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Kosachev assessed the possibility of lifting the moratorium on the deployment of missiles in the regions
Kosachev: the possible lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of missiles in various regions is adequate
In an atmosphere of distrust, the possible lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of medium-range and shorter-range missiles by Russia "in various regions" would look adequate, the decision can be made promptly, without legislative registration, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev wrote in his telegram channel.
The worst nightmare of the USA has already become a reality
Duvar: the reason for active de-dollarization was the aggressive policy of the United States
The worst nightmare of the United States is becoming a reality and threatens to paralyze the entire country, whose influence in the world is already gradually declining, writes Duvar. And most importantly, this terrible scenario was written by the Americans themselves with their aggressive policy, the author of the article believes.
The true goals of Lavrov's Latin America tour have been revealed
Anadolu: the support of Latin America is extremely important to Russia against the background of the cold war with the West
Sergey Lavrov has completed a tour of Latin America, during which he visited Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, Anadolu reports. The region has occupied an important place in Moscow's foreign policy since Soviet times. But now Russia needs it much more due to several reasons.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Kiev is unlikely to adequately accept calls for peace, although China is making efforts
The official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova, pointed to Ukraine's rejection of "any sound initiatives"
Moscow sees Beijing's willingness to make efforts to establish a negotiation process on Ukraine, but Washington-controlled Kiev can hardly adequately perceive calls for peace. This is stated in a comment issued on Wednesday by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova in connection with a telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
The United States was afraid of the space potential of competitors
WP: American intelligence expects reduction of the Russian space program
The United States is concerned about China's space potential, WP writes, citing leaked intelligence documents. Washington hopes that the Russian space program will be reduced due to the breakdown of relations with Western partners and disruption of supply chains.
Slovenia handed over 20 Valuk (Pandur I) armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
Slovenian web resource 24ur.com In the Jure Tepina article "Slovenski Valuki na ukrajinsko fronto" ("Slovenian Valuks on the Ukrainian Front") reported that the Slovenian government "in complete secrecy" supplied Ukraine with 20 Valuk wheeled armored personnel carriers from the presence of the Slovenian armed forces (a licensed version of the Austrian Pandur I 6x6 armored personnel carrier). Their delivery to Ukraine "was completed this week."
At Washington's request, Kiev postponed strikes on Russia on the anniversary of the conflict
WP: Ukraine was preparing "mass strikes" against Russia on February 24, but the US stopped it
Ukraine intended to strike Moscow and the Black Sea port in Novorossiysk on the anniversary of the start of the military operation, WP writes. The leaked Pentagon documents state that Kiev postponed the operation at the request of the United States in order to avoid escalation of the conflict.
"Amazing audacity." The statement of the Ukrainian ambassador caused anger in the United States
AT: Ukraine brazenly dictates to Americans who to vote for in the presidential election
The statement by Ukraine's ambassador to Britain Prystaiko that Kiev is counting on "reasonable" candidates for the US elections in 2024 is an amazing audacity, writes American Thinker. The author of the article does not understand why Washington continues to write checks to "these boors".
The US plan for Russia has failed. China refused to abandon her
TNI: the American policy of containing China because of Russia has given only a partial result
The US policy of containment against China has given a certain result: Beijing refused to supply Moscow with weapons, writes TNI. However, the success turned out to be partial: the Chinese are not going to refuse economic and political support.
The conflict in Ukraine has become a geostrategic fault
Bulgarian politician Bozhilov: it is impossible to return to the previous principles of European security
The conflict in Ukraine has become a geostrategic fault, according to former Bulgarian Deputy Defense Minister Yordan Bozhilov. This is a conflict of approaches and values, he said in an interview with Radio Bulgaria. The expert doubts that a return to the previous principles of the European security architecture is possible, since trust has been lost. Of course, he blames Russia for this.
"Moscow will not disappear anywhere." West urged to return Russia "to the family"
TNI: The West was urged to prove to Putin the advantages of negotiations with Ukraine
After the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the West adopted an extremely hostile policy towards Russia, which is doomed to failure, writes TNI. A much better strategy is to push Moscow into negotiations, showing Putin the advantages it will receive from dialogue, and "return it to the European family."
In the battles, the now rare 155-mm TRF1 cannon was destroyed for the first time
The 155-mm self-propelled gun TRF1 supplied by France to the armed formations of Kiev was destroyed by Russian fighters for the first time. Last week, footage of her defeat by the Lancet was released.
Europe has finally realized how dangerous it is to depend on the United States
Al Ain: Europe must reduce its dependence on the US, otherwise it will collapse
Europe should reduce its dependence on the United States, writes Al Ain. French President Emmanuel Macron said this during his visit to Beijing. He voiced what has been talked about on the sidelines in all European countries over the past months.
General Hodges: The United States and its allies need Crimea to control the Black Sea
Ukraine must "reclaim" Crimea, this is important not only for Kiev itself, but also for its Western allies. This statement was made by the ex-commander of NATO forces in Europe, Ben Hodges.
Japan and the EU rejected the US proposal in the G7 to impose a complete ban on exports to Russia
The information was confirmed that the countries of the so-called "Big Seven" really discussed the initiative to introduce a complete ban on the export of their goods to Russia. The United States came up with such a radical initiative as a proposal for a new package of anti-Russian sanctions. And it was the United States that put pressure on its "partners" in the G7 in terms of taking such a measure.
Ukrainian military are being trained on Western armored vehicles AMX-10RC and Oshkosh M-ATV7
The servicemen of the AFU Marines are trained on French AMX-10RC wheeled tanks and American M-ATV MRAP class armored vehicles delivered as Western military support to the Kiev regime.
The mantra of "two percent of GDP for NATO defense": stupidity becomes law
ČA: by demanding "two percent of GDP for defense", NATO disguises US interests as the truth
The requirement to spend two percent of GDP on defense for all NATO members is absurd, writes political analyst Oskar Krejci in Časopis argument. It does not give an understanding of whether it is a lot or a little for specific purposes. Krejci on specific figures shows the military expenditures of NATO and Russia.
The Italians have a chance to stop arming Kiev
Il Fatto Quotidiano: in Italy, the collection of signatures for a referendum against arming Kiev has begun
In Italy, the collection of signatures for holding a referendum on banning the supply of weapons to Ukraine has begun. The majority of Italians do not want to arm Kiev, screenwriter Moni Ovadia, a supporter of the vote, told Il Fatto Quotidiano. Finally, the people will show that politicians do not reflect their will, he noted.
The US explained why the counteroffensive is a "huge risk" for Ukraine
NYT: the West doubts that the Ukrainian offensive will change the balance of power in favor of Kiev
U.S. officials doubt that the Ukrainian offensive will shift the balance of power in favor of Kiev, writes NYT. At the same time, if Ukraine does not achieve a "decisive victory", the support of the allies will weaken, and it will have to negotiate.
Ukraine will get out of control of the United States when it realizes that it is doomed
The Most Important Peacemaker appeared in the Ukrainian conflict. Of course, this role went to the USA! Or rather, they appropriated it for themselves. And they proudly informed the whole world. Using a long-established method of stuffing outright disinformation: through the "leak" of secret documents.