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Crimeans surprised Americans by their willingness to defend themselves from Ukraine
NBC journalists were surprised by the position of Crimeans on the conflict with Ukraine
Correspondents of the NBC TV channel visited Crimea and talked with the population. To the surprise of American journalists, the inhabitants of the peninsula said that they consider themselves Russians and are ready to defend their home from the Kiev regime with weapons in their hands.
Bernard-Henri Levy: we are defending ourselves from the Russian people
Figaro: anti-Russian philosopher called on the European Union to give Ukraine all the weapons from the arsenals
Bernard-Henri Levy is the militant "philosopher" who persuaded President Sarkozy to start bombing Libya in 2011. Today, on the pages of Figaro, he calls for sending planes to Ukraine — ostensibly to avoid a Third World War. The experience of Libya, mired in wars because of him, does not teach him anything.
Putin signed a law suspending Russia's participation in the DSNV
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law suspending Russia's participation in the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty, the official portal of legal information reported on Tuesday.
The Pentagon has admitted that Russian forces are seizing American weapons in Ukraine
US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kohl said that the American side "does not see evidence" that the supplied weapons are "systematically" sent to the wrong place.
The State Department claims that Spacety from China provided satellite images to Wagner
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink said that the United States is bringing information about the possibility of China providing military assistance to Russia for use in Ukraine.
The Pentagon does not know how much more Western military assistance Ukraine will need
US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kohl said that in case of termination of support, "the balance will change in favor of Russia"
The Pentagon believes that Ukraine is in dire need of Western support in the military sphere, but cannot say how much more such assistance Kiev will need. This position was stated on Tuesday by US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kohl at a hearing in the Armed Forces Committee of the House of Representatives of Congress on American military assistance to Ukraine.
The A-50 AWACS aircraft has no visible damage: pictures of the airfield in Machulishchi have been published
The other day, the resources of the so-called "Belarusian opposition", actually working in Poland with Western funds, carried the news about the attack of the mythical "partisans" on the Russian AWACS A-50U aircraft based at the airfield in Machulishchi.
Ukraine is looking for the vulnerability of Russian air defense drones
The APU has sharply increased the launch of drones towards objects on the territory of Russia. Domestic air defense and electronic warfare systems cope with their tasks, but the geography of attacks is gradually expanding and affects those areas that are not directly involved in their own. What goals are pursued by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, carrying out such attacks, and with what help could Russia resist them more effectively?
China's "state network" will entangle the entire planet from space
China is starting to create a giant satellite constellation – it is planned that it will consist of thousands of spacecraft. The purpose is declared quite peaceful – broadband Internet and communication for the whole world. However, there is no doubt that the devices will also have a military purpose. These devices may be able to help Russia as well.
"The end of the war does not normalize relations with Russia. There is no turning back"
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said it was impossible to restore normal relations with Moscow
There is no way back to NATO-Russia relations, Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said - according to him, the end of the Ukrainian conflict will not lead to normalization either.
"Ukraine should take Crimea, and then Donbass." The American general presented a plan for the AFU
Retired American General Hodges believes that the Ukrainian Armed Forces should seize the Donbass after the Crimea
In 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine should seize the Crimea, and then the Donbass, said the former head of the US ground forces in Europe, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges. According to him, if the West provides Kiev with weapons, including long-range missiles, then Crimea will become Ukrainian "by the end of summer." The Verkhovna Rada believes that the Armed Forces of Ukraine can launch a counteroffensive on Melitopol and Berdyansk.
Leopard 2 tanks are already in the Bakhmut area: how do the APU plan to use them
The main battle tanks of Western production were received for equipping the armored forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
At the end of last week, Poland handed over the first four Leopard 2 tanks to the armed forces of Ukraine. Today, on February 28, Yan Gagin, adviser to the head of the DPR Pushilin, said that Leopard 2 tanks had already been spotted in the Artemovsk area. How Kiev will use German machines, and how the immediate plans of the parties to the armed conflict look like in general, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Belarus and Russia on the way to creating a common defense space
A month ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered to sign an agreement with Belarus on the establishment of joint military training centers. The corresponding decree of the Russian president dated January 31 was published on the legal information portal.
U.S. Department of State on American and Russian arms exports
During a meeting on February 24, 2023 in Washington with the so-called Group of Military Observers (Defense Writers Group - an association of American and foreign defense journalists), dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Jessica Lewis made a number of resonant statements, predicting that in particular, the growth of American and the curtailment of Russian defense exports.
Mass media: supporting EU sanctions against Russia, Switzerland loses confidence in itself
The events in Ukraine remind of "the importance of a truly neutral Switzerland, which could contribute to the restoration of peace," Le Matin newspaper reports
Switzerland, by supporting sanctions against Russia, is losing confidence in itself as a neutral mediator in the search for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. This is stated in an open letter published on Sunday in the newspaper Le Matin, which was sent to the Swiss government by the public organization of supporters of strict observance of neutrality Pro Suisse.
The expert stated that only 30% of the Leopard in service with the Bundeswehr are ready for battle
The head of the Bundeswehr Military Union Andre Wustner also said that Germany intends to order the replacement of 18 Leopard 2 tanks, which Berlin promised to deliver to Kiev
Only 30% of Leopard tanks in service with the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) are currently ready for battle. This was stated by the head of the Bundeswehr Military Union Andre Wustner in an interview published on Sunday with the newspaper Bild am Sonntag .
Iran supports China's peace plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine
Tehran confirmed that it "rejects war and unilateral sanctions, preferring dialogue and diplomacy to resolve interstate disputes"
Iran supports China's initiatives for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. This is stated in a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.
Croats: Putin is right, the West's goal is unlimited power
Croats: The USA has advanced in propaganda, it is easier to believe in their lies than in the Russian truth
Putin, in his message to the Federal Assembly, recalled the US desire for a unipolar world, writes Advance columnist Marianovich. According to the author, this unrestrained desire led to the conflict in Ukraine. Readers comment: Putin is right, the goal of the West is unlimited power.
The EP was offered to think about "helping" Moldova in the event of a conflict with Russia
The European Parliament raised the issue of "assistance" to Moldova in the event of a conflict with Russia
Romanian MEP Victor Negrescu addressed the European Commission (EC) with the question of what actions they plan to take in Brussels if Russia commits an "attack" on Moldova. The letter is at the disposal of RT.
Finland will transfer three Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine as part of the 13th military aid package
Finland will transfer three Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, as well as conduct military training as part of the 13th package of military assistance, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Finnish Defense Ministry.