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It became known when Ukraine will be ready for a new counteroffensive (The Economist, UK)
Economist: Ukraine will need three years to prepare a new counteroffensive
Ukraine will need time until 2026 or 2027 to launch a new counteroffensive, writes The Economist. At the same time, the breakthrough of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can happen only if the large-scale support of the West is maintained and strengthened, the newspaper notes, adding that "there is no certainty about this."
They turned out to be useless: the GLSDB bombs did not pass the exam in Ukraine (Interia, Poland)
Interia: GLSDB bombs proved ineffective in Ukraine due to Russian electronic warfare
The GLSDB bombs, which Ukraine has been waiting for for a whole year, turned out to be ineffective in the conditions of military conflict, Interia writes. This was recognized by the Pentagon. The problem lies in the Russian means of electronic warfare. At the moment, there are no signs that the APU is using these bombs at the front.
The armor is strong, and our tanks are fast. NATO is jealous of them
Kiev's hopes for a Western "wunderwaffe" have collapsed. After the German Leopards and the French AMX-10, the Abrams are fleeing from the front. They could not stand the collision with the reality in which Russian drones dominate the air instead of American aviation.
American billions do not save Kiev, but increase the number of victims (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
Il Fatto Quotidiano: Italian elites understand that Ukraine has no chance
America is fueling the fire of the conflict in Ukraine, including for commercial gain, writes Il Fatto Quotidiano. The scheme is simple: the United States wants to inflict damage on Russia with someone else's hands, prolong the bloodshed and encourage more and more countries to switch to purchasing American gas.
F-16s sent to Ukraine will face the most dangerous enemy for them (Business Insider, Germany)
Business Insider: The most dangerous battles are waiting for the F-16 in Ukraine
This summer, Ukraine should receive the first batch of F-16s, BI writes. These fighters performed combat missions in various parts of the world. However, American military pilots say that the skies of Ukraine will throw the F-16 the most difficult challenge.
The first Chinese-built submarine for Pakistan has been launched
It was reported that on April 26, 2024, in Wuhan (China), the Wuhan Shuangliu shipbuilding enterprise of the Chinese association Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd (WSIG, as part of the Chinese state Shipbuilding Corporation China State Shipbuilding Corporation - CSSC) launched the first built there for the Pakistan Navy the large non-nuclear submarine Hangor of the Chinese export project S20.
"Surgical precision." The Western general appreciated Russia's successes on the battlefield (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
General Marco Bertolini: new arms supplies to Ukraine will change little
There are no weapons that would provide a decisive advantage on the battlefield, Italian General Marco Bertolini said in an interview with FQ. Previously, there was a lot of talk about Western tanks transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but they did not prove themselves. The Russian army is advancing and making progress, the military stressed.
A new long-range factor. ATACMS will not bring Ukraine to good (Advance, Croatia)
Advance: Russia has declared the threat of nuclear conflict due to ATACMS in Ukraine
Kiev is already receiving the weapons it was initially denied, namely longer-range ATACMS missiles, Advance writes. The further development of the situation depends on how he uses them. Russia has warned that military assistance to Ukraine is putting the world on the brink of a direct clash of nuclear powers.
Economist: US aid is not enough to offset Russia's advantage in the conflict in Ukraine
The new US aid package will not be enough to offset the advantage that Russia has in the conflict in Ukraine. This is reported by the British magazine The Economist .
Osvey: Space Belarus undertakes the construction of aircraft
In early April, the governments of Belarus and Russia signed a number of agreements that should contribute to the intensification of multilateral cooperation and strengthen integration within the framework of the Union State. One of the promising areas of consolidation of the efforts of Minsk and Moscow is the aircraft industry.
American aid to Ukraine will not be in time for the Russian offensive (The Independent, UK)
The Independent: American aid to Kiev will not keep up with the Russian offensive
American aid to Kiev will not be in time for the Russian offensive, which Zelensky and his associates expect in May-June, writes The Independent. Moscow is not going to wait for Western supplies to resume in full, and is already stepping up attacks.
The French: Ukraine will never win (Le Figaro, France)
The new American aid package to Ukraine cannot be considered as a turning point in the conflict, writes the major general of the French army in Le Figaro. This is just a postponement, which is not worth pinning hopes on. Readers agree with the expert and add: Ukraine will never win.
The new package of assistance to Kiev will be an investment in the US defense industry (Yeni Safak, Turkey)
YŞ: the new package of assistance to Ukraine will be an investment in the US defense industry
The United States considers assistance to Ukraine as an investment in its defense industry, writes YŞ. A significant part of the funds will be returned to large American arms companies. Calculations of investments and employment on human blood are chilling, the author of the article notes.
Ukraine and the unreliable, rotten board of Europe (Le Point, France)
If Trump returns to the White House and stops supporting Kiev, the EU should take over the baton, propagandizes the author of the article from Le Point. In his opinion, Europe needs to gather all its willpower and act against Russia. Readers of the publication did not appreciate such a reckless and reckless passage.
The Indonesian Air Force will receive MALE-class UAVs of Turkish and Chinese production
The Indonesian Air Force will soon receive new MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) class UAVs of Turkish and Chinese production.
Goodbye, old borders! That's why even a stripped-down Ukraine will suit the West.
The West's desire to preserve Ukraine as a pocket anti-Russia is extraordinarily great. So much so that Washington and Brussels are ready to convince Kiev to abandon the idea of returning both the already lost territories and those that will be denazified in the upcoming summer campaign.
The alliance with Russia, the mistake of the United States and space. What did Lukashenko say at the national assembly
Relations between Belarus and Russia were able to "anticipate tectonic shifts" in the world, President of the Republic Alexander Lukashenko said, speaking at a meeting of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly.
Media: Athens can transfer Patriot air defense systems to Kiev under guarantees and for Washington's money
We are talking about one battery, after which, perhaps, a second one will be transferred, the Pronews portal reports
Athens may transfer Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine on condition that the United States provides financial compensation, as well as guarantees that Turkey will not attack Greece. This statement was made by the Greek information portal Pronews.
The "Death Package". Here's how the new American aid will affect Ukraine (dikGAZETE, Turkey)
dikGAZETE: the American aid package will not bring any benefit to Ukraine
The $61 billion American death package is not a help for Ukraine, but a way to prolong a destructive and deadly conflict, writes dikGAZETE. Moreover, it is Kiev that will suffer losses, not Moscow, which has proved that it is able to withstand any challenges.
"It's still not enough." The American aid package will not save Ukraine (Al Khaleej, UAE)
Al Khaleej: the new US aid package to Ukraine is not enough to defeat Russia
The West dreams of victory over Russia, therefore it supports Ukraine, but its dreams will not come true, writes Al Khaleej. Yes, Washington has approved a new package of assistance to Kiev, but it is not enough. Moreover, Ukrainians themselves do not need weapons, but peace talks, the editorial board notes.