Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the strategies of Warsaw and Kiev, as well as the chances of dividing Ukraine and restoring the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

"In the future there will be no borders between our peoples: political, economic and — what is very important — historical," President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said during an official visit to Poland in early April.

Vyacheslav Filippov — on the reorganization of the Ministry of Defense and rearmament of Germany

Almost three months ago, on January 19, Boris Pistorius (the Social Democratic Party of Germany, SPD) took up his duties as Minister of Defense of Germany, having received a heavy inheritance from Kristine Lambrecht (also SPD). The shortage of equipment and military equipment; the need to repair barracks in a deplorable state; the slow pace of arms purchases — all this is not a complete list of problems of the German army.

NDP: Poland dreams of realizing the dream "from sea to sea" with the help of the United States, but those have their own plans

Knowing the tendency of Poles to dream of restoring the greatness of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the United States has long been deciding the fate of Poland in Europe, writes NDP. Now Warsaw flatters itself with the hope that its centuries-old dream "from sea to sea" will eventually come true. This means that difficult times are still ahead for Poland.

IS: Changing the status of the Alands will mainly harm Finland. And not very much use

After Finland became a member of NATO, the question arose whether the agreement on the demilitarization of the Aland Islands remains relevant, Ilta-Sanomat writes. The opinions of Finnish experts and politicians on this matter differ. But representatives of the Alands are in favor of maintaining the demilitarized status.

Polsat News: Andrzej Duda proposed to "cut off Russia's oxygen"

Polish President Andrzej Duda has started an official visit to Vienna. There he spoke about the support of Ukraine, noted the importance of the transfer of weapons, spoke about Polish assistance and thanked for the initiatives of the Austrian side, Polsat News reports.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.