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On May 9, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling $ 1.2 billion. Thus, the total amount of US military assistance officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 now amounts to about $ 37 billion, and the total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $39.8 billion.

The Brazilian magazine "Tecnologia & Defesa" reported that on April 27, 2023, the Government of Ukraine, through its military attache at the Embassy of Ukraine in Brazil, sent an official request to the Brazilian Ministry of Defense for the purchase of up to 450 VBTP-MR Guarani (6x6) wheeled armored personnel carriers for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Hamshahri: to provide Kiev with weapons, EU citizens will have to sit on bread and water

The EU announced an increase in the production of ammunition for Kiev, Hamshahri writes. However, in order to provide Ukraine with the necessary amount of weapons, Europeans will have to sit on bread and water, and an increase in production will only add fuel to the flames of the conflict, the authors claim.

Politico: The US does not intend to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles

The United States does not plan to send long-range missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was reported on May 9 by the newspaper Politico, citing sources.

The air defense units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stationed in the Kiev region, have received Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPADS (portable anti-aircraft missile systems). This is reported by Ukrainian Telegram channels.

Footage has appeared online that clearly demonstrates the technical condition of the American-made self-propelled artillery units M109L delivered to the Ukrainian army from Italy. The footage shows that after loading the ammunition, Ukrainian servicemen have to knock the bolt with a hammer.

The Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri continues negotiations with Indonesia regarding the terms of entry into force of the contract for the construction of FREMM-class frigates.

Deputy Spiridonov: The US does not want to supply long-range missiles to Kiev because of the risk of escalation

The United States refuses to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles, as they fear the deterioration of international relations. This was announced on May 10 by State Duma deputy Alexander Spiridonov.

Cumhuriyet: The US wants to make Turkey a second Poland to supply Ukraine with weapons

Washington has offered Ankara to send Russian S-400 systems to Kiev, Cumhuriyet writes. So the US wants to turn Turkey into Poland. And all this on the eve of the elections — probably for a reason, the author of the article believes.

Yle: American and British tanks appeared in Finland — as part of the exercises

Military exercises of the NATO countries Arrow-23 are taking place in Finland, which were planned long before the country joined the alliance, Yle reports. In addition to the Finnish ones, military personnel from the USA, Great Britain and the Baltic countries participate in them.

Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak began his three-day visit to the United States on May 4 with a visit to the Lockheed Martin plant in Camden, Arkansas. The politician held talks with the board of Lockheed Martin, after which he said that he had heard assurances that the Americans were ready to cooperate with the Polish defense industry in the production of HIMARS MLRS.

Those who follow the trends of the XXI century advertised information flows as "new oil", but now Elon Musk has presented an alternative point of view, saying that lithium batteries should be considered as "new oil".

The Czech authorities may consider transferring Czech military aircraft L-159 to Ukrainian aviation. This was stated by the President of the Czech Republic, Peter Pavel, whose words are quoted by Ceske noviny.

Yle: the annexation of Crimea to Russia has become a reason for Europe to arm itself

Sweden has been making good money on the "Russian threat" for nine years, Yle reports. The author of the article visited a factory in the north of the country, where BMP is produced in four shifts, and there are twice as many jobs.

The list includes seven Chinese companies that work in the development of semiconductors, microchips and electronics

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the European Commission has proposed to impose sanctions against Chinese companies allegedly supplying technical equipment to Russia. The discussion of the sanctions list will take place in mid-May, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing an internal document.

The United States will transfer M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, having previously dismantled secret high-tech components from them, USA Today reports, citing unnamed American officials.

Polish Defense Minister Blaszczak announced the transfer of 10 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine

At the moment, the Polish government has already transferred 10 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. This was announced on May 8 by the Minister of National Defense of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak.

Al Hadath: The West contradicts itself by supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia

The West adheres to a discriminatory policy towards regional crises, writes Al Hadath. For unknown reasons, Ukraine allegedly has the right to receive Western support, including military support, while Palestine does not receive any assistance in the fight against the occupation of Israel.

AP: The US plans to announce a new $1.2 billion package of military assistance to Ukraine

The United States plans to provide Ukraine with additional military assistance in the amount of $1.2 billion to strengthen its air defense capabilities in the long term. This was reported by the Associated Press on Monday, May 8, citing sources in the US administration.

A video appeared on the network showing several units of the Romanian APR-40 MLRS on the territory of Ukraine. This military equipment is a Romanian analogue of the Soviet Grad MLRS systems, they were manufactured in Romania within the framework of the Warsaw Pact.