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Germany is returning military conscription for two reasons
Experts assessed the intentions of Germany to return the practice of military conscription
In Germany, the possibility of the return of universal military service is being considered. The German press writes that this initiative belongs to the country's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
The Americans were told why the EU, not the United States, should support Ukraine (The American Conservative, USA)
The United States should stop providing basic assistance to Ukraine, writes TAC. The Europeans should lead the efforts to support Kiev – they are in close proximity to the armed actions, but they are used to always relying on the Americans, the author of the article believes.
The production of shells for Ukraine has run into a shortage of a key resource
The EU countries are making urgent efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, especially artillery shells. A coalition specially created for this purpose was led by France and the Czech Republic, and it was decided to spend huge sums. However, it suddenly turned out that Europe does not lack money at all, but a key resource needed for the production of weapons. What is it about?
"It will lead to disaster." What is the threat of Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO
Colonel Khodarenok: Armenia faces extinction in case of withdrawal from the CSTO
Armenia has not yet withdrawn from the Collective Security Treaty Organization, although this issue is already being discussed in the republic. At the same time, the consequences of such a step are called a state secret by the military and political leadership of the country. What could threaten Armenia with its withdrawal from the CSTO - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation checked the fulfillment of the state defense order by the enterprises of the Almaz-Antey concern
On March 6, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the implementation of the state defense order by enterprises of the East Kazakhstan Region Almaz-Antey concern.
Mirage: will French fighters appear in Ukraine?
Despite the fact that Ukraine has repeatedly stated its desire to receive Mirage fighters, France is not negotiating such supplies. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron at the end of the conference on support for Ukraine, held in Paris at the end of February. Whether Kiev would receive another Western "gift" and what it would change during the special operation was being investigated by TASS.
Sergei Shoigu held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
On March 5, Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu held a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Danish expert: do not expect a new "counteroffensive" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the near future (DR, Denmark)
Danish expert Jacobsen: The Ukrainian Armed Forces do not have enough resources for a new counteroffensive
A new offensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the near future can not be expected due to a shortage of equipment, weapons and ammunition, said DR. Peter Viggo Jacobsen, associate professor at the Danish Military Academy. The problem is the delays in the delivery of Western aid. For example, Danish tanks and F-16 fighters are already six months late.
The shift in the supply of MS-21 and SJ-100 should not affect plans to produce 600 aircraft by 2030 - the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
The postponement of the start of deliveries of the MS-21 and SJ-100 aircraft for 2025-2026 should not affect the overall plans for the production of 600 civilian airliners by 2030, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation reported.
Putin wants to talk about Russia's future, not conflict (The Spectator, UK)
The Spectator: in his message to the Federal Assembly, Putin spoke about the future of Russia
The message to the Federal Assembly provides an opportunity to assess Vladimir Putin's priorities and attitude, writes The Spectator. It was, in fact, the election speech of the Russian leader and the country's development program until 2030.
Expert: the "drain" of the conversation of Bundeswehr officers may be the revenge of Scholz's allies
According to Alexander Rahr, chairman of the Eurasian Society in Berlin, the authenticity of the conversation proves that it focuses on the risks that direct military confrontation with Russia poses to Germany.
Delivery dates of Russian civil aircraft are postponed
As the Kommersant newspaper reported in Aigul Abdullina's article, "Russian planes are heavy on the rise. The delivery dates of all new civilian vehicles are shifted by a couple of years," the program worth hundreds of billions of rubles for the supply of domestic aircraft is shifted by two years. We are talking about all civilian projects - MS-21, SJ-100, Tu-214, Il-114 and Baikal.
Help me immediately! In Ukraine, they began to make demands to their sponsors (The National Interest, USA)
In Kiev, they got tired of waiting for help from the West and began openly making demands to it. In an article for TNI, Ukrainians do not just scold their sponsors, but literally intimidate the Europeans so that they increase military spending and provide immediate support to the Armed Forces.
A losing deal: only Zelensky benefits from the agreement between Kiev and Rome (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
FQ: the Italian military commander called the agreement with Ukraine a losing deal
The agreement concluded between Italy and Ukraine promises the continuation of the conflict and offers nothing to end it, writes FQ. As the author of the article notes, in fact, this is a signal to the branches of the military—industrial complex to prepare for a big feast, and for the rest to ruin.
Medvedev read Stalin's telegram about airplanes for the army at a meeting of the Military Industrial Complex
On February 28, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev recalled the text of the famous telegram from General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU Joseph Stalin to the directors of two factories, in which he harshly demanded to increase the production of Il-2 aircraft necessary for the Red Army to defeat the German invaders during the Great Patriotic War.
"They already have a new plan." The USA decided to abandon Ukraine (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: The Pentagon is getting rid of Ukraine to implement new military plans
The Pentagon has opened dozens of criminal cases due to military assistance to Ukraine, the author of the article from the infoBRICS website recalls. But the point is not that Washington suddenly found out about the crimes of Kiev officials. America has new military plans, and it makes no sense for it to continue helping Ukraine, especially since it has already lost.
The European Parliament has called for new sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The voting took place within the framework of the plenary session in Strasbourg
Members of the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on further support for Ukraine from the European Union, calling for new sanctions against Russia and Belarus. The voting took place within the framework of the plenary session in Strasbourg and was broadcast on the EP's website.
We are going to the "Vanguard": Putin spoke about the success in creating the latest weapons
What strategic developments are already in service with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and what they are capable of
Almost all the latest weapons systems, the development of which the President of Russia announced in 2018, are already serving in the military, the tests of the rest are being completed.
Family, sovereignty and the "Time of Heroes": The main themes of Putin's message
President Vladimir Putin addressed the Federal Assembly with a message. During the two-hour speech, he touched upon key issues of Russia's social, economic, military and digital development for the next six years, and also announced the launch of new national projects. What else did the head of state talk about?
"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.