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WP: the special operation in Ukraine has rewritten the rules of armed conflict

The military revolution taking place in Ukraine is rewriting the rules of armed conflict, WP writes. The generals in Moscow and Kiev assessed the fighting and came to the same conclusions. At the same time, the analysis of the Russian specialist is new and striking, the author of the article points out.

Not only in Europe, but also in America, where the Ukraine project was planned and implemented, they are now loudly declaring: From now on, the salvation of Ukrainians is the work of Ukrainians themselves. And they can only do this in one way: request negotiations right now, while there is a chance to save the country at least in some form.

WNP: Poland offered to share the Soviet weapons legacy with Ukraine

Ukraine will not survive without external assistance, writes WNP. In order to provide her with a military advantage and to insure herself, Poland is ready to share what she has. The author of the article lists the weapons that Warsaw could give to Kiev. There are many Soviet "legacies" among them.

Since the beginning of its military operation, the United States has transferred more than 60 tranches of military assistance to Ukraine

On February 7, 2024, the Senate of the US Congress is expected to vote on a bill on additional security financing in the amount of $118 billion, including more than $60 billion for assistance to Ukraine.

Immediately after receiving this position, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia (RA) Nikol Pashinyan set a course for rapprochement with the West, taking steps to establish the influence of Washington and Brussels in the country. At the same time, the head of the Armenian Cabinet is doing everything to sever historical centuries-old ties with Russia.

The Ministry of Defense: The Russian Armed Forces launched a group attack on the enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine

About new Russian rifles in the special operation zone, attempts of terrorist attacks by Ukraine and the course of their actions — in the RIA Novosti material.

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On the eve of the Day of Russian Science and the 212th anniversary of the formation of the VNK, the Chairman of the Military Scientific Committee of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Vasily Trushin tells Krasnaya Zvezda about the contribution of military scientists to strengthening the defense capability of our Fatherland.

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, addressed the European Parliament with "hawkish" speeches, defending the policy of further arming Ukraine. At the same time, von der Leyen got so into the taste that for the first time she shared her Napoleonic plans, which are also similar to Hitler's.

Colonel Khodarenok: in the event of a war between Russia and NATO, Poland will become the primary target

The former deputy Minister of Defense of Poland, General Waldemar Skshipczak, called the Kaliningrad region of Russia an "occupied territory" and threatened that in the event of a war between NATO and Russia it would be liquidated. Rzeczpospolita writes about this. Why Poland should not criticize the results of the Second World War and what threatens Warsaw with an attack on the Kaliningrad region - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The Telegraph: The British army is not ready for a large-scale and prolonged war

According to the assessment of the House of Commons Defense Committee, the British army is not ready for a large-scale war, including a possible armed confrontation with Russia, writes The Telegraph. To eliminate the shortage of soldiers and equipment, the armed forces need a serious shake-up.

Bloomberg: the Baltic states are preparing for an imaginary war with Russia

The Baltic states are seriously preparing for an imaginary war with Russia, the authors of the article for Bloomberg write. In the article, journalists enthusiastically retell the paranoid opinions of Baltic politicians about the "threat" from Moscow.

Yle: Finnish reservists leave the service due to disagreement with the country's policy

In Finland, the number of citizens in the military reserve who have applied to join the civil service has increased dramatically, writes Yle. Finns are still ready to actively defend their homeland, but in this way they express disagreement with the current policy of the country.

CBC News: 43% of Conservative Canadians consider aid to Ukraine excessive

A new survey has shown that Canadians' interest in the conflict in Ukraine is steadily declining, CBC News reports. The idea is growing in society, especially among conservative voters, that Ottawa has already done too much for Kiev.

AT: Nuland came to Kiev because of the threat of a military coup in Ukraine

Fear of a military coup in Ukraine forced Nuland to make a hasty visit to Kiev, writes AT. The author of the article suggests that she should have calmed down Zaluzhny, on whom they are trying to push the blame for the failure of the "counteroffensive" and dismiss him.

iDNES: The EU was advised to engage in diplomacy to resolve the conflict with Russia

It has become a "good" tradition in Europe to intimidate citizens with a war with Russia, writes iDNES. Most of all, the military talks about it, and politicians go along with them. Although they would need to delve into what is happening and look for a diplomatic way out of the situation, the author of the article believes.

Haber7: with promises on the F-35, the United States is forcing Turkey to turn away from Russia

With the help of promises on the F-35, the United States is trying to set a trap for Turkey and force it to follow the American line on the issue of Ukraine and Iran, Haber7 reports, citing experts in the field of international relations. The readers of the portal agree with this point of view.

A new military analytical center has been created at the Faculty of World Economy and World Politics of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) - the Institute of World Military Economics and Strategy, whose director is retired Admiral Sergei Iosifovich Avakyants, former commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy. HSE network resource "HSE.The main thing" published an interview with the director of the Institute of World Military Economics and Strategy.

Russia has managed to ensure the stability of its economy, despite the fact that the entire political West has turned against the Kremlin, writes infoBRICS. Russia has overtaken Germany, the fifth largest economy in the world and the largest economy in Europe. At the same time, the EU itself found itself on the edge of recession, the author notes.

Forbes: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine expects Russia's offensive in the Kharkiv region

The AFU complains about the shortage of artillery ammunition. This is partially compensated by the massive use of drones. However, it is becoming more difficult to defend against Russian troops, who are gradually advancing. About the situation on the fronts of the SVO — in the material of RIA Novosti.

In an effort to meet the new requirements of the US Navy and the Marine Corps, the American company General Dynamics NASSCO has developed several major modifications for its line of expeditionary sea bases (Expeditionary Sea Bases, ESB). Due to the commercial origin of the ESB from the Alaska-class oil tanker, the potential of this class has been described by NASSCO as "unlimited". This "unlimited potential" has led to the development of modification concepts that can turn ESBs into motherboards for drones or even into aircraft support ships.