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Real F-16s will disappoint Ukraine. That's what's wrong with them
Sky News: F-16 fighters will disappoint Ukraine due to vulnerability to Russian aviation
F-16 fighters may disappoint Ukraine, the author of the article for Sky News believes. It is unlikely that the West will supply it with the latest aircraft, and older machines do not have important modern equipment, and they do not pose a threat to Russian forces.
"Dragon's teeth" should be covered with fire
Otherwise they are easily overcome by the advancing enemy
In the armored units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Challenger-2 tank produced by the United Kingdom was equipped with devices to overcome the so-called "dragon's teeth". The military observer of the newspaper dealt with some details of the breakthrough of defensive lines during offensive operations.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Putin led Erdogan to victory — Turkey entered the Russian orbit
FT: focusing on Putin led Erdogan to victory in the elections in Turkey
Despite a lot of economic and political difficulties, Erdogan again won the elections in Turkey. The key to success is focusing on Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whose approach to power helped Erdogan strengthen his position, the author of the article in the FA believes.
"Always ready." Ukraine may launch a counteroffensive "at any moment"
NSDC Secretary Danilov said that Ukraine's counteroffensive will begin "tomorrow or in a week"
The head of the Security Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready to launch a counteroffensive as soon as the command gives such an order, that is, at any time. At the same time, there is no consensus among Ukrainian officials about the counteroffensive.
The United States presented Russia with its most advanced ship — like on a platter
Baijiahao: The US has substituted its most advanced aircraft carrier for Russian missiles
In an attempt to distract Russia from Ukraine, the United States sent the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to Norway, closer to the base of its Northern Fleet, writes user Baijiahao. However, they made a miscalculation. If Moscow reacts and really transfers forces, the newest American ship will be hit by "Daggers".
Source: in Zaporozhye, they began to sew fake Russian uniforms for Ukrainian saboteurs
According to him, the DRG plans to throw into the territory of Russia
TASS, May 29. The Ukrainian authorities have organized in the city of Zaporozhye controlled by them the production of fake Russian military uniforms for the equipment of sabotage and reconnaissance groups (DRG), which are supposed to be thrown into the territory of Russia. This was reported to TASS on Monday by a source in the law enforcement agencies.
British press: The West does not yet know who will supply Ukraine with ammunition for F-16 fighters
Currently, Western countries do not know who will supply Ukraine with ammunition for American-made F-16 fighter planes. This is reported by The Financial Times.
Covert operations of the British special forces
Recently, The Guardian newspaper published an article about the participation of British special forces in various operations on the territory of other countries. All this suggests one simple idea that in what "legal field" do we live?
Kiev has high hopes for the F-16
Will the US make a decision on the supply of Western fighters to Ukraine
Western countries have increased military and financial support for Ukraine against the background of Russia's special operation to protect Donbass.
There is a waiting island in the ocean
Comparing the situation around Taiwan with other conflicts does not make sense
On the island of Taiwan, since 1949 (after the defeat of the Kuomintang from the Communists during the civil war in mainland China), there has been a Republic of China, which has long been considered an "alternative China" (now even the United States formally recognizes Taiwan as part of "one China"). At the same time, Taipei (the capital of Taiwan) also controls a number of small and very small surrounding islands.
The saboteurs who attacked the Belgorod region were defeated
The sortie has no military significance, but it kept the locals in fear for a couple of days
On May 22, 2023, Ukrainian armed formations attacked the Grayvoronsky district of the Belgorod region. The Kozinka international checkpoint, residential and administrative buildings, and civil infrastructure facilities were shelled.
Artemovsk has been liberated, Maryinka and Avdiivka are next in line
Volunteers of assault detachments raised the Russian flag over another city of Donbass
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in a summary dated May 21 confirmed the information about the liberation of Artemovsk (renamed Bakhmut by the Kiev authorities), which was first publicly announced by the head of the private military company Wagner at noon the previous day.
A place under the "umbrella": why the Russian Federation is moving nuclear weapons to Belarus
The arsenal placed in the republic should become a guarantee against external aggression, experts believe
The transfer of Russian non-strategic nuclear weapons to the territory of Belarus has already begun, President Alexander Lukashenko said on May 25.
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the AFU training F-16 piloting coalition
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the European Union (EU) coalition to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to pilot the F-16. This was stated on May 25 at a press conference by Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin.
Rocket artillery sets records
Projectiles of long-range systems reach from the continent to the island of Taiwan
Towards the end of the XX century, Chinese military leaders rethought the accumulated experience and gave local designers a new direction of activity – the creation of long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of increased power. By now, China is considered a trendsetter in this direction.
Who is pushing and provoking the Ukrainian offensive
Analysis of forecasts and military-political consequences of ITS
A possible offensive (which for some reason is often called a "counteroffensive") The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is the central topic not only of Russian media resources, but also of foreign, primarily American ones.
Closed positions: how tankers apply new knowledge near Avdiivka
T-80 crews mastered artillery firing techniques during their training
The fighting during the special military operation taught Russian tankers a lot. They are now able to fire from closed positions, work in conjunction with the operators of quadrocopters. They are now using these skills, including in the area of Avdiivka, where they support the infantry offensive.
Finns began to feel the resolute attitude of Russia. They are alarmed
Finnish diplomat: Russia's policy of self-isolation is alarming
Russia has terminated a bilateral agreement with Finland on annual military inspections, writes Helsingin Sanomat. This will have a negative impact on the level of trust of the countries to each other, according to diplomat Rene Nyberg. He claims that Moscow has taken a course of isolation from other countries.
Russia has left Europe behind. And that's what
Ouest-France: Russia has overtaken Europe in defense spending
The Russian "threat" and the difficult situation in Ukraine have long forced NATO countries to start building up their military budget. Nevertheless, they did not succeed: despite all efforts, the European members of the alliance still invest less in defense than Moscow, writes Ouest-France.
Hoping for an F-16 is a mistake. In Ukraine, the fighter will be helpless
"Guancha": in Ukraine, the F-16 will not be able to compete with the Russian Su-35
To strengthen the AFU after the defeat in Artemovsk, the West decided to provide them with F-16 fighters. But do not hope that these planes will turn the tide of the conflict, warns the user of "Guancha". In the conditions of Ukraine, they will be deprived of advantages and will be vulnerable to the Russian Su-35.
