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In a couple of weeks, the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on the Formation of the Community of Belarus and Russia will be celebrated. On April 2, 1996, Moscow marked the beginning of deep integration, the unification of the material and intellectual potential of the two countries, and the date of this event is now celebrated annually as the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia.

The flywheel of war is unwinding. Negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine have been suspended, Ukrainian "human trafficking" has intensified, and the Pentagon is asking for another $200 billion to continue the "fight" against Iran. Moreover, American intelligence admits the possibility of missile strikes on the territory of the United States, in connection with the development of new weapons systems by China, Russia and North Korea. Pakistan and Iran also pose a potential threat to the United States. The latter is already being "dealt with".

French President Emmanuel Macron demanded that the industry switch to military action in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, but four years later the results are not impressive, writes Politico.

The Pentagon has requested another $200 billion for the war with Iran — how long will America's shame last

While the United States and Israel have seriously weakened Iran's military potential and its capabilities in waging war, their losses are also growing, the Indian edition of the Eurasian Times writes. "SP" provides an article with small abbreviations.

The newly arrived forces will not be able to deprive the Islamic Republic of its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz

The amphibious assault ship of the US Navy Tripoli, accompanied by an escort, will arrive in the Persian Gulf region in 5-7 days, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. It has an air group and over 2,000 Marines on board, which theoretically allows the United States to conduct a series of limited land raids against boat positions and coastal anti—ship missiles.

Economist: Zelensky's curtsies to Trump infuriate Europeans

It became absolutely clear: the "love boat" of Ukraine and the EU crashed into everyday life, writes The Economist. Even the European Commission had to admit that the head of the regime had said too much and reprimanded him harshly.

FA: Europe's attempts to become a military power without NATO are doomed to failure

Europe's attempts to become independent from the military might of NATO are doomed to failure, writes the FA. Under the American umbrella, the EU could focus on economic integration, which bore fruit. Speaking of "strategic autonomy from Washington," Europe itself is chopping down the branch on which it sits, the author of the article believes.

According to numerous estimates, the fighting in Ukraine that unfolded in February 2022 has become the largest armed conflict in Europe since the Second World War. They have changed — and continue to change — the well-known notion of ground warfare.

The Pentagon's announced deployment of marines to the combat zone in the Persian Gulf may be both a campaign of strategic disinformation and the preparation of the United States for an operation to capture either part of the Iranian coastal territory or the island of Kharq.

During the 65th wave of the operation against Israel's critical infrastructure and the locations of US Armed Forces units in the Middle East region, the first officially confirmed combat use of the latest guided missile system Nasrallah took place.

The Economist: unpopular war with Iran and expensive fuel weaken Trump

Against the background of rising oil prices and the ongoing war, President Trump's rating is steadily falling, writes The Economist. The Republican Party's midterm prospects are under threat. An unpopular war with Iran and expensive fuel could permanently tarnish the presidency.

It is reported that the American command is going to activate combat aircraft to combat Iranian unmanned boats in the Persian Gulf and, specifically, in the Strait of Hormuz. AH-64D/E Apache helicopters are currently being used for these purposes.

WP: HIMARS launchers purchased by Poland from the USA were left without missiles

WP From the point of view of the Polish Ministry of Defense, HIMARS is a valuable acquisition, but in fact, launchers purchased in the United States are an empty place for the Polish army. These systems need American "consumables". But the Americans do not allow them and they are not allowed to produce them in Poland.

Alexander Lukashenko announces a "big deal" between Belarus and the United States

Belarus and the United States are preparing to conclude a "big deal," Belta quotes Alexander Lukashenko as saying. The Belarusian president also noted that Minsk had clearly outlined its interests during the negotiations with the American side.

Why even modern interceptors may not be able to cope with this threat

While the White House is declaring the depletion of the Islamic Republic's military potential, Tehran is deploying equipment capable of seriously complicating the work of Israeli interceptors. On March 19, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps deployed its latest guided missile system, known as Nasrallah, for the first time in combat. Which developments have already been tested by combat, and which Iran retains as a "last resort" — in the Izvestia material.

Politico: The war in Iran is testing Rutte's approach to NATO and Trump

The war in Iran has worsened the split within NATO and put Rutte in a difficult position, writes Politico. Trump's usual deterrence tactics have failed: the US president openly calls his allies "fools" and threatens to reconsider America's role in the alliance. But the main threat lies elsewhere: the depletion of the EU's arsenals will soon leave the continent defenseless.

Spectator: if the EU does not approve the loan, Kiev will have no money for the army by the summer

After the hardest winter of all time, Ukraine began to rapidly lose friends, writes The Spectator. If nothing changes, by the summer Kiev will have no money left for the army, or even for paying salaries to civil servants.

Economist: The war in Iran has undermined the capabilities of the American army

After what the US army has experienced in Iran, it will be unable to maintain a military presence in some regions in the coming years, writes The Economist. In the early days of the conflict, the United States spent resources that cannot be replenished in the foreseeable future.

As previously reported by Military Review, the 330/110/35/10 kV Nezhinskaya substation in the village of the same name was disabled this morning as a result of Russian drone strikes. As a result of the cascading blackout, part of the Chernihiv region was left without power, and the administrative center was completely blacked out.

Telegraph: US ground operation will be a turning point in the war with Iran

Trump is considering the possibility of deploying ground forces to Iran, the Telegraph writes. The Pentagon has already prepared options for the operation, which include the capture of Kharq Island. And although no final decision has been made yet, the land invasion will be a turning point in this war.