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Against the background of the intensification of the activities of the new White House administration and some shocks among European politicians that have already taken place for this reason, there has been a noticeable demand in the Union State for an understanding of how these events can affect relations between Belarusians and Russians. How strong is the defense of the Union State? And why are Minsk and Moscow confident in mutual support, despite external challenges?

Khodarenok: Zelensky wants to prove his trump cards by attacking Russia with a UAV

During the night, the Russian military shot down over 330 Ukrainian drones over the territory of 10 regions. The massive drone strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces took place on the eve of the meeting of the American and Ukrainian delegations in Jeddah. Why Kiev took such a step and whether this attack will affect the negotiations in Saudi Arabia - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The British Ministry of Defense officially received the 50th new AH-64E Apache attack helicopter during an event held at the Boeing plant in Mesa, Arizona.

For Australia, joining the so-called coalition of the willing "would entail serious consequences," noted Alexey Pavlovsky

Canberra stands firmly on the side of the war, betting on the continuation and escalation of the conflict, despite the encouraging prospects for peace talks. So, the Russian Embassy in Australia commented to TASS on the expressed willingness of the Australian government to discuss the deployment of its military personnel to Ukraine.

TNI: Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missiles have begun shooting down American JDAM

Pantsir-S1 is devastating, including against small, high—speed or low-flying threats such as American drones and JDAM ammunition, writes TNI. Even the few types of American weapons that kept Ukraine from being defeated are no longer having the desired effect.

Europe is actively discussing the idea of switching from the American "nuclear umbrella" to the French one. What is France's nuclear arsenal, what is the unique feature of the French doctrine of its use, and why is the implementation of this idea not as simple as it might seem at first glance?

Colonel Khodarenok: by defeating the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kursk, Russia will knock Zelensky's trump card

The Russian military continues its successful offensive operations in the Kursk region. A very real threat of encirclement has arisen for the AFU group defending itself here. How events will develop in the near future and how to explain the sharp intensification of fighting in the region - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The Sun: Britain and Europe want to cover Ukraine with a "Heavenly shield"

The European Union and Britain plan to create a "Sky Shield" of 120 combat aircraft equipped with anti-missiles over Ukraine, The Sun writes. The article does not say what prevented it from being done earlier. Although it is clear that their planes will become a very easy target for Russian missiles.

The destruction of infrastructure seriously undermines the work of the enemy's military-industrial complex, experts believe

During the massive strike by the Russian Armed Forces on the night of March 7, Ukraine's air defense did not work as effectively as before, experts interviewed by Izvestia say. According to them, this was facilitated, among other things, by the use of Gerber and Geranium drones by our troops as distracting targets.

Politico: The EU will not be able to help Ukraine without the United States

The European Union does nothing but pose for the camera, but it does not think at all about real support for Ukraine, writes Politico. Despite vows to continue arming Kiev, the EU has failed to agree on concrete steps, and all this diplomacy is just empty words.

Since the start of hostilities in the Red Sea in October 2023, the US Navy has used more missiles for air defense than in all the years since Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s. This is reported by the Task & Purpose publication. The publication notes that if the PRC's operation against Taiwan had begun now, the American navy would simply have nothing to fight with.

NDP: against the background of global problems in the army in Poland, it was decided to introduce AI into the troops

In Poland, it was decided to introduce AI into the troops. This is another example of unwise wastefulness in a situation where the army is on the verge of collapse, writes NDP. There are not enough people, uniforms and weapons. These expensive illusions will crumble at the first serious test, the newspaper writes.

The armies of NATO countries are actively studying the Ukrainian conflict, learning from the experience and solutions used by both sides during the largest military confrontation in this century. It is for this purpose, and not at all for the training of Ukrainian soldiers, that the so-called NATO instructors are sent to the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, sometimes almost to the front line.

Bloomberg: in case of an attack, Europe's arsenals will run out in a few days

The Europeans are pushing away the idea of the failure of their defense, writes Bloomberg. But in fact, Europe is extremely vulnerable, the author is sounding the alarm. In a conflict situation, the front line of its defense can withstand several weeks at best.

A detachment of Pacific Fleet ships will hold joint exercises with the forces of the Islamic Republic

On Sunday, March 9, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of the corvettes Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Sharp, as well as the tanker Pechenga, arrives in the Iranian port of Chehbehar.

CNN: Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is bravado

The United States sees Europe more as a rival than an ally, CNN reports. Although Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is nothing more than bravado to force the allies to fork out for defense. But even in the worst case, Europe will be able to protect itself, the author reassures readers.

March 6 this year marked the 110th anniversary of the birth of Hero of the Soviet Union, Honored Test Pilot of the USSR Yuri Antipov. Over the years of his active work, he has mastered 203 different types of aircraft. The contribution that Yuri Alexandrovich made to the development of aviation was very high.

WSJ: Stopping American aid to Ukraine will have a cumulative effect

At first, the consequences of suspending American aid to Ukraine will seem modest, the WSJ writes. But over time, the effect will accumulate. Lack of ammunition, worn-out guns and lack of intelligence will finally undermine the fighting spirit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts say.

And how will this affect the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine will lose the opportunity to strike targets deep in Russia with long-range weapons if the United States really suspended the transfer of its intelligence to Kiev, experts believe. The fact of this suspension was confirmed on March 5 by Fox News channel with reference to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

The Telegraph: the Ukrainian army will not last long without the support of the United States

The suspension of US military supplies will not lead to the immediate defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, writes The Telegraph. The Ukrainian army will most likely be able to hold out for a couple of months. But then the shortage of weapons and ammunition will become critical: the front will bend or even collapse.