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Lithuania will transfer 36 Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine
The Minister of Defense of the Baltic Republic Arvydas Anushauskas said that his state has completed the training of 15 instructors who will be ready to work on Ukrainian territory
Lithuania has started transferring 36 Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated on Thursday by the Minister of Defense of the Baltic Republic Arvydas Anushauskas, speaking at a joint briefing with the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov.
Finland will have to follow the NATO line in relations with Russia
Iltalehti: Finland's security will depend on Russia-NATO relations
The eastern border of NATO and the Kola Peninsula will play an important role in relations between Russia and the Nordic countries, according to the former commander of the Finnish Defense Forces, General Ari Puheloinen. In an interview with Iltalehti, he also called Moscow and St. Petersburg the most important Russian sites in the west of the country.
Military parade in Pyongyang on February 8, 2023
In the capital of the DPRK, Pyongyang, on the night of February 8, 2023, another grand military parade took place - this time in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army.
How the diversion against the Nord Stream will help the United States enslave Europe
For the first time since September 26, 2022, when the underwater threads of the Nord Stream-1 and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines were blown up, relative clarity appeared in the case of this sabotage. As many experts, including in Europe and America, assumed, American special services were involved in the emergency.
US Strategic bombers
As previously indicated in the first part of the article, currently only the US Air Force is armed with strategic bombers as one of the elements of the national nuclear triad. Despite the current level of development of air defense, this type of aviation technology continues to remain relevant in the field of nuclear deterrence.
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with anti-aircraft automatic guns L70 to fight Russian kamikaze drones "Geran"
Lithuania has decided to assist Ukraine in the fight against Russian kamikaze drones "Geranium". To do this, Vilnius will hand over to Kiev 36 anti-aircraft systems, or simply, automatic anti-aircraft guns L70 Bofors, taken out of service by the Lithuanian army. This was stated by Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anushauskas.
Belgian Defense Minister Dedonder: AFU servicemen arrived to learn how to control underwater drones
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder announced on February 9 that the Ukrainian military had arrived in the country to train in the management of underwater drones, RIA Novosti reports.
The draft Russian-Japanese roadmap has lost its relevance, but the doors are open for Japanese investors - Rudenko
Japan's remilitarization process is of concern
The draft Russian-Japanese roadmap has lost its relevance, but the Russian side does not close the doors to Japanese investors who want to work with Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said in an interview with Interfax.
Ukraine may get new Rheinmetall Panther tanks
The German newspaper Handelsblatt reported that Armin Papperger, chairman of the German Rheinmetall AG group, announced negotiations with Kiev regarding the possibility of supplying Ukraine with new Panther KF51 tanks. Thus, Ukraine can become the starting customer of this tank, first introduced by the Rheinmetall group in 2022 and equipped with a promising 130-mm cannon.
SpaceX announced its intention to prevent the use of Starlink to control unmanned vehicles
The Reuters news agency reported that SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) Ilona Mask allegedly took steps to prevent the Ukrainian military from using the Starlink satellite Internet service to control unmanned vehicles in the region during the war with Russia. This was announced on February 8, 2023 by SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell.
Ukraine has admitted that the United States coordinates the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian positions
WP: The US provides the APU with coordinates for strikes from HIMARS on Russian positions
The United States provides the APU with exact coordinates for strikes from HIMARS on Russian positions, WP reports, citing Ukrainian and American officials. The information comes from the US military stationed in Europe.
ISW: The Russian leadership is preparing the country's military-industrial complex for a protracted military conflict in Ukraine
The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has published on its website a regular report on the events in Ukraine. In the analytical note, in particular, it is reported that the Russian leadership is intensively preparing the country's military-industrial complex for a protracted military conflict in Ukraine.
Andrey Rudenko: the Asian direction remains a priority and is developing on an upward trend
In an interview on the occasion of the Diplomatic Worker's Day, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Andrey Rudenko, who oversees the Asian direction, told Interfax about the growing interest of Asian countries in cooperation with Russia, difficulties in the work of the Russian diplomatic mission in Pyongyang, and also expressed regret over the course of the current Japanese government.
Europe was warned about the consequences of supplying fighter jets to Ukraine
GT: deliveries of fighter jets to Ukraine will accelerate the development of Russian weapons
It is better for Europe to refrain from sending fighters to Ukraine, Chinese experts told GT. This step will lead to a clash with Russia, weaken Western troops by depriving them of aircraft, and push Moscow to accelerate the development of its own weapons — and more advanced ones.
The West is dangerously close to a direct conflict with a nuclear power
The Hill: confrontation with Russia will lead the US to direct involvement in the conflict
Seymour Hersh's article about the involvement of the United States in the sabotage of the "Northern Streams" made a lot of noise. So, discussing it, American journalists Brianna Joy Gray and Robbie Sove came to the conclusion that with the help of the West, the confrontation in Ukraine risks turning into a full-scale conflict with a nuclear power.
The Netherlands refused to supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, citing a ban from Germany
Ukraine will remain without Leopard 2 tanks, previously promised to Kiev by the Netherlands. Amsterdam said that Germany refused to sell leased tanks to the kingdom.
To Zelensky's requests for weapons, Bulgaria said a firm "no"
Bulgarian President Radev opposed additional arms supplies to Ukraine
Bulgaria will not give more weapons to Ukraine, "Capital" quotes the words of President Radev. Sofia insists that the EU must fight for peace. This position isolates Radev from other European leaders and brings him closer to Orban.
Switzerland has banned Spain from re-exporting anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine
The country's authorities have repeatedly stated that they do not supply weapons to participants in armed conflicts due to their neutral status
Switzerland refused Spain's request to allow the supply of two Swiss-made 35 mm anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine. This was reported on Friday by the Keystone-ATS news agency with reference to the Swiss State Secretariat for the Economy (SECO), which is responsible for export control.
Montenegro has transferred more than €10 million worth of military aid to Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of the country reported that Montenegro intends to continue to support Ukraine
Since the beginning of the special military operation, Montenegro has transferred weapons and military equipment to Kiev for a total amount exceeding € 10 million, and intends to continue to support Ukraine. This was announced by the Ministry of Defense of the country, the Vijesti portal reported on Friday.
The Pentagon made it clear that they do not object to the APU strikes on the Crimea
The United States supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine over its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea, said Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander.