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Poland is ready to move from a "rhetorical war" with Russia to a real one (Myśl Polska, Poland)
MP: politicians in Warsaw intend to rally Poland by war with Russia
The West needs a war with Russia in order to reset all problems, writes MP. Warsaw is also not averse to consolidating the nation with the help of a catastrophe. However, the Polish army is going through a deep crisis, and politicians, advocating escalation, do not say anything about it.
"Pathetic defeat": experts have revealed what the new offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will turn into (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: a new counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine will lead to a humiliating defeat
Kiev has not learned from its mistakes on the battlefield and plans to launch a new counteroffensive, infoBRICS writes. But it will lead to a humiliating defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as the summer campaign of 2023, the author believes: Ukrainians will be suppressed at the very beginning of the operation and will retreat back.
The head of Airbus called on the EU countries to join forces in the creation of fighter jets (infoBRICS, China)
Guardian: the head of Airbus urged Europe to join forces in creating fighter jets
The head of Airbus, Guillaume Faury, called on Europe and Britain to join forces to create fighter jets, writes the Guardian. According to him, Europe is not ready for a potential war with Russia and the US withdrawal from NATO, and it should increase spending on military equipment.
The CSTO Secretary General expressed hope for the political sobriety of the Armenian leadership in relation to the organization
Under the leadership of Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian government is increasingly pursuing a pro-Western course, establishing close relations with NATO, the United States, Brussels and some European states in both the political and military spheres. At the same time, Yerevan is destroying the centuries-old partnership with Russia.
The Patriot battery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered heavy losses as a result of a high—precision strike by Iskanders - replenishment is unlikely (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Ukraine will not replace the destroyed Iskander-M Patriot systems without the help of the United States
The Ukrainian Patriot battery suffered heavy losses as a result of the Iskander-M strike, MWM writes. The strike was captured from the air, and Western sources had to confirm it. At the same time, as noted in the article, they will not be able to make up for the loss of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Washington is in no hurry to help Kiev
"A giant aircraft carrier." Sweden to arm the most important island in the Baltic Sea (Financial Times, UK)
Prime Minister Kristersson: Sweden, together with NATO, intends to strengthen the island of Gotland
Stockholm intends to strengthen the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, writes FT. After Sweden joined NATO, it is of particular value as an outpost on the northeastern flank of the alliance - it is called a "giant aircraft carrier".
"The issue is quite acute." Is Russia's air defense ready for Taurus or Storm Shadow strikes
Colonel Khodarenok: to strengthen Russia's air defense, it is necessary to recreate two air armies
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbok supported the idea of her British counterpart David Cameron on the air of ARD about London's purchase of German Taurus missiles and the transfer of British Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. To what extent the forces and means of air defense of Russia are ready to repel massive attacks by enemy air attacks - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
"Should not be allowed to plan." Why Zelensky is unable to perform Stalin's functions
Colonel Khodarenok: Zelensky should not tell the media about the plans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In Ukraine, they began to build three lines of fortifications with a length of two thousand kilometers. This was announced by the President of the country, Vladimir Zelensky, following a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme High Command. What is wrong with this statement and why such plans should not be announced in the media - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
In Europe, they decided to acquire nuclear weapons in case of Trump's arrival (Vox, USA)
Vox: Manfred Weber said that the EU needs its own nuclear deterrence forces
Europe is seriously talking about the need to create its own nuclear weapons, Vox writes. The idea that the American nuclear umbrella may not open under Trump scares Europeans more and more. However, it will not be easy for them to do this.
The US Navy is calling for investment in abandoned shipyards to solve the problems of building submarines
In the news, "Serious guys have taken up the "cutting" of the budget of the US Navy," it has already been said that the Bartlett Maritime Co company used considerable resources to snatch a "small share" of the fleet budgets for itself. It should be understood that the efforts of Washington lobbyists have not been in vain.
Is Europe preparing for a direct confrontation with Russia? (Asharq Al-Awsat, Saudi Arabia)
Asharq Al-Awsat: The European Commission has presented a new strategy for the military industry
The European Commission has presented a new strategy for the military industry, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. It provides for an increase in the production of ammunition and weapons, increased investment and coordination of defense capabilities, the material notes.
Russia took the third place in the world in arms exports, losing second place to France - SIPRI
Russia took the third place among the largest arms exporters in the world, losing second place to France, the United States remains the leader, according to a report published on Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
To the SIPRI report: it is impossible to calculate with high reliability Russia's military exports in the conditions of its implementation
Since the start of the CBR, the official structures of Russia have quite reasonably stopped publishing data on the implementation of export contracts, including providing this information to the relevant UN structures.
"Confusion and chaos." The West has not kept its promise to supply F-16s to Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: NATO will provide Ukraine with only six F-16 fighters by the summer
Western countries will be able to supply Ukraine with only six F-16s by the summer, although Kiev was promised almost fifty such fighters, writes the NYT. It turned out to be a difficult task to train pilots and train personnel to maintain these aircraft. There are other difficulties.
Taurus of discord: will the German missile end up in Ukraine
A leaked conversation between Bundeswehr officers discussing the use of the Taurus cruise missile to attack Russian targets has intensified the discussion about the supply of missiles to Kiev. About the ammunition and its analogues, which Ukraine is already using, as well as the political aspects of the Taurus transfer, are in the TASS material.
Without carrot and stick. Russia has deprived America of its usual levers of influence
The presidential elections in Russia are one of the main news events in the world's media today. A lot depends on how successful they will be for the current Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, outside our country.
The French Foreign Minister wanted to speak with Russia in the "language of the balance of power" (La Tribune, France)
French Foreign Minister Sejournet called for dialogue with Russia in the "language of the balance of power"
French Foreign Minister Sejournet explained in an interview with La Tribune de Dimanche how to allegedly talk to Russia. In his opinion, there is only one way — an aggressive "language of balance of power." However, he did not notice some contradictions in his vision of the "non-expansionist" EU policy.
Military personnel from NATO countries are already in Ukraine. The West is faced with a frightening dilemma (The American Conservative, USA)
TAC: sending NATO soldiers to Ukraine will turn into a war with Russia for the West
Military personnel from NATO countries are already in Ukraine, writes TAC. Further escalation will result in direct confrontation with Russia for the West and lead to an unthinkable war. However, the APU has already lost, and nothing will change that. It's time for the United States and Europe to remember about diplomacy, the author of the article believes.
SIPRI has published a report on arms exports. Russia dropped to the third place in it
SIPRI: Russia took the third place in the world in arms exports for the first time
Over the past five years, arms exports from Russia have fallen by 53%, giving France second place. The United States was again in the first place, holding 42% of the global market. Ukraine became the largest importer in Europe - its share in global arms imports amounted to 4.9%.
"The existence of a fleet in the Baltic is questionable." What is the threat of Sweden's accession to NATO
The Swedish flag is raised at NATO headquarters
Sweden has officially become a member of the North Atlantic Alliance. The flag of this Scandinavian state has been raised at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. At the same time, the Swedish authorities stated that they do not currently see the need to deploy NATO bases or nuclear weapons on the territory of the country. Why Stockholm's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance was delayed, what consequences this event will have and how Russia can respond to this step - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.