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"The tank has no chance against the Whirlwind. Dynamic armor won't help"
Experts told why there is no protection from the Vortex missile system
During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian army uses, among other things, high-precision and long-range weapons. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has published footage of the use of the anti-tank missile system (ATGM) "Whirlwind" from the Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter. The specifics of the operation of this missile system are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
Combat losses and difficult negotiations. The 30th day of the operation in Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that "in general, the main tasks of the first stage of the operation have been completed"
Negotiations between Moscow and Kiev are continuing, but they are difficult, the head of the Russian delegation, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, said on Friday. The parties conduct a dialogue via videoconference daily in the format of working groups and two or three times a week between the heads of delegations. Positions are converging on minor issues, but there is no progress on the main political topics.
Putin signed laws on fines for fakes about state agencies of the Russian Federation up to 5 million rubles, imprisonment up to 15 years
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws introducing amendments on liability for false information about the work of state agencies of the Russian Federation abroad; fines will amount to 5 million rubles, maximum terms of imprisonment up to 15 years.
The Ministry of Defense summed up the results of the month of the Russian Armed Forces conducting a special military operation in Ukraine
On March 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense held a briefing on the results of a month of a special military operation in Ukraine.
"The US is still capable of a chemical attack, but Russia is no longer"
A former employee of FUBHUHO explained why Moscow cannot use chemical weapons
The United States and its NATO allies are preparing for possible incidents involving the use of chemical weapons, which Russia can allegedly arrange, Bloomberg reports. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how many chemical weapons Russia and the United States have left today.
Russia's special operation in Ukraine has opened a Pandora's box
Evrensel (Turkey): The EU's "strategic compass" and calculations for redistribution
The world is on the verge of change, and the old system of alliances has outlived itself, writes Evrensel. The "Western Front" is losing unity, since "hostility to Russia" alone is not enough, the author of the article notes. There is a shuffling of cards, European countries are entering into a struggle for influence.
Zelensky provoked Russia and forced it to launch a special operation
Politician Muneo Suzuki: if President Zelensky had not engaged in provocations, the Ukrainian crisis would not have become so acute (Shukan Gendai, Japan)
According to Japanese politician Muneo Suzuki, if Zelensky had not provoked Russia, the current crisis in Ukraine would not have happened. But the United States and Biden played an important role in fueling the conflict. Suzuki explains why
American intelligence wanted to read Putin's thoughts, but was embarrassed
Sasapost (Egypt): "shadow war". The story of a long struggle between Russian intelligence and the CIA
It has always been believed that Russian intelligence is superior to American, but did the CIA manage to penetrate Putin's consciousness on February 24? - the author of the article wonders. It is noteworthy that in the States themselves they believe that American intelligence has found itself in a "difficult situation." She warned about the alleged "Russian attack", but did not have any accurate information.
Chinese: Ukraine, don't pretend that the whole world owes you!
Huanqiu shibao (China): Ukraine's "hard days" are a "miracle pill" for Washington
The key to resolving the conflict in Ukraine is in the hands of NATO and the United States, but they are throwing all their efforts to ensure that it lasts as long as possible, writes Huanqiu Shibao. The outcome may be as follows: America will make a fortune, Europe will pay dearly, and Ukraine will bleed to death, the newspaper editorial believes. Readers are outraged by Kiev's willingness to be "cannon fodder".
NATO is fanning the fire of the Ukrainian crisis
Global Times (China): The NATO summit is fanning the fire of the Ukrainian crisis and is unlikely to lead to a serious and concrete consensus
23 years ago, on March 24, NATO began bombing Yugoslavia. The bombing lasted 78 days and killed thousands of civilians. The alliance started its summit this year on the same date. He intends to strengthen his grouping and continue supplying weapons to Ukraine, stating that he is doing this "in the name of peace." Chinese analysts say this sounds like a hypocritical mockery.
Martial law has been imposed in the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Martial law has been imposed in the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR). "On March 26, President of the Republic of Artsakh (Armenian name of Nagorno-Karabakh - IF) Araik Harutyunyan signed a decree on temporary restriction of rights and freedoms in the conditions of martial law declared on the territory of the Republic of Artsakh." - the press service of the NKR head reports.
"The supply of weapons to Ukraine will not lead to peace, but to murder"
The Italian trade union told about the boycott of sending weapons to the AFU
Employees of Pisa airport, members of the Italian trade union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), disrupted the shipment of weapons to Ukraine. The weapons were transported under the guise of humanitarian aid. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how the union did it.
Zelensky's mistake did not prevent the Ukrainian crisis
Shukan Gendai (Japan): authoritative Japanese politician Muneo Suzuki on Putin's "humanism" and Zelensky's "mistakes"
According to Japanese politician Muneo Suzuki, the current Ukrainian crisis is provoked by the West. It was caused by the thoughtless expansion of NATO to the east, which created a huge threat to Russia. The crisis could not be stopped, including because of Zelensky, who simply ignored the possibility of discussing ways to de-escalate it, Suzuki noted.
"All foreign partners continue to cooperate with our institute"
Director of ISP RAS - on the immutability of the pre-sanctions strategy and "thin spots" in Russian technologies
Partners of the Institute of System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences Samsung, Huawei, Bentley Systems have confirmed their plans for long-term cooperation, said in an interview with "Gazeta.Ru" Director of ISP RAS, academician Harutyun Avetisyan.
"This is a signal specifically to Europe. Iskander cannot be intercepted"
Why does the Russian Defense Ministry use Iskander complexes in Ukraine
During the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has repeatedly reported on the use of the Iskander tactical missile system (OTRK) to destroy the infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what was the purpose of demonstrating the work of this complex.
A blow to the possibilities: The Russian military has begun the second stage of the military operation
Missile troops and aviation destroy strategic reserves of fuel, ammunition and military-industrial complex of Ukraine
The Russian Armed Forces have begun the second stage of a special operation in Ukraine. High-precision strikes of missile systems and aviation hit strategically important military and military-industrial facilities: fuel depots, ammunition, military-industrial complex enterprises where equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is repaired. On March 26, the Russian Defense Ministry told about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the recorded crimes of militants.
The Russian fleet was preparing for a major battle with the West
The special operation in Ukraine has been going on for a month. The army and pilots, the landing on Gostomel, the battles of the militia and special forces in Mariupol are heard. The role of the Navy remains behind the scenes – and completely in vain. What battles was the Russian squadron preparing for in the Mediterranean and how does it affect the ongoing operation right now?
In Europe, the smell of the "second front" of the special operation
There is unrest in the Balkans again: the Serbs are in patriotic delight because of Russia's actions in Ukraine, and the Kosovo authorities are trying to use this special operation as a "window of opportunity" for joining NATO. Western leaders called on the sides "not to provoke," but late on Friday, special forces from both sides moved to the Serbo-Albanian border. What is all this leading to?
How to finish off the last Ukrainian "Dots-U"
The Russian Defense Ministry has named one of the main targets intended for defeat during the military special operation conducted in Ukraine. We are talking about the Tochka-U missile systems – it is with their help that the Ukrainian military continues to destroy civilians in Donbass. How are these complexes arranged – and how will they be finished off completely?
Western media: The limit of NATO is not to become a participant in the war
"It is not clear to the end whether NATO is really coming to life, or the alliance is doomed and revived only because of what is happening in Ukraine," is how Western media describe the results of the NATO summit held on the eve of the summit, urgently convened at the behest of Biden. They note that neither the trip of the head of the White House to Brussels nor Zelensky's emotional appeals saved Western leaders from a deep reluctance to take a more active part in the conflict in Ukraine.