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In less than a week, 23 objects were attacked

. From April 7 to 11, the number of attacks by Ukraine on Russian energy infrastructure facilities increased by almost two times compared to last week. In total, according to the reports of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, 23 such facilities were attacked in five days, 14 a week earlier. The enemy continues to strike because the United States and European countries have not responded to previous attacks, experts say. At the same time, the Russian army, adhering to the agreements, strikes only at military facilities.

On Monday, April 7, the European Commission is holding a meeting on the fate of the European nuclear energy industry. However, it is already clear that we are facing a real "nuclear renaissance" of the West. Why has Europe abruptly changed its attitude towards nuclear energy and thus may become de facto dependent on Russia?

DM: the British were called to prepare survival kits for three days

The British were urged to prepare survival kits, writes the Daily Mail. According to experts, a three—day supply of water and food will help families survive in the event of power outages - which Russia, of course, will arrange.

More than 30 facilities have been attacked since the agreement on steps to resolve the conflict in Ukraine was reached

On the night of April 4, Russian air defense repelled a massive raid by Ukrainian attack UAVs, and 112 drones were hit during the day.

Moon dust, which has been considered a problem for lunar expeditions for decades, may solve a key issue of space exploration. Scientists have found a way to turn it into an important element for energy production. Theoretically, this technology can reduce the cost of launching materials into space and bring the creation of permanent lunar bases closer.

An extensive transport and industrial network should appear in the coming years in the Russian Arctic. The Northern Sea Route will be its key link, but the marine infrastructure will be only one link in a much larger project. What is it about and why does it matter not only for our country?

The Russian gas measuring station "Sudzha" was destroyed by Ukraine with the specific military assistance of the West, namely France. It was the French satellite systems that guided and targeted the missiles that carried out this strike. Thus, France, instead of the United States, becomes the main assistant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from outer space. How do French military satellites work?

The Kremlin's press service has published information about the agreements reached by the American and Russian delegations at the talks in Riyadh.

Kirill Dmitriev, the president's special representative, who had previously had a hand in a major scientific and technological breakthrough, says he will soon meet with Elon Musk to discuss joint flights to Mars. There are two problems. First of all, Russia has nothing to offer today to participate in such a project. If you try very hard, it can be fixed — but over many years. Secondly, Musk's plan itself has a couple of pretty weak points. Will there be a joint flight, or will everything remain just words?

The Ukrainian authorities are once again demonstrating their desire to disrupt attempts at a peaceful settlement

With the explosion of the Sudzha gas measuring station, official Kiev demonstrated unwillingness and unwillingness to a peaceful settlement, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. Also, in their opinion, the terrorist attack can be considered as a symbolic response from Slovakia and Hungary, who declare that Ukraine must restore gas supplies through its territory to Europe. The explosion and subsequent fire at a gas measuring station controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces occurred on the night of March 21.

The second telephone conversations between the presidents of the United States and the Russian Federation, which took place on the evening of March 18, seemed to bring us one step closer to ending the conflict in Ukraine. The agreement between Trump and Putin on the cessation of mutual strikes by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Armed Forces of Ukraine on energy facilities is considered the most significant.

Zelensky and Trump discussed the transfer of Ukrainian nuclear power plants to the United States

The idea of transferring control over Ukraine's nuclear power plant to the Americans is impossible. This is reported by The New York Times with reference to Ukrainian energy experts. Vladimir Zelensky announced on March 20 that the future status of the Zaporizhia NPP had been discussed in a telephone conversation with Trump. Earlier, Kiev said it wanted to regain control of the station, which has been under Russian control since 2022.

The Telegraph: Russia's "shadow fleet" defeats the West in an economic war

The passage of tankers with Russian oil through the English Channel is associated with risk, The Telegraph writes. After all, each of them is a possible saboteur. But there is no proof. Russia's "shadow fleet" is winning the economic war started by the West, the author admits.

Vladimir Demirov, Head of the Department of Resource Support of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, talks about how the experience of a special operation changed the tactics of supplying troops with fuel

Buggies and armored tankers based on the Ural began to be used to supply troops with fuel on the line of contact. This technique is equipped with electronic warfare equipment that protects against UAV attacks.

Toyo Keizai: Russia's main "weapon" is natural resources

Russia's main allies are gas and oil, writes Toyo Keizai. After the start of the SVR, Europe tried to abandon Russian gas. The West boldly imposed sanctions on Russia, but at the same time continued to buy fuel from it in incredible quantities.

The formed formations will supply fuel and water to the units on the line of contact

Several new pipeline brigades will be created in the Russian army. These formations are necessary to supply troops with all types of fuel and water during large-scale military operations. Experts note that, in addition to solving military tasks, such formations have repeatedly come to the aid of civilians during emergencies.

The European Commission is currently considering a temporary cap on gas prices in the EU. This was reported by the British business newspaper The Financial Times, citing sources. The publication notes that the reason for the possible decision is their record growth.

"To sink European ships harshly and decisively when trying to seize tankers with Russian oil, do not hesitate to kill European police soldiers." Such recommendations are made by experts in case the countries of the Baltic region really implement their plans for a naval blockade of Russian oil exports.

Corriere della Sera: Norway's gas export revenues have increased almost fivefold

During the conflict in Ukraine, Norway received an additional profit of almost $ 100 billion for exported gas, Corriere della Sera writes. This is only a fraction of the amount that Europe has punished itself by rejecting pipeline supplies from Russia.

Politico: The EU is preparing new plans to counter the Russian "shadow fleet"

The EU and the Baltic States are considering how to simplify the seizure of vessels of the Russian "shadow fleet," Politico reports. To do this, they are trying to use piracy laws or quickly create new ones. However, both are fraught with straining relations with Russia and could cost Europe millions.