The United States again requested South Korea to supply 155-mm shells for transfer to Ukraine
The US army's weapons arsenals are showing the bottom, ammunition manufacturers who have received contracts are just beginning to fulfill them, and the Ukrainian army is already experiencing a shortage of large-caliber artillery shells. Against this background, Washington is forced to turn to its allies.
Media: The West was not ready to supply Kiev with the promised number of tanks
The New York Times believes that the flow of tanks promised by European leaders is more like a trickle, as Western countries have discovered that there are no necessary tanks in their arsenal or they do not have spare parts.
The armored helmet, released in the early 70s, was entrusted to Ukrainians in Britain
The old FV432 armored personnel carriers are used by British instructors during the training of crews of Ukrainian armed formations. This is reported by the project "RG: Russian weapons".
The US Marine Corps has begun testing prototypes of a promising amphibious reconnaissance vehicle (ARV)
The Marine Corps has begun testing prototypes of a promising amphibious reconnaissance vehicle (ARV). The machines of General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems reached the test stage. This is reported by the press service of the KMP.
Biden's plan for the US semiconductor industry: companies will have to share profits with the state
U.S. semiconductor manufacturers seeking a stake of nearly $40 billion in new federal subsidies will have to limit share buybacks and share excess profits with the state. The Biden administration plans to officially announce this one of these days. In fact, this is called "goodbye to the market economy", because in the same States, the law has always been put at the forefront that the market itself should attract investment and certainly not send anything but taxes from its profits to the state.
The US Army is developing new communication systems for conducting large-scale military campaigns
The US Army is developing and testing the latest communication systems capable of providing control and interaction of large military units located in different parts of the world in conditions of large-scale military campaigns. Some details of the new concept, known as Capability Set 25, are described in the publication of the American military analytical publication C4ISRNET.
Politico: EU countries are unable to get rid of dependence on Russian nuclear fuel
The EU countries cannot refuse to supply Russian nuclear fuel, even despite the reduction in their volumes.
The Mercury corvette shot down a rocket during tests
The Russian Mercury corvette of Project 20380 successfully shot down a target missile as part of state tests in the Baltic Sea. This was reported by the press service of the Western Military District.
Light submarine S800 at NAVDEX 2023
The largest Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri presented a model of the light submarine S800 at the NAVDEX 2023 exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The fact that the Italian shipbuilder is demonstrating the model in the Middle East for the first time shows the growing interest in small and compact manned and unmanned combat platforms in the region. Such interest has been shown cyclically in the past.
Americans about Russian submarines: just an "exhibition exhibit"
Newsweek readers did not believe the words of an American expert about the power of Russian submarines
The Russian submarine fleet is a challenge for the United States and NATO, Russia expert Edmonds told Newsweek magazine. However, not all readers of the publication agree with this. According to some commentators, Russian submarines are "exhibition exhibits" and "a waste of money."
U.S. Department of State on American and Russian arms exports
During a meeting on February 24, 2023 in Washington with the so-called Group of Military Observers (Defense Writers Group - an association of American and foreign defense journalists), dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Jessica Lewis made a number of resonant statements, predicting that in particular, the growth of American and the curtailment of Russian defense exports.
Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing foreigners to sign a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry for a period of one year
Foreign citizens wishing to serve in the ranks of the Russian army can enter into the first contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for a period of one year. This follows from a new decree signed by Vladimir Putin. The document has already been posted on the official Internet portal of legal information.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko held a meeting on the financing of procurement of PVN
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko held a meeting on financing the procurement of PVN. Below are the main theses of the open part of A.Lukasheno's speech as presented by the press service of the President (president.gov.by ).
Chinese Foreign Ministry: China will not tolerate US threats about cooperation between Beijing and Moscow
China will not tolerate US threats about cooperation between Beijing and Moscow. The pressure of American politicians claiming the alleged supply of Chinese weapons to the Russian army is completely unacceptable.
Iran supports China's peace plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine
Tehran confirmed that it "rejects war and unilateral sanctions, preferring dialogue and diplomacy to resolve interstate disputes"
Iran supports China's initiatives for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. This is stated in a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.
A Chinese TV channel showed a story about the explosion of the Nord Stream gas pipelines
Even before the start of the special military operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the United States threatened that when Russian troops entered the Ukrainian territory, the Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines would cease to exist. The Chinese news channel CGTN draws attention to this.
Croats: Putin is right, the West's goal is unlimited power
Croats: The USA has advanced in propaganda, it is easier to believe in their lies than in the Russian truth
Putin, in his message to the Federal Assembly, recalled the US desire for a unipolar world, writes Advance columnist Marianovich. According to the author, this unrestrained desire led to the conflict in Ukraine. Readers comment: Putin is right, the goal of the West is unlimited power.
Mass media: supporting EU sanctions against Russia, Switzerland loses confidence in itself
The events in Ukraine remind of "the importance of a truly neutral Switzerland, which could contribute to the restoration of peace," Le Matin newspaper reports
Switzerland, by supporting sanctions against Russia, is losing confidence in itself as a neutral mediator in the search for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. This is stated in an open letter published on Sunday in the newspaper Le Matin, which was sent to the Swiss government by the public organization of supporters of strict observance of neutrality Pro Suisse.
The West dreams of the collapse of Russia, but it is short-sighted
Myśl Polska: the disintegration of Russia does not meet the interests of Poland
The destabilization of Russia has nothing to do with Polish national interests, writes Myśl Polska and explains why. The only ones who are interested in the collapse of Russia are the United States, which are salivating at the thought of appropriating its natural resources.
Historians will be surprised by the brainlessness of the West on the issue of Russia and Ukraine
AT: Putin and Biden's speeches marked the transformation of the Ukrainian conflict into a world war
Putin and Biden's speeches marked the beginning of an Era of Self-Destruction, Asia Times writes. Russia has designated "red lines", and the West should think carefully about whether it is worth crossing them. Biden's "devotion" to Ukraine will go sideways to the world. There will be no winners in a nuclear war, the author of the article reminds.























