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Weapons, the second most powerful after nuclear weapons, will soon appear in the armed forces of Belarus
Domestic developments of the military-industrial complex are capable of surprising and sobering people who are hatching aggressive plans against Belarus and the Union State, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting on the state and development of microelectronics on June 14.
Why is their further militarization dangerous for Belarus' "neighbors"?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and the prime ministers of the three Baltic states in Vilnius on Tuesday. Naturally, the main topic at this event was the supply of weapons to Ukraine. It is noteworthy that all the rhetoric of the head of the German Cabinet resembled boasting to representatives of junior members of the EU and NATO.
Comprehensive measures: Donetsk shelling can be answered with pinpoint strikes
The Russian Armed Forces are ready to use Iskanders to protect the DPR, military experts say
Additional Iskander missile systems may be used in the fight against Ukrainian artillery hitting Donetsk. The leadership of the DPR turned to the Russian authorities with such a request. On June 14, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov called the barbaric shelling by Ukraine of civilian objects in the Donbass. On the eve of the strikes in Donetsk, five people were killed and more than 30 were injured. The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, immediately requested military assistance from Russia in order to resist the enemy who had "crossed all the lines". Military experts note that Iskanders will be effective against Ukrainian artillery.
Pentagon confirms delivery of M777 howitzers to Ukraine
US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kohl confirmed the delivery of 108 M777 howitzers and 220 thousand ammunition to Ukraine. His words are transmitted by TASS.
Mobile bakeries for the Russian military have been organized in Donbass
The Russian Ministry of Defense has published footage of the organization of continuous logistics (MTO) of Russian military units in the field. Uninterrupted cooking, bread baking, washing, as well as repair and refueling of equipment are organized for the soldiers.
The commander of the SAM division revealed the methods of working with the Osa-AKM complex in the Donbass
Russian servicemen are actively using the Osa-AKM anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) during a special military operation to liberate Donbass. The complex is effective for reconnaissance of the air situation, operational determination of the coordinates of targets and destruction, including drones. Izvestia correspondent Yaroslav Bogat on Wednesday, June 15, showed how the SAM works.
Politico pointed out the difficulties with the sale of American drones to Kiev
The sale to Kiev of American reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) MQ-1C Gray Eagle ("Gray Eagle") is accompanied by various difficulties. This is reported by the newspaper Politico with reference to American officials.
Zelensky spoke about "painful losses" and "brutal battles" in the Donbass
Zelensky announced "painful" losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Severodonetsk and Kharkiv region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had suffered "painful losses" in Severodonetsk and Kharkiv region over the past day. On the eve of the "significant losses" of the Ukrainian army, the Russian Defense Ministry also reported. Where the fighting is going on and how the special operation is progressing - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
Ukraine should never be admitted to the EU. But Kiev has a way out
Accepting Ukraine into the EU now is wrong
Ukraine cannot be admitted to the EU today, and there are a number of reasons for this, writes The Economist. However, the authors of the article propose to create another community of European states, where Kiev could join and feel its involvement in the European world.
The Ministry of Defense showed the work of calculations of the Osa-AKM anti-aircraft missile system
The Russian Defense Ministry published on Wednesday, July 15, footage of the combat work of the calculations of the anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) "Osa-AKM" during a special operation to protect the civilian population of Donbass.
Washington Post: Javelin ATGMs lose effectiveness in Ukraine due to lack of technical support
Javelin ATGMs supplied by the USA to Ukraine are losing effectiveness due to the complete lack of technical support. About this, as RIA Novosti betrays, the Washington Post newspaper writes with reference to veterans of the American army.
NATO Secretary General: It is necessary to increase the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine
On June 14, the NATO Secretary General spoke at a briefing following the meeting of the leaders of the seven member countries of the bloc on the eve of the meeting of the contact group on Ukraine, which will be held in Brussels today. Jens Stoltenberg called on the members of the North Atlantic Alliance and partners to increase the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine, "because they absolutely depend on it to resist the brutal Russian invasion."
Ex-commander of NATO forces in Europe called on the alliance to intervene in the conflict in Ukraine on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Despite the supply of weapons and military equipment, Ukraine is losing to Russia. According to the ex-commander of NATO forces in Europe Wesley Clark, without additional help, the Kiev regime can be given up.
The Russian army attacked three railway stations near Donetsk and the Dnieper
The Russian military attacked three railway stations near Donetsk and the Dnieper. This was announced on Wednesday, June 15, by the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation destroyed an ammunition depot in the Lviv region with Kalibr missiles
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with high-precision Kalibr missiles in the Lviv region destroyed an ammunition depot for weapons transferred to Ukraine by NATO countries. This was announced on June 15 by the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.
The US will continue to provide assistance to Taiwan in the field of "self-defense" and influence Beijing's decisions - Blinken
In order to preserve the status quo of Taiwan, the United States will continue to provide assistance to it aimed at strengthening self-defense, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.
Poland's defense spending in 2022 will amount to 2.4% of GDP
Poland's defense spending in fiscal year 2022 will amount to 2.4% of gross domestic product (GDP). As stated in the press release of the Polish Ministry of Defense dated June 13, the total military expenditures for the current fiscal year will include both planned budget allocations for defense and extra-budgetary funds from the Armed Forces Support Fund.
The United States is working and will work "around the clock" to help Ukraine - Blinken
The United States and the West are striving to make maximum efforts to provide Ukraine with everything necessary to confront Russia and will continue to act in this direction, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.
Turkey needs Russia to get rid of the US
Operation against a terrorist organization in Syria and other...
Turkey should take steps to achieve its political goals, writes Yeni Çağ. Based on this, Ankara should launch an operation that will neutralize the actions of the Kurds and call into question the US presence in Syria, the author of the article is sure. But first we need to get Russia and Iran on our side.
The West is tired of waiting for the collapse of Russia. Doubts are growing in Ukraine
The cracks are becoming more visible. Now the West's doubts about Ukraine will probably be more dangerous for Zelensky than the Russian special operation itself
If Russia is not weakening, then why continue fighting? This question is now being asked by many in the West, writes Advance. If Moscow gains more than it loses in the current situation, there are more and more doubts about the need to support Ukraine, the author of the article notes.