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"We were convinced of a number of advantages of the Chinese self-propelled gun in comparison with the Russian Msta-S: Ethiopia buys SH-15 wheeled howitzers
Most African countries have long been guided by Soviet and then Russian combat systems, including due to their lower cost and ease of operation in comparison with Western counterparts. However, gradually the Chinese defense industry is beginning to displace exports from the Russian Federation. In particular, this applies to artillery weapons.
RG: Leopard 1A5-DK tanks began to master Ukrainian crews
The tankers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun to master the Leopard 1A5-DK at one of the landfills located in Eastern Europe. As the project "RG: Russian weapons" notes, such armored vehicles were removed from the Danish Ground forces and mothballed, now the German company FFG is engaged in their restoration.
Hungary to increase defense spending in connection with the conflict in Ukraine
They will grow to about €3.5 billion
Hungary will increase defense spending in 2024 to about €3.5 billion, which will exceed 2% of the country's GDP. As Hungarian Finance Minister Mihai Varga said on Thursday, this is due to the need to strengthen national security in the context of the protracted armed conflict in Ukraine.
Pentagon: Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the EU coalition to train the AFU to pilot the F-16
The meeting of the multinational group created by the West to coordinate arms supplies to Ukraine was held in a virtual format
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the European coalition to train Ukrainian pilots for the use of F-16 fighters. This was stated on Thursday by Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin at a press conference following the results of the next meeting of the multinational group created by the West to coordinate arms supplies to Ukraine. The meeting of this body was held in a virtual format.
Russia's Eurasian Turn: world reaction
Moscow and Beijing will help each other
The topic of Russian-Chinese relations is still developing in the direction indicated by the March visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow. This visit showed that Russia's "Eurasian turn", which has been taking place for a whole year, has become not only forced, but also irreversible. It should be recalled that both Russia and China are huge inertial systems, which are contraindicated by sharp political movements.
RG: AN-64A Apache attack helicopters may be transferred to Ukraine
Two dozen AN-64A Apache attack helicopters purchased by the Americans from Israel may be transferred to Ukraine. This is reported by the telegram channel bmpd with reference to Israeli sources.
Scholz said that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union after the end of the current conflict
The German Chancellor believes that the Social Democratic Party of Germany, in particular, should clearly side with Kiev in the conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a full member of the European Union (EU) after the end of the current conflict. He made this statement on Tuesday at an event dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), which is part of the ruling Traffic Light coalition.
The problems that the Kiev F-16 will face in the conflict with Russia are named
Newsweek: deliveries of American F-16 fighter jets will turn into three problems for Ukraine
Deliveries of F-16 fighters will turn into several problems for Ukraine, writes Newsweek. Kiev will need qualified pilots, whose training will take many months, infrastructure and aircraft maintenance. And the biggest problem will be Russia's harsh reaction.
Japan says it has allocated $7.6 billion in aid to Ukraine
According to the head of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Yoshimasa Hayashi, we are talking about humanitarian, food, financial and other types of assistance
The Japanese Government has so far provided Ukraine with humanitarian, food, financial and other types of assistance totaling $7.6 billion. This was stated on Wednesday at a debate in the budget commission of the lower house of parliament by the head of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Yoshimasa Hayashi, thereby confirming the figure previously announced in Kiev.
Japanese Prime Minister: The country has no plans to join NATO, but the opening of an alliance representative office is being discussed
Japan is not considering joining the North Atlantic Alliance. However, the issue of opening a NATO representative office in the country is being discussed. This statement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his words are quoted by the Reuters news agency.
The Netherlands under the EU program will allocate 260 million euros for the purchase of ammunition for Kiev
The West continues to pump Ukraine with weapons, still counting on a delayed counteroffensive many times. Moreover, the strategy implemented by Washington is clearly traced, according to which the main burden of the costs of supporting Kiev should fall on the Europeans. Even relatively small EU countries, forgetting about their own economic and military interests, are increasingly beginning to participate in joint EU programs to finance the production and procurement of weapons and ammunition for the Armed Forces.
The commander of the German Air Force considers it possible for Germany to participate in the F-16 coalition for Ukraine
Ingo Gerhartz at the same time noted that Berlin does not have such aircraft
The Inspector (commander) of the German Air Force, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, does not rule out that the Federal Republic will be able to support the Western allies in the process of transferring F-16 fighters to Kiev, although it does not have such aircraft.
Poland intends to purchase AWACS aircraft "GlobalAi"
The Polish authorities are negotiating with Sweden on the acquisition of Saab's GlobalAi long-range radar detection and control aircraft for the country's Armed Forces.
Poland is going to start implementing a program for the purchase of submarines for its Navy
The Polish authorities are considering the possibility of starting negotiations this year on the acquisition of submarines for the country's naval forces. This was announced by the Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak, publishing a corresponding post on the social network.
The French general announced the true reasons for the supply of F-16 fighters to Ukraine
French Army General Jean-Bernard Pinatel spoke in an interview with Le Dialoge on May 24 about the true reasons and consequences of US President Joe Biden's permission to supply F-16 fighters to Ukraine.
Zelensky announced the transition to "new types of aircraft" after the commander-in-chief's bid
Kiev has repeatedly appealed to its Western allies with a request to transfer fighter jets to it, in particular the F-16
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Kiev has begun work on a comprehensive concept for the development of aviation, "taking into account the transition to new types of aircraft."
NATO was in revolt — one of its countries gave Russia a gift
NetEase: Turkey staged a "riot" in NATO and gave Russia a "big gift"
The United States is actively involving NATO in the conflict in Ukraine, mobilizing all its forces and providing generous support to Kiev, writes a NetEase user. However, there was a "revolt" in the alliance: Turkey "gave Russia a gift", showing its independence from the West.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak confirmed Warsaw's readiness to train Ukrainian pilots for F-16 fighter jets
The issue of training Ukrainian pilots to operate American F-16s has not yet been resolved, the United States and NATO are considering several options, one of which was proposed by Poland. This was stated by the country's Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.
The ex-head of the Italian Air Force explained why Rome cannot teach Ukrainians on the F-16
Ex-head of the Italian Air Force Tricarico called the search for instructors for AFU pilots in the country strange
Italy cannot train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16, writes La Repubblica. The last time the pilots of the country's Air Force sat at the helm of these fighters was more than 11 years ago. Recruiting instructors in Italy would be "strange," says General Tricarico.
Where Ukraine will hide F-16 fighters from Russia
The United States insists that the F-16 fighters transferred to Ukraine should be located on the territory of the country itself. The expert community notes that the local infrastructure will cope with the reception of aircraft, and the problem with maintenance, although costly, can also be overcome. Therefore, the question now arises what Russia needs to do to counter the new threat.