This event will decide the fate of the conflict in Ukraine
dikGAZETE: the fate of the Ukrainian conflict will be decided by the presidential elections in Turkey
The confrontation between the West and Russia in Ukraine is "a terrible battle for the future of humanity," writes dikGAZETE. While the US and the EU are adding fuel to the fire of the conflict, Erdogan has made every effort to neutralize the consequences of the crisis. If he suddenly loses the presidential election, who will take Ankara's place in the settlement of the conflict?
Former Polish president urged Germans to "deal with Russia"
Former Polish President Walesa appealed to the Germans to solve the "Russian problem"
Former Polish President Lech Walesa, in an interview with the Fakt publication, appealed to the Germans to solve the "Russian problem" once and for all. He said that now there is a unique chance to "deal with Russia", and if it is not used, "future generations will not forgive this."
By supporting Ukraine, the United States is losing not only money
NR: in addition to huge sums for Ukraine, the US faces strategic costs
US attempts to weaken Russia are more expensive than American politicians claim, writes New Republic. In addition to the astronomical sums allocated to Ukraine, the United States faces serious strategic costs: for example, the formation of a Russian-Chinese-Iranian alliance.
Americans were fed tall tales about Russia long before the special operation
TAC: the American establishment incited anti-Russian sentiment in the United States long before its
The scandal surrounding Russia's "interference" in the US elections helped Washington to secure the consent of its people for a new cold war with Moscow, writes TAC. Thanks to the efforts of politicians, by the beginning of its Americans were ready to believe in any tall tales about Russia.
Doomsday clock dangerously close to midnight because of Ukraine
CNN: the hands of the Doomsday clock were moved ten seconds closer to nuclear midnight
The Doomsday clock showed the record proximity of humanity to the point of total destruction, CNN reports. Due to the conflict in Ukraine and the risk of nuclear escalation, their hands were moved ten seconds closer to midnight.
The West has burned in Ukraine
Al-Ayyam: Russia has gained supremacy in Ukraine and is exhausting the West
The US and the EU decided to play with fire and were badly burned, writes Al-Ayyam. The collapse of Russia, the destruction of its army and the collapse of the economy are "crazy fantasies of the sick imagination of the West." As a result, he himself got bogged down in the Ukrainian swamp, into which he dragged Moscow. And now he is puzzling over how to get out of this trap.
"No one should have any illusions who is the real aggressor in the current conflict"
Ambassador to the United States Antonov promised that M1 Abrams tanks from the United States will be destroyed by Russian troops
Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said that if the United States hands over its M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Russian troops will destroy them, as well as other NATO equipment. He also called the United States an "aggressor" in the situation in Ukraine.
"Don't say we didn't warn you": Moscow responded to Kiev's threat of strikes on Russian cities
Gavrilov: Russia is ready to respond harshly if the West supplies Kiev with weapons for strikes on the country
The head of the Russian delegation in Vienna, Gavrilov, said that in the event of the transfer of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which can reach Russian cities, Moscow will take tough actions. So he commented on Kiev's statement about a possible strike on Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. Peskov believes that such statements demonstrate the rightness of the Russian side.
"Their defenses cracked." Tens of thousands of soldiers can get into the cauldron
The first important tactical victory of the Russian army in the new year, the liberation of Soledar in the DPR, made it possible to close the pincers even more tightly around Artemovsk — one of the most powerful defense nodes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donbass. About what may happen next — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Spanish government has decided to join the supply of German-made tanks to Kiev
Spain will join the European countries planning to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine, the country's government has made the appropriate decision. This is reported by the newspaper El País.
U.S. Navy Command: During the tests, marine drones created a long-range radar barrier for the destroyer
During the recent National Symposium of the Surface Fleet Association (SNA 2023), the US Navy Command highly appreciated the achievements of the TF 59 group in the development of unmanned systems, writes Naval News.
The Ukrainian conflict has confused all the cards for Russia in the Arctic
Le Monde: while Russia is focused on Ukraine, the West is increasing its presence in the Arctic
The special operation led to the "isolation" of Russia in the Arctic Council, and Moscow's military presence in the Far North has decreased, writes Le Monde. Western countries have not failed to take advantage of this: they are increasing investments in oil and gas exploration in the northern region in a race with China.
Biorobots equipped with mouse muscles are presented
American developers have assembled miniature machines that move using contractions of mouse muscle cells grown "in vitro". Biorobots have reached a record speed for such systems — almost a millimeter per second.
The Czech Republic stated that it cannot supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine now
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that these tanks are needed to ensure the security of his country
The Czech Republic does not intend to abandon German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks in favor of Ukraine, which Germany promised to transfer to Prague as part of a "circular exchange", implying that Eastern European countries supply Soviet-made weapons to Ukraine and receive equipment from Germany in return. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said this in an interview with DPA on Tuesday after a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
ABC: Kiev can get about 100 Leopard 2 tanks from 12 countries
According to the TV channel, Denmark, Spain and the Netherlands are among those ready to send tanks to Ukraine
Twelve countries agree to supply Ukraine with about 100 Leopard 2 tanks if Germany, in turn, gives its permission for re-export. This was reported on Tuesday by ABC TV channel with reference to a Ukrainian official.
Poland announced that it expects compensation from the EU for the tanks supplied by the republic to Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that "this will be a test of the EU's goodwill"
The Polish authorities are waiting for the European Union to compensate for the tanks supplied by the republic to Ukraine. This was stated on Tuesday at a press conference by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
The US explained what is behind Berlin's refusal to send "Leopards" to Kiev
NYT: Germany's reluctance to send Leopard 2 to Ukraine is explained by its Nazi past
Germany is not ready to be the first to deliver Leopard 2 to Ukraine because of its history and long-standing policy of pacifism, the authors of the article for the NYT believe. Despite Kiev's support, the Germans are not ready for escalation with the successor of the USSR, Russia.
Tanks of discord. Disputes continue in NATO over the supply of Western armored vehicles to Kiev
Events in Russia and the world. Analytical publications. Materials of press conferences. Video and photo reports
The United States may transfer a significant number of tanks to Ukraine in order to persuade Germany to take a similar step, Sky News Arabia and The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
In the USA, they told about the prospects of the Russian "Terminator"
The Russian Terminator tank support combat vehicle may become a new stage of evolution in tank construction, writes forbes. The authors note that, according to some reports, the car took part in battles in Ukraine and proved itself well.
Forbes: The Terminator BMPT of the Russian Armed Forces may become the only survivors of the tank war
According to analyst David Hambling, this machine may represent the next stage in the evolution of armor
The Russian tank support Vehicle (BMPT) "Terminator" may become the next step in the evolution of armored vehicles. This opinion was expressed in his column for the Forbes website by analyst David Hambling.
