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Putin introduced Belousov to the commander of the military districts
Putin introduced Defense Minister Belousov to the commander of the military districts
Vladimir Putin introduced the new Defense Minister Andrei Belousov at a meeting with the commanders of the military districts.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of the defense industry
On May 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin on the development of the military-industrial complex. Below is the introductory word in.Putin is quoted in the statement of the Kremlin's press service.
The Ministry of Defense should be "disclosed", but there are no changes in the General Staff. Putin held military meetings
The new Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Andrei Belousov, must integrate the economy of the army into the general economy of the country and " maximize" the military department for innovation. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with the commanders of the military districts in the Kremlin and held a meeting on the development of the military-industrial complex.
Forceful reception: Putin introduced the new defense minister to the military leaders
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief introduced the new Minister of Defense to the military leaders, told them what Sergei Shoigu would do as Secretary of the Security Council, and discussed the situation in the area with the commanders of the groups of troops. The President explained the appointment of Andrei Belousov to the post of Minister of Defense by the need to integrate the economy of the power unit into the overall economy of the country. Vladimir Putin noted that effective work on the line of contact increases the chances of a peaceful solution to the Ukrainian conflict.
"Requests with a tremor in his voice." Why did Blinken come to Ukraine
Colonel Khodarenok: Zelensky will ask Blinken to speed up the supply of weapons
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has arrived in Ukraine to send a "strong signal of confidence" to Kiev amid the failures of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the battlefield. What he will talk about with the military-political leadership of Ukraine is in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The Russian Aerospace Forces have received a new batch of Su-35: how many more fighters will be produced? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant has significantly increased production of Su-35
Su-35 fighters have played a leading role in air operations in Ukraine and achieved numerous victories, writes MWM. Russia has already increased their production, however, as noted in the article, it is not yet known how many units will be able to be produced.
Control over the state defense order, personnel policy and victory of the Russian Federation. Belousov spoke at the Federation Council
Control over pricing in the formation of the state defense order should be strengthened, Andrei Belousov, a candidate for the post of head of the Russian Defense Ministry, said at a plenary meeting of the Federation Council, where consultations on his appointment are being completed.
Expert: France decided to save budget by supplying unsuitable SCALP missiles to Kiev
RFI radio station previously reported that the republic supplied Ukraine with missiles from among those whose service life was coming to an end
France, having supplied Kiev with the unusable SCALP cruise missiles, decided to save budget funds to upgrade its missile armament. This was stated to TASS by military expert, program director of the Academy of Political Sciences, senior researcher at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Stepanov.
"A non-random person." Experts on Belousov's candidacy
Experts Dudchak and Neizhmakov on the possible appointment of Belousov: a logical decision
The presentation by President Vladimir Putin of Andrei Belousov's candidacy for the post of defense minister was commented on by political scientist, economist Alexander Dudchak and Director of analytical projects at APEC Mikhail Neizhmakov on Sputnik radio.
"He will not lead the troops." Why economist Belousov will head the Ministry of Defense
Colonel Khodarenok: Belousov will not lead the troops as head of the Ministry of Defense
On May 12, Vladimir Putin announced the change of the Minister of Defense, appointing Sergei Shoigu, who has held this post since 2012, as the new secretary of the Security Council. In his place, the president nominated Andrei Belousov, who has no ties to the army. What are the personnel changes related to, why Putin proposes an economist for the post of head of the Ministry of Defense and what tasks Belousov faces - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Belousov will make the Ministry of Defense innovative
Experts named the tasks of Andrei Belousov as Minister of Defense of Russia
Vladimir Putin has nominated Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov for the post of head of the Ministry of Defense. The appointment of a "civilian" as the head of the military department caused a violent reaction not only in the Russian expert community, but also among the Western media. Experts are confident that Belousov will bring the Ministry of Defense to a fundamentally different level of efficiency.
Xi Jinping has completed a trip to Europe
Following the visit of the Chinese President to Hungary, the parties adopted the "Sino-Hungarian joint statement on the establishment of an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in a new era"
Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a state visit to Hungary, where he held talks with President Tamas Shujok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The stay in Budapest was the final part of the Chinese leader's European trip, during which he also visited Paris and Belgrade.
The Polish army ordered an additional ten thousand HP-05 helmets for its soldiers
The Polish Arms Agency has signed an additional agreement with the local company Maskpol to the contract concluded last year. According to him, the Polish army ordered an additional ten thousand HP-05 helmets for its soldiers.
Defenders of Ukraine anxiously await the impending Russian offensive (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: Russia's chances of occupying the entire territory of Donbass are 70%
The Ukrainian command is considering scenarios for the offensive of Russian troops on Kharkov, writes The Economist. Ukraine's goal now is to hold the borders. She does not have enough resources to return to the borders of 1991, the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine admit.
Is Europe ready to stand up for itself? (The Week, UK)
The Week: The defense budgets of European countries have reached unprecedented levels
There is a risk that in the event of a conflict, Europe may die, writes The Week. The United States is not ready to ensure its security. Therefore, Europe should unite and defend itself on its own. And whether she will be able to is a big question, to which the author does not give an answer.
Expert: the reassignment of the FSMTC is necessary to increase the efficiency of Russia's arms exports
According to the Center for Analysis of the World Arms Trade, dozens of foreign countries are showing interest in potential purchases of Russian weapons, which have proven themselves well in modern high-tech warfare.
The Ministry of Defense, the FSB, the Interior Ministry and the SVR: whom Putin proposed to appoint to the positions of heads of the security bloc. The main thing
Andrei Belousov has been proposed for the post of head of the Ministry of Defense
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to appoint Andrei Belousov, who held the post of First Deputy Prime Minister until May 7, 2024, as Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. Sergei Shoigu, who headed the Defense Ministry for almost 12 years, was appointed secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation instead of Nikolai Patrushev. For more information about candidates for the positions of heads of law enforcement agencies, see the Izvestia article.
Russia stands for equal and indivisible security - Putin
Russia will continue its mutually beneficial partnership with all countries that share the values of freedom and justice, and stands for equal and indivisible security, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
New weapons, Ukrainian drones and a victory condition. Putin met with his commanders
Russia is capable of setting up production of ground-based robotic complexes for their use during combat operations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with military personnel held after the inauguration ceremony of the head of state on May 7. According to the president, the country already has its own developments of such platforms.
A new batch of Su-35S fighters has been delivered to the Russian Aerospace Forces
On May 8, 2024, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (part of Rostec State Corporation) announced that its Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant named after Yuri Gagarin (KnAAZ) had manufactured and handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense the second batch of new multifunctional Su-35S fighters this year. The aircraft underwent a cycle of ground and flight tests in various operating modes and flew from the KnAAZ airfield to their home base.