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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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 .

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: 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 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 well as conduct military training as part of the 13th package of military assistance, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Finnish Defense Ministry.

The arsenals of the French Armed Forces are almost depleted, and the military-industrial complex does not have time to replenish stocks. The situation is similar in other EU countries. Why this happened and how the authorities intend to solve the problem — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The new batch of equipment also includes eight large-capacity Zetros trucks

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new batch of equipment, including six Biber tank bridge-laying trucks and eight large-capacity Zetros trucks (Mercedes-Benz Zetros). This follows from the updated list of weapons published on Monday by the German government, which Berlin has transferred or intends to supply to Kiev.

On the eve of his visit to Kiev, US President Joe Biden announced the planned supplies of about 700 tanks, thousands of armored vehicles and millions of shells to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Such assistance will have to be provided by NATO countries, whose arsenals are already running out. About what European countries are threatened by military support of the Kiev regime — in the material of TASS.

SCMP: in Ukraine, all decisions are dictated by Washington and Brussels

Kiev has been deprived of the right to make decisions in the conflict, Alex Lo writes in an article for SCMP. In fact, Washington and Brussels dictate all his steps. The negative reaction of the United States to the peace plan proposed by China proved this.

Even before the start of the special military operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the United States threatened that when Russian troops entered the Ukrainian territory, the Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines would cease to exist. The Chinese news channel CGTN draws attention to this.