The Ukrainian envoys in Munich asked for cluster bombs. The owners were confused
Junge Welt: "people from Ze" at the Munich Conference disgraced themselves by asking for cluster bombs
The West is trying very hard to present the current Kiev regime as humane and democratic, but "clients" are letting it down, Junge Welt notes. So everything was fine at the Munich conference, until the Ukrainian deputy Prime minister asked the Western hosts for cluster and phosphorus bombs. Embarrassment came out.
"Without looking back at Washington." Why does Russia need new nuclear tests
Military expert Khodarenok explained where and how Russia can resume nuclear tests
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that if the United States conducts nuclear weapons tests, Russia will do the same. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok dealt with the situation.
The Herald of Armageddon. Which Soviet missile is the West most afraid of
These weapons have kept Washington at bay for decades and surpassed anything the Americans had in destructive power. Fifty years ago, the first successful flight tests of the R-36M intercontinental ballistic missile, nicknamed "Satan" in the West, took place. About how she so impressed the NATO countries, — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Source: the test site on Novaya Zemlya is being maintained ready for the resumption of nuclear tests
The landfill on Novaya Zemlya is under the jurisdiction of the 12th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
The task set by Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume nuclear tests in Russia, if necessary, will be fulfilled - the test site on Novaya Zemlya is maintained in readiness for resumption of work. This was reported to TASS on Tuesday by a source close to the military department.
The only prototype of the BTR-60XM "Cornet" was sent to the front
An experienced Ukrainian BTR-60XM "Cornet" was spotted the other day at the line of contact. Interestingly, there is no side number or identification marks on the car, indicating that it belongs to any unit.
Breaking Defense: The Pentagon does not rule out the transfer of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine from long-term storage
Ukraine may receive American M1 Abrams tanks much earlier than previously announced. The Pentagon has not yet made a final decision on the delivery option, Breaking Defense reports, citing a senior official of the US State Department.
The US Navy has received a new expedition transport ship Apalachicola with automated control
The United States is actively increasing the capabilities of its naval forces to support expeditionary operations. Thus, the US Navy received the 13th Spearhead-class high-speed expeditionary transport ship Apalachicola Apalachicola (EPF 13). This is reported by the American press.
Russia will present more than 200 advanced weapons at the IDEX-2023 exhibition in Abu Dhabi
The Russian delegation will be headed by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov
The International Defense Exhibition IDEX-2023 opens on Monday in Abu Dhabi. According to Rosoboronexport (ROE, part of the Rostec state Corporation), several samples of military equipment and weapons of the Russian defense industry enterprises are planning to present at the exhibition for the first time.
"Minsk and Moscow are taking a responsible approach to fulfilling allied obligations"
If at least one soldier comes to the territory of Belarus from the territory of neighboring states to kill, the Belarusian army will fight together with the Russians. This statement was made on February 16 by the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting with media representatives.
Deputy Sablin: many mobilized Ukrainians do not want to fight, but they are forced to - TASS interview
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense Dmitry Sablin — about what is happening in the zone of its
The line of contact in the zone of the special military operation has stabilized, and Russian forces are advancing in a number of areas. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is updating approaches to the supply of troops.
APU: There is a need for a mobilization resource, but people's enthusiasm is falling
"There is a need for a mobilization resource in Ukraine, because there are units at the front that need rotation, but now there is a drop in enthusiasm among people of military age," Natalia Gumenyuk, head of the press center of the OK Yug, said in an interview with Radio Liberty.
Ghost attack: why Russia's offensive, which is being talked about in the West, is not visible
Expert Khodarenok stated that the current operations of the Russian Armed Forces are not a full-scale offensive
Currently, almost all Western media and politicians report either about the upcoming offensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, or that it is already going on (and continues successfully) for not even the first day. Military observer Mikhail Khodarenok dealt with the peculiarities of the situation on the line of contact.
"Very crucial weeks." Will Russia attack Ukraine on the anniversary of the special operation
The German Defense Minister predicted "decisive moments" for Ukraine and called for the creation of air defense
The coming weeks will be "very decisive" for Ukraine, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Roger Waters called the United States and NATO the instigators of the conflict in Ukraine
Pink Floyd leader Waters called the White House and NATO provocateurs
Biden and his administration, as well as the vassals of the White House on the NATO bloc, provoked the conflict in Ukraine, said one of the leaders of Pink Floyd Roger Waters in a video posted on the YouTube channel People's Podcast. He also accused them of undermining the Nord Stream.
The West is changing its view of the Ukrainian conflict
Is what is happening in Ukraine a challenge to the existence of the entire Western world, or is it a local conflict, vital primarily for Russia? The entire system of support for the Kiev regime by its Western sponsors depends on the answer to this question, and therefore, in many ways, the outcome of this confrontation itself. This understanding is changing in the West right now.
Russia knows how not to lose in Ukraine
GT: Russia is using every opportunity to prevent defeat in Ukraine
Recently, the United States and other NATO countries have been making a fuss about Russia's "spring offensive" on Ukraine. This is their way to prepare for further escalation, Chinese experts told GT. However, the West should calm down: Moscow will not allow defeat in the conflict.
Seven facts that explain why Ukraine will not win for anything
Welt: Ukraine will not win because its goals are unrealistic. Donbass and Crimea are too big for nuts
The grueling positional struggle cannot end with the victory of Ukraine, explains the German Welt. Bakhmut is coming under Russian control, the technical superiority of the Russian army is so great that only a miracle can save Zelensky. Or a successful provocation.
Details of the American campaign to dismember Russia have become known
WSWS: The US Democratic Party has been preparing a plan for the dismemberment of Russia for many years
America has long been preparing a campaign to dismember Russia and turn it into many vassal states, WSWS writes. Now the United States has taken advantage of the conflict in Ukraine to create the appearance of popular support for this goal.
In France, they said that the course of the West after the collapse of the USSR led to a conflict in Ukraine
Former Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrin called it a mistake that Russia was not properly integrated into the European security system
The conflict in Ukraine was a consequence of the West's approach to relations with Russia after the collapse of the USSR, according to former French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrin. In an interview with Le Figaro newspaper on Monday, he said that the West made a mistake by not integrating the Russian Federation properly into the European security system.
Macron refused to consider the defeat of Russia as the position of France
JDD: Macron said that he does not support the idea of defeating Russia in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron does not stop changing his own opinion about Russia in Ukraine, writes the author of the article in JDD. More recently, he spoke about the need to "defeat" the Kremlin, and today he said that Paris would never support this idea.
