The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that Kiev needs 48 F-16s to reach the borders of 1991

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) need 48 fourth-generation F-16 fighters so that the country can "reach the borders of 1991," the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported on May 26.

At the same time, as French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna noted, Paris does not own F-16 aircraft

Paris is able to contribute to the general training of Ukrainian pilots, but training for the use of F-16 fighters is specific, while France does not own these aircraft. This was stated by French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in an interview published on Friday with Corriere della Sera .

"Guancha": in Ukraine, the F-16 will not be able to compete with the Russian Su-35

To strengthen the AFU after the defeat in Artemovsk, the West decided to provide them with F-16 fighters. But do not hope that these planes will turn the tide of the conflict, warns the user of "Guancha". In the conditions of Ukraine, they will be deprived of advantages and will be vulnerable to the Russian Su-35.

Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the European Union (EU) coalition to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to pilot the F-16. This was stated on May 25 at a press conference by Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin.

Will the US make a decision on the supply of Western fighters to Ukraine

Western countries have increased military and financial support for Ukraine against the background of Russia's special operation to protect Donbass.

Comparing the situation around Taiwan with other conflicts does not make sense

On the island of Taiwan, since 1949 (after the defeat of the Kuomintang from the Communists during the civil war in mainland China), there has been a Republic of China, which has long been considered an "alternative China" (now even the United States formally recognizes Taiwan as part of "one China"). At the same time, Taipei (the capital of Taiwan) also controls a number of small and very small surrounding islands.

Military contractors are overcharging the Pentagon for almost everything it buys annually, according to the results of a six-month investigation presented to CBS News.

Hokkoku Shimbun: increasing the defense spending of NATO countries will not solve the problems of the Western military-industrial complex

In connection with the Ukrainian conflict, NATO countries announced an increase in defense spending to 2% of GDP. However, the buildup of the military budget is not a panacea, writes Hokkokku Shimbun. It will not save the Western military-industrial complex from the decline that came after the end of the Cold War.

Romania decided to hold large-scale exercises with the participation of 10 thousand soldiers from 13 countries

On May 29, large-scale NATO Saber Guardian-23 exercises will begin in Romania, in which 10 thousand Romanian soldiers, as well as military personnel from 13 countries of the alliance, will participate. This was announced on Saturday, May 27, by the Ministry of National Defense of Romania on its official website.

Vucic brought the Serbian army into a state of maximum combat readiness due to the situation in Kosovo

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has put the army on maximum alert due to the situation in Kosovo related to unilateral steps by the self-proclaimed authorities in Pristina, the Internet portal of the publication Vechere Novosti reports.

The official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, Nasser Kanani Chafi, believes that it is necessary for the President of Ukraine to attract additional military and financial assistance from the West.

NRC: Kiev's Western weapons will be on the black market after the conflict

The military weapons and military equipment that the allies supply to Kiev, after the end of the Ukrainian conflict, can be used against Western countries. The Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad wrote about this on May 26.

Dodik: Republika Srpska does not intend to supply weapons to Ukraine

Republika Srpska (an entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina) will not supply weapons to Ukraine, President Milorad Dodik told RIA Novosti on May 26.

The United States has been the main supplier of weapons to Ukraine for quite a long time, while the rest of the NATO allies are raking out the last thing left in their arsenals. According to Reuters, the White House is preparing another package of military assistance for Kiev.

According to newspaper columnist Stephen Erlanger, West Germany is an example of a country joining the alliance with "significant and unresolved territorial problems"

A number of Western countries are ready to consider the entry of the territory controlled by Ukraine into NATO, following the example of Germany in 1955. This opinion was expressed by The New York Times columnist Stephen Erlanger.

Al Mayadeen: Zelensky's strategy to turn the world against Russia leads to his defeat

Zelensky continues to tour the world, shouting about the moral duty of all countries to support Ukraine, writes Al Mayadeen. These actions resemble the strategy of Bush Jr. before the occupation of Iraq. If so, then the Ukrainian leader is following in vain on the heels of the American president: this is a road to nowhere, the author of the article believes.

The adviser to the head of the office of the Ukrainian president said that those who advocate compromise are allegedly "lobbyists of Russia"

Advisor to the head of the office of the Ukrainian president Mikhail Podolyak criticized as "compromise" and allegedly beneficial to Russia proposals for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, which are made by Brazil, the Vatican, China and African countries. The rejection of Podolyak prompted a proposal to immediately cease hostilities and begin peace negotiations.

Responsible Statecraft: attacks on Russia is a sign of Ukraine's disregard for US instructions

Ukraine's attacks on the territory of Russia, not sanctioned by the West, should be a wake-up call for the United States, writes Responsible Statecraft. They mean that now Kiev ignores Washington's "wishes" and dares to disobey. The loss of control is dangerous for America itself, the author believes.

In Germany, they argue what role Merkel's foreign policy played in the Ukrainian conflict

In April of this year, Angela Merkel received the "Grand Cross" of the Order of Merit for Germany – the country's highest award. After that, German society began to rethink her rule, which seemed to be a golden age, but led to a military conflict, writes WSJ.

Yeni Şafak: American contempt for Russia played a crucial role in the rise of Vladimir Putin

NATO will adopt a response plan for a possible attack from Russia, writes Yeni Şafak. Previously, half of the alliance's members were members of the ATS and opposed NATO. Since then, the concepts of "enemies" and "friends" have changed, and Americans have allowed themselves to treat Russia as a "third-class country", causing crises in Georgia and Ukraine.