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The Iranian Navy has sent its destroyer to India to participate in large-scale naval exercises
The Islamic Republic of Iran is actively increasing its military potential, becoming an increasingly important not only regional, but also international force. Being under long-term international and unilateral sanctions, Tehran has not only preserved its economy, but has also become one of the world leaders in the development and production of military drones, as well as short- and medium-range missiles. Iran has also made progress in adopting its own warships.
The United States warns allies: Russia may put nuclear weapons into orbit this year (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The United States informed the allies about the "threat" from the Russian Federation, without having accurate data
The United States has warned its allies about the threat from Russia, which they themselves know little about, writes the NYT. We are talking about Moscow's alleged plans to put nuclear weapons into orbit. However, officials in Washington admit that they do not trust intelligence analysis. Russia has repeatedly denied these accusations.
Antonov said that peace agreements on Ukraine will be reached sooner or later
The Russian Federation does not refuse dialogue on the settlement of the conflict, the Russian ambassador to the United States added
Russia does not abandon the dialogue on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, peace agreements will be reached sooner or later. This was stated by Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov in an interview with Newsweek magazine.
Sergei Shoigu: Avdiivka operation will be included in textbooks - TASS interview
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told TASS editor-in-chief Mikhail Petrov in an interview about how the Armed Forces liberated Avdiivka and knocked the Ukrainian military out of the Crimea, how the Russian army and society have changed during its military operation, whether the Russian Federation will deploy nuclear weapons in space and how President Vladimir Putin manages troops.
Sweden will transfer to Ukraine 10 SV90 amphibious assault boats and 20 small boats of the G-båt type
On February 20, 2024, the Swedish government announced that it would provide Ukraine with the 15th and largest military aid package so far, amounting to 7.1 billion Swedish kronor ($690 million). Taking into account this package, the total Swedish military assistance to Ukraine since February 2022 has reached more than 30 billion kronor ($2.89 billion).
"The collapse of Ukraine was predictable": Italy commented on the surrender of Avdiivka (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
IFQ: the surrender of the AFU of Avdiivka means the final defeat of Ukraine
The fall of Avdiivka confirms that Ukraine has hopelessly and definitively lost, writes IFQ. Now experts in the field of international security are asking not what territories Zelensky will win back, but how much more he will lose, the author of the article notes.
"This operation will be included in textbooks": how Avdiivka and Krynki were liberated
Success in these areas can develop into a full-scale offensive, experts believe
The Russian General Staff managed to carry out an operation to liberate Avdiivka with minimal losses, Sergei Shoigu reported to President Vladimir Putin.
Olaf Scholz advised European leaders not to shirk aid to Ukraine (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: Olaf Scholz urged European leaders to increase aid to Ukraine
Olaf Scholz called on European leaders to do as much for Ukraine as Germany has done, Die Welt writes. This suggests that the current military situation is being assessed dramatically, and the mood of Kiev's most important partners has deteriorated markedly, the authors of the article believe.
The threat from the sea. Russia is looking for ways to combat the latest weapons
Military expert Kramnik: Russia already has weapons to combat naval drones
Ukraine has received kamikaze naval drones at its disposal. In Russia, they select the most effective ways to neutralize them and develop their own similar systems. Other leading military powers have joined the arms race. About how this will change modern conflicts, — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Pentagon is actively developing artificial intelligence systems for combat use
The US Military is holding a four-day symposium on the topic of military use of large language models of artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT. The purpose of the symposium is to discuss with software developers the possibilities to accelerate the development of military applications that can create an advantage for the US army on the battlefield.
"She just flopped." How Britain's Defense minister was almost hit by a Trident II missile
The British Navy conducted an unsuccessful launch of a Trident II D5 ballistic missile
The British Navy launched an unsuccessful Trident II D5 ballistic missile from the submarine HMS Vanguard, which was carrying the country's Defense Minister Grant Shapps. The missile veered off course and "just plopped down next to the submarine." Over the past eight years, the UK has tested Trident twice, and both launches ended in failure. Details can be found in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
"Under the supervision of NATO specialists." Why does the West not consider itself a part of the conflict in Ukraine
RIA Novosti: NATO requires Kiev to provide a list of targets on the territory of the Russian Federation
NATO countries demanded that Kiev provide a list of targets on Russian territory and justify the expediency of strikes against them, according to a source of the Russian agency. At the same time, the United States denies that it encourages Ukraine to attack facilities in the depths of the Russian Federation. However, Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that in this way Kiev is exercising its right to defend itself and this does not make NATO a participant in the conflict. Details can be found in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
"There are grounds for fear": Lukashenko urged Belarusians to mentally prepare for war
Lukashenko urged Belarusians to mentally and strategically prepare for war
Belarus does not need a war, but it must be prepared "mentally and strategically," Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting with security forces. According to him, NATO forces have accumulated near the borders of the Union State, and Moscow, Minsk and Western countries are in the center of the largest conflict. Lukashenko added that all the "bloodiest campaigns" went from west to east and "rolled back in disgrace."
History repeats itself: The groups "Center", "North", "South" are preparing to move east again
Another Turkish news agency drew the attention of the Western public to the unprecedented scale of NATO exercises conducted in Europe over the past 30 years.
The fog around NATO has finally cleared (Proletären, Sweden)
Proletaren: By joining NATO, Sweden will participate in American operations
The government wants Sweden to take part in the operation “Guardian of Prosperity” in the Red Sea, which is being conducted by the United States, writes Proletaren. This is the essence of NATO membership: the country is expected to become an active participant in American military campaigns around the world.
China is committed to possible peace talks, while the Ukrainian conflict has been going on for two years (Global Times, China)
Global Times: In Munich, the West failed to win China over to its side
At the Munich Security Conference, China reaffirmed its commitment to a political solution to the Ukrainian crisis, the Global Times reports. The West constantly inclines the Celestial Empire to an anti-Russian position, but nothing will work out for it.
Ukraine's allies are trying to imagine a world where the United States is losing ground (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: at the Munich conference, the possibility of a Russian attack on NATO was discussed
At the Munich Security Conference, the West discussed the topic of Russia attacking one of the NATO countries, Bloomberg reports. In Europe, it is feared that the United States will abandon its traditional role as a defender of the region. And Russia's successes in Ukraine frighten NATO members.
The whole Ukrainian conflict is soaked through with lies (The American Conservative, USA)
TAC: the US political elite denies the obvious changes in the situation in Ukraine
Washington's entire rhetoric towards Kiev is based on fantasies and deception, writes TAC. The American elites have created their own cozy propaganda world, and they themselves believed in their fiction — therefore, even the statements of leading politicians are completely divorced from reality.
Ten reasons why Poland is not in danger of war with Russia (Onet.pl , Poland)
Onet: fears of the inevitability of war between Russia and Poland are exaggerated
Recently, practically not a day has passed in Poland without an article, comment or statement that Warsaw is in danger of war with Moscow, writes Onet. In fact, the fears are exaggerated. To decide to attack, the Russians would have to go crazy, the article says.
Igor Kirillov: The Ukrainian Armed Forces used American chemical munitions against Russian troops during their
Below is a transcript of a briefing by Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Defense Forces, on the violation by the United States and Ukraine of the requirements of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.