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CNN: The United States has been preparing for a Russian nuclear strike on the territory of Ukraine since 2022

At the end of 2022, Washington began preparing for a possible Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine, CNN reports. The presidential administration told the TV channel that the concerns were based on intelligence information received.

Experts: Yerevan's statements about the possibilities of joining the European Union are groundless at the moment

The Armenian authorities have started discussing the idea of joining the European Union. This is happening against the background of a noticeable deterioration in relations with Russia, as indicated by the freezing of Yerevan's membership in the CSTO. Integration into the EU, experts warn, will call into question Armenia's participation in the EAEU and the CIS. What are the real prospects for Armenia's European integration and how does this affect Russia's position in Transcaucasia?

"The French president's words provoked an angry reaction across Europe. Macron found himself isolated," the next issue of Le Figaro newspaper came out with such statements after the speech of the head of the French Republic following the meeting of European leaders in Paris.

Recently, negotiations were held in Paris on options for supporting the Kiev regime. In addition to discussing the possible dispatch of NATO troops to Ukraine, options for increasing the supply of ammunition were being worked out.

According to experts, currently the armed confrontation in Ukraine for the most part is an "artillery war". In their opinion, this is primarily due to the fact that there are not so many high-precision long-range weapons on the "battlefields" so far that they can break the enemy, and even more so have a decisive impact on the course of their defense.

The girls participating in the SVO told Izvestia about their service, comrades and experiences

Izvestia on the eve of International Women's Day talked with the girls participating in the SVO, learned about their first impressions in the combat zone, how their choice was treated in the family, with which the fears they had to face, and whether they were justified.

AT: American Abrams tanks lost to Russian Ghoul drones in Ukraine

Multimillion-dollar American Abrams tanks can't do anything against cheap Russian Ghoul drones in Ukraine, writes AT. Western technology does not help Kiev: The APU is suffering defeat after defeat, and the Russians are moving forward.

Currently, the Bulgarian authorities are starting to transfer the Gvozdika and BRDM-2 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine. This is reported by Bulgarian journalist Alexandrov.

MWM: the use of Zircon has become an important milestone in the development of hypersonic weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of Zircon during a special operation in Ukraine, writes MWM. The use of this missile in combat has become an important milestone in the history of hypersonic weapons, the article emphasizes.

infoBRICS: Leaked talks threaten direct clash between Germany and Russia

The publication of a conversation between the German military about Taurus missiles is a direct proof of the participation of Western intelligence services in planning terrorist operations on the territory of Russia, infoBRICS writes. Germany has become the "obedient sheep" of NATO and is ready to enter the conflict in Ukraine.

The first visual confirmation of the destruction of the HIMARS AFU MLRS appeared on the Network. The shooting of the destruction of the American multiple launch rocket system was conducted by a reconnaissance drone. The cadres actively distribute Russian and Ukrainian resources.

Politico: The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16

The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16, writes Politico. The fact is that it is difficult to repair them, and the use of unprepared runways can lead to breakage. Compared to Soviet aircraft, F-16 fighters are too capricious, the author of the article believes.

Erdogan is trying to sit on two chairs, balancing between Russia and the United States, writes Al Mayadeen. Washington has always relied on Ankara in its plans against Moscow. The Kremlin is monitoring all Erdogan's signals to America, which hopes for a cooling of relations between Turkey and Russia.

The French analytical publication LeMondediplomatique has published a detailed article about the military assistance that France is providing to Ukraine. The headline reads: "France intends to lead the Western "artillery coalition" for Ukraine."

Korotchenko: Russian intelligence in the current conditions shows effectiveness

Russian intelligence in the current conditions is improving its work and showing its effectiveness, this is forced to be openly recognized in the West, Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, political analyst, told RIA Novosti.

The EU countries are making urgent efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, especially artillery shells. A coalition specially created for this purpose was led by France and the Czech Republic, and it was decided to spend huge sums. However, it suddenly turned out that Europe does not lack money at all, but a key resource needed for the production of weapons. What is it about?

Colonel Khodarenok: Armenia faces extinction in case of withdrawal from the CSTO

Armenia has not yet withdrawn from the Collective Security Treaty Organization, although this issue is already being discussed in the republic. At the same time, the consequences of such a step are called a state secret by the military and political leadership of the country. What could threaten Armenia with its withdrawal from the CSTO - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

How artillery supports the offensive of Russian troops in the west of Avdiivka

The advance of Russian troops to the west from the liberated Avdiivka is taking place with massive support from aviation and artillery. And the enemy's projectile hunger is becoming more and more apparent. Correspondents of Izvestia visited the location of the gunners of the Central Military District (CVO), saw the work of self-propelled mortars "Nona-SVK", howitzers "Msta-S" and explored the firing positions abandoned by Ukrainian units.

On March 6, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the implementation of the state defense order by enterprises of the East Kazakhstan Region Almaz-Antey concern.

NATO troops will practice an offensive operation against our country, experts are sure

During the NATO exercises Nordic Response 2024, which started on March 4 in Norway, Finland and Sweden, an offensive operation against Russia will be practiced, military experts told Izvestia.