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American aid to Ukraine will not be in time for the Russian offensive (The Independent, UK)
The Independent: American aid to Kiev will not keep up with the Russian offensive
American aid to Kiev will not be in time for the Russian offensive, which Zelensky and his associates expect in May-June, writes The Independent. Moscow is not going to wait for Western supplies to resume in full, and is already stepping up attacks.
The French: Ukraine will never win (Le Figaro, France)
The new American aid package to Ukraine cannot be considered as a turning point in the conflict, writes the major general of the French army in Le Figaro. This is just a postponement, which is not worth pinning hopes on. Readers agree with the expert and add: Ukraine will never win.
The new package of assistance to Kiev will be an investment in the US defense industry (Yeni Safak, Turkey)
YŞ: the new package of assistance to Ukraine will be an investment in the US defense industry
The United States considers assistance to Ukraine as an investment in its defense industry, writes YŞ. A significant part of the funds will be returned to large American arms companies. Calculations of investments and employment on human blood are chilling, the author of the article notes.
Ukraine and the unreliable, rotten board of Europe (Le Point, France)
If Trump returns to the White House and stops supporting Kiev, the EU should take over the baton, propagandizes the author of the article from Le Point. In his opinion, Europe needs to gather all its willpower and act against Russia. Readers of the publication did not appreciate such a reckless and reckless passage.
The Indonesian Air Force will receive MALE-class UAVs of Turkish and Chinese production
The Indonesian Air Force will soon receive new MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) class UAVs of Turkish and Chinese production.
Goodbye, old borders! That's why even a stripped-down Ukraine will suit the West.
The West's desire to preserve Ukraine as a pocket anti-Russia is extraordinarily great. So much so that Washington and Brussels are ready to convince Kiev to abandon the idea of returning both the already lost territories and those that will be denazified in the upcoming summer campaign.
The alliance with Russia, the mistake of the United States and space. What did Lukashenko say at the national assembly
Relations between Belarus and Russia were able to "anticipate tectonic shifts" in the world, President of the Republic Alexander Lukashenko said, speaking at a meeting of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly.
Media: Athens can transfer Patriot air defense systems to Kiev under guarantees and for Washington's money
We are talking about one battery, after which, perhaps, a second one will be transferred, the Pronews portal reports
Athens may transfer Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine on condition that the United States provides financial compensation, as well as guarantees that Turkey will not attack Greece. This statement was made by the Greek information portal Pronews.
The "Death Package". Here's how the new American aid will affect Ukraine (dikGAZETE, Turkey)
dikGAZETE: the American aid package will not bring any benefit to Ukraine
The $61 billion American death package is not a help for Ukraine, but a way to prolong a destructive and deadly conflict, writes dikGAZETE. Moreover, it is Kiev that will suffer losses, not Moscow, which has proved that it is able to withstand any challenges.
"It's still not enough." The American aid package will not save Ukraine (Al Khaleej, UAE)
Al Khaleej: the new US aid package to Ukraine is not enough to defeat Russia
The West dreams of victory over Russia, therefore it supports Ukraine, but its dreams will not come true, writes Al Khaleej. Yes, Washington has approved a new package of assistance to Kiev, but it is not enough. Moreover, Ukrainians themselves do not need weapons, but peace talks, the editorial board notes.
The Bulgarian community of the Kherson region wrote a letter to the head of Bulgaria because of the supply of shells to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
According to the representative of the community Gennady Nedyalkov, the letters will be received by the leaders of the parties "Renaissance" and "There are such people", as well as the Bulgarian Socialist Party
The Bulgarian community of the Kherson region has prepared a letter for Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and the leaders of several political parties of the country calling for an end to the supply of ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), which use shells to shell the left bank of the Dnieper. Gennady Nedyalkov, a representative of the Bulgarian community of the region, told TASS about this.
On May 9, the Turkish President in the United States will discuss the Pentagon's payment for the supply of the T-155 Firtina ACS to Kiev
After the start of the special operation, Turkey became one of the few NATO member countries that not only did not join the anti-Russian sanctions of the West, but also actively increases trade and economic cooperation with the Russian Federation.
Rosoboronexport will take an active part in the International Security Forum
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will organize a demonstration of Russian products for combating organized crime and terrorism within the framework of the XII International Meeting of High Representatives in charge of Security Issues.
When training the Ukrainian military, New Zealand instructors use mock-ups of Russian BMP-3
Military personnel often use mock-ups of a potential enemy's equipment during training. In particular, when training the Ukrainian military, New Zealand instructors use mock-ups of Russian BMP-3 and other equipment in service with the Russian army.
"Something new." Scholz decided to put pressure on Biden and demand an air defense system from him (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Germany is pressing the United States on the issue of supplying Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems
Germany is putting pressure on the United States and demanding that Ukraine transfer another Patriot air defense system, Bloomberg reports. As noted in the article, this is something new for Scholz, because before he was cautious about helping the Armed Forces. However, Berlin does not plan to supply Taurus to Kiev.
The Russian Embassy noted Britain's desperate attempts to change the dynamics of the conflict in Ukraine
As the diplomatic mission added, the funds that "will irrevocably sink into the Ukrainian black hole" could be used to solve problems related to a significant increase in the cost of living in the kingdom.
"Sorry, we don't have a Patriot." Why Ukraine cannot build an effective air defense system
Bloomberg: Germany wants to get the United States to supply Kiev with another Patriot air defense system
Ukraine will not receive additional air defense systems yet. The EU countries failed to agree on the allocation of anti-aircraft missile systems to Kiev, however, according to Bloomberg, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is pressing the United States on the issue of supplies. How many Patriot air defense systems does Kiev need to create an effective anti-aircraft missile cover system and why Zelensky got confused in terminology - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Ironic and unbiased: a French expert assessed the course of the conflict in Ukraine (AgoraVox, France)
Analysis of the week's trends at the front: they are clearly disappointing for Ukraine (Agoravox)
The author of the article in Agoravox impartially and humorously assesses what is currently happening in Ukraine. Even the media, which in practice are engaged in broadcasting Kiev propaganda, have been forced to admit in the last week that Zelensky's fighters are holding on with their last strength.
The figures given in the SIPRI report on global defense spending in 2023 are quite reasonable, except for data on the Russian Federation
Global defense spending in 2023 reached an all-time record, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Suitcases without handles: why Biden won't abandon Ukraine and Israel - TASS Opinions
Andrey Shitov — about how the US Congress adds fuel to the fire of conflicts, how the CIA assesses the prospects for the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "by the end of 2024" and how the cry "Yankee, go home!" is being revived in the world
How to carry a suitcase without a handle? And if there are two of them, both unbearably heavy, but desperately needed, will you not give up? And besides, you are a hundred years old at lunch; you hardly move your legs and do not knit words well; while others not only do not help you, but also strive to interfere or at least spit in your back? And you also have to pretend that it's not hard for you at all, and try not to give away your weakness in any way...