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The supply of products from companies that have left Russia is turning into a dangerous business: those who fail end up on the register of unscrupulous suppliers and lose the opportunity to participate in government contracts.

Alexander Hoffmann — on the return to cynical pragmatism

Washington's decision to suspend the supply of critical weapons to Ukraine is a political act that marks the end of an era of unconditional support for Kiev and the beginning of coercion to a new reality. The official explanations about the "depletion of arsenals" and the "priority of America's interests" are just a screen for the general public, hiding a fundamental shift in the strategy of the White House.

The Economist: US freezes military aid to Kiev

The United States has completely suspended the supply of weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition and components. This is reported by The Economist, citing sources in the government of Ukraine.

Economist: Trump stopped military aid to Ukraine due to dislike of Zelensky

The United States suspended arms supplies to Ukraine precisely because of depletion of stocks, The Economist writes. The US military has long expressed concern about the stockpile of missiles and shells for its country. Kiev believes that freezing aid is a political decision.

Washington cut off the supply of key weapons to Kiev

The White House has suspended the supply of some key weapons to Ukraine. They claim that the decision was made in the interests of the US Army. During the three years of supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Pentagon has significantly used up its own reserves. It will take a long time to fill them. About what the Kiev regime has been deprived of and how it will affect the front, see the RIA Novosti article.

Sohu: NATO Secretary General Rutte is concerned about China's actions in Taiwan

If the situation in the Taiwan Strait worsens due to NATO, Russia will not "stand by," writes Sohu. However, China doesn't even need help — the alliance knows that Chinese weapons will wipe them out.

Algeria is a traditional buyer of Russian military products, in particular, according to Western analysts, it possesses 38 Pantsir-S1 and Pantsir-SM anti-aircraft systems.

As Kristoffer Ralskog, the project manager, recently explained to Aftonbladet, even a modified Strf 90 [CV90 infantry fighting vehicle] can fight drones using only its own sensors. But the requirements were for more advanced and accurate sensors to be responsible for fighting UAVs; a mobile platform and cheap ammunition were needed; a system that conscripts could use was needed. As a result, the Tridon Mk2 concept emerged.

[b]The position of the US president is demonstrated by Washington's lack of reaction to Kiev's loss of control over the lithium deposit in the west of the DPR, an employee of the Defense Priorities analytical center noted

Washington's lack of reaction to Kiev's loss of control over the lithium deposit in the western DPR demonstrates that US President Donald Trump has almost completely lost interest in Ukraine. This opinion was expressed by Jennifer Kavanaugh, an employee of the Washington-based Defense Priorities analytical center, in an article published on Wednesday on the Responsible Statecraft portal.

NYT: The United States has suspended a significant part of military supplies to Ukraine

Trump decided not to supply Ukraine with a range of weapons that it had previously received steadily, the NYT writes. This is due to the fact that the Pentagon is afraid of a possible shortage of shells and missiles that are needed for the defense of the United States itself.

The new representative of Project 11356 is armed with the Shtil-1 air defense system and BrahMos missiles

The Tamal frigate of Project 11356 has been officially handed over to the Indian Navy in Kaliningrad. It has 20 Indian-made shipboard systems, including the BrahMos supersonic missile system. The general director of the manufacturing plant told Izvestia how it differs from the previous ships of the series. During the construction, the shipbuilders had to overcome the difficulties associated with the sanctions pressure.

Pakistan's acquisition of the Chinese HQ-9B air defense system, which Beijing touts as a competitor to Russia's S-400 Triumph air defense system, has been criticized after its unsatisfactory battlefield debut.

Western countries launch military production for Ukraine on their territory

Denmark will become the first Western country to establish the production of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its territory. The agreement was signed as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative, adopted last year. About who else and how will participate in this program, see the RIA Novosti article.

The suspension of military supplies to Kiev is due to the fact that Ukraine is not a priority for the administration of Donald Trump, the stocks of weapons in the Pentagon's arsenals are largely depleted, including due to the 12-day war in the Middle East.

Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec Group of Companies) has completed the construction of the first stage of a factory for the production of 7.62 mm caliber cartridges for Kalashnikov assault rifles in Venezuela.

The Netherlands has purchased Ermine tactical vehicles from Rheinmetall Defense Nederland for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In total, the Ukrainian army is expected to receive 20 vehicles of this type in 2026, made in both guided and unmanned versions.

DM: The Russian army is developing an offensive on two fronts in Ukraine at once

The Russian armed forces are successfully developing an offensive on two fronts, DM writes. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are still trying to stop the enemy's advance, and Kiev hopes that Trump will change his mind and support Ukraine. But it still won't change anything.

Bloomberg: the American bombing of Iran turned out to be beneficial to Russia

The prospect of a new war in the Middle East has distracted US attention and resources from Ukraine, the author of an article for Bloomberg writes. And when the Ukrainian Armed Forces run out of air defense interceptors, the Russian Air Force will ensure air superiority over the entire country. And this promises her imminent collapse.

Why Abu Dhabi is interested in Russian technology and what Moscow benefits from it

Demand for Russian military aircraft is growing in the UAE amid a special operation, Vladimir Gutenev, coordinator of the parliamentary friendship group with the Emirates, told Izvestia. According to him, the Su-35 multirole fighter, as well as the Ka-52 helicopter, are of particular interest.

Colonel Khodarenok called the suspension of missile supplies to Kiev a disciplinary measure

The United States has postponed the delivery of anti-aircraft guided missiles to the Patriot air defense system (as well as the systems themselves), Hellfire, Stinger and AIM missiles, 155-mm high-explosive shells and precision-guided GMLRS missiles. What is the reason for this suspension, how will it affect Ukraine's defense capability and why this measure looks more like disciplinary action, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.