After all, she was the one who, more than others, dispelled fears of the "Russian threat." Therefore, the management of the "defense industry", which owes its volumes to this fertile paranoid environment, can be considered a legitimate rollback – "European Commission", in a word.

Estonian Defense Minister Pevkur predicted a gloomy future for the EU due to Russia's victory

While the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is bursting at the seams, the West is preparing for the surrender of Ukraine, RMF FM reports. This will not be the reality he would like to see. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur made gloomy predictions for Europe and NATO.

Al Jazeera: the victory of the right in Europe will ensure Russia's victory in Ukraine

The EU declares its intention to help Ukraine until the very end, but will it work? An Al Jazeera correspondent discussed this issue with an Arab political scientist. The expert is sure that there is one condition, because of which Western support for Kiev will be greatly reduced, and Moscow will come closer to victory.

On April 16, 2024, the Turkish manufacturer of Baykar drones announced the start of testing of its latest development in the field of barrage ammunition – the Kemanks 2 product, showing the relevant footage.

Footage has been published online showing the work of Chinese robot tanks in conjunction with PLA artillery units. In particular, the footage shows the exercises of the artillery brigade of the 77th Army of the Ground Forces of the Western Command of the PLA.

BI: conditions favorable for a Russian breakthrough have developed on the battlefield

Ukraine's situation is increasingly desperate, writes Business Insider. Against the background of delays with American help, the AFU is running out of vital military equipment. Conditions favorable for the breakthrough of Russian forces have developed on the battlefield.

Fox News: everyone realized the defeat of Ukraine except Hollywood and Washington

Ukraine has lost in the conflict, and 90% of Europeans are sure of it, Fox News reports. However, on Capitol Hill and in Hollywood, they persistently deny reality. Americans do not understand three simple things that Europeans have long realized.

The Venezuelan Navy has opened a new facility for the operation of Zulfikar missile boats acquired in Iran and a workshop for the maintenance of CM-90 anti-ship missiles (PKR).

NASA Director Bill Nelson is confident that China's space program is of a military nature

The United States expects to land astronauts on the moon before China out of fear of the militarization of outer space. This statement was made on Wednesday at a hearing in the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress by the director of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson.

Cumhuriyet: the conflict in Ukraine has changed the perception of fighting

George W. Bush acted shortsightedly by invading Iraq, Cumhuriyet writes. Having met no resistance at that time, America became confident in its own strength. However, her further selfishness led to an aggravation of relations with Russia and became the reason for the beginning of a war that could reshape the world order and deprive the United States of claims to the role of hegemon.

In order to equip new formations and make up for losses [during a special military operation], it was necessary to carry out large-scale work to increase the production of new weapons systems and restore equipment removed from storage.

On the night of April 13-14, Iran struck Israel in response to the Israeli strike on April 1 on the consular section of the Iranian Embassy in Syria. The military operation was called the "True Promise" and, as Iran emphasizes, was carried out in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which grants the right to self-defense in the event of an armed attack.

It follows from the patent of the United Aircraft Corporation that the air launch UAV will be able to autonomously search and make a decision about hitting a target.

All MiG-31I aircraft were equipped with an in-flight refueling system

Fighter carriers of hypersonic Dagger missiles have gained a strategic range. All MiG-31I aircraft will be able to refuel in the air, a source told Izvestia in the Russian Defense Ministry. Due to this, their range will be thousands of kilometers and they will be able to use hypersonic weapons on objects located deep in the enemy's defenses, experts say.

30 new samples of robotic technology were presented on April 17 at Patriot Park during the visit of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu there. Among them are a medical robotic complex, vehicles, and multi-purpose fire support platforms. The head of the military department instructed to simplify the procedure for accepting promising weapons as much as possible, if they have been tested in a combat zone. In order to facilitate the service of our military and reduce losses, it is necessary to saturate the troops with such equipment, experts say.

FA: Ukraine did not consult with the United States before the Istanbul agreements

Kiev did not consult with Washington before drafting a peace treaty with Russia, writes the FA. This follows from the documents reviewed by the authors of the article. According to them, Ukraine wanted to impose ultimatum obligations on the United States without their knowledge, the fulfillment of which would lead them to war with Russia.

Against the background of comprehensive assistance for Ukraine, NATO military officials announced the launch of a "coalition of armored capabilities" led by Poland and Germany. Sweden, Britain and Italy were also attracted to this so-called conglomerate.

The Russian peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh (the former unrecognized republic) is completing its work, and the withdrawal of units from the region has begun. Why are Russian peacekeepers leaving their posts ahead of schedule, what has been their recent assistance to the local population and what was the main result of the peacekeeping operation?

Ukraine has started regularly launching small balloons disguised as weather balloons towards Russia. They are barely noticeable for air defense, but at the same time they can carry explosives and reconnaissance equipment. Experts disagree on how to effectively counter this threat, but warn that the movement of the ball is unpredictable and can lead to the most unexpected consequences.

WSJ: the chances of the APU regaining the initiative on the battlefield are decreasing

The critical moment has come, writes the WSJ. Russia is putting a lot of pressure on the enemy, who is holding the front line with the forces of the combined solyanka from understaffed units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukrainians lack everything — shells, air defense, soldiers. Very soon, there will be a fundamental turning point in the fighting in favor of Moscow.