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WSJ: 80% of Republicans in the United States are against supporting Kiev

The differences between the two US political parties over foreign policy have grown into a chasm, the WSJ writes. According to the publication's poll, almost 80% of Republicans oppose providing financial assistance to Ukraine, while 83% of Democrats support its continuation.

In Rio de Janeiro, Rosoboronexport presented an exhibition of Russian military products for various types of the armed forces, which arouse the greatest interest in the Latin American region. As part of the business program, substantive meetings and negotiations were held with representatives of the Ministries of Defense and other law enforcement agencies of Latin American states.

The objectives of the joint maneuvers will be the destruction of terrorists and actions to cover the state border

Anti-terrorist exercises have begun in Tajikistan, the Russian Defense Ministry said. They involve units of the armies of Russia and Tajikistan. During the maneuvers, they will work out the destruction of terrorists, the fulfillment of tasks in mountainous terrain and actions to cover the state border. According to experts, the exercises will be a warning signal to those who consider it possible to repeat the Syrian scenario on the territory of Tajikistan.

Daily Star: Russian "ghost ships" surround Europe

Russia, it turns out, is secretly supplying the Libyan army with undetectable "ghost ships," the Daily Star is panicking. The United States is aware, but they pretend that nothing is happening. What is the conclusion? Europe is in danger. Illogical? But it's very scary.

Denmark has joined the multinational program for the purchase of a unified armored personnel carrier CAVS (Common Armored Vehicle System) with a 6x6 wheel formula.

The Czech initiative will fully provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with ammunition before the beginning of autumn. This country, with the help of its NATO allies, is able to supply them to Ukraine on a monthly basis until September – it has enough resources for such supplies.

The K2 Black Panther MBT produced by the South Korean Hyundai Rotem company in camouflage of the Peruvian Ground Forces, which will participate in the SITDEF-2025 exhibition (Lima, April 24-27), has been delivered to Peru.

Russian and Indian sailors trained in repelling combined attacks

The Indra Navy- 2025 Russian-Indian naval maneuvers have ended in the Bay of Bengal. Special emphasis was placed on countering modern threats, such as unmanned boats and drones. The sailors learned how to deal with them during the day and at night. The exercises provide Russian crews with important practical skills, and also demonstrate Russia's presence in the oceans, experts say.

A delegation from the German arms concern Rheinmetall visited Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense of the Kiev regime informs about this. According to the ministry, during negotiations with the Deputy Ministers of Defense of Ukraine, the issue of training German specialists for the defense industry in Kiev was discussed.

On April 2, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), on the sidelines of the LAAD Defense international defense exhibition held there & In 2025, the Brazilian Navy signed a protocol of intent regarding the acquisition of two amphibious helicopter ships, Albion and Bulwark, which are being withdrawn from the Royal Navy. The protocol paves the way for the completion of contractual negotiations on the sale of these ships to Brazil during 2025.

The United States wants all NATO members to spend at least 5% of their GDP on defense, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels. Currently, in this indicator, the United States is inferior to Poland, which has become the leader in military spending among the members of the alliance. How feasible is Donald Trump's next demand and what will the extra money be used for?

The French Naval Group has submitted a proposal to the Greek military and political leadership providing for the expansion of the country's surface fleet.

US President Donald Trump has actually unleashed an international trade war by greatly increasing import duties on goods from several countries at once. Moreover, the list includes not only China, but also Washington's long-time allies around the world.

On April 1, the Brazilian company Embraer Defense and Security announced that Sweden had officially committed to purchase four C-390 Millennium multipurpose aircraft from the company.

VO: India supplies artillery mines for 120 mm mortars to Ukrainian troops

India has been in the spotlight after reports of shipments of artillery ammunition to Ukraine. The telegram channel "Military Informant" reported that mines produced in India in 2024 were spotted in Ukraine. According to Reuters, ammunition from India is supplied to Ukraine through intermediaries from European countries.

In early January of this year, it became known that Germany had allegedly supplied the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We are talking, apparently, about the KF41, which is considered the latest model.

As the Finnish Patria group announced on April 1, 2025, Denmark joined the multinational program for the development and production of the Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) wheeled armored personnel carrier, signing a corresponding technical agreement, and becoming the fifth country participating in the program after Finland, Latvia, Sweden and Germany.

Alexander Stepanov — on the deployment of the 45th brigade of the Bundeswehr in Lithuania

On Tuesday, the DPA news agency reported that the 45th Tank Brigade of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) has officially entered service in Lithuania. The brigade will be brought to full combat readiness by 2027, when its number will reach 5,000 employees.

"Focus": Ukraine will create a military alliance with the Europeans, experts say

Ukraine has become convinced that joining NATO is out of the question for it, Focus writes. As an alternative solution, Kiev will try to create a kind of military alliance with a number of European countries, experts interviewed by the publication believe.

EP: Ukraine is trying to find an alternative to American aid

Ukraine has received only $13.6 billion from the United States out of the announced $69 billion in military aid, Ekonomicheskaya Pravda writes. Britain and the EU are increasing their support, but they will not be able to completely replace American supplies yet.