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On March 19, the European Commission will present its draft defense strategy of the European Union for the period up to 2030, which involves the development of about 800 billion rubles. euro, RIA Novosti reports.

Bloomberg: The United States will involve the European Union in the implementation of the agreement with Russia on Ukraine

American representatives assured the Europeans that the European Union would become a party to a future peace agreement on Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. Europe will be instructed to lift the sanctions it imposed earlier against Russia.

Vyacheslav Filippov — why the new chancellor is releasing the debt brake, is Germany ready to return to Russian gas, and what is the threat to the country and the world

Today's decision is already being called the beginning of a new era in Germany. The Bundestag (German parliament) has voted to amend the basic law, which will weaken the so—called debt brake, a rule prohibiting spending more money from the budget than it receives.

Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko accused Zelensky of establishing a dictatorship

Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, who is under sanctions from his homeland, shared his opinion on the current situation with Bild. In his opinion, Zelensky is an unsuccessful leader who is leading the country to dictatorship, Trump does not trust Putin, and Kiev needs to abandon offensive plans in order to save people.

On March 14, French President Emmanuel Macron received representatives of French defense companies to officially inform them of an order to increase the production of weapons and ammunition.

Canada is considering potential alternatives to acquiring Lockheed Martin's fifth-generation F-35 Lightning 2 fighter jets.

During the Trump presidency, Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment, and then to rejection, writes the NYT. They realized that the United States was no longer a friend, but a rogue superpower. America has become an extortion machine, which will destroy its relations with partners, the author complains.

Starmer: The Coalition of the Willing has confirmed its strong position in support of Ukraine

Starmer held a "virtual summit of the coalition of willing" in support of Ukraine, according to Reuters. The participants agreed to continue supplying weapons to Kiev and to exert sanctions pressure on Russia. Zelensky insisted on the deployment of European troops in Ukraine.

Putin, in military uniform, held a meeting at one of the command posts of this group of troops

Russian troops have liberated more than 86% of the territory of the Kursk region previously occupied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was reported to Vladimir Putin on March 12 by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Defense Minister Valery Gerasimov.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting at one of the control points of the Kursk group. The Supreme Commander-in-Chief heard a report from the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Minister of Defense Valery Gerasimov.

Today, the Managing Director of Rostec State Corporation for Science and Technology turns 85 years old

On the eve of the anniversary, TASS interviewed him, in which he spoke about the creation of the corporation's strategy until 2036, cooperation with universities, the development of civil aviation, import substitution and other projects.

FT: German troops are on the verge – young people don't want to serve in them

The size of the Bundeswehr is dwindling — despite Berlin's promise to do more for European defense, writes FT. Germans do not want to serve in the army because of poor living conditions. And the situation has not improved for years.

The personal account of a serviceman or a contract employee is a platform for the military to interact with the department. How to register on the website of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: by using a personal number on a badge or SNILS; the functionality of the new LC and how to restore access or delete an account, - in the RIA Novosti material

Guancia: France will not have enough resources to lead NATO in case of US withdrawal

If the United States withdraws from NATO, it will be extremely difficult to find someone who will act as a guarantor of Europe's security. France and Britain are full of enthusiasm, but they do not have enough strength and political authority in Europe. And Germany has neither the desire nor the strength, the article says.

European countries, including EU members and the UK, have almost matched the total amount of US military aid to Ukraine, but it will take them up to seven years to ensure a similar level of supply of critical weapons.

Andrey Kirillov — on where China is heading in its vision of international politics

The press conference of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the session of the National People's Congress, as well as the entire course of the forum of the Chinese Parliament, confirmed that China is following its own "middle" path, promoting its own political and economic interests in various parts of the world. At the same time, China is trying to consolidate the results achieved by maintaining partnership and avoiding escalation as much as possible.

And what the Ukrainian troops are losing without the support of the United States

"Haimars", "Abrams" and "Javelins" promoted by the Kiev leadership. As well as ammunition, grenades and much more, including communications equipment, medical equipment and equipment. The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost all this at one point after the announcement of the cessation of supplies of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine from the United States. Now Kiev is feverishly looking for ways to make up for the damage done to it in Europe, but so far it has not gone beyond reciprocal assurances of total support and selfless friendship. Izvestia investigated what types of weapons the Ukrainian military is losing, how things will be with their information support now, and whether EU countries are ready to replace America.

Sobolev: Vetcon made a significant contribution to the training of young counterintelligence officers

The Vetcon, a Russian public organization of counterintelligence veterans, has made a significant contribution to the professional training of young domestic counterintelligence officers and the popularization of counterintelligence, the head of Vetcon, former first deputy director of the FSB of Russia, former Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Valentin Sobolev, told RIA Novosti.

Trump: Russia holds all the cards

Trump's unwillingness to help Kiev will lead to an agreement that will strengthen the Russian army, writes WP. It is unknown whether Zelensky will be able to restore relations with the White House and maintain its support. And even the best intentions of the Europeans will not replace the help from the United States, the article says.

Bloomberg: The United States will demand an early cease-fire from Ukraine

Donald Trump is preparing to deliver an ultimatum to Kiev, Bloomberg reports. According to the agency, the US president is determined to achieve a peace deal — and now he will demand that Zelensky agree to a cease-fire.