Russian special operation has created a power vacuum in Europe

The competition for the role of the European arbiter, who will determine the political dynamics of the European continent, is in full swing. The United States remains an indispensable power, but it is unclear to what extent other European countries will follow them, writes Foreign Policy.

We need to talk to Putin: negotiations are needed, not arms supplies

The German left-wing pacifist in his article for Tageszeitung does not choose expressions against Russia and its president, but comes to one correct conclusion: it's time to start negotiations with Russia. And to ensure the neutrality of not only Ukraine, but also Sweden and Finland. Because the West has completely miscalculated in the fight against us, underestimating Putin's firmness.

Will Europe be able to defeat Russia in the energy war?

Coal, oil and gas have become weapons that Russia uses against the West, writes Habertürk. According to the author of the article, Europe could have avoided this, but for many years it preferred not to do anything. Will it be able to abandon Russian energy resources now?

The head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, criticized the statements of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who tirelessly declares that the alliance comprehensively supports Ukraine, but at the same time is not a participant in the conflict. Moreover, the bloc will not directly interfere in the Russian-Ukrainian confrontation in the future, so as not to involve other countries in it.

In light of the discussion in the Western media on the topic of the participation of the US intelligence community in the armed confrontation between Russia and Ukraine on the side of the latter and, in particular, the possible transfer of targeting data to the Ukrainian coastal missile system "Neptune", which struck the Russian missile cruiser "Moscow" on April 13, 2022, it will be interesting to recall the tacit participation of American intelligence in other regional armed conflicts.

The Pentagon denied information about the transfer of data to Kiev about the cruiser "Moscow"

CNN, citing sources, reported that the United States provided intelligence that helped Ukraine attack the Russian military cruiser "Moscow". At the same time, the article noted that the Americans do not share information with the Ukrainian military about potential targets inside Russia itself, as well as about the whereabouts of specific Russian military leaders.

The leader of Transnistria, Vadim Krasnoselsky, denied rumors of mobilization in the region. He stressed that Pridnestrovie stands for peace and development, as well as good-neighborly relations with Moldova and Ukraine.

The DPR Defense Headquarters reported that 50 more people were evacuated from the territory of Azovstal

Evacuation continues from the territory of the Azovstal plant in Mariupol: on May 7, 50 more civilians were taken out. At the same time, senior officers, "at least" from the USA, France and Great Britain, are still in the basements of the plant. This was stated by the adviser to the head of the DPR government, Yan Gagin.

On May 6, the Ministry of Defense of Russia showed footage of combat work of 152 mm self-propelled artillery units (ACS) "Msta-S" during a special operation to protect civilians of Donbass.

Some samples of military equipment supplied by Western countries to Ukraine still reach the combat zone. It is not possible to carry out deliveries en masse, since aviation and high-precision missile weapons of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are working at the places where NATO countries' equipment accumulates in Ukraine, including those located at railway stations.

The Ministry of Defense has published footage of the combat work of calculations of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and multiple launch artillery systems "Grad" of the Central Military District (CVO) during a special military operation in the Donbass.

Tens of thousands of man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) were sent by the West to Ukrainian troops. It is assumed that these weapons should deprive the Russian military aviation of an advantage in the air. How do these systems work, what are the difficulties of using "Stingers" and how can Russian pilots counteract them?

It is impossible to liberate the territory of the people's republics without taking them, military experts are sure

On Friday, May 6, during a humanitarian operation, 50 civilians, including 11 children, were evacuated from the territory of Azovstal in Mariupol, the Interdepartmental Coordination Headquarters of the Russian Federation for Humanitarian Response said.

The official representative of the Ministry of Defense of Russia Igor Konashenkov said that Russian troops destroyed American equipment delivered to Ukraine, as well as the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Soledar area.

"Merciless Invisibles", "Angels of Death", "Cold-blooded Killers"... what kind of nicknames were not invented by Ukrainian soldiers and Nazis from the Azov regiment (banned in Russia) for snipers of the People's militia of the DPR.

The Russian military, during a special operation to protect the population of Donbass, not only perform combat missions, but also try to save the lives of personnel as much as possible, the Defense Ministry said on Saturday, May 7.

In Mariupol, the evacuation of civilians from the territory of "Azovstal" was completed

A large-scale battle for the island of Snake in the Black Sea took place on May 7, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. During it, Russian air defense systems shot down two planes, three helicopters with landing troops and two drones.

The Command of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces announced the transfer ceremony of the Mogami-class frigate (also known as Project 30DX, 30FFM) to the fleet on April 28 at the Nagasaki Shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

At the Northern Shipyard, as part of the preparation of the Captain Breichman processor trawler of Project 170701 for launching, an operation was carried out to remove it from the boathouse to an open slipway.

Previously, the Captain Breichman processor trawler was freed from scaffolding and installed on a ship-carrying train consisting of high-capacity hydraulic trolleys.

Specialists of the Baltic Plant (part of the USC) made a unique loading of a block section weighing 220 tons on board the nuclear icebreaker "Yakutia" project 22220.