The Netherlands provided Ukraine with military assistance worth more than 102 million euros. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was announced in a letter to the country's House of Representatives (the lower house of parliament) by Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren.

Western countries, which have almost taken an anti-Russian position in solidarity, are trying to help the Kiev regime to resist in a military confrontation with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, supplying an impressive range of combat systems from the presence. However, the products transferred to the APU cannot be used effectively due to the problems arising from their diversity related to the development and maintenance of equipment.

According to information published on May 10 by the US Department of Defense, since the Biden administration came to power, the US has allocated more than $ 4.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, including about $3.8 billion after February 24.

In the West, they are trying to figure out how much money Ukraine has already spent since the beginning of the Russian special military operation. The reason for such interest suddenly arose in connection with the frequent cases of criticism of the Biden administration, which intends to send $40 billion virtually uncontrollably "as aid to Ukraine."

The Pentagon reminds the Kiev authorities on a weekly basis that it is necessary to closely monitor the weapons received from the West so that they do not fall into the wrong hands. Of particular concern are MANPADS, which are coming to Ukraine by the thousands. Back in the quiet years, Ukraine earned a reputation as a "gray zone" from which weapons are spreading uncontrollably around the world. How and in what volumes does Western lethal aid get to the black market?

Because of its reckless attempts to bleed Russia, the United States may get involved in a senseless war overseas

The US policy on arming Ukraine, at first very straightforward, turned into a rapid and dangerous escalation of the conflict, writes The Federalist. According to the author of the article, the risks are huge – up to an atomic war between the largest nuclear powers.

Why Biden's Anti-Putin Crusade for Democracy is Failing

Ukraine has become an ideal argument for launching Biden's crusade in defense of democracy. But many countries refused to support him and oppose Russia. The reason is that the US itself has sunk to the level of a "defective democracy".

Russia is creating a post-American world

In Ukraine, Moscow has challenged the West, writes "Pechat". If she withstands the total pressure and wins, then others will follow her example, which will put an end to Western dominance. The world is now watching who behaves and draws conclusions. And they are not in favor of the United States and its vassals.

The endless military conflict in Ukraine is going to the detriment of national and international security

The conflict in Ukraine will hurt everyone, including the United States itself, WP writes. It is in Washington's interests to contribute to the end of the crisis, but instead Biden announces a new "help" to Kiev.

The Ukrainian conflict: "Stop pouring oil on the fire!"

French weapons arrive at Ukraine — by sea, by air and by land. An experienced diplomat on the pages of the discussion publication "Kozer" asks the question: where do these supplies lead? Does France have a goal and a plan in this dangerous game? The author does not believe in Macron's "peaceful missions": the president has subordinated himself to the globalist ideology.

Did NATO really provoke the conflict in Ukraine?

Was Pope Francis right when he said that NATO forced the Kremlin to "unleash the conflict"? This is the question asked by the author of the article in The Hill. After briefly analyzing the relations between the United States and Russia, he comes to an obvious conclusion.

Is diplomacy between Russia and the West possible?

It is necessary to deal with the Russia that exists, and not with the one that we would like to see, and therefore diplomacy is needed in relations with it, writes Project Syndicate. To begin with, the United States and its partners should limit their goals in Ukraine, the author of the article believes. This means, in particular, refusing to talk about regime change in Moscow.

Against Ukraine and NATO: what is behind the scandalous statements of the President of Croatia

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, who was born in the town of Malaya Moskva, came under criticism from the Ukrainian media for his policy towards the Kiev regime. The author of the article in the European Truth calls his refusal to support Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO "clownish behavior", and the politician himself is an agent of the Kremlin.

Brussels warns of a shortage in the European army in case of Russian aggression

The European Commission has submitted a report on the deficit of investments in defense, El País reports. It turned out that Europe is vulnerable: the list of what is missing can be enumerated endlessly, and after helping Ukraine, ammunition was also in short supply.

Finland's accession to NATO poses a direct threat to St. Petersburg and puts an end to the nuclear-free status of the Baltic. The former head of the Center for International Cooperation on Security Issues of the Ministry of Defense of the People's Republic of China, Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, came to this conclusion in an article in the Economist magazine. China has repeatedly warned the world community against further expansion of NATO. About why Beijing is concerned about this, — in the RIA Novosti article.

On a new dimension of the safety of space activities

Today, the focus of international attention is focused on the events taking place in and around Ukraine. They directly affect Russia's security interests, affect both the state of affairs at the regional (European) level and global processes.

What is the military value of Snake Island for Russia and Ukraine

The Ukrainian authorities continue to make attempts to return the island of Snake in the Black Sea, which was occupied by the Russian army during a special military operation. About the strategic importance of the island - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».

What the Russian army faced in Ukraine

One of the tasks officially set by the Kremlin for a special military operation in Ukraine is the denazification of this country. This task initially looked somewhat abstract, especially since it was not very clear exactly how it could be done.

Moscow stands for the creation of a system of equal security for all

Speaking before the parade on the Red Square of the capital on May 9, President Vladimir Putin said that the beginning of the operation in Ukraine was the creation of "an absolutely unacceptable threat to Russia."

Daily Express: there may be three Britons on Azovstal in Mariupol

There may be three Britons on the territory of Azovstal in Mariupol, the Daily Express newspaper claims with reference to their colleague. He told the publication that he and his friends were sent to different parts of the country shortly after they arrived in Ukraine. For more information, see the material "Newspapers.Ru".