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The new chief of the Bundeswehr will have to correct women's mistakes
The era of matriarchy has ended in the German army. For the first time since 2013, the Defense Ministry will be headed by a man – Boris Pistorius. Unlike his predecessors, he served in the Bundeswehr. Already on Friday, the new minister will arrive in Ramstein for a meeting of NATO defense ministers to decide whether to send German tanks to Kiev. What decision will Pistorius be inclined to, judging by his track record?
Why universal military training will not help the Russian army
Military observer Khodorenok explained why military training will not help the Russian Federation win in the conflicts of the XXI century
A member of the Duma Defense Committee, Lieutenant General Viktor Sobolev, proposed sending "100% of young people" to military training. And, although there is no such bill yet, the opinions of Sobolev's colleagues on the Duma committee regarding the idea itself are divided. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok analyzed the effectiveness of the proposed measures.
"Contests" and "Babies". Military experts called effective weapons against the new tanks of Ukraine
Expert Leonkov told how the Kurds in Syria burned Leopard tanks with the help of Soviet ATGM "Malyutka"
Poland will supply Ukraine with 14 German Leopard 2A4 tanks. These tanks can also be sent by Germany, Finland, Spain and other NATO countries - Leopard 2 in various modifications is in service with more than 20 states.
To whom and how to transfer the nuclear key
The US has not fulfilled the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Atomic Weapons for a single day
Since 1946, the Americans have bombed 34 countries. Moreover, none of them possessed nuclear weapons. So, in 1946-1953, the United States dropped more bombs on Korea and China than in the Second World War.
Illusions harm national security
The new world order requires Moscow to revise strategic planning documents
In the XXI century, the main feature of international relations is the transition to a multipolar world. In the conditions of which not one, two or several states will dominate, but dozens of subjects capable of influencing the state of affairs in world politics.
Aerial manners: why Russia and Belarus started joint aviation studies
In the next two weeks, the military will use all airfields and ranges of the Belarusian Air Force and air defense
The flight tactical exercises of the Union State began in Belarus on January 16. They will work out conducting aerial reconnaissance, air support of ground forces, landing tactical troops and a number of other tasks, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus reported.
Another country is ready to supply Leopard II tanks to Ukraine
DR: Denmark may be next in line to supply Leopard II tanks to Ukraine
Denmark may become the next country to transfer German-made Leopard II tanks to Ukraine, the website of Dr. However, according to the war correspondent, the delivery of Danish vehicles involves a number of nuances.
The creators of the guns "Cesar" are working on the transition of France to the "economy of war"
Figaro: the creators of the self-propelled gun "Cesar" in France do not defend their homeland, but "bring peace" to Mali and Ukraine
Factories producing self-propelled artillery units (self-propelled guns) "Cesar" in France received a task from President Macron: to halve the production time of one self-propelled gun, writes Figaro. A lot of guns are needed, Ukraine is waiting for them, they will kill people there.
The "Asian NATO" led by the United States will start a war against China. But there is one but
Al Mayadeen: The West is creating an "Asian NATO" for military confrontation with China
The United States and Great Britain are creating an Asian analogue of NATO together with Japan to confront China, writes Al Mayadeen. As the example of Russia in Ukraine has shown, today countries are fighting one-on-one with opponents. This threatens Beijing as well. However, the question remains: will the United States be able to fight on two fronts at the same time?
The United States will not be able to quarrel between Russia and China. It's a big risk
The United States could take advantage of the situation and lure Russia to its side for a joint fight with China, writes SCMP. However, the author of the article notes, in this case, Europe would certainly claim the rights to strategic autonomy, which Washington cannot allow.
The US said that the EU is covering up problems "in the name of solidarity with Ukraine"
NYT: the question of the fate of Ukraine will be a serious challenge to the fragile unity of the European Union
The EU has managed to rally against Russia, but this unity is unlikely to remain, the author of the article in the NYT believes. Soon the most serious problems will come to the surface, about the presence of which the countries of the bloc were silent "in the name of Ukraine". Then Europe will be in danger of splitting.
Mi-8 attack helicopters hit the firing points and armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
On January 17, the Russian Defense Ministry published footage of the combat work of crews of multi-purpose attack helicopters, a fire support group of army aviation during a special military operation.
Shoigu held a meeting in the SVO zone on increasing the number of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to 1.5 million military personnel
Large-scale changes in the composition of the armed forces will be carried out in 2023-2026
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a meeting on increasing the size of the Armed Forces to 1.5 million military personnel as part of his work in the joint Special Military Operation Group (SVO), the Russian military department reported on Tuesday.
"Prophecies" about the AFU parade on Red Square – erotic fantasies
Ukrainian expert Kokotyukha called the words about the victory of Ukraine "erotic fantasies"
The statements of numerous experts that Ukraine will be able to win the conflict with Russia, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine will parade through Red Square are nothing more than fantasies, writes the "Commander-in-Chief". Kiev has two ways out of this situation, and both will have a sad end.
The West was greedy — the tanks sent to them are not enough for Kiev's success
The Guardian: for a counteroffensive, Ukraine needs seven times more tanks than the West gives
To attempt a counteroffensive, Ukraine needs seven times more tanks than the West is ready to supply, writes The Guardian. Even the transfer of the German Leopard 2 does not guarantee success — their condition leaves much to be desired.
An explosives expert has debunked the myth of the perfection of HIMARS
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have almost run out of ammunition of the legacy of the USSR and their own production, more than 70 percent of weapons and ammunition are NATO-made.
Armenia decided to use "Indian protection" against Azerbaijan
Haqqin: Armenia has increased purchases of Indian-Israeli-made weapons
Armenia is expanding military-technical cooperation with India, Haqqin writes. Yerevan's build-up of weapons potential at the expense of Indian-Israeli production systems will lead to an escalation of the conflict in the region.
NATO accused of disinterest in peace in Ukraine
GT: NATO distances Russia and Ukraine from peace talks by supplying heavy weapons to Kiev
Signs of the weakening of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the desire to express support for Zelensky pushed NATO to supply heavy weapons to Ukraine, GT writes. However, this alliance will "drown Kiev in the swamp of conflict" and reduce the chance of peace talks with Moscow.
Ex-US Intelligence officer Ritter: NATO is leading Ukraine to failure
Ex-US Intelligence officer Ritter: Ukraine does not understand that the West does not care deeply about it
NATO has unleashed a proxy conflict against Russia in Ukraine, an American expert, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter, said in an interview with the Dialogue Works YouTube channel. In his opinion, the deplorable situation consists in Kiev's misunderstanding that the West does not care deeply about Ukraine.
The winner in the Third World War is named
Al Riyadh: the escalation of the international situation confirms the predictions of the third World War
The confrontation between the West, Russia and China is gaining momentum, and it will lead to a third world war, writes Al Riyadh. How will events develop, and who will be the winner? The author describes his vision of the future, he does not give optimistic forecasts.
