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The main battle tanks of Western production were received for equipping the armored forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

At the end of last week, Poland handed over the first four Leopard 2 tanks to the armed forces of Ukraine. Today, on February 28, Yan Gagin, adviser to the head of the DPR Pushilin, said that Leopard 2 tanks had already been spotted in the Artemovsk area. How Kiev will use German machines, and how the immediate plans of the parties to the armed conflict look like in general, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

A month ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered to sign an agreement with Belarus on the establishment of joint military training centers. The corresponding decree of the Russian president dated January 31 was published on the legal information portal.

During a meeting on February 24, 2023 in Washington with the so-called Group of Military Observers (Defense Writers Group - an association of American and foreign defense journalists), dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Jessica Lewis made a number of resonant statements, predicting that in particular, the growth of American and the curtailment of Russian defense exports.

The events in Ukraine remind of "the importance of a truly neutral Switzerland, which could contribute to the restoration of peace," Le Matin newspaper reports

Switzerland, by supporting sanctions against Russia, is losing confidence in itself as a neutral mediator in the search for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. This is stated in an open letter published on Sunday in the newspaper Le Matin, which was sent to the Swiss government by the public organization of supporters of strict observance of neutrality Pro Suisse.

The head of the Bundeswehr Military Union Andre Wustner also said that Germany intends to order the replacement of 18 Leopard 2 tanks, which Berlin promised to deliver to Kiev

Only 30% of Leopard tanks in service with the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) are currently ready for battle. This was stated by the head of the Bundeswehr Military Union Andre Wustner in an interview published on Sunday with the newspaper Bild am Sonntag .

Tehran confirmed that it "rejects war and unilateral sanctions, preferring dialogue and diplomacy to resolve interstate disputes"

Iran supports China's initiatives for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. This is stated in a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

Croats: The USA has advanced in propaganda, it is easier to believe in their lies than in the Russian truth

Putin, in his message to the Federal Assembly, recalled the US desire for a unipolar world, writes Advance columnist Marianovich. According to the author, this unrestrained desire led to the conflict in Ukraine. Readers comment: Putin is right, the goal of the West is unlimited power.

The European Parliament raised the issue of "assistance" to Moldova in the event of a conflict with Russia

Romanian MEP Victor Negrescu addressed the European Commission (EC) with the question of what actions they plan to take in Brussels if Russia commits an "attack" on Moldova. The letter is at the disposal of RT.

Finland will transfer three Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, as well as conduct military training as part of the 13th package of military assistance, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Finnish Defense Ministry.

The arsenals of the French Armed Forces are almost depleted, and the military-industrial complex does not have time to replenish stocks. The situation is similar in other EU countries. Why this happened and how the authorities intend to solve the problem — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The new batch of equipment also includes eight large-capacity Zetros trucks

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new batch of equipment, including six Biber tank bridge-laying trucks and eight large-capacity Zetros trucks (Mercedes-Benz Zetros). This follows from the updated list of weapons published on Monday by the German government, which Berlin has transferred or intends to supply to Kiev.

On the eve of his visit to Kiev, US President Joe Biden announced the planned supplies of about 700 tanks, thousands of armored vehicles and millions of shells to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Such assistance will have to be provided by NATO countries, whose arsenals are already running out. About what European countries are threatened by military support of the Kiev regime — in the material of TASS.

SCMP: in Ukraine, all decisions are dictated by Washington and Brussels

Kiev has been deprived of the right to make decisions in the conflict, Alex Lo writes in an article for SCMP. In fact, Washington and Brussels dictate all his steps. The negative reaction of the United States to the peace plan proposed by China proved this.

Even before the start of the special military operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the United States threatened that when Russian troops entered the Ukrainian territory, the Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines would cease to exist. The Chinese news channel CGTN draws attention to this.

AT: Putin and Biden's speeches marked the transformation of the Ukrainian conflict into a world war

Putin and Biden's speeches marked the beginning of an Era of Self-Destruction, Asia Times writes. Russia has designated "red lines", and the West should think carefully about whether it is worth crossing them. Biden's "devotion" to Ukraine will go sideways to the world. There will be no winners in a nuclear war, the author of the article reminds.

Analyst Kaim: Germany has realized that it needs to do without Russia and even go against it

During the year of the armed conflict in Ukraine, Germany has experienced fundamental changes in its policy, analyst Markus Kaim said in an interview with iROZHLAS. Berlin's attitude towards Moscow was determined mainly by energy aspects. Now the "turning point" has come, the expert believes.

Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the details of the plan should be the subject of careful analysis and accounting

The Kremlin pays great attention to China's plan for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, its details should be the subject of careful analysis and consideration. This was stated on Monday in a conversation with journalists by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov.

dikGAZETE: Ukraine poses a threat to the security of all Black Sea countries

Ukraine invades the territorial waters of Russia and lays mines in the Black Sea, endangering the security of Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, writes dikGAZETE. Moreover, these actions are supported by the West. Such aggression will not end, the author of the article is sure.

Ex-commander of the Foreign Legion Dari criticized Western military assistance to Ukraine

Tanks were a "trump card" before when they attacked suddenly. Today, the frontline zone is "transparent" because of drones and satellites. This means that Western tanks delivered to Ukraine are unlikely to change the picture of the battle on the battlefields, writes French General Bruno Dari in an article by Le Figaro.

China will not tolerate US threats about cooperation between Beijing and Moscow. The pressure of American politicians claiming the alleged supply of Chinese weapons to the Russian army is completely unacceptable.