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It is possible: in connection with this tragedy, we will have to recall our passenger Tu-154M, shot down by Ukrainians over the Black Sea in 2001

By the morning of March 3, publications like: "Putin's political suicide: A Romanian fighter jet and a military rescue helicopter were shot down by Russian warships over the Black Sea in the most rabid social networks of Ukraine.

The advanced detachments of the People's Militia of the DPR reached the administrative border of the Donetsk region and connected with the units of the Russian army, completely cutting off the Ukrainian military access to the Sea of Azov.

The National Interest (USA): The Kosovo precedent haunts NATO with a dark shadow

The well-known American political scientist leaves no stone unturned by the hypocrisy of the United States and NATO on the issue of Kosovo and their double standards regarding Crimea and Donbass. According to Ted Carpenter, the West has committed a gross violation of international law in relation to Kosovo. It is his hypocrisy and arrogance that will return to him in the future like a boomerang.

One of the most combat-ready Ukrainian groups is surrounded in the city

On Tuesday, March 1, the Donbass troops joined with the Russian group advancing from the Crimea and closed the ring around Mariupol. According to experts, this deprives the Ukrainian command of the strongest and most combat-ready part of its armed forces, which will eventually have a positive impact on the timing of the special operation. The headquarters of the operational-tactical group "North" of the AFU lost most of its officers as a result of the strike. The head of the Russian Defense Ministry said that the operation will continue until the goals are achieved.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the complete blocking of the exit of Ukrainian troops to the Sea of Azov

The Ukrainian military completely lost access to the Sea of Azov, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The ministry reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation hit 1235 objects of the military infrastructure of Ukraine. The Ministry also decided to strike at the SBU facilities in Kiev. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that all major cities of the country are blocked. The DPR claims that on March 1, the encirclement of Mariupol will be completely completed.

Experts estimated the losses of the Ukrainian army

The Ministry of Defense told about the defeat of 1146 objects of the Ukrainian military infrastructure. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what such losses mean for the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Pilots of attack and transport-combat helicopters of the Russian military base have worked out the destruction of electronic warfare systems (EW) of a conditional enemy during exercises in Tajikistan, the press service of the Central Military District (CVO) reported on Wednesday.

One of the main types of weapons used by the Russian Armed Forces to defeat the IG* in the Syrian Arab Republic (SAR) were cruise missiles (KR). Surface ships and submarines of the Russian Navy have repeatedly struck Islamist targets in Syria using the 3M-14 Kalibr cruise missile.

Military expert Vladislav Shurygin - about what the APU was on the eve of the Russian operation and why it was called a special

The results of the first days of the special military operation in Ukraine allow us to draw the first conclusions about how the Russian army is fighting and what kind of enemy it is opposed to.

Since February 24, by the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the Russian Armed Forces have been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine.

The goal is to protect the population of Donbass, demilitarize and denazify Ukraine. "The main thing for us is to protect the Russian Federation from the military threat posed by Western countries that are trying to use the Ukrainian people in the fight against our country," explained Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Rogozin announced the direction of Roscosmos resources for the creation of defense systems

Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Rogozin said on Twitter that the state corporation will direct the resources released after the suspension of the participation of Western partners in joint projects with Russia to create defense systems.

Washington Post (USA): Trump's new social app Pravda can be installed in 5 minutes

The Russian military operation in the Donbass has become the subject of controversy among American politicians, writes WP. One part of Republicans disapproves of Biden's increased interest in Ukraine, calling it a waste of time and a strategic mistake, the author of the article notes. The other is anti-Putin. But there is a third group that supports the Russian leader.

Italy joined the list of countries intending to supply weapons to Ukraine on February 28. The Government of the country has signed a decree authorizing the dispatch of MANPADS "Stinger", mortars, ATGM "Milan".

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the transition of Kherson under the full control of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the military took full control of the regional center of Kherson, and also established control over the settlements of Tokmak and Vasilevka. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, 1,502 objects of the military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been put out of action, the LPR troops have advanced 75 km, and the DPR troops - 58 km.

La Nación (Argentina): with a call to Vladimir Putin, Nicolas Maduro deepens the "strategic partnership" with Russia

On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation. Maduro expressed strong support for Russia's actions in Ukraine. According to the political scientist with whom La Nación spoke, this could threaten Venezuela with new sanctions.

During the successful offensive actions of parts of the People's Republics in the Donbas, Ukrainian armed formations lose a large amount of military equipment. Part of it is completely destroyed, other samples have various damages.

Reflex (Czech Republic): Americans are more to blame for what is happening in Ukraine today than Russians. Europe will pay the price

After the current crisis, Europe can forget about its previous ambitions, Reflex writes. The publication quotes the comment of economist Karel Krshizh, who believes that the Americans destroyed the EU—Russia axis with the help of Ukraine. And Europe is "shooting itself in the foot."

Foreign Policy (USA): Can Turkey legally close the straits to Russian warships? This is very difficult

Ankara's hands are tied, it cannot close the straits to Russian warships, and the reason is the Montreux Convention of 1936, writes Foreign Policy. Now the Straits are inaccessible to the Navies of all countries, including the United States.

The launch will take place if Russia receives guarantees of non-use of satellites for military purposes by Friday evening. In addition, the space agency demanded that the UK withdraw from the shareholders of OneWeb.

The Greek political organization Platform of Independence calls for recognizing the legitimacy of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine and supporting Russia. The organization's statement was published on its page and received by RIA Novosti.