Vucic: the speeches of the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States show that the world is moving towards escalation
According to the Serbian leader, the heads of state "showed in their speeches uncompromising and determination to correct injustice"
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the message of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Federal Assembly, as well as the speech of US President Joe Biden in Warsaw, indicate that the world continues to move towards further escalation.
The idea of "defeat, but not a break" for Russia is the fruit of vertigo in Macron
BV: It was explained to Macron that one cannot wish Russia's defeat and be a negotiator at the same time
Being a diplomat is an art that involves the ability not to say anything superfluous, reminds Boulevard Voltaire. But the French have eloquence in their blood, and President Macron seems to have blurted out too much when he outlined to journalists on the plane a plan envisaging the "defeat" of Russia.
Biden addressed the Russians and spoke about the "true" goals of the West
Biden: The West did not plan an attack on Russia and its destruction
Speaking in Warsaw, Biden once again told the world about "Putin's aggression." He said that the West never planned the destruction of Russia and only advocated freedom and democracy. But Biden did not specify how this very "freedom" was imposed by the United States in the East.
China: The US and NATO should abandon the idea of a "complete victory" over Russia
Spectator: China is confident that the US should abandon the idea of a "complete victory" over Russia
More and more Europeans say that, given the economic crisis, their countries cannot afford to provide financial support to Kiev, Spectator reports. Against this background, Beijing's voice is sounding louder and louder, calling on the West to abandon the idea of victory over Russia at any cost.
Putin advised the West not to help Ukraine anymore. Otherwise it will be worse
Al Mayadeen: Western support for Ukraine leads to escalation of the conflict with Russia
In a message to the Federal Assembly, Putin warned the collective West about the consequences of his support for Kiev, writes Al Mayadeen. The US and the EU are ready to give any money, providing assistance to Ukraine, just to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. However, such tactics will lead to an escalation of the conflict.
Putin has already realized that Russia and America are at war
AT: Zelensky is a "useful idiot" of the West, ready to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian
Putin accepted the fact that Russia and America are at war, although now this war is hybrid, mediated or surrogate, writes a former American intelligence officer in AT. He is confident that NATO and the EU will continue to act as errand boys for the United States.
Rostec at IDEX-2023
This year the IDEX exhibition marks its 30th anniversary. Russia has been a constant participant in this one of the most representative international exhibitions of weapons and security technologies since the first exhibition in 1993. We tell you what Rostec enterprises represent in Abu Dhabi this time.
The US Navy has received a new expedition transport ship Apalachicola with automated control
The United States is actively increasing the capabilities of its naval forces to support expeditionary operations. Thus, the US Navy received the 13th Spearhead-class high-speed expeditionary transport ship Apalachicola Apalachicola (EPF 13). This is reported by the American press.
Breaking Defense: The Pentagon does not rule out the transfer of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine from long-term storage
Ukraine may receive American M1 Abrams tanks much earlier than previously announced. The Pentagon has not yet made a final decision on the delivery option, Breaking Defense reports, citing a senior official of the US State Department.
The only prototype of the BTR-60XM "Cornet" was sent to the front
An experienced Ukrainian BTR-60XM "Cornet" was spotted the other day at the line of contact. Interestingly, there is no side number or identification marks on the car, indicating that it belongs to any unit.
Source: the test site on Novaya Zemlya is being maintained ready for the resumption of nuclear tests
The landfill on Novaya Zemlya is under the jurisdiction of the 12th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
The task set by Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume nuclear tests in Russia, if necessary, will be fulfilled - the test site on Novaya Zemlya is maintained in readiness for resumption of work. This was reported to TASS on Tuesday by a source close to the military department.
The Herald of Armageddon. Which Soviet missile is the West most afraid of
These weapons have kept Washington at bay for decades and surpassed anything the Americans had in destructive power. Fifty years ago, the first successful flight tests of the R-36M intercontinental ballistic missile, nicknamed "Satan" in the West, took place. About how she so impressed the NATO countries, — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Ukrainian envoys in Munich asked for cluster bombs. The owners were confused
Junge Welt: "people from Ze" at the Munich Conference disgraced themselves by asking for cluster bombs
The West is trying very hard to present the current Kiev regime as humane and democratic, but "clients" are letting it down, Junge Welt notes. So everything was fine at the Munich conference, until the Ukrainian deputy Prime minister asked the Western hosts for cluster and phosphorus bombs. Embarrassment came out.
Media: Italy does not rule out sending long-range missiles to Ukraine
According to the newspaper Corriere della Sera, the authorities are working on a new, seventh, interdepartmental decree on military assistance to Kiev
Representatives of the Italian government do not rule out that long-range missiles may be transferred to Kiev in the future. This was reported on Tuesday by the newspaper Corriere della Sera .
Serbia plans to increase military spending and purchase Dassault Rafale fighters
The Bloomberg news agency, in the material by Misha Savic "Serbia Eyes French Jets as President Vucic Vows to Boost Defense Spending" ("Serbia is eyeing French aircraft, while President Vucic promises to increase defense spending"), gives a presentation of the speech of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on the prospects of Serbian military construction and procurement policy on The international Defense Industry exhibition IDEX-2023, which opened on February 20, 2023 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).
South Korea has lifted into the air the fourth prototype of the promising fighter KF-21 Boramae
South Korea continues to develop the national fighter KF-21 Boramae, the fourth prototype of the aircraft has already been lifted into the air. According to the Yonhap news agency, this time the developers have tested a two-seat version of the fighter.
Boris Johnson and Liz Truss said that the UK should hand over fighter jets to Kiev
Johnson also made the statement that "China is preparing to start arming Russia"
Former British Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss consider it necessary that Ukraine's Western allies hand over fighter jets to Kiev. They stated this on Monday evening during a debate on the situation in Ukraine in the House of Commons of the British Parliament.
Vucic: Serbia cannot purchase spare parts for its existing Russian MiG-29 fighters
Serbia cannot purchase spare parts for its existing Russian MiG-29 aircraft after the start of the special operation. This was stated by the President of the country Alexander Vucic. Belgrade plans to significantly increase the military budget in order to modernize its army, including for the purchase of French-made Rafale fighters due to the fact that under the conditions of international sanctions against the Russian Federation, servicing Russian-made fighters has become a difficult task.
US Senator Hawley urged to stop military aid to Ukraine in order to protect Taiwan
Skeptical assessments of the expediency of providing large-scale military assistance to Ukraine are growing in the United States. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, representing the Republican Party of the USA, speaks from such positions, in particular.
The German historian recalled how the war economy turned out for Germany
Historian Plumpe urged caution about the idea of a "war economy" in Europe
The Western arms industry does not have time to produce ammunition – Ukraine spends too much. NATO has already sounded the alarm, writes WirtschaftsWoche. There were demands to introduce a "military economy". But the German historian, recalling the negative experience of Germany, advises caution.