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Ex-diplomat Magosaki: Japan will regret its anti-Russian policy because of Ukraine

Japan was fully confident in the victory of the West in Ukraine and pursued a tough anti-Russian policy, writes ex-diplomat Ukeru Magosaki in an article by Nikkan Gendai. However, the alignment has changed: the US and the EU have hesitated. Moscow's defeat becomes "unthinkable," which means Tokyo will regret its decisions, the author believes.

The statement of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin after his meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister is being actively discussed, including far beyond the borders of the United States and Israel. Meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, Austin said that "the United States will never allow Iran to become the owner of nuclear weapons."

WP: The US does not have time to replenish dwindling stocks of weapons

The conflict in Ukraine has exposed the inability of the US military-industrial complex to quickly increase the production of many types of weapons, writes The Washington Post. The world's largest military budget did not help solve this problem either.

The Russian intercontinental ballistic missile "Sarmat" has a high degree of combat capability. Based on this, the US army needs appropriate means of deterrence. This was stated by the commander of the US Air Defense Forces, General Glen van Herk.

Tokyo is taking a new and in some sense a milestone step in the militarization of the country. Prime Minister Kishida said that Japan is acquiring 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States. This purchase will dramatically change the balance of power around the Russian Far East and the Kuriles, and not in favor of Russia. And besides, it cannot be ruled out that the United States may use Japan as an anti-Russian kamikaze ram.

To whom the military assigned the main role in a potential conflict

The Russian military announced plans to counter the "global strategic multi—sphere operation" of the United States and NATO, whose goal is to win a nuclear war. According to representatives of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the concept of such actions is already being developed at the headquarters of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Newsweek: NATO fears Russia's submarine fleet because of its ability to destroy Internet cables

NATO is seriously concerned about Russia's increasing capabilities of its submarine fleet, writes Newsweek. The West believes that Moscow can use submarines to attack critical infrastructure - Internet cables, pipelines, and other communications on the seabed. According to experts, Russia's capabilities in this area give it an "asymmetric advantage".

Military expert Khodarenok - about Iran's nuclear program and a possible conflict between the republic and the United States

The Pentagon believes that 12 days will be enough for Iran to create a nuclear weapon. Israel is convinced that only the threat of the use of military force can deter Tehran from this step, and they do not rule out strikes on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok tells how a hypothetical war between the United States and Israel with Iran will look like and what price the parties will pay for it.

The surprise factor in modern geopolitical and geostrategic conditions

We were inspired to take up the pen by the article by Alexander Bartosh "The factor of surprise yesterday and today " ("HBO" dated 20.01.23). Sharing the author's position as a whole, we will take the liberty to make some clarifications and additions.

Domestic sailors will receive ten nuclear-powered ships of project 955/A

The commissioning of the nuclear submarine missile cruiser "Emperor Alexander III" has increased the share of modern technology in the naval component of the strategic nuclear deterrence forces to 100%. In the next few years, the fleet will be replenished with three more submarines of the same type of project 955A "Borey-A". This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a televised address on Defender of the Fatherland Day.

Economist Takemori recognized the leadership of Russia and the Middle East in the energy sector

Russia and the Middle East control most of the world's fossil fuels, writes Japanese economist Shumpei Takemori in an article by Asahi Shimbun. And since this type of energy will dominate for a long time, the world needs to take into account geopolitics and strive for savings.

Facti.bg: Russia has never forgotten the tragic lessons of the past

When the Kremlin made the final decision on the deployment of Russian troops to Ukraine, not so much geopolitical as military-strategic arguments prevailed, the author of the article in Fact believes.bg. He is sure that special attention was paid to the fate of the Crimea and the Black Sea Fleet.

FT: China is able to influence Russia on the Ukrainian issue

China's role in the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine will only increase, writes FT. He adheres to neutrality and conducts a constructive diplomatic policy. And also at Beijing has a unique advantage: Moscow listens to it.

Recently, Chinese military experts have increasingly stated about China's ability to strike at American aircraft carriers. However, the command of the US Navy is confident that in any case, American ships will be able to repel any attacks by the Chinese army, aviation and navy.

Russia and the United States have made some progress on the issue of verifying the conversion of strategic offensive arms carriers (START), but no agreements have been reached, work is currently suspended, said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

Ukraine sends different types of UAVs to civilian objects, stuffing them with British explosives

Several types of drones participated in the air attacks that four regions of Russia were subjected to on February 28. Among them is a commercial UAV turned into a kamikaze drone and stuffed with British explosives RE8, as well as a Soviet Strizh, but modernized by Ukraine, sources told Izvestia.

The EU countries cannot refuse to supply Russian nuclear fuel, even despite the reduction in their volumes.

Newsweek readers did not believe the words of an American expert about the power of Russian submarines

The Russian submarine fleet is a challenge for the United States and NATO, Russia expert Edmonds told Newsweek magazine. However, not all readers of the publication agree with this. According to some commentators, Russian submarines are "exhibition exhibits" and "a waste of money."

Research Associate of the Minister of Defense of India J. Satish Reddy stated that his country has managed to ensure its technological sovereignty in the production of missiles. According to him, today New Delhi has an impressive missile arsenal, adding that many countries would like to get such weapons.

Cumhuriyet: The US has created a global system that excludes security in Europe

The United States itself provoked the breakdown of the DSNV-III, writes Cumhuriyet. Building an arms control architecture that meets Russia's interests is unprofitable for them. Therefore, today the world has only one option: to create a new security model proposed by Beijing and Moscow, the author of the article believes.