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Ukraine sends different types of UAVs to civilian objects, stuffing them with British explosives

Several types of drones participated in the air attacks that four regions of Russia were subjected to on February 28. Among them is a commercial UAV turned into a kamikaze drone and stuffed with British explosives RE8, as well as a Soviet Strizh, but modernized by Ukraine, sources told Izvestia.

Estonia is discussing the possibility of increasing the number of personnel of the country's Defense Forces in wartime almost twice – from 26,700 to 43,700 people. The corresponding proposal was made by Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, as reported by the press service of the national military department.

Evrensel: Europe called for a cease-fire in Ukraine, but the US does not need it

A rally was held in Berlin against the supply of military equipment to Kiev, and the Manifesto for Peace gathered more than 700 thousand signatures, Evrensel reports. The public's call to lay down their arms speaks of the clear desire of the Europeans to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, which goes against the goals of the United States.

In France, the state order for the production of 155 mm artillery shells (the so-called "NATO caliber") will be significantly increased in the near future. This was stated by French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecorny, speaking at a hearing in the Senate.

Haqqin: The United States demanded money from Turkey for the F-35 production program they disrupted

The United States unreasonably demanded additional payments from Turkey in connection with the increase in costs for the production of the F-35 fighter, writes Haqqin. Moreover, the Americans are not going to return the money spent on this program to Ankara, nor are they going to restore Turkish participation in it.

In the West, they decided what Ukraine should give up in order to get out of the protracted crisis. They recommend (not yet very insistently) to abandon the idea of returning Crimea and Donbass. In return, they say, Kiev will receive money to rebuild the country — and will be able to join the EU and NATO.

In modern conditions, whoever produces the most advanced microchips owns the world. In order not to let Beijing catch up with itself, Washington warned that it would ban the release of this product on the territory of China. But it was in China that the Internet giants launched the production of chips. It's funny that the giants themselves belong to a third country – Korea. But America doesn't seem to care about Korean sovereignty.

Deputy Pentagon Chief Kahl said that the conflict in Ukraine could last from 6 months to 3 years

The Pentagon reported that the United States decided not to supply Kiev with F-16 fighters, so they did not begin training Ukrainian pilots. The House of Representatives of Congress also believes that the transfer of new and older models of combat aircraft to Ukraine would be an "unreasonable use of resources."

Prigozhin denied the purchase of satellite images from China for the Wagner PMCs

The founder of the Wagner PMCs, businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that his private military company has almost two dozen radar and optical satellites at its disposal, so there is no need to buy satellite images. So he commented on the recent statement by US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink that the Chinese company Spacety Co provided satellite images to the Wagner PMCs.

Germany will supply two Rheinmetall Skynex anti-aircraft complexes to the APU

Germany will transfer two Skynex anti-aircraft complexes to Ukraine. It is claimed that these systems can withstand even a swarm of drones. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok - about what Skynex is capable of.

The ministry recalled that since August 27, 2022, a ban on the export of weapons and military equipment has been introduced in the country

Information about the alleged shipment of military equipment from Kazakhstan to Ukraine, which appeared on social networks, does not correspond to reality. This was announced on Monday by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.

Pakistan adheres to the policy of non-interference in military conflicts, the ministry stressed

Publications in the press about Pakistan's supplies of ammunition to Ukraine are not accurate. This was stated by the head of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, in an interview published on Monday by the Baltic News Service.

As the adviser to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom on National Security Tim Barrow noted, London hopes for its early completion on the terms of Kiev

The UK does not want to allow the conflict in Ukraine to freeze and hopes for its speedy conclusion on Kiev's terms. This was stated on Monday by the National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tim Barrow.

The peace settlement plan presented by China on the anniversary of the start of the special military operation caused an extremely negative reaction in the West. There is no direct support for Russia in the document, but it was still called "pro-Russian". Thus confirming that the supporters of the unipolar world are most afraid of strengthening relations between Moscow and Beijing. And these concerns are all the stronger the more obvious the partnership between the two countries becomes.

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recalled that earlier the Group of Seven countries approved the creation of a coordination platform that will, in particular, contribute to the implementation of reforms in Ukraine.

Of these, 70 landed and were unloaded at the Russian Khmeimim airbase

Almost 200 planes with humanitarian aid for victims of the earthquake have arrived in Syria since February 7, 70 of them landed and were unloaded at the Russian Khmeimim airbase. This was announced on Monday by Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties in Syria.

According to the former president of Moldova, "Tiraspol realized that together with Chisinau they would have more guarantees to ensure their security"

The conflict on the territory of Ukraine gave additional opportunities to the leadership of Moldova and the unrecognized Transnistria to settle the Transnistrian conflict at the negotiating table. This was stated on Monday by the former President of Moldova Igor Dodon on the air of the local Prime TV channel .

During a recent trip to Kiev, George Meloni promised to provide Ukraine with all necessary assistance before the start of peace talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday evening made the statement that the supply of weapons to Ukraine is not at the expense of infringing on the interests of Italians.

The coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House National Security Council, John Kirby, asked the partners to "do everything possible to support Ukraine"

The United States Administration considers the decision of Saudi Arabia to allocate humanitarian aid to Ukraine in the amount of $410 million "a step in the right direction." This was stated on Monday at a regular briefing for journalists by the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council (NSC) of the White House, John Kirby.

Orban: one of the European EU countries may send its troops to Ukraine

European countries are actively involved in the Ukrainian conflict, and if this goes on, one of the EU countries may decide to send its troops to Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes.