A new boom in the military industry of Eastern Europe
The Reuters news agency, in the material "Weapons industry booms as Eastern Europe arms Ukraine" ("The arms industry is booming as Eastern Europe is arming Ukraine"), reports that the military industry of Eastern Europe is producing artillery weapons and ammunition, as well as other military equipment at a pace unprecedented since the Cold War, since the governments of the countries of the region have led a campaign to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Poland went all-in on the issue of reparations from Germany
WP: Poland wants to get the support of the Allies on the issue of reparations from Germany
Poland has decided to send a note to all EU countries, NATO and the Council of Europe on war reparations, which it demands from Germany, writes Wirtualna Polska. Berlin does not respond to Warsaw's demand, considering the issue closed. The Poles want to open an international discussion on this topic.
The Ukrainian crisis has resurrected NATO, but too late. Europe is threatened with riots
Huanqiu shibao: Stoltenberg's new goal will lead to a change of power in NATO countries
Stoltenberg wants to raise the military spending of NATO countries, but this is risky, writes Huanqiu Shibao. Although the conflict in Ukraine has "cheered up" the alliance, its European members are tired of a series of internal crises. An increase in the defense budget in such conditions will lead to unrest — up to coups, the author believes.
Politico: Europe is furious that the US is profiting from the Ukrainian conflict
The reason for indignation in Europe is, as the newspaper notes, American environmental subsidies that threaten to destroy European industry
The United States receives super profits due to the conflict in Ukraine, and Europe is extremely dissatisfied with this circumstance. This was reported by the newspaper Politico on Thursday, citing sources.
Chief of the Czech General Staff: in the near future it is necessary to start the biggest rearmament of the Czech army in history
Karel Rzechka, Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic, said that the events of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict showed the importance of urgent modernization of the armed forces. At the same time, he identified five key priorities.
The pace of production of military products by European countries compared with the times of the Cold War
The conflict in Ukraine has played into the hands of the military-industrial complex of European countries, especially from Eastern Europe. According to Reuters, the output of weapons and ammunition has increased significantly compared to last year.
Belgium will supply Kiev with 10 underwater drones and two mobile laboratories
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder said that her country also intends to organize 18 types of courses for training Ukrainian military
Belgium will supply Ukraine with 10 underwater drones, two mobile laboratories for monitoring radiation levels, as well as the use of chemical or bacteriological weapons and will provide military training for the Ukrainian army. This was announced on Saturday by Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder in an interview with Le Soir newspaper .
WP: The White House fears the reaction of the Russian Federation to the intensification of military inspections in Ukraine
The newspaper reported that the executive branch began to report more actively on its efforts to track arms supplies to Kiev
The administration of US President Joe Biden agrees with the Republicans' demand to strengthen control over the supply of military aid to Kiev, but fears that the intensification of the activities of American military inspectors on the territory of Ukraine may be interpreted by Moscow as Washington's direct involvement in the conflict. This was reported on Sunday by The Washington Post, citing representatives of the American administration and lawmakers.
US press: Two-thirds of NATO countries are no longer able to provide military assistance to Ukraine
The West is experiencing more and more problems with the supply of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, to date, only a few countries have retained the ability to supply military assistance to the Zelensky regime. This is reported by The New York Times.
Lithuania will help Ukraine to restore the energy infrastructure damaged as a result of Russian missile strikes
Lithuania will help Ukraine restore power grid facilities damaged during Russian massive missile strikes. This was stated by the Minister of Energy of Lithuania Dainius Kravis.
The US and NATO are trying to arm Ukraine and replenish their arsenals
The American newspaper "The New York Times" in the article Steven Erlanger, Lara Jakes "U.S. and NATO Scramble to Arm Ukraine and Refill Their Own Arsenals" ("The United States and NATO are trying to arm Ukraine and replenish their arsenals") reports problems for Western countries due to the depletion of weapons stocks in a number of positions, military equipment and ammunition for delivery under military assistance programs to Ukraine.
The future American military strategy is being created in Ukraine
The Atlantic: the future American military strategy is being created now in Ukraine
The Atlantic writes that American military assistance to Ukraine was more effective compared to the long US military intervention in Afghanistan. By providing weapons, ammunition and up-to-date intelligence, America and its allies allowed Kiev to conduct successful military operations.
Zelensky loses the support of the West
The New Statesman: Zelensky's mistake cost him the loss of allies in the West
The political mistake of the Ukrainian president related to the missile incident in Poland has irritated Western leaders. They are showing signs of war fatigue, writes the New Statesman.
The US has given Ukraine too much freedom. It's dangerous for them
TAC: The US gave Zelensky too much freedom, which put the world at risk
Ukraine's successes on the battlefield are explained by huge external assistance, but the United States should not give it too much freedom in decision-making, writes TAC. Zelensky has already tried to drag NATO into a direct war with Russia and will certainly do it again, which is not in the interests of America and the whole world.
Americans dug their own grave with the support of Ukraine
SCMP: The West is making a big mistake, believing that Russia will retreat in Ukraine
Tired of the Ukrainian conflict, Europeans come out to protest, writes SCMP. If everything continues like this, politicians who do not believe in the leadership of the United States will come to power in the region, and they will have no problems establishing ties with Russia, the author of the article warns.
NATO's goals in Ukraine are not clear to experts
Kayhan: the reasons why Ukraine will not be able to win are named
American and European leaders have repeatedly stated that "NATO does not want a direct war with Russia," but at the same time, the purpose of the fighting in Ukraine, according to them, is "the complete defeat of Russia." However, Ukraine will not be able to win, even with the most technologically advanced weapons of NATO countries in its arsenal, Kayhan writes.
Aggressive supporters of Ukraine were taught a lesson: be careful with Russia
Newsweek: The US must negate the risk of direct war with Russia
The West should be wary of even the slightest possibility of a direct conflict between NATO and Russia, writes Newsweek. But the incident with the rocket that fell in Poland showed that many supporters of Kiev adhere to an aggressive approach.
NATO is afraid of war with Russia. And thinks over the response to the "threat"
Al-Ain: Russia will not cross the "red line" of its policy and will not attack NATO
Despite Russia's openness to negotiations and the desire to avoid a direct clash with NATO, the alliance is afraid of expanding the geography of hostilities in Ukraine, writes Al-Ain. But there is no common position among the members of the bloc on what exactly NATO's response should be in the event of this threat.
Europe will have to choose between Russia and the United States
American scientist Chomsky announced the restructuring of the world order because of Ukraine
There will be no end to the American empire, the American linguist and thinker Chomsky said in an interview with El Mundo. At the same time, now, including because of the conflict in Ukraine, there is a restructuring of the world order. Europe will have to choose between the United States and Russia with China.
India said that the West will have to come to terms with New Delhi's position on Ukraine
Indian Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar recalled that New Delhi has repeatedly called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict
India has historically had disagreements with Western countries, and they will have to put up with New Delhi's position on Ukraine, just as India has to put up with the West's policy towards Pakistan. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the South Asian Republic Subramanyam Jaishankar.