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Last year, there was a successful demonstration of the American strategy of operational replacement of damaged satellites in orbit. The private space company Firefly Aerospace launched the Victus Nox mission, showing that the United States is able to launch a payload in less than 60 hours from the moment of need. But on a large scale, such actions in response to the real threat of satellite loss will most likely not be enough. Therefore, the American Space Forces are considering a set of response measures.

NS: to end the conflict, the West needs to stop calling Russia an aggressor

If Ukraine and the West want to end the conflict, they need to stop calling Russia an aggressor, writes NS. Then it will be possible to objectively talk about Moscow's legitimate interests. Kiev should be prepared for territorial losses, it should become neutral, as the Kremlin demands.

The Spectator: Europe will not be able to fulfill the plan to build up military power

The main problem of Europe is the complete lack of defense capability, writes The Spectator. Since the Cold War, the Old World has lived under the protection of the United States. Now that Trump can return to the White House, the future of this protection is unclear, and all the steps taken by the European Union to build up military power have not yet had an effect.

They are equipped with combat vehicles for reconnaissance and destruction of long-term fortifications

Russian sappers are preparing to take an active part in the assault operations. The Ministry of Defense has launched a program to rearm and strengthen engineering regiments and brigades, sources told Izvestia in the military department.

Steigan blogger: Western leaders deliberately demonize Russia, there is no risk of war

Statements by Western leaders about an imminent Russian attack are just attempts to cover up their own political mistakes, Steigan writes. NATO has repeatedly deceived Russia and refused its initiatives. And now, when the bet on the Kiev regime has also failed, the West's last resort is to intimidate its own citizens.

infoBRICS: Zelensky will try to eliminate any dissent in Ukraine

Zelensky is getting out of control of the West, writes infoBRICS. The President of Ukraine is trying to expand his power and eliminate any dissent, including by canceling elections. According to the author, this puppet begins to look like a dictator, afraid to "go out into circulation."

Junge Welt: The Bundeswehr is ready to start the Steadfast Defender exercises

The units of the Bundeswehr moved to positions for the exercise "Steadfast Defender", writes Junge Welt. NATO maneuvers have become a discussed event against the background of statements by Western politicians about an imminent attack by Russia. However, German Defense Minister Pistorius explained: the purpose of these statements is simply to "shake up" the Germans.

British Deputy Defense Minister James Cartlidge made such a statement about further deliveries of unmanned aircraft to Ukraine in response to a request from a member of the House of Commons of the British Parliament, Andrew Rosindell.

The decline of America is not an irreversible process, writes the author of an article for American Mind. According to him, the United States must consolidate internally in order to fight back against the growing Chinese civilizational influence. However, as follows from the text, it is not a sin to resort to double standards in foreign policy.

Footage has been published online showing the flight of a Russian X-101 missile over Kiev with a working L-504 trap shooting system. The footage shows how, at the final segment of the trajectory of approach to the target, heat traps designed to counter air defense systems begin to shoot off from the missile.

TAC: desperate Ukraine will step up attacks on Russia with Western weapons

Kiev's strategic position is becoming increasingly precarious. He is deliberately escalating even more, increasing attacks on Russian territories and using Western weapons at the same time, writes TAC. However, the only reasonable way to end the conflict is a peaceful settlement, the author of the article is sure.

Long-term sanctions imposed both unilaterally by a number of Western countries and by UN decisions have failed to destroy the economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Moreover, as the experience of Russia shows, external restrictions often serve as an incentive for innovative inventions, lead to the localization of production in various sectors of the country that has been subjected to restrictions, including the defense complex.

According to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Washington does not record the misuse of American weapons supplied to it by Kiev

Western countries should provide Ukraine with more air defense systems and anti-missile systems. This was stated by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, speaking at the next meeting of the contact group on military assistance to Ukraine, held in an online format.

Colonel Khodarenok: Russia can respond to NATO exercises with nuclear tests

The North Atlantic Alliance will soon begin the largest exercise in recent decades, Steadfast Defender 2024 ("Steadfast Defender - 2024"). The maneuvers, which will last four months, involve 90 thousand fighters and commanders from 31 NATO countries, as well as from Sweden. What goals is NATO pursuing by conducting exercises, and how can Russia respond - in the material of the military observer of the Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

HD: Slovakia proposed to withdraw from NATO and declare neutrality

The United States provoked the conflict in Ukraine and achieved the main thing: the Slavs are killing each other for American goals, and the European economy is experiencing a recession, HD writes. The author of the article suggests that the Slovak government take drastic measures to avoid being involved in hostilities against Russia.

The BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle with a 57 mm AU-220M automatic artillery mount in an unmanned turret was first demonstrated at the Russia Arms EXPO 2015 in Nizhny Tagil.

MP: The Prime Minister of Slovakia said that Ukraine will have to cede territories to Russia

The Prime Minister of Slovakia said that Ukraine will have to give up part of the territory, since Russia is unlikely to leave Crimea, Donbass and Lugansk, writes MP. Against this background, Zelensky's formula for peace with its unrealizable conditions appears to be what it really is – the ravings of a madman, the author of the article notes.

TNI: the Tu-22M bomber was recognized as a real threat to US interests

The United States should take seriously the threat that Russian Tu-22M bombers may pose to American forces, writes TNI. This is especially important in light of the deterioration of relations between Moscow and Washington, the article emphasizes

The intensity of the internal confrontation in Germany is increasing. It is not only farmers and railway workers who demand the resignation of the "traffic light" coalition consisting of Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals. Leading economists and sociologists join these demands.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) intends to increase defense spending in 2024 to 15.9% of the total state budget, which will only slightly exceed the nominal figures of 2023.