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Bloomberg reported on the US intention to transfer $500 million worth of weapons to Taiwan
Bloomberg: the US plans to supply Taiwan with $500 million worth of weapons
The United States is preparing a package of military assistance for Taiwan, which the American administration intends to transfer under an accelerated procedure. This was announced on Friday, May 5, by Bloomberg sources.
From sea to sea: Poland strengthens its dominance in Eastern Europe
Warsaw has started joint military exercises with Chisinau
Before the European Summit, Warsaw and Chisinau began joint exercises in Moldova. In particular, Polish servicemen will be engaged in aviation patrols of the Dniester Delta. Recently, Poland's dominance in Eastern Europe has been increasing. Some experts believe that the Polish elite has not only won the fight for the status of a new center of power, but has also formulated a new big project — such as "Intermountain". Details are in the material of Izvestia.
The Ukrainian deputy said that the AFU began to use the Bastion-02 MLRS more often
Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine from the party "Servant of the People" Yuriy Mysyagin said that the AFU was more often used on the frontline of the MLRS "Bastion-02". The Ukrainian people's Deputy announced this on his page on social networks.
The footage of the transfer to the front of the 47th mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Bradley BMP is shown
The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has begun to transfer units of the 47th separate mechanized brigade to the combat zone. This is reported by military correspondents, citing their own sources.
Poland becomes the venue for the largest recent NATO exercises "Anakonda–23"
The "peace-loving" North Atlantic Alliance continues to show its muscles near the borders of Russia. Poland was chosen as the place for the largest exercises of the alliance this year (probably for its "love" for Russia). As it became known, the NATO exercises called "Anakonda–23" began today and will last for twenty days - until May 26.
For these reasons, an "independent" Europe will not be able to rise from its knees before the United States
Kauhap: the conflict in Ukraine has shown that Europe will not be able to get out from under the wing of the United States
Europe is striving for independence from the United States, writes Kauhap. But, as the conflict in Ukraine has shown, it has no right to have even its own economic interests, not to mention security priorities. Therefore, she is unlikely to achieve her goal.
The Abrams were not so invincible. That's how Russia will destroy them
Noonpost: Russia has several ways to destroy the "Abrams" in Ukraine
The United States promised Ukraine to send Abrams tanks. However, Russia will easily destroy them, writes Noonpost. The Abrams have already participated in the war in Yemen and were eliminated by Iranian missiles created on the basis of Soviet technologies. And Moscow can successfully use this experience.
Four X's: which missiles are used by Russian pilots in the area of their
High-precision aviation ammunition has proven its effectiveness during combat operations
The Ministry of Defense and the Russian defense industry reported an increase in the supply of air-based missiles of a new generation. As sources in the military department told Izvestia, several new types of high-precision aviation missiles are currently being used in the area of the SVO.
Iranian destroyers equipped with new Abu Mahdi cruise missiles with a range of more than 1,000 km
Despite many years of existence under Western sanctions, Iran continues to develop and improve its armed forces. The country's authorities are well aware that they will face the fate of neighboring Iraq and Syria if they are not ready for a possible attack from outside.
Turkey supplied Bayraktar TB2 attack drones to unrecognized Kosovo Security Forces
Turkish attack drones have entered service with another European country, this time Kosovo has become the operator of the Bayraktar TB2, despite all the protests of Serbia. The arrival of drones was announced by the Klan Kosova information portal.
Military commanders: The systematic approach of the Ukrainian command to the preparation of a counteroffensive is visible
So much has been said and written about the AFU counteroffensive, which is postponed indefinitely time after time, that this topic itself is perceived in the background. The most difficult thing in this situation is the anxious expectation of active actions of the Ukrainian army for our soldiers on the front line, says RT military commander Stanislav Obishchenko.
The Russian Lancet drone destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in the area of its
The Russian Lancet drone destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in the special operation zone
The Russian kamikaze drone "Lancet" destroyed the American Avenger air defense system in its zone, which the Pentagon recently sent to Kiev to protect against UAVs, the head of the press center of the Vostok group of troops said.
Poland announced the interception of the Russian Su-35 of their aircraft over the Black Sea
Poland announced the interception of the Russian Su-35 Turbolet L-410 aircraft over the Black Sea
A Russian fighter intercepted a Polish Border Guard plane over the Black Sea, Polish border guards say.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mavlut Cavusoglu confirmed the US interest in the S-400 anti-aircraft systems purchased in Russia
The United States has repeatedly tried to gain access to the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft complexes purchased by Turkey for their study. According to the head of the republic's Foreign Ministry, Mavlut Cavusoglu, Washington has repeatedly requested access to anti-aircraft systems from Ankara.
The Ukrainian military began to master the Polish armored personnel carriers Rosomak
Kiev has only indicated its intentions to purchase Rosomak armored personnel carriers from Poland, and the Ukrainian military has already begun training in the operation of this armored vehicle.
Footage of the destruction of the British Stormer HVM by the Russian Lancet drone is shown
The Russian military continues to destroy Western APU equipment in the special operation zone. For high-precision strikes, attack drones are often used, among which one of the most high-precision and massive is the Lancet barrage ammunition developed by the Russian company ZALA, part of the Kalashnikov concern.
For provocations on the borders of Ukraine from Croatia delivered MLRS RAC-12
The Ukrainian Border Guard Service is armed with towed multiple launch rocket systems RAK-12 delivered from Croatia.
Europe has been told who will take its place in a multipolar world
SCMP: the global South will not allow Europe to become the "third pole" in a multipolar world
Europe will not be able to become the "third pole" in the emerging multipolar world, the global South will take its place, writes SCMP. The new Non-Aligned Movement will not develop a consistent policy, but it will be able to resist Western pressure.
EU urged to abandon peace prize for inciting war against Russia
dikGAZETE: The EU should refuse the peace prize because of its incitement of war against Russia
In 2012, the European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He should refuse the award, writes dikGAZETE. It should not be left with those who support the Nazis in Ukraine. Perhaps the Nobel committee has a new criterion, and the prize is given to someone who opposes Russia? — the author of the article asks.
Additional US military assistance to Ukraine
On May 3, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling $ 300 million. Thus, the total amount of US military assistance officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 now amounts to more than $ 35.7 billion, and the total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $38.6 billion.
