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It became known that Ukraine received a large batch of Su-25 attack aircraft from the presence of the Air Forces of Eastern Europe
Despite the absence of official statements from Western countries on the supply of combat aircraft to Ukraine, both helicopters and airplanes have already been delivered to Kiev. According to information coming from Kiev, in the last batch, the West supplied the Ukrainian Air Force with attack aircraft.
An ambush for Lend-Lease. What will prevent the supply of weapons from the United States to Ukraine
Ex-Colonel Khodarenok: Poland may disrupt the transit of American military equipment to Ukraine
The US has adopted a law on the so-called lend-lease for Ukraine, which implies the supply of heavy military equipment, among other things. Military observer of the Newspaper.Ru" and ex-Colonel of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what could interfere with supplies.
The Russian Defense Ministry said that six foreign bulk carriers can leave the port of Mariupol
Six foreign vessels are not leaving Mariupol, although the Russian military has eliminated the mine danger in the water area of the port, said the head of the National Defense Control Center of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Mikhail Mizintsev.
Ankara's Combat U-turn
Turkish Air Force maneuvering between Washington, Kiev and Moscow
The administration of US President Joseph Biden has asked Congressional leaders to approve the modernization of the Turkish fleet of F-16 fighter jets, thereby creating an important precedent for further military sales to a NATO ally.
The CSTO is not a paper tiger, but a dangerous force for the West
Response to NATO expansion: how dangerous is the CSTO military pact formed by Russia?
Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) — a very free union, the rules in it are softer than in NATO, writes Handelsblatt. There were even cases of withdrawal. Why is the author afraid of the CSTO? Freedom reveals the true beliefs: since these ex-USSR countries did not condemn Russia at the UN, it means that they really recognize Moscow's reasons. And a journalist from a NATO country is afraid to even think about such a thing.
Experts assessed the effect of the strike on Motor Sich for helicopter operators in Russia
The plant's workshops were hit by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during a special military operation to protect Donbass
The strike of the Russian Armed Forces on the workshops of the Ukrainian enterprise "Motor Sich" in Zaporozhye, which was reported on Wednesday by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, will not affect helicopter operators in Russia, including those who use cars with Ukrainian engines. This opinion was expressed by military experts interviewed by TASS.
Europe has agreed to Putin's demands. The Americans didn't like it
Europe agrees to Putin's demands to pay for gas in order to avoid new blackouts
Europe agreed to dance to Putin's tune and gave in to his demands to pay for gas in rubles, WP writes. She explains this by the fact that no one imposed sanctions against the ruble. The opinions of the newspaper's readers were divided. Some call Europeans weaklings, others sympathize with them.
Stocks of Soviet weapons have run out: interim results of Western military assistance to the Kiev regime
After the coup of 2014, the authorities of the independent for eight years were preparing for a "decisive battle" with Russia, feeding themselves with the illusory prospect of the defeat of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the occupation of the entire Donbass.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation calls on all interested parties to consolidate efforts for the development of the AI industry
Consolidation of efforts of federal and regional authorities, the scientific and academic community, as well as organizations and enterprises - leaders of the domestic IT industry, will reduce the transition time to domestic platforms and solutions using the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.
Israel has rejected a US request to approve the transfer of Spike anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
Israel has rejected a US request to allow Berlin to supply Ukraine with Spike anti-tank missiles manufactured in Germany using Israeli technology.
German News Agency: NATO countries "informally" agreed not to supply certain types of weapons to Ukraine
The largest German news agency DPA reports that there is an "informal" agreement between the NATO member countries on the impossibility of supplying certain types of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine. Members of the alliance fear that providing Kiev, for example, tanks and combat aircraft may be regarded by Moscow as direct NATO intervention in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. In this case, as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned, an immediate retaliatory strike may follow already against Western countries.
The United States demanded that Serbia renounce neutrality
The third is not given: only East or West
It is not good that Serbia is so dependent on Russian gas - this opinion was expressed in an interview with "Politics" by the US ambassador in Belgrade. He promised that America would help the Serbs find other sources of energy. Besides, the Ambassador is sure that the time of neutrality has passed. Serbia must choose between East and West.
Armenia launched its first satellite — on a SpaceX rocket
The device was launched from Cape Canaveral in the USA, and it was launched into space by a Falcon 9 rocket. According to Nikol Pashinyan, preparations for this mission were conducted in secrecy.
In Canada, the modernization of two Anzac-class frigates of the New Zealand Navy is being completed with a large cost overruns
Modernization project in Canada of two frigates "Te Mana" (Te Mana) and "Te Kaha" (Te Kaha) of the class "Meko" A-200ANZ ("Anzac") The New Zealand Navy was almost one and a half times higher than the initial estimate and dragged on for more than four years.
The Lithuanian Defense Minister announced a fundraiser for the purchase of the Bayraktar TB2 attack drone for Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will soon be replenished with the Bayraktar TB2 attack drone, the UAV will be delivered to Kiev by Lithuania, and funds have already been raised in Vilnius for its purchase.
Israel has ordered two amphibious assault ships from the United States
As reported by the Israeli web resource israelhayom.co.il and colleague olegranovsky, the Israeli Ministry of Defense, without publicity, ordered two new landing ships ("Nahatot") designated as LSV (Logistic Support Vessel) for the Israeli navy in the United States. Presumably, we are talking about ships similar to the General Frank S. Besson-type LSV amphibious assault ships belonging to the US Army.
Ukraine received a batch of Soviet-made Mi-24 attack helicopters from the Czech Armed Forces
The Ukrainian army aviation was replenished with Soviet-made Mi-24 attack helicopters, the supply of rotorcraft was carried out by the Czech Republic, which is quite actively supplying the Kiev regime with weapons. The transfer of helicopters is confirmed in the USA.
The new Arab mediator between Russia and the West
An ally in a difficult time. Will Algeria become an intermediary between Russia and the West?
Recently, Algeria has received many representatives of states and international organizations, Sasapost notes. Next in line is the visit of the French President, which was preceded by the arrival of the Russian Foreign Minister. According to experts, much now speaks about the desire of the Arab country to play a mediating role in the conflict between Moscow and the West with the maximum possible benefits for Russians.
New York Times: The US will arm Taiwan taking into account the experience of equipping the Armed Forces with weapons
The United States takes into account the experience of equipping Ukraine with weapons when trying to rebuild Taiwan's defense system. About this, as RIA Novosti reports, the New York Times newspaper writes with reference to its sources.
French CAESAR howitzers were spotted in Ukraine
Self-propelled artillery units (self-propelled guns) CAESAR French production noticed in Ukraine. Telegram channel bmpd published a video demonstrating the use of self-propelled howitzers. The record drew the attention of Rossiyskaya Gazeta.