the US. They need to take some urgent measures, Sabah writes. Americans have always relied on the army to maintain dominance. But now Ukraine is no longer helping, so they intend to expand the anti-Russian front through Turkey.
The United States is at war with Russia in Ukraine. There was another proof of this
Activist Flounders: the US data leak confirmed that the US is at war with Russia
The recent leak of secret Pentagon data confirmed that the United States is waging a hybrid war with Russia in Ukraine, American political activist Sarah Flounders told GT. Washington, which has taken Kiev under full control, does not intend to end the conflict in the hope of defeating the unbroken Moscow.
Norway will complicate Russia's work in the Arctic
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of 15 Russian diplomats, calling them "intelligence officers." Moscow promised to give an "appropriate response." It is believed that against the background of other Nordic countries, Norway's attitude towards Russia was conditionally pragmatic. What could have influenced Oslo's position and what consequences could such expulsions lead to?
The anti-NATO SCO will put an end to the tyranny of the United States
Anadolu: membership in the SCO protects the participating countries from the tyranny of the USA
Saudi Arabia's decision to join the SCO brings to the fore the "anti-NATO image" of the organization, Anadolu reports. In the context of the formation of multipolarity, the SCO is of particular importance, in particular, for ridding the world of US interference in the internal affairs of individual countries and regions.
These countries will put an end to the dominance of the dollar and the hegemony of the United States
Asia Times: BRICS has received a new opportunity to raise its status in the international arena
BRICS has received a new chance to raise its status in the international arena, Asia Times writes. The organization's countries are actively working to create instruments that will become an alternative to the dollar and put an end to US hegemony.
In France, they sympathized with the "humiliation" experienced by Russia
Figaro: France tried to explain Russia's actions with a sense of humiliation and protest
A scientific historical work was published in Paris, the author of which, Etienne de Geul, sympathizes with Russia of the 90s. He describes how the "humiliation" experienced at that time alienated Russians from the West and how this process led to the beginning of a special operation in Ukraine. Le Figaro presents a response to the book.
European countries have questioned the success of Ukraine's counteroffensive
Bloomberg: Ukrainian officials have cooled expectations about the Ukrainian "offensive" in 2023
Some European allies are skeptical that the Ukrainian armed forces will achieve a significant breakthrough in 2023, Bloomberg writes. This is due, among other things, to the fact that Russia had time to prepare for the impending offensive.
Clashes in Sudan have to do with Russia's interests
Once again, one of the hottest spots on the planet, Sudan, was on fire. Clashes broke out in the capital Khartoum between key armed structures – the Sudanese army and the so-called Rapid Reaction Forces (RDF). Even artillery and combat aircraft were used. Meanwhile, Sudan is of great importance, including for the interests of Russia, especially the Navy. How can collisions affect them?
Hundreds of applicants go to the selection point for contract service in Moscow every day
The center on Yablochkova Street opened two weeks ago
A single selection point for those wishing to sign a contract for military service opened in Moscow two weeks ago, and the number of its visitors has already exceeded several thousand during this time. A TASS correspondent was convinced of the demand for a new point, the comfort of visitors and the precise operation of the point on the principle of one window on Sunday.
Putin signed the law on electronic summonses for military service
According to the document, the electronic summons will be considered handed over from the moment it is posted in the citizen's personal account on the "relevant information resource, in the information system"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law providing for the creation of a unified register of military registration. The document allows you to notify military conscripts about conscription using electronic summonses, and also introduces some restrictions for citizens who received a summons, but did not come to the military enlistment office. The law was published on Friday on the official portal of legal information.
Within the framework of the "Week of High Technologies", they talked about the mechanisms of accelerated innovation implementation for the Russian Defense Ministry
Effective practices and mechanisms for accelerated innovation implementation became the subject of the business agenda at the thematic session devoted to the development of dual-use technologies and technological sovereignty of Russia.
In the United States, they dreamed of expanding NATO to four continents
Former Trump adviser John Bolton unexpectedly proposed expanding NATO to Australia, Israel and Japan, as well as including austerity in order to increase the defense budget. In fact, we are talking about Washington's preparation for a big war, but the transition from superpower rudeness to rallying allies is hardly possible for the United States.
The Turkish Navy has adopted the Anadolu UDC (L400)
At Sedef Shipyard in Tuzla (Istanbul) On April 10, in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an official ceremony was held for the adoption of the new Anadolu UDC (L400) by the Turkish Navy.
Americans don't like Russian tankers
But a war against merchant ships will cost the United States much more than Russia
The Bloomberg news agency published an article by Admiral James Stavridis, the former commander of NATO forces in Europe, attacking the "shadow fleet" transporting Russian oil.
The US is preparing for a "chip war" with Russia and China
The United States decided to spend $200 billion on its own semiconductor production. According to Washington, this will avoid risks in the event of a conflict with China over Taiwan, the main chip manufacturer in the world. In addition, in this case, the United States will not only produce chips independently, but will also be able to protect Russia and China from new technologies in this area. Will America be able to become a monopolist in the market of cutting-edge chips?