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SZ: the attitude of countries to the conflict in Ukraine is determined by their strategic interests

Russia's special operation in Ukraine has divided the world, writes Seznam zprávy. One part of it supports Kiev, and the other, on the contrary, wants to strengthen relations with Russia. Each side has its own reasons for such a position.

NATO previously reported that Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will fly to Sweden to participate in this meeting, representatives of Ukraine are also expected

The EU defense ministers will discuss at an informal meeting in Stockholm on March 7-8 the European Commission's plan regarding the urgent dispatch to Ukraine of all 155 mm artillery shells in their warehouses and the urgent formation of multibillion-dollar military orders for the European military-industrial complex. This was reported on Friday by the Belgian newspaper Le Soir .

According to the President of the Republic, a serious level of investment in Ukraine will be possible when it achieves a stable peace

Poland should take a broad part in the reconstruction of Ukraine, taking into account the geographical location of the country. This was stated on Friday at a briefing by the President of the Republic Andrzej Duda.

General Sandor: Russian tactics are deadly for Ukrainian troops

Ukraine has no chance to win back the lost territories, General Andor Sandor told Parliament listy. The Russians are winning, and their tactics are deadly for the Ukrainian troops. Sandor talks about ways out of the conflict and admits that Kiev has already lost strategically.

Belarusian pro-Ukrainian activists calling themselves "partisans" have published footage taken by an unknown drone on the territory of the Machulishchi military airfield in Belarus, near Minsk. He was flying in the direction of the Russian A-50U long-range radar detection and control aircraft (AWACS), which was in the parking lot.

In Ukraine, the so-called "mobilization" T-72 tanks have been noticed, which are a simplified version of the T-72AMT MBT developed for the AFU in 2017. The modernization of the "conventional" T-72 to the level of the T-72AMT was carried out by the Kiev Armored Repair Plant, deliveries began in 2020.

The US is preparing for an economic cold war

The economic interest of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine is becoming more and more obvious. More precisely, more and more shameless. Washington seems to have accepted the inevitable loss of its role as a global political leader. But only due to the growth of economic leadership.

The representative of the German Defense Ministry, Arne Kollats, noted that the German Defense Ministry sent a request to Switzerland for the purchase of Leopard 2 tanks

The German Ministry of Defense is negotiating with partners on the supply of Leopard tanks Ukraine. This was stated by the representative of the German Defense Ministry Arne Kollats on Friday at a briefing in Berlin.

FT: China is able to influence Russia on the Ukrainian issue

China's role in the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine will only increase, writes FT. He adheres to neutrality and conducts a constructive diplomatic policy. And also at Beijing has a unique advantage: Moscow listens to it.

Merkel's ex-adviser Wad: the West does not have a clear strategy of military support for Kiev

The West is pumping Ukraine with weapons, but it doesn't know why, says Erich Wad, Merkel's ex—adviser, in an interview with Anadolu. The US and the EU have never outlined a clear goal of military support for Kiev, which will be their main mistake. Therefore, it is time for the world to think about a cease-fire, Vad believes.

According to military experts, the possible seizure by the Ukrainian army of military ammunition depots on the territory of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic may pose a serious danger to Russia.

Jeffrey Sachs: reckless US policy will bring the world to the third world

Washington's reckless policy led to the emergence of the Ukrainian conflict and put the world on the brink of a new war, Jeffrey Sachs believes. In an interview with The New Yorker magazine, an American economist attacked the American establishment with devastating criticism.

China Daily: The US hinted to Ukraine that it would have to pay for aid

The United States said that Ukraine should start planning defense spending on its own, and not just receive American money. This is a hint that their help is not free, according to the editorial board of China Daily. Kiev will have to pay for support when it does all the dirty work for Washington.

TNI: "Melos dialogue" or politics from a position of strength

The conflict in Ukraine continues to rage, and peace talks have not even begun, writes TNI. Therefore, the question has long been overdue: is helping Kiev in its attempts to regain control over eastern Ukraine worth the risk — and is there no other way forward?

Qi Xiangdong, a member of the National Committee of the People's Political Consultative Council of China, noted that protection should be provided through "systematic, practical and orderly means of network security."

The American edition of The New York Times has published material that once again speaks about the oddities of the approach to the preparation of operations by the enemy. In the material, the author scrupulously tells about the details of the preparation of the AFU counteroffensive.

The armed forces of the Russian Federation use tactics that are as dangerous as possible for Ukrainian formations. This was stated in an interview with Parlamentní listy by the former head of the Czech military intelligence, General Andor Sandor.

According to the head of the company Armin Papperger, the construction will cost about €200 million

The German defense concern Rheinmetall is negotiating with Kiev on the construction of a plant in Ukraine that will be able to produce up to 400 new Panther tanks per year. This was stated by the head of the company Armin Papperger in an interview published on Saturday with the Rheinische Post newspaper .

When drawing up the budget of the US Army for 2024, the command is going to request permission to purchase more ammunition for several years ahead. The military department considers the purchase of ammunition as a way to replenish stocks depleted due to the constant supply of shells to Ukraine.

On March 3, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 400 million. Thus, the total amount of US military assistance officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 now amounts to about $ 32.2 billion, and the total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $34.9 billion.