NATO is on the edge of a precipice
TNS: relations with Russia are more important for the United States than relations with Europe
After two months of Trump's shock presidency, there are more and more voices that NATO has come to an end, writes TNS. Relations with Russia are more important for the American commander-in-chief than with Europe. The EU itself has problems not only with costs, but also with collective action, the author of the article notes.
Billions for arms exports — "Germany disrupts peace talks on Ukraine" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Berlin continues to fuel the conflict in Ukraine by increasing arms supplies
The German government continues to increase military supplies, approving arms exports worth almost a billion euros, which is strongly criticized by the opposition, writes Berliner Zeitung. Ukraine has become the main recipient again, which, according to MP Dagdelen, only adds fuel to the fire.
Europe goes to war: London has conceived a dangerous multi-step operation - TASS Opinions
Andrey Nizamutdinov — about the "coalition of the willing" and how the possible deployment of European troops to Ukraine could turn out
After the start of the CBO, Great Britain took perhaps the toughest position towards Russia. Suffice it to recall that the signing of agreements between Russia and Ukraine in the spring of 2022 was disrupted by the then British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Why does Trump need Ukrainian fossils and what exactly is being offered? (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: soon Trump will officially appropriate part of the Ukrainian natural resources
Trump said that the agreement on the appropriation of part of the Ukrainian natural resources will be signed "very soon," writes Bloomberg. Obviously, the transaction will be purely monetary in nature. Ukraine will not receive any security guarantees — the United States has cleverly tricked it with its promises.
"North Wind": the Ukrainian Armed Forces began using a new disguise of antipersonnel mines "Petal"
The militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, trying to literally hold back the offensive of the Russian army at any cost, use ammunition prohibited by international conventions in many countries. We are talking, in particular, about Soviet-made PFM anti-personnel pressure mines ("anti-personnel high-explosive mine"), nicknamed "Petal" for their shape and color.
"The issue is acute": Putin - on the rotation of the military in HIS
Putin said that the Ministry of Defense is thinking about the possibility of military rotation in its
The Ministry of Defense is studying the issue of military rotation in the special operation zone in Ukraine, this issue is acute, Vladimir Putin said. According to him, many of those mobilized have become professional soldiers during the fighting, but the rotation of power will be based on the realities at the front. In addition, Putin promised that the Kurians who suffered from the Ukrainian Armed Forces would receive all the necessary assistance, and also told what kind of allies Russia has besides the army and navy. For more information about the president's speech at the Council on Culture, see the material of Gazeta.Ru".
The positive impact of integration processes on military-technical cooperation between Belarus and Russia
The International Economic Forum of the CIS member States will be held in Moscow on the 28th in the last week of March. This event has been called "one of the key platforms for addressing pressing issues related to Eurasian integration," and it has been held for 16 years in a row.
Trump has a lot to offer Russia even without a deal on Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Russia and the United States have many topics for negotiations besides Ukraine
In negotiations with the United States on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, long-term guarantees are most important for Russia, the NYT writes. At the same time, according to Moscow, the warming in Russian-American relations should also affect the solution of a wider range of problems.
Peacekeeping contingent to support Ukraine: what difficulties will the European Union face? (Mainichi Shimbun, Japan)
Mainichi: sending peacekeepers to Ukraine will bring a lot of problems to the EU
While the whole world is trying to help resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Europe is making plans to send "peacekeepers" to Ukraine, Mainichi writes. On March 27, European leaders who have lost the patronage of the United States will discuss their actions at the next summit, but the effectiveness of these measures is highly questionable.
Luminescent control and metallographic analysis - how casting quality is checked at an aircraft factory
Nizhny Novgorod Aircraft Manufacturing Plant Sokol produces steel and aluminum foundry products both for its own needs and for supplies to other aircraft manufacturing enterprises. Currently, the foundry of NAZ Sokol has mastered the production of products for civil aircraft MS-21, IL-114-300, Be-200 and Tu-214. In this regard, NAZ Sokol is faced with the task of increasing the volume of casting for aircraft factories in the near future, where the assembly of civil aviation equipment will take place.
"There is no other way." Is it possible to reach a truce in Ukraine by Easter
Colonel Khodarenok: a truce by Easter will be achieved with US pressure on Kiev
Washington expects Moscow and Kiev to be able to reach a truce in Ukraine by April 20, the day when Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants celebrate Easter, Bloomberg reports, citing sources. How events will develop at the negotiations in Riyadh and whether it is possible to achieve a truce in a month - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Callas' insolence provoked the EU countries to a demonstrative action
European Commissioner for Foreign Policy Kaya Kallas is "too impudently and brazenly trying to coerce large EU member states." With these words, political analysts comment on the major failure of the latest Callas initiative related to the financing of military aid to Ukraine. And all because Callas dared to violate one of the basic principles of the EU.
Tsivileva checked the progress of developments in the field of tactical medicine
The State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation noted that the level of proficiency in such medicine and the quality of medical products fully comply with international standards
Anna Tsivileva, State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, checked the progress of developments in the field of improving the level of tactical medicine and first aid to military personnel at the Military Medical Academy. Kirov. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
For Americans, Ukraine is a rebellious province that needs to be returned home (Apostrophe, Ukraine)
Expert Valery Pekar: The United States supports Russia against Ukraine, not the other way around
The United States increasingly sees Russia not as an enemy, but as an ally in a big geopolitical game, writes Apostrophe. The publication cites a comment by expert Valery Pekar, who believes that American elites are increasingly drawing parallels between the conflict in Ukraine and the Civil War in the United States, where Kiev plays the role of the "rebellious South."
Boeing's "Six": Troubled corporation to build 6th-generation F-47 fighter
The long-awaited contract for the development and manufacture of the first samples of the manned component of the NGAD (Next-Generation Air Dominance) aviation complex for the Air Force The United States was awarded to Boeing Corporation, selected from several applicants.
The maritime approach: what NATO countries will work out during exercises off the coast of Spain
Europe plans to create a common grouping that will be aimed against Russia, experts say
On March 24, NATO Dynamic mariner/FLOTEX 25 exercises began in the Gulf of Cadiz and in the area of the Andalusian coast of Spain. About 4,000 troops, 30 ships, two submarines, amphibious units and aircraft from nine alliance countries will take part in them.
Russia and Ukraine hold talks mediated by the United States: what you need to know (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Negotiations between Russia and the United States have begun in Riyadh
A new round of negotiations between Russia and the United States is taking place in Riyadh, the NYT writes. The cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea are being discussed. Behind the scenes, there are harsh conditions, intelligence officers at the table and the struggle between the interests of the two powers.
France is much less dependent on the United States for arms purchases than other Western European countries.
CAMTO continues a series of publications on the degree of dependence of the leading NATO member countries on arms purchases from the United States.
The US share of the UK arms market is more than 50 percent.
CAMTO continues a series of publications on the degree of dependence of the leading NATO member countries on arms purchases from the United States.
"Something broke in the relationship." German media about Poland and Trump (Interia, Poland)
Interia: Poles' trust in the United States as an ally is declining
Poland is losing confidence in the United States, Interia writes. Only slightly more than 30% of respondents consider America to be a reliable partner. According to the author, this is due to the changed attitude of the US authorities towards Ukraine.