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Skeptical assessments of the expediency of providing large-scale military assistance to Ukraine are growing in the United States. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, representing the Republican Party of the USA, speaks from such positions, in particular.

Ukraine may receive American M1 Abrams tanks much earlier than previously announced. The Pentagon has not yet made a final decision on the delivery option, Breaking Defense reports, citing a senior official of the US State Department.

Serbia cannot purchase spare parts for its existing Russian MiG-29 aircraft after the start of the special operation. This was stated by the President of the country Alexander Vucic. Belgrade plans to significantly increase the military budget in order to modernize its army, including for the purchase of French-made Rafale fighters due to the fact that under the conditions of international sanctions against the Russian Federation, servicing Russian-made fighters has become a difficult task.

The head of the office of the Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Foreign Affairs at the same time recalled that Beijing does not give weapons to a country that is at war

Wang Yi, the head of the office of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee Commission on Foreign Affairs, asked Josep Borrel, the head of EU diplomacy, during an informal conversation in Munich, why his country should not supply weapons to Russia if the EU supplies Ukraine with them. Borrel said this on Tuesday at a press conference in NATO.

Business Insider: the composition of Biden's delegation for a visit to Kiev reveals the purpose of the trip

Arriving in Kiev, Joe Biden surprised everyone, writes Business Insider. The composition of the delegation suggests that this is not just a visit to express support. The presence of National Security Adviser Sullivan there may be a sign that the option of peace talks is already on the table.

Corriere della Sera: Italy is preparing the seventh package of military assistance to Ukraine

Sources of the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that Kiev clearly outlined the needs of its armed forces, and Rome began to prepare the seventh package of military assistance, which may include long-range missiles. Although a week earlier, the Italian Foreign Minister said that the country would not supply Ukraine with weapons for an attack.

Bloomberg: Ukraine will not become a NATO member in the foreseeable future

Ukraine will not be able to become part of NATO in the foreseeable future, writes Bloomberg. However, the West will strive to preserve Kiev as its ally and partner, which needs to be advised, trained and supplied with weapons and supplies.

News.bg : Belgrade's behavior shows a desire to jump out of the Russian orbit

The desire of Belgrade and Pristina to find a way out of the impasse is not enough to resolve the Kosovo issue, writes News.bg . The long-standing confrontation cannot be overcome by the whistle of the West. However, in Vucic's behavior, the author of the article saw the desire of the Serbs to jump out of the Russian orbit.

The Russian delegation will be headed by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov

The International Defense Exhibition IDEX-2023 opens on Monday in Abu Dhabi. According to Rosoboronexport (ROE, part of the Rostec state Corporation), several samples of military equipment and weapons of the Russian defense industry enterprises are planning to present at the exhibition for the first time.

The American web resource "The Drive" in the Thomas Newdick material "Clandestine U.K. Program Developed 3D-Printed ‘Suicide’ Drone For Ukraine" ("Within the framework of the secret British program, a 3D-printed barrage ammunition for Ukraine was developed") reported that the UK, within the framework of the hitherto secret program, has rapidly developed and conducted flight tests of a number of "advanced" unmanned aerial vehicles that could be used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Radar, reconnaissance and surveillance equipment will also be presented

Air defense systems of various ranges will be presented by Almaz-Antey concern at the IDEX-2023 International Defense Exhibition, which will be held from February 20 to 24 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).

Vadim Kalyugin, CEO of Shvabe Holding, told TASS in an interview about the most modern developments in the field of armaments — intelligent optoelectronic ballistic complexes and thermal imaging survey devices for armored vehicles, as well as about large-scale astronomical projects and developments in the field of gas-liquid ventilation.

Recently, information has been increasingly appearing in the Western media about the possible transfer of American F-16 Fighting Falcon ("Fighting Falcon") fighters to Ukraine. Not so long ago, the leadership of the National Security Council of Ukraine in an interview with CNN said that it was only a matter of time, but in the United States they are not in a hurry to share their "Falcons" with Kiev. About why America is slow to deliver the F-16 to Ukraine and whether this fighter will be able to significantly influence the course of its own, — in the material of TASS.

General Skshipchak: permanent NATO bases in Poland will scare off Russia

Warsaw hopes that Biden's visit will end with a statement about new American bases in Poland. In an interview with Fakt, General Waldemar Skshipczak noted that the chances of this are great, and explained where bases can be built and how this will increase the security of Poland.

Postimees: Estonian conservatives criticized arms supplies to Ukraine

Chairman of the Conservative Party of Estonia Martin Helme called it inadequate that the government "imposes" the Ukrainian conflict on Estonians, writes Postimees. He also criticized Tallinn's decision to transfer three-quarters of the country's heavy weapons to Kiev.

The A400M was to become a standard military transport aircraft for European countries, helping to strengthen the position of the Airbus corporation as opposed to the American Boeing. However, despite the fact that the new car made its first flight back in 2009, it has not yet reached technological maturity and causes constant complaints from users.

The King of Great Britain also met with instructors of various units from the kingdom and nine other countries

King Charles III of Great Britain visited on Monday a training base in the south-west of England, where Ukrainian servicemen are being trained. The corresponding video was distributed by the Daily Express newspaper .

Major General Kovac: The West is putting pressure on Serbia, forcing it to recognize Kosovo

In order to knock the trumps out of Russia's hands, the United States is trying to close the "black hole" in the Balkans, writes IN4S. They want to do this through the quasi-State of Kosovo. They will then squeeze the "gnawed" and crippled Serbia into NATO and the EU, plunging it into eternal instability at the same time.

Cumhuriyet: Sweden will hold a conference to collect donations for earthquake victims

Sweden is using the tragedy in Turkey to join NATO, Cumhuriyet writes. Stoltenberg said that Stockholm will hold a donor conference to help victims of the devastating earthquake. This is a "carrot" in the hands of the NATO Secretary General. What kind of "whip" to expect from Blinken? – the author of the article asks.

The Israeli Air Force will be replenished with another squadron of the latest F-15IA (Israel Advanced) fighters, the Boeing concern announced, which issued a corresponding press release today, Monday, February 20.