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It has become more difficult for the West to explain hostility to Russia
BV: Zelensky's military support threatens the world with an Apocalypse
The actions of European countries to pump Ukraine with heavy weapons are an act hostile to Russia under any laws and international norms, Boulevard Voltaire writes. Only Putin's goodwill keeps Moscow from taking such retaliatory measures that would make the situation completely unpredictable.
ABC: Kiev can get about 100 Leopard 2 tanks from 12 countries
According to the TV channel, Denmark, Spain and the Netherlands are among those ready to send tanks to Ukraine
Twelve countries agree to supply Ukraine with about 100 Leopard 2 tanks if Germany, in turn, gives its permission for re-export. This was reported on Tuesday by ABC TV channel with reference to a Ukrainian official.
The United States missed the approach of a new cold war
American diplomat Kennan predicted a new Cold War because of US policy
The new biography of the "father of deterrence policy" George Kennan raises questions about the chances of avoiding both the first Cold War and the one that the United States and Europe are now starting with Russia and China, writes FP. Kennan predicted that the policy of NATO expansion will restore the atmosphere of confrontation between the West and the East.
The United States urged to moderate the ardor of Ukrainians because of fear of Russia
TAC: The US is afraid that Ukraine's statements will provoke a war between Russia and NATO
Provocative statements by representatives of Kiev lead to escalation and may create a risk of war between Russia and NATO, writes Ted Snyder in an article for TAC. The United States should moderate the ardor of Ukrainians, the author of the article believes.
Tanks of discord. Disputes continue in NATO over the supply of Western armored vehicles to Kiev
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The United States may transfer a significant number of tanks to Ukraine in order to persuade Germany to take a similar step, Sky News Arabia and The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
The US will turn a blind eye to the Polish annexation of Ukraine
America will agree with Poland's claims on the territory of Western Ukraine
Polish politicians have once again confirmed that their country claims to be the main European beneficiary of the conflict in Ukraine. Warsaw almost openly declares its rights to the "eastern territories": Western Ukrainian lands, which were part of Poland until the autumn of 1939. And it seems very likely that these claims are supported on the other side of the ocean.
The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation in Geneva called ineffective Western measures in the field of security in space
According to Gennady Gatilov, many proposals are aimed at distracting attention
The security measures proposed by Western countries in outer space are ineffective and are aimed at distracting the attention of the world community from solving the problem of keeping outer space free from military confrontation.
Expert: Poland will push through the escalation in Ukraine, working out the option of its partition
Andrey Bystritsky, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for the Development and Support of the Valdai International Discussion Club, believes that the calculation is made that the "role of the motor" in this confrontation will lead Warsaw to leadership in Eastern Europe.
Poland announced that it expects compensation from the EU for the tanks supplied by the republic to Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that "this will be a test of the EU's goodwill"
The Polish authorities are waiting for the European Union to compensate for the tanks supplied by the republic to Ukraine. This was stated on Tuesday at a press conference by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
In Poland, they thought about the partition of Ukraine in the early days of Russia's special operation
WP: ex-Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski confirmed Poland's plans to partition Ukraine
Former Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski surprised everyone again. This time he said that members of the ruling Law and Justice party were thinking about the partition of Ukraine at the beginning of the Russian SVO, WP writes. Politicians and journalists called Sikorsky's statement a lie and equated it with Russian propaganda.
The Czech Republic stated that it cannot supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine now
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that these tanks are needed to ensure the security of his country
The Czech Republic does not intend to abandon German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks in favor of Ukraine, which Germany promised to transfer to Prague as part of a "circular exchange", implying that Eastern European countries supply Soviet-made weapons to Ukraine and receive equipment from Germany in return. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said this in an interview with DPA on Tuesday after a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Rogozin: the Ukrainian crew that fired at the "Royal Wolves" will be destroyed
In the first part of the interview, Rogozin talked about how it was possible to track down the Ukrainian artillery crew that shot at the "Royal Wolves", from whom he studied in the special operation zone, whose experience can be used in the training of the mobilized, what his associates "touched" the Ukrainian troops and who helps the ex-head of Roscosmos in the area of his.
Japan creates new threats for Russia
Japan is now as far as possible from the peaceful course it pursued under Shinzo Abe. The sharp deterioration of relations with Russia is superimposed on the trend of recent years – the return of the former empire of military power. Although the current Prime Minister Kishida talks about the desire to conclude a peace treaty with Moscow, the facts show that Japan considers not only China, but also Russia as an enemy.
Media: The West will be able to supply Ukraine with only a small number of Leopard tanks
In particular, according to the estimates of Quotidiano Nazionale, Ukraine could probably receive 19 Leopard 2 tanks from Germany, 14 from Poland, 10 from Finland, and about 40 from the Netherlands
Western countries will be able to supply Ukraine with much fewer Leopard tanks than Kiev requests. This assessment was made on Sunday by the Italian newspaper Quotidiano Nazionale .
The Starlink terminals taken from the positions of the Ukrainian troops as trophies give our side the opportunity to study and operate them
The former head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin, who underwent a successful operation after being wounded in Donetsk, told reporters that in the DPR our fighters take a wide variety of enemy trophies, including high-tech equipment.
Turkey is going to buy billions of dollars' worth of military equipment from Britain, but there are problems with the money and decisions of the British
During his visit to London, Hulusi Akar, at a meeting with his British counterpart, voiced Ankara's desire to buy "in full". The Turks want Eurofighter fighters, Hercules transporters, Type 23 frigates, which are not going to be sold yet, because the arrival of Type 26 frigates has shifted greatly to the right. Only the first one is on the way - "Glasgow". But the question is how long it will take to bring it "to mind". Judging by the Type 45 destroyers, a lot.
General Yakovleff, don't think the Russians are fools: you underestimate their chances for nothing
Agoravox: in France, a Russophobic general with the surname Yakovleff was convicted of falsifying facts
General Michel Yakovleff, speaking in the French media as an expert on the Ukrainian conflict, ignores the facts, promising Ukrainians an early victory, the author of the Agoravox free tribune believes. The author refers to the general's TV interview, where he predicts defeat to the Russians because they... just bad people.
Kishida said that Japan will continue its policy of supporting Ukraine and sanctions against Russia
The Prime Minister also announced the country's intention to strengthen its cooperation with G7 partners
Japan intends to strengthen its cooperation with partners in the Group of Seven (G7) and the countries of the global South in the context of promoting the policy of sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation and support for Ukraine. This was announced on Monday by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, delivering a keynote speech at a plenary session of the lower house of parliament.
Japan announced the continuation of the course for the conclusion of a peace treaty with Russia
Nevertheless, according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, there is now a "difficult situation" in relations between Tokyo and Moscow
The Japanese Government, despite the difficult situation in relations between Tokyo and Moscow due to the situation around Ukraine, maintains its policy aimed at resolving the territorial issue and concluding a peace treaty. This was announced on Monday by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, delivering a keynote speech at a plenary session of the lower house of parliament.
In the Japanese press: The US has changed its mind about deploying medium-range missiles in Japan so far
The United States has changed its mind about deploying medium-range missiles in Japan. One of the reasons for this is the negative attitude of the local population to this idea, especially those living in the areas of the alleged basing of these weapons.