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Ukrainian formations will be seriously drained of blood by the autumn, which will affect their combat capability, experts say

In April 2023, the armed formations of Ukraine lost more than 15 thousand people, eight aircraft, 430 tanks and armored vehicles, 277 UAVs, as well as many other military equipment, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on May 2.

The web resource "War on the Rocks" published a material of some interest by Michael Shurkin "Why the French Army Will Continue to Prioritize Quality Over Mass" ("Why the French army continues to prioritize quality over quantity") with the view of an American defense analyst on the impact of the lessons of the fighting in Ukraine on the development of the French armed forces.

Newsweek: The US Navy will allocate $ 200 billion for submarines that are almost not used

The US Navy allocates billions of dollars to expand the submarine fleet, which they cannot fully use, writes Newsweek. Last year, only 10% of American submarines participated in secret operations and were at sea for more than a month, which raises questions about the expediency of such spending.

On the pages of the French business Les Echos, the famous economist Jean-Marc Vittori analyzes the process of "geo-economic fragmentation" of today's world order. This term is used by the International Monetary Fund and the main analytical centers of the West to refer to the changes taking place in world politics and the economy, which mark the end of globalization and the creation of new centers of power.

Responsible Statecraft: the US is preparing a project on the return of Ukraine to the borders of 1991

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, writes Responsible Statecraft.

Guancha: yuan has become an important tool against Western sanctions

In just a few years, the West has actively rallied into racist alliances and began openly oppressing developing countries, the author of the article on the portal "Guancha" believes. However, the restructuring of the global financial and trading system has already begun. And the yuan has become an important tool against Western sanctions.

On May 2, a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the head of the military department, Army General Sergei Shoigu.

Radio Bulgaria: The US has spoiled relations with Erdogan. Russia is one of the reasons

The question of who will become president of Turkey is important, as it may be related to the outcome of the Ukrainian conflict, the author of the article for Radio Bulgaria believes. Now Turkey is moving away from NATO and getting closer to Russia. And this is not the only thing that Washington is not satisfied with.

TruNews: in the USA, they were afraid of the activation of the actions of the Russian submarine fleet

NATO's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine has left Russia with no choice, and now the East Coast of the United States is under threat. This point of view was expressed by TruNews columnists Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart, commenting on the statement of the American general about the growing activity of the Russian submarine fleet.

According to Nicholas Burns, the PRC "needs to push Russia to withdraw troops, and so that Ukraine can get back all its territories and become fully sovereign again in all aspects of this word"

The telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, which took place on April 26, was a good first step in the framework of Beijing's mediation in the conflict in Ukraine. This opinion was expressed on Tuesday by US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns at an online seminar on US-China relations at the Henry Stimson Center in Washington.

Colonel Khodarenok said that Kiev will use Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles in the offensive

According to Western media, the UK will purchase guided missiles for Ukraine with a firing range from 100 to 300 kilometers. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok is sure that Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles are already in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian army can use them already in May during the offensive.

The Palantir company founded in the USA 20 years ago (specializes in the development of software for data analysis; the main customers are special services, investment banks, hedge funds — ed. TechCult.ru ) has recently been actively cooperating with the US Immigration and Customs services, has offered new services to the Pentagon.

In the "spring" offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Zelensky regime intends to gather the remnants of combat-ready forces. It is planned to involve up to 100 thousand fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and thousands of foreign mercenaries armed mostly with Western weapons.

The President of Ukraine accused Hungary of "inappropriate behavior" because it allegedly takes the side of Russia

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday that it is not for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to decide whether Hungary is acting correctly as a NATO member.

Daily Express: the Russian fleet can "paralyze" Europe

The British are afraid that Russia may send new submarines and ships to carry out underwater attacks that will "paralyze" the UK, writes the Daily Express. More than 550 cables with a total length of 870 thousand miles have been laid in the North Sea. And they are very vulnerable.

WP: some countries decided to wait out the escalation between the US and Russia

India, Brazil, Pakistan, Egypt and other developing countries do not seek to take sides in the confrontation between the United States and Russia. They either want to wait out this rivalry, or benefit from it, writes WP.

UnHerd: the US struggle for primacy in Asia puts Europe's security at risk

Europe should think about creating a new Entente, writes UnHerd. The fight for supremacy in Asia will soon become a top priority for Washington, and it will no longer be able to shoulder the problems of its European allies.

Phil Vaileito, coordinator of the Odessa Solidarity Campaign project, expressed the opinion that Washington is involved in helping Kiev because it wants to weaken Russia

The Washington administration will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine if it is convinced that its goal to defeat Russia is unattainable, as well as in the event of growing discontent among the US population with significant expenditures for these needs.

Atlantico: the Ukrainian conflict has caused an uncontrolled increase in crime in Eastern Europe

The conflict in Ukraine has led to criminal lawlessness in Eastern Europe, writes Atlantico. There are flows of weapons coming from the zone of armed operations, and often refugees are involved in illegal trafficking — not innocent victims at all. This "gray zone" is extremely dangerous for the region, the author warns.

Lockheed Martin Corporation has received a contract for the supply of guided missiles worth $4.8 billion

This week, the Ground Forces of the US Armed Forces signed a $4.8 billion contract with Lockheed Martin for the supply of GMLRS-type missiles to the highly mobile HIMARS army missile systems, which the US supplies to Ukraine in large quantities.