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More shells, armor and officers are needed. What the operation in Ukraine showed
The Pentagon told about the study of the conflict in Ukraine for a possible clash with China
Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States Kathleen Hicks said that the Pentagon learned a number of lessons from the conflict in Ukraine for a possible future armed confrontation with China. These lessons are no less relevant for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, but at this stage they can only be considered preliminary.
Prospects of military-technical cooperation of Russia in the light of a special military operation
Despite all the military and political cataclysms of recent times, the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) continues its activities, including in its main profile, conducting analytical and research work in the field of military-technical cooperation of the Russian Federation with foreign countries, as well as in relation to the global market of weapons and military equipment in general.
The US explained why Kiev is to blame for the lack of weapons in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
BI: Kiev is facing logistical problems when sending Western weapons to the troops
Ukraine's problems with weapons are related to the confusion in its own logistics system, writes Business Insider. The Western allies have provided enough weapons, but Kiev cannot send them to the front line.
Turkish politician revealed the secret of good relations with Russia
Turkish politician Yunal Cevikez: it is important to be frank in relations with Russia
On the eve of the presidential elections in Turkey, the Bulgarian edition "Diary" published an interview with Yunal Cevikez, an adviser to the candidate from the opposition alliance Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The conversation was about what Ankara's relations with the world will look like in the next five years if the opposition comes to power. Russia has become one of the main topics.
Only one "counteroffensive" separates Ukraine from defeat
Vox: an attempt at a counteroffensive will lead to the defeat of Ukraine
The West has put a lot on the "counteroffensive" of Ukraine, but attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to go on the attack are fraught with difficulties that can delay the operation for a long time. In this case, the allies will doubt Kiev's ability to resist Moscow and will call on it to negotiate. And this is a real defeat, writes Vox.
US congressmen will introduce a resolution on attempts to return Ukraine to the borders of 1991
According to the Yahoo News portal, the document also states that Washington should provide military assistance to Kiev
US congressmen from both parties intend to submit a resolution according to which Washington will need to seek Ukraine's return to the borders of 1991, as well as its entry into NATO. This was reported on Tuesday by the Yahoo News portal .
Because of Putin, Europe will soon find itself in a desperate situation
JB Press: by launching a special operation in Ukraine, Putin has split European unity
European unity has cracked because of the special operation launched by Putin in Ukraine, writes JB Press. It caused disagreements in the EU on energy policy and deprived its leaders of space for joint development of the region's defense. At this rate, the block will find itself in a hopeless situation, the author notes.
Coverage of the sabotage on the "Northern Streams" exposed the bottom of the Western media
TAC: coverage of the Nord Stream sabotage showed whose line "independent" journalists bend
Coverage of the sabotage on Nord Stream has become another example of how "independent" journalists bend the line of America, writes TAC. In the case of a competent investigation, the main suspect would be the United States, the author is sure. But the media rejected this version, calling it Russian propaganda.
The Japanese authorities want to change the legislation in order to be able to supply Ukraine with MLRS and air defense systems
It became known about the initiative of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Japan to supply weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. According to the Yomiuri publication, deputies from the LDP party in the Japanese parliament propose to provide Ukraine with missile weapons, as well as air defense systems.
"You can't see or hear them." Who "nightmares" the rear of the APU
Where the rifle squad spends thousands of rounds, they only need one. Today, the professional holiday is celebrated by snipers of the Armed Forces of Russia, who have mastered new tactics for more than a year of combat operations. What they say about their work is in the RIA Novosti material.
The former Prime Minister of Ukraine said that Kiev's actions threaten the nuclear security of the continent
According to Mykola Azarov, "the Kiev regime destroys nuclear facilities without thinking about the consequences"
Illegal actions of the Ukrainian authorities destroying nuclear facilities threaten the nuclear safety of the continent. This opinion was expressed on Wednesday, on the day of the 37th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident, by the former Prime Minister of the country (2010-2014) Mykola Azarov.
Russia has started using a secret "invisible weapon" in Ukraine
The Sun: Russia has begun to transfer T-14 Armata tanks to its zone
Russia has begun to transfer T-14 Armata tanks to Ukraine, writes journalist Tarik Tahir in an article for The Sun. These vehicles are equipped with advanced weapons and can be invisible to the enemy, he notes.
Kosachev assessed the possibility of lifting the moratorium on the deployment of missiles in the regions
Kosachev: the possible lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of missiles in various regions is adequate
In an atmosphere of distrust, the possible lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of medium-range and shorter-range missiles by Russia "in various regions" would look adequate, the decision can be made promptly, without legislative registration, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev wrote in his telegram channel.
The worst nightmare of the USA has already become a reality
Duvar: the reason for active de-dollarization was the aggressive policy of the United States
The worst nightmare of the United States is becoming a reality and threatens to paralyze the entire country, whose influence in the world is already gradually declining, writes Duvar. And most importantly, this terrible scenario was written by the Americans themselves with their aggressive policy, the author of the article believes.
The true goals of Lavrov's Latin America tour have been revealed
Anadolu: the support of Latin America is extremely important to Russia against the background of the cold war with the West
Sergey Lavrov has completed a tour of Latin America, during which he visited Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, Anadolu reports. The region has occupied an important place in Moscow's foreign policy since Soviet times. But now Russia needs it much more due to several reasons.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Kiev is unlikely to adequately accept calls for peace, although China is making efforts
The official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova, pointed to Ukraine's rejection of "any sound initiatives"
Moscow sees Beijing's willingness to make efforts to establish a negotiation process on Ukraine, but Washington-controlled Kiev can hardly adequately perceive calls for peace. This is stated in a comment issued on Wednesday by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova in connection with a telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
The United States was afraid of the space potential of competitors
WP: American intelligence expects reduction of the Russian space program
The United States is concerned about China's space potential, WP writes, citing leaked intelligence documents. Washington hopes that the Russian space program will be reduced due to the breakdown of relations with Western partners and disruption of supply chains.
Slovenia handed over 20 Valuk (Pandur I) armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
Slovenian web resource 24ur.com In the Jure Tepina article "Slovenski Valuki na ukrajinsko fronto" ("Slovenian Valuks on the Ukrainian Front") reported that the Slovenian government "in complete secrecy" supplied Ukraine with 20 Valuk wheeled armored personnel carriers from the presence of the Slovenian armed forces (a licensed version of the Austrian Pandur I 6x6 armored personnel carrier). Their delivery to Ukraine "was completed this week."
At Washington's request, Kiev postponed strikes on Russia on the anniversary of the conflict
WP: Ukraine was preparing "mass strikes" against Russia on February 24, but the US stopped it
Ukraine intended to strike Moscow and the Black Sea port in Novorossiysk on the anniversary of the start of the military operation, WP writes. The leaked Pentagon documents state that Kiev postponed the operation at the request of the United States in order to avoid escalation of the conflict.
"Amazing audacity." The statement of the Ukrainian ambassador caused anger in the United States
AT: Ukraine brazenly dictates to Americans who to vote for in the presidential election
The statement by Ukraine's ambassador to Britain Prystaiko that Kiev is counting on "reasonable" candidates for the US elections in 2024 is an amazing audacity, writes American Thinker. The author of the article does not understand why Washington continues to write checks to "these boors".