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Russia is committed to ensuring Armenia's security-Lavrov
The Russian Federation confirms its commitment to ensuring the security of Armenia as its ally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
The round of talks on the Iranian atom starting on Friday may be the final one, the Russian ambassador believes
The next round of talks in Vienna on the return of the United States and Iran to the JCPOA, starting on Friday, may be the final, suggested on Thursday the Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in the Austrian capital, Mikhail Ulyanov.
Response to "Circon": the United States called the timing of equipping the destroyer Zumwalt with a new hypersonic weapon
The American low-profile destroyer Zumwalt wants to equip a new hypersonic weapons system in 2025. By that time, Russia should have already put into operation the sea-based missile "Zircon".
US military withdrawal from Afghanistan goes according to plan-Pentagon chief
The withdrawal of the US military contingent from Afghanistan is proceeding as planned, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday.
Russian Gate of the Baltic: the Russian Navy has prepared a trap for the United States
Russia has prepared a trap for US warships on the Baltic Sea coast, the portal claims Avia.pro.
The Pentagon did not find a threat to the US military in the actions of the Russian Federation in Syria
The United States does not believe that the actions of the Russian military in northeastern Syria pose a threat to the American coalition. This is reported in a report released on Tuesday, May 4, by the acting Inspector General of the Pentagon, Sean O'Donnell.
In Syria, they announced the destruction of several missiles fired at Latakia
The army of the Syrian Arab Republic announced on Wednesday, May 5, that the country's air defense systems shot down several Israeli missiles aimed at objects in the coastal zone of Latakia. This is reported by the SANA news agency.
Submarines of the People's Republic of China were able to hit the entire territory of the United States
At the celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the PLA Navy, a modernized type 094A nuclear submarine was presented. It is equipped with JL-3 ballistic missiles capable of hitting the entire territory of the United States, writes the South China Morning Post, citing sources in the military industry.
In the Czech Republic, they announced Russia's readiness to be accused of explosions in warehouses
The head of the Czech military intelligence, Jan Beroun, said that Russia was ready for accusations of involvement in the explosions at the warehouses in Vrbetice. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
The Ukrainian authorities continue to undermine the Russian " wall»
The head of the State Border Service of Ukraine (SBSU), Serhiy Deineko, said that in recent years, 400 km of an anti-tank ditch was dug on the border with Russia, 100 km of metal fence was installed and 70 km of barbed wire was stretched.
The largest US exercise in Europe in 25 years will begin in Estonia
The US exercise in Europe "Swift Response" (Swift Response) will begin on Wednesday evening in Estonia with live firing at the Central Range of the Defense Forces.
The Russian government will submit proposals to the President on the denunciation of the Open Skies Treaty
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a government decree on submitting a proposal to the President of the Russian Federation to denounce the Open Skies Treaty (DON).
"We flew in full." Which countries will suffer from Russia's withdrawal from the DON?
The Russian government has approved the denunciation of the Open Skies Treaty. Military expert Dmitry Litovkin on the air of Sputnik radio expressed his opinion about the possible consequences of Russia's withdrawal from the treaty.
The Pentagon told about the unhindered withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is proceeding smoothly, US Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby said on Monday, May 3.
The Pentagon announced a major military exercise in Alaska
The exercise of the US armed forces Northern Edge 2021 with the participation of 15 thousand troops and 240 different aircraft begins on Monday, May 3, in Alaska. This was announced by the press secretary of the US Department of Defense John Kirby.
Escorting Russian planes becomes a problem for the US Air Force
Flights of Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft off the coast of Alaska are becoming a problem for American pilots who have to meet them in the air. At the same time, the United States recognizes that Russian aircraft can be in this buffer zone legally.
F-35s have begun to protect the airspace of the Baltic States
The airspace of the Baltic states will now be guarded by Italian Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighters. At the Emari air base near Tallinn, the German Air Force, which was engaged in this earlier, transferred authority to the Italian Air Force.
The US Coast Guard boat "USCGC HAMILTON" entered the Georgian port of Batumi
The US Coast Guard cutter "USCGC HAMILTON" (WMSL 753) entered the Georgian port of Batumi on Tuesday. According to the ministry, joint exercises with the Georgian Coast Guard boats were held during the visit.
The passage of the MiG-23 and Mi-24 at extremely low altitude was shown on video
Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army Air Force pilots demonstrated how they can fly at extremely low altitudes.
The demonstration of such skills took place at one of the air bases under the control of the LNA. The MiG-23 passed at the highest possible speed just a couple of meters above the runway.
The Afghan military is engaged in large-scale battles against the Taliban in Helmand
Fighters of the armed forces of Afghanistan on Tuesday are engaged in intense fighting against insurgents from the Taliban group (banned in the Russian Federation) in the southern province of Helmand, the EFE news agency reports, citing the Afghan Ministry of Defense.
