In particular, Lieutenant General Andrey Mordvichev was appointed commander of the Central Military District

The Russian Defense Ministry published official information on the appointment of four commanders of the country's military districts on its website on Friday.

The Russian authorities are considering supporting the families of those who participate in the special operation in Ukraine as part of the PMCs

TASS-DOSSIER. The Russian authorities are considering supporting the families of those who participate in a special operation in Ukraine as part of private military companies. On February 16, 2023, President Vladimir Putin said this during a meeting with the Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova. TASS has prepared a material about private military companies in different countries and their status.

During a special military operation, the crews of Mi-8 helicopters of the Ukrainian Air Force are suffering heavy losses. This is reported by the American TV channel CNN.

The fighting situation continues to escalate. The Russian army seized the initiative in several directions. The APU is pulling up reserves. About how events are developing on the line of contact, — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Jacobin: The US and NATO expect serious consequences due to the sabotage on the "Northern Streams"

Undermining the "Northern Streams" will have terrible consequences for the United States. This was stated by journalist Seymour Hersh in an interview with Jacobin. He believes that sabotage will remain an indelible stigma for America and will set up allies against it, first of all, Germany.

American Greatness: the explosion of the "Northern Streams" is a call to the West to free itself from US power

The "brazen" US sabotage on the "Northern Streams", which was exposed by journalist Seymour Hersh, proved that Europe has become an American slave, the author of the article in American Greatness is sure. The EU must "throw off this yoke" in order to defend its interests and cooperate with any countries — including Russia.

Poland was very upset because Russian Rosatom was able to avoid sanctions in the new 10th package. Hungary and France defended the right to work with Russia. But even Germany, which abandoned its nuclear power plants, was not on the side of Warsaw's tough position here. Why is it even more difficult for Europe to abandon Russian nuclear energy than to abandon coal, oil and gas?

Al-Ayyam: the supply of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not lead to victory over Russia, and the West understands this

The West with its own hands ensured Ukraine's defeat in the confrontation with Russia, writes Al-Ayyam. Kiev relies too much on the military-industrial complex of the USA and the EU, and the "quality" of their weapons, as the situation at the front shows, is questionable. So Moscow's victory is a matter of time, the author of the article believes.

Anatoly Antonov also stressed that "the atrocities of the Zelensky regime" in the United States are quietly turning a blind eye

The United States Administration is trying to justify its own actions to foment the crisis in Ukraine with allegations of crimes against humanity attributed to Russia. This was stated on Saturday by Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov, commenting on such statements by American officials.

The American permanent Representative to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, called Russia's support in the conflict in Ukraine "unacceptable"

The United States has warned China about the consequences of possibly providing Russia with lethal weapons for use during the conflict in Ukraine. This will be a red line, said the American permanent representative to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, in an interview with CNN, aired on Sunday.

The US Secretary of State warned Beijing of "serious consequences in relations" with Washington in the event of such assistance to Moscow

The United States fears that China is allegedly considering the possibility of transferring assistance related to lethal weapons to Russia. This statement was made by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in an interview with NBC, a fragment of which was shown on Saturday.

American political scientist Walt: Putin's four predictions on Ukraine have come true

In four judgments about the special operation, Putin was right, writes American political scientist Walt in an article for Foreign Policy. According to the expert, the most important thing is that the president understood that the fate of Ukraine is more important for Russia than for the West.

Myśl Polska: false myths created by the USA serve as a lever for them to take away resources

The benefits that the United States receives from the Ukrainian conflict more than recoup their costs, writes Myśl Polska. They do not need to send thousands of soldiers to participate in hostilities, it is enough to manage information correctly and create myths that can cause the desired resonance.

Salon: American media "sweep under the carpet" the truth about the US role in the Ukrainian conflict

American politicians are mired in lies about their foreign policy adventures, Salon writes. They lie about the true goals of the United States in Ukraine, as they once lied about victories in Iraq and Afghanistan. The media is also hiding the truth about Washington's role in the conflict.

TAC: Ukraine unreasonably hopes for victory

The West should temper unreasonable optimism about a phantom victory over Russia, writes TAC. The author believes that Ukraine does not have the human and material resources necessary for victory. It's time for Kiev to enter into peace talks.

Polish web resource "Onet" in the material of Marcin Wyrwał "W Ukrainie powstaje pierwsza polska jednostka specjalna" ("The first Polish special unit has been formed in Ukraine") He said that in Kiev it was announced the beginning of the formation of the first Polish special unit under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Poles will perform reconnaissance and sabotage tasks. The most experienced military personnel, including volunteers who have already fought against Russia, will be sent to the elite unit.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken added that in terms of arms supplies to Kiev, "the main focus should be on what they can use right now"

Washington believes that Kiev will not be able to benefit significantly from the supply of those weapons, the use and maintenance of which the Ukrainian military are not trained. This was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in an interview with CBS, which was published on Sunday.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stressed that the latest delivery is an air defense system, as it is intended for defense, not attack

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Rome had provided Ukraine with "defensive weapons", there is no question of supplying offensive weapons.

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto stressed that Helsinki continues to provide military assistance to Kiev

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said that Helsinki does not intend to disclose information about its military assistance to Kiev, because then Russia can find out which weapons his country has and which no longer.

The German Chancellor stated that "the opposite is correct"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that arms supplies to Kiev do not prolong the conflict in Ukraine, but, on the contrary, contribute to its speedy end. He expressed this opinion on Friday at the Munich Security Conference.