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The launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is the first in the state test program. This was reported in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

They noted that the flight tests made it possible to assess the correctness of the schematic design and technical solutions that were laid down when creating the Sarmat missile system. After the completion of the test program of this promising heavy-class missile with a separable head, the Sarmat complex will enter service with the Strategic Missile Forces.

"We should be ashamed": British general warned about NATO's unpreparedness for war with Russia

British General Richard Barrons was asked what scenarios for the development of a special operation in Ukraine could force NATO to enter into conflict with Russia, writes the Daily Express. Answering this question, he admitted an unpleasant truth for the West.

A video of the test launch of the new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has been published. The footage shows how the Sarmat launches from an underground mine, flames escape from its engines, and smoke clouds rise around the rocket. After that, the rocket quickly picks up speed and disappears into the clouds.

Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Rogozin called the tests of the new Russian intercontinental ballistic missile "Sarmat" a gift to NATO.

"Russia's victory in Ukraine cannot be allowed," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. It would seem that what difference does it make to Germany and the EU, and even to the West as a whole, who will win in this confrontation? However, there are at least five reasons why Russia's victory in the special operation will essentially mean the end of the West that we all know today.

"Accessible Internet anywhere in the world for everyone" – under such slogans, American billionaire Elon Musk is promoting one of his key projects – the Starlink satellite constellation. And until recently, it seemed that everything was exactly like that. However, now it turns out that Starlink has actually become part of the military infrastructure of the Ukrainian armed forces – and that's not all.

Speaking to journalists of the Belarus 1 TV channel on April 18, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Alexander Volfovich said that the republic's army is preparing to respond to a possible provocation from neighboring Western countries.

The first launch of the world's most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile RS-28 "Sarmat" was completed successfully: tests confirmed the design characteristics of the complex at all stages of the flight. ICBMs are expected to be put into service by the end of the year.

Russia has tested a new ballistic missile. Brits: it's disturbing

The British newspaper Daily Mail told about the test of a new intercontinental missile "Sarmat". Some readers of the tabloid found this news disturbing and called on the British government to reconsider its priorities in the field of defense.

A political scientist and a military expert explained why Washington needs a moratorium on PSO tests

The US authorities announced their refusal to test anti-satellite weapons. This was announced by American Vice President Kamala Harris at the Vandenberg Air Force Base. She added that Moscow and Beijing should do the same. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what the meaning of Washington's initiative is.

Scandinavians, NATO and binding alliances

The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will not add to the security of the United States in any way, according to the famous American conservative politician Patrick Buchanan. But there will be more worries and risks: the Finnish border with Russia is 1,270 kilometers. But can the US and the EU miss the opportunity to "punish Putin"?

Military expert assessed the balance of forces before the large-scale offensive of the Russian Armed Forces in the Donbass

The Russian Armed Forces have moved to the second phase of the military operation — the offensive against the AFU grouping in the Donbass, experts interviewed by Izvestia state.

European foreign policy should not be suppressed by NATO

To date, NATO has managed to survive three strikes, and probably now it is trying to take advantage of the situation in Ukraine to revive, writes Huanqiu Shibao. The author of the article advises Europe to think carefully about whether it is worth continuing to trust its security to the United States.

US geopolitical appetites are growing

The article of the Chinese edition exposes the US plans about the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The absence of the "blitzkrieg" inspired Americans with false hopes. "They have begun planning for a "completely different world" in which they are "actively seeking to isolate and weaken Russia," writes the Global Times. We started early.

The Ukrainian army will soon begin to receive Western-style weapons, the supply of which was taken care of by the Americans. In addition, the Pentagon assumes the responsibility to train the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces in the use of NATO systems.

On April 14, the US Department of Defense announced the signing by the Command for the conclusion of contracts of the US Army with AeroVironment Inc. of an agreement for the supply of RQ-20 "Puma AE" UAV kits for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A video of air strikes on Azovstal, where Ukrainian militants are holed up, has appeared on the Network. "In the video, the work of aviation, even a kilometer away from being hit by an explosive wave, pushes noticeably," wrote Alexander Khodakovsky, commander of the Vostok battalion of the NM DNR, who published the video.

The Japanese government intends to provide additional assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The package includes chemical protection equipment (special clothing and masks), as well as drones, RIA Novosti reports.

The use of the X-29 missile by the Su-34 fighter-bomber was shown on video.

The Ministry of Defense has released footage of Su-34 sorties and the launch of the X-29 air-to-ground missile in Ukraine. As Mikhail, the commander of the Su-34 flight, explained, they were tasked with destroying enemy equipment with high-precision missiles. The target was hit.

The United States will train the Ukrainian military to handle the American howitzers transferred to them and plan training for other types of weapons.