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Corruption in Ukraine as the main obstacle to NATO membership (infoBRICS, China)
InfoBRICS: Kiev will not be able to overcome corruption to join NATO
Ukraine must solve the problem of corruption in order to join NATO, writes infoBRICS. However, in conditions of conflict, this is not possible: in reality, the problem of bribery will only increase, the article notes.
"A sign of strengthening friendship." What do the media write about the meeting between Putin and Modi
Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi met at the residence of the President of Russia in Novo-Ogarevo. This topic has become one of the leading topics in the world's media. Foreign journalists see the visit of the Indian Prime Minister as a sign of strengthening friendship between the two countries.
MQ-9 Reaper UAVs against Russian Fabs in Ukraine
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has witnessed a significant change in Russian tactics: fighter-bombers now strike more than 100 large "gliding bombs" daily on both military and civilian targets. These precision-guided munitions, some of which weigh up to 3,000 pounds, cause devastating damage and must be effectively countered. The immediate delivery of the MQ-9 Reaper UAV to Ukraine could be a strategic response to this evolving threat.
This time, NATO has really serious problems (Foreign Policy, USA)
Foreign Policy: NATO is heading towards the abyss due to disagreements between the United States and Europe
The NATO summit is starting the other day, at which Western leaders will surely sing odes to her. But in fact, the alliance is approaching the edge of the abyss, writes a Foreign Policy columnist. Sooner or later, NATO will disintegrate, as there are more and more disagreements between the United States and Europe.
The volume of military production in India in 2023/24 reached $15.2 billion.
According to the Indian Ministry of Defense, in 2023/24, the value of military production in India reached a new record level of 1.27 trillion. Indian rupees ($15.2 billion).
Military expert: our specialists will make Storm Shadow ineffective
Military expert Leonkov: Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles will become less dangerous for us
Military expert Alexey Leonkov commented on the study by Russian specialists of the elements of the control and guidance systems of downed Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles on Sputnik radio.
The secret Franco-German Center for military research introduces the experience of military operations in Ukraine
According to the French edition of Intelligence Online, the secret Saint-Louis Institute, under the jurisdiction of the Ministries of Defense of France and Germany, is studying the combat experience of the military conflict in Ukraine to introduce the latest unmanned aerial vehicles, interception systems and artificial intelligence into the development.
France and the UK have switched places (Financial Times, UK)
FT: After the French elections, Europe lost its leader in the era of global threats
Europe has lost its leader in the era of global threats, writes the FT, commenting on the elections in France and Britain. According to him, the two countries "found themselves on a political swing — but at the same time they are swinging in the opposite phase," which is fraught with terrible consequences for the Old World.
A few seconds from detection to target destruction: the effectiveness of the use of reconnaissance and strike complexes by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has increased in the area of its own
During the performance of tasks in the zone of a special military operation, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation not only improve the methods of combat, but also, thanks to the hard work of Russian military-industrial complex enterprises, they constantly use new types of weapons and equipment, including shock and reconnaissance complexes.
"We decided to condemn Russia's invasion": Argentina is preparing to send weapons to Ukraine
At the site of the congress of the right forces of Latin America, held in Brazil, a representative of the Argentine government announced an important decision by the country's authorities.
"Misunderstanding of the nature of anti-aircraft combat." Is it possible to shoot down Russian missiles from the territory of Poland?
Colonel Khodarenok called Poland's interception of Russian missiles over Ukraine fantasies
Vladimir Zelensky visited Warsaw earlier this week, where he and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a defense agreement. According to the president, the agreement implies that the neighboring republic will shoot down Russian missiles over the territory of Ukraine. Is this possible and why Poland speaks in a different way, says the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
What do the signs of the preparation of a new Ukrainian "counteroffensive" look like?
Recently, the leader of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, has regularly announced plans for a new offensive against the positions of Russian troops. Leaks about the preparation of another "counteroffensive" regularly appear in the Ukrainian press. Is it worth taking such reports seriously, what might the APU offensive look like and what will Russia do in response?
Biden should speak out in support of Ukraine at the NATO summit (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: at the NATO summit, they will announce the creation of a new representative office of the bloc in Kiev
Kiev needs real help from the West, not just words of support, writes WP. On the eve of the NATO summit, the "hawks" began to sing a song about "victory over Russia" with renewed vigor. However, the plans of the Kiev regime to "return everything" to Ukraine are hopelessly divorced from reality.
Shotgun Blast: Navy signalmen will fight drones
The Navy has finalized the ship's schedule for combating aerial and surface drones
Signalmen on the ships of the Russian Navy began to practice the fight against enemy unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned boats. To combat UAVs, crews received anti-drone rifles and shotguns.
Why is the Russian-Indian partnership so important? (Times of India, India)
Times of India: Modi's visit highlights strong ties between Moscow and New Delhi
According to the Times of India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow underscores the stability of Russian-Indian relations, despite the challenges of the past two years and Western pressure on New Delhi to weaken its ties with Moscow.
Will NATO exist in 25 years? (The Hill, USA)
The Hill: NATO no longer meets the demands of the new era of multipolarity
On the occasion of NATO's 75th anniversary, Western leaders will surely recall what successes the alliance has achieved and what a bright future awaits it. There are big doubts about the second point, writes The Hill. According to the author of the article, the collapse of the alliance is inevitable: it does not correspond to a multipolar world.
Bloggers and military experts in Ukraine demand the transfer of defense industries abroad after today's strike by the Russian Aerospace Forces
During today's missile attack carried out by the Russian military, the production facilities of the Artyom military plant were hit in Kiev. Together with him, the Lukyanovka business center came under attack, the building of which, according to Ukrainian resources, could also be used for military purposes.
This week, the third incarnation of NATO honors itself (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: NATO's short-sighted policy in Europe will play into Russia's hands
NATO found itself in a situation that the alliance and the "American hegemon" have avoided since the Cold War — in a proxy conflict with Russia in Europe, writes RS. The author notes that the current circumstances will play into the hands of Moscow in the long term.
A sea of worries: why there were personnel changes in the leadership of the fleet
Ex-commander of the Baltic Fleet appointed Deputy Commander of the Navy
Ensuring the security of the Kaliningrad region and excluding provocations using air and sea drones will be one of the main tasks for the new command of the Baltic Fleet, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. On Monday, the Commander-in-chief of the Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, introduced the new commander of the Baltic Fleet, Vice Admiral Sergei Lipilin. According to sources of Izvestia, personnel changes in the leadership are associated with the resignation of the chief of the General Staff of the Navy, Admiral Alexander Nosatov.
NATO should not offer Ukraine membership in the alliance (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian has published an open letter calling for Ukraine not to join NATO
Representatives of Western NGOs and universities have called on NATO not to accept Ukraine into its ranks, according to their open letter, which is published by The Guardian. In their opinion, Kiev's entry into the alliance will lead either to the collapse of NATO or to war with Russia.