Seoul adheres to the principle of the impossibility of supplying lethal weapons to Kiev
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg earlier called on the Republic of Korea to follow the example of Germany, Norway and Sweden and start supplying weapons to Ukraine
The Republic of Korea (ROK) continues to adhere to the principle of the impossibility of supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine. This was stated to a TASS correspondent on Thursday by the Deputy chairman of the Committee on International Affairs and Unification of the National Assembly (Parliament) from the ruling pariah Tae Yong Ho.
The EU will allocate €25 million for a program to mine the territory of Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal claims that he discussed with Josep Borrel sanctions against Russia, as well as military and other assistance to Kiev
The European Union will allocate €25 million for a program to mine the territory of Ukraine, Prime Minister Denis Shmygal said.
Japan has allocated $170 million to Ukraine for the restoration of infrastructure
According to the Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine, the funds will be used to purchase goods and services from Japanese companies for the needs of the country
Japan has allocated $170 million in the form of a grant to restore Ukraine's critical infrastructure, the funds will be used to purchase goods and services from Japanese companies for Ukrainian needs. This was announced on Wednesday by the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine.
The French Senate considers sending soldiers the main criterion for participation in the conflict in Ukraine
The head of the French Senate Commission on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces, Christian Cambon, is convinced that Paris does not cross the red line by sending weapons and light wheeled AMX-10 RC tanks to Ukraine.
France will send 150 soldiers to Poland to train Ukrainian soldiers
Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina noted that Warsaw, together with Paris, are working to strengthen Ukraine's defense potential
The French authorities will send 150 servicemen to Poland to strengthen the European training mission of Ukrainian soldiers. This was stated on Thursday by Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina.
The European Parliament urged to consider the supply of aircraft and missiles to Ukraine
The resolution also expresses support for the supply of all other types of weapons to Kiev and the creation of an EU mission to train Ukrainian military in Europe
The European Parliament called for studying the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Western combat aircraft and long-range missiles. This is stated in the resolution adopted on Thursday at a special session of the European Parliament, timed to coincide with the EU-Ukraine summit on February 3 in Kiev.
The United States will not refuse to support Kiev against the background of Russia's statements on the implementation of the DSNV
According to Kara Abercrombie, coordinator for defense policy and arms control at the White House National Security Council, allegedly "Russia's failure to fulfill its obligations jeopardizes the viability" of the treaty.
Ukraine miscalculated and deprived itself of a chance to win over Russia
Die Welt: Ukraine's victory is becoming less likely every day
Kiev missed the chance to win, which appeared to him because of the initial miscalculations of Moscow, writes Die Welt. Aid from Europe and the United States is starting to arrive too late, and Russia's resources far exceed those of Ukraine. The West has failed Zelensky, the author of the article concludes.
Zelensky announced his readiness for further personnel changes in defense structures
According to the President of Ukraine, "in some areas, the only way to guarantee legality is by changing managers together with the introduction of institutional changes"
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky declared his readiness to continue the "anti-corruption purges" in the defense department and other structures.
The fate of the world will be decided in the near future in Ukraine
Okaz: The West is creating a threat of the conflict in Ukraine escalating into a third World War
The West is stepping up its involvement in the Ukrainian crisis, writes Okaz. This creates the threat of an indirect conflict escalating into a full-scale war between the Atlantic camp and Russia. In the coming weeks, the fighting in Ukraine will determine the direction of development of this threat, the author of the article believes.
Rod Dreher: most of all, what we do in Ukraine is similar to Vietnam-68
TAC: journalist Rod Dreher revealed the frightening similarity of US actions in Ukraine and Vietnam
Ukraine's GDP will decrease by 35% over the year, all new NATO countries are involved in the confrontation with Russia, in the USA the voter is not informed about the danger - all these terrible facts are listed in the American Conservative article. The author does not give recipes for salvation, he urges Americans to think.
NATO is ready to directly enter into the conflict in Ukraine, but there is one thing
Al Mayadeen: NATO has faced unsolvable problems in the military sector
The latest decisions of the West indicate its readiness to enter into direct conflict with Russia in Ukraine, writes Al Mayadeen. At the same time, Europe and the United States offer peace on condition of Moscow's surrender. Obviously, a country that retains superiority on the battlefield and has no problems with the military-industrial complex, unlike NATO countries, will never retreat, the author of the article notes.
Washington and Brussels are preparing a counterattack
Russian Doomsday weapons may Bury Western Plans
The decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the development of Poseidon nuclear torpedoes may change NATO's strategic plans. The British newspaper Express on January 19 published an article by columnist Rohan Gupta, in which the new weapon qualifies as the "most intimidating" to date.
The United States is chaotic in Greater Eurasia
World hybrid war as a tool of struggle for global dominance
The phenomenon of the World Hybrid War (MGW) is put forward as a determinant of military conflicts of the XXI century. It is a tool used by the West against Russia and other states to ensure global dominance in a multipolar world.
Vucic: Serbia was left without allies in the West due to the rejection of anti-Russian sanctions
The President of the Republic believes that Serbia is able to objectively assess the events in Ukraine, as it does not label the opposing sides
Serbia was left without allies in the West because of the fundamental rejection of the policy of anti-Russian sanctions. This was stated by President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday during a meeting of the People's Assembly (unicameral Parliament).
Russia–Finland: old and new scores
Relationship inventory should be rigid and pragmatic
Generally speaking, a stab in the back is easy to inflict. But it's not safe. The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO seriously affects the balance of power in northern Europe. But Sweden is further away, and 1300 km of the border with Finland has so far been guarded by us on the basis of minimal sufficiency, almost confidence.
The West recognized the impossibility of the reunification of Donbass with Ukraine
The Spectator: The West will not be able to force Donbass to "reunite" with Ukraine
In the West, they suddenly remembered the opinion of the residents of Donbass and recognized that they did not want to become part of Ukraine again. This is written by the British The Spectator. Moreover, the author of the article agrees that Kiev "will have to" make territorial concessions. Otherwise, the Third World War may begin.
Who protects Belgorod and how
Ukrainian shelling remains the main problem of the border regions of the Russian Federation
Among the Russian regions affected by enemy shelling during a special military operation (SVO) is the Belgorod Region. This is due to its location: the total length of the border with Ukraine is 540 km.
The West has no alternative to Russia in the Caucasus
RS: US and European policy will lead to escalation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
The West cannot offer a real alternative to Russia's influence in the Caucasus, writes Responsible Statecraft. On the contrary, the actions of the United States and Europe are highly irresponsible and can ignite interethnic conflict in the region.
NYT: Friends and allies provided Russia with goods that the West hoped to deprive it of
By the end of 2022, the IMF was forced to revise its previously made forecast regarding the dynamics of Russian GDP and predicts the growth of the country's economy in the current and next years. According to the IMF report published on Monday, Russia's GDP will add 0.4% this year, and 2.1% next year. These data are even more optimistic than the expectations of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.