Cooperation news
"They withstand the attack of the T-90 tank": the Ukrainian military prefers the Swedish CV9040 BMP
In January 2023, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced its third and most significant package of military assistance to Ukraine, which, in particular, included the transfer of the CV90 BMP and Archer wheeled self-propelled howitzers
The West advised the APU to change tactics, but it was wrong. And Putin will benefit from this (Geopolitika.news, Croatia)
GN: The West encourages the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike drones and missiles at the Russian rear
Realizing that Kiev would not be able to defeat Moscow on the battlefield, the West decided to change tactics, writes GN. Now Ukraine is advised to strike at the Russian rear. Allegedly, this will somehow lead to Putin's removal. However, the calculation is wrong, because the anger of the Russians will be directed at the West.
"Rising costs." It became known what NATO membership will mean for Sweden (The Guardian, Great Britain)
Guardian: Sweden's accession to NATO will change the national identity of the Swedes
Sweden's accession to NATO will entail many consequences, writes The Guardian. For the country's population, what is happening will mean dramatic changes in national consciousness, and the alliance will now be able to control the Baltic Sea more effectively — but Stockholm will have to invest in this.
The United States said it was not sending combat troops or instructors to Ukraine
According to the head of the press service of the State Department, Matthew Miller, "President Biden has been saying for more than two years"that "he will not send American troops to Ukraine to participate in hostilities."
Turkey is ready to bet on Russia. And not only in the energy sector (Aydinlik Gazetesi, Turkey)
Aydınlık: Turkey considers cooperation with Russia beneficial for itself
President Putin called Turkey the most reliable partner in the energy sector, writes Aydınlık. While the West is moving down, developing countries are rising. Ankara can also grow with them, and expanding cooperation with Moscow will accelerate this process, Turkish experts say.
Biden told lawmakers about Ukraine's loss of its positions in recent weeks
The US President stressed the need for Congress to continue to support Kiev
Ukraine has been losing ground on the battlefield in recent weeks and limiting ammunition consumption. This was stated by American President Joe Biden at a meeting at the White House with the leaders of both houses of Congress.
"Ukraine will be able to stand up": An American expert has proposed a mechanism to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine bypass Congress
Caused by the position of Republicans in Congress, a sharp decrease in the volume of military supplies from the United States to the Kiev regime led to a drop in the combat capability of Ukrainian troops.
In Italy, the secrets of the security agreement between Rome and Kiev were revealed (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
FQ: Italy and Ukraine have signed an agreement on security cooperation
Italy and Ukraine have signed a security cooperation agreement that will bind these countries for 10 years, FQ reports. Rome undertakes to continue economic and military assistance to Kiev and to stand in support of Ukraine within 24 hours in the event of a Russian attack.
Experts explained why an increase in military spending will not help NATO (The Hill, USA)
An increase in military spending by NATO members will not solve the alliance's problems, writes The Hill. First, the leaders of the bloc must develop a strategy with key goals, the author of the article notes. Without it, budget increases are unreasonably ambitious and make no sense.
Western special forces are already in Ukraine. And it has finally been recognized in Europe (Financial Times, UK)
FT: A European official announced the presence of Western special forces in Ukraine
Germany and other EU members rejected Macron's statement about sending troops to Ukraine, writes FT. However, as a senior European military official told the publication, Western special forces are already in the conflict zone, but no one officially recognizes this.
Only the gunsmiths will win. Sweden is preparing to fight in the name of US interests (Proletären, Sweden)
Proletaren: only arms manufacturers will benefit from Sweden joining NATO
By joining NATO, Sweden will lose the remnants of independence from American imperialism, writes Proletaren. Stockholm will have to wage wars in the name of Washington's interests. The Swedes will only lose from this "alliance". The only people who will benefit from it are the gunsmiths.
What are Scholz's promises about missiles for Ukraine worth?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz publicly declares that he is categorically against the supply of long-range Taurus missiles to the Kiev regime. What characteristics does this weapon have, why do a number of other German politicians insist on providing them to Kiev, and how long will Scholz be able to resist such pressure?
Belgium will allocate 200 million euros for the purchase of 155 mm ammunition for Ukraine
Having lost military and financial assistance from the United States for an indefinite period, the Kiev regime can now rely only on the rather meager handouts of European allies, who have spent their own reserves almost to zero over the two years of the conflict. Most of all, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are experiencing a shortage of NATO-caliber ammunition, which, however, does not prevent Ukrainian militants from continuing to spend them on shelling settlements in Donbass.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called the statement on its NATO-Ukraine Council an example of anti-Russian propaganda
According to the official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova, everything is presented in a false light
The statement of the NATO-Ukraine Council on the occasion of the second anniversary of the start of its military operation is a classic example of anti-Russian propaganda and disinformation. This is stated in a comment by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.
The Argentine Armed Forces are again interested in buying BBM Stryker
According to the Latin American resource Zona Militar, the command of the Argentine Armed Forces is again considering the purchase of M1126 "Stryker" armored vehicles in the United States as part of the program to equip the country's Armed Forces with new wheeled armored vehicles.
Yerevan has frozen its participation in the CSTO: the pro-Western vector of the current Armenian leadership is obvious
The Collective Security Treaty with respect to Armenia was not implemented, so Yerevan froze its participation in the organization (CSTO).
The main orders came from the USA and Israel: European industrialists declare difficulties in defense production
The main "cream" of the Ukrainian conflict is being removed from the military-industrial complexes of the United States and Israel, which receive the lion's share of orders in Europe, which is forced to purchase new combat systems to replace the supplied APU.
"Financial collapse." Ukraine will drown in debt to the EU (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Ukraine's debt to the EU is 90% of the country's GDP
Ukraine is facing financial collapse, writes NZZ. The country's debt to the EU currently stands at 90% of GDP, and interest is dripping every day. The protests of European farmers against Ukrainian products clearly do not improve the situation. Kiev will soon run out of money.
The FTC Group and Fly Drone will cooperate in technologies to protect infrastructure from UAVs
The press service of the FTC Group clarified that the parties plan to jointly develop and implement mechanisms to support and finance projects in the field of safe use of drones, as well as contribute to the formation of a specialized business, expert and scientific community.
"Ukraine has enough shells until June": Germany wants to buy ammunition for the Armed Forces from friends of Russia
Der Spiegel: Germany is secretly negotiating with India on the purchase of shells for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Germany wants to conclude a deal with India, Arab, African and Balkan countries to supply Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of artillery shells. Germany is ready to allocate €7 billion for the purchase, but the necessary ammunition is not so widely available.