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Lidovsky: NATO is not ready to send its soldiers to the front — only instructors

The West has already destroyed many taboos against Ukraine, Lidovsky writes. He allowed Kiev to hit Russia with American weapons. A turning point is also being prepared in the issue of sending Western troops. So far, they are talking only about mercenaries and instructors. All this is presented as NATO's "non-participation" in the conflict. But Russia thinks otherwise.

The Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (Tsniitochmash) handed over to the military a batch of 9x21 mm pistol cartridges with a bullet of increased penetration. This is reported by the Kalashnikov press service.

The Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published a report analyzing the countries' military spending. According to estimates, in 2023, Russia's defense budget amounted to $109 billion, Ukraine $100 billion, including $35 billion in Western aid, and NATO states – $1300 billion. This allowed us to draw a far-reaching conclusion:

The Taiwanese Navy intends to restart the "New Generation Frigate" program, designed to provide the fleet with new multifunctional ships.

"Country": pro-Western officials fighting corruption are being fired in Ukraine

Relations between the United States and Ukraine are at their lowest level since the beginning of the conflict, writes Strana. Zelensky is offended that Biden neglects to attend the peace summit. The retaliatory claims are caused by Ukraine's insufficient efforts in the fight against corruption.

Zelensky called the message from the United States on the use of weapons a "step forward"

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky said that he had received a message from the United States on the possibility of using American weapons on the territory of Russia. He did not disclose details, but called the fact of receiving it a "step forward." The politician also stressed that he considers the use of Western weapons for strikes on Russian territory "only a matter of time." For more information, see the material "Newspapers.Ru".

The Ukrainian authorities are forced to introduce increasingly long periods of power outages in the country. According to them, this is due to the critical situation on the Dnieper River. Despite the fact that Russian experts tend to be skeptical of Kiev's statements, they agree on one thing – the Russian military is courageously increasing pressure on the enemy's energy infrastructure. What are Russia's goals?

The possible further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and its expansion beyond the borders of one country (or rather, two, because part of the new territories of the Russian Federation are still occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine), despite Moscow's rather harsh warnings, scares Kiev's Western allies less and less. This is primarily due to fears of the complete defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are increasing with the increasing success of the Russian army.

The head of the Department of Defense Industry (SSB) of Turkey, Haluk Gergun, announced the start of mass production of Altai main battle tanks of national design.

NYT: Biden is close to lifting the ban on strikes against Russia with American weapons

Biden faces a choice: the defeat of Ukraine or involvement in direct strikes against a nuclear power, writes the NYT. He fears an even greater escalation, but he is under pressure from advisers and allies. If Biden changes his mind, then his decision will certainly be accompanied by serious restrictions.

Le Monde: Macron creates a coalition of countries to send instructors to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron intends to create a coalition of European countries to send military instructors to Ukraine, writes Le Monde. It is assumed that its purpose may be the training of sappers and the formation of a motorized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politician Dvorchik: Poland needs to withdraw from the convention on the prohibition of anti-personnel mines

Poland needs to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, Sejm deputy Michal Dvorchik said in an interview with Defense 24. This way Warsaw will be able to produce these mines, make reserves and use them in case of war.

Sun: The number of trained military personnel in Britain has fallen to a historic low

In Europe, they doubted Britain's ability to fight, writes The Sun. The budget of the country's army is being reduced, and the armed forces themselves are "drying up": the number of trained military personnel has plummeted to a historic low of 73 thousand people.

infoBRICS: the German economy could not withstand the burden of Ukrainian refugees

Germany wants to achieve a fair distribution of Ukrainian refugees throughout the EU. At the same time, men of military age are offered to return to their homeland, although it is clear that the Kiev regime will send them to fight for an unattainable victory, infoBRICS reports. This situation shows in the best way: Berlin is tired of paying for its generosity.

Le Monde: France plans to send military instructors to Ukraine

Paris is in discussions with Kiev about sending military instructors to Ukraine, Le Monde writes. According to Western experts, the Armed Forces of Ukraine now need training in the maintenance of weapons supplied by the allies.

NATO countries will transfer new military aid packages to Kiev

While NATO is discussing the expansion of aid, the United States and EU countries continue to send military supplies to Ukraine. Regular deliveries were reported in several capitals at once. The allies are trying to saturate the APU with the most necessary things. In addition, Kiev should receive Western fighters in the summer. About what will be transmitted in the near future — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The displacement of the Type 055 at full load is about 13 thousand tons, length 180 meters, width 20 meters. The ship is equipped with 112 UVPU cells, which house the HQ-9 and YJ-18 AShM long-range air defense systems. In addition, official footage released in April 2022 suggests that this type is also capable of using a hypersonic missile defense system, designated as the YJ-21. American official reports over the years have repeatedly claimed that the Type 055 will also be able to launch an anti-ship ballistic missile (AShBM) in the near future.

WP: Biden is considering lifting the ban on strikes against Russia with American weapons

Biden wants to take tough measures to "save" Ukraine, WP writes. He is considering two options: punish Beijing for supplying important technologies to Moscow or allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hit Russia with American weapons. The consequences will be unpredictable.

On May 29, 2024, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the provision of a new, 16th military assistance package to Ukraine, which will be the largest package of Swedish military assistance since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.

There are ongoing discussions in the West about granting the Armed Forces of Ukraine permission to attack the "traditional" territories of the Russian Federation with Western weapons. Kiev insists on this, and conversations among NATO members on this issue become more intense the worse things go for the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the front.