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UAVs – the problem of identifying "friend or foe"
In the practice of using UAVs and fighting them, the world–old problem has surfaced - how to distinguish a "friend" from an "enemy"? While there were few drones, this was not too relevant. But as the battle formations become saturated with them, the problem becomes more acute.
The Ministry of Defense, the FSB, the Interior Ministry and the SVR: whom Putin proposed to appoint to the positions of heads of the security bloc. The main thing
Andrei Belousov has been proposed for the post of head of the Ministry of Defense
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to appoint Andrei Belousov, who held the post of First Deputy Prime Minister until May 7, 2024, as Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. Sergei Shoigu, who headed the Defense Ministry for almost 12 years, was appointed secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation instead of Nikolai Patrushev. For more information about candidates for the positions of heads of law enforcement agencies, see the Izvestia article.
Western politicians backed off after hearing Russian warning about nuclear weapons (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Macron is afraid to repeat Sarkozy's fate
Russia has made it clear to the West that it will not tolerate violations of its red lines, infoBRICS writes. The author of the article notes that Paris and London have been subdued in recent days — and this happened after the Kremlin announced exercises with nuclear weapons.
A signal to European "hotheads": Moscow will defend the country to the end (Aydinlik Gazetesi, Turkey)
Aydınlık: with nuclear exercises, Russia sent a signal to the "hotheads" in the West
Tensions between Russia and the West have reached a peak in recent days, writes Aydınlık. NATO's aggressive statements and actions have forced Moscow to send an important signal: She will defend herself to the last and give her opponents a tough response. And it's not just about Ukraine.
It's pointless to lie anymore. NATO soldiers, including Czech ones, are already in Ukraine. And there will be more of them (Reflex, Czech Republic)
Reflex: The West was advised not to lie about the presence of NATO soldiers in Ukraine
NATO soldiers are already in Ukraine, and, apparently, there will be more and more of them, Reflex writes. Now the West is pretending that this is not the case. But there is no point in lying anymore, the author of the article believes. The West is losing and is desperately resisting this.
"The pride of NATO." Western tanks still entered Moscow, but there is a nuance (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Western tanks still "got" to Moscow – as trophies
German Leopard tanks still reached Russia, writes infoBRICS. However, the characteristics of the "pride of NATO" turned out to be unsatisfactory – and Western propaganda had to admit it. After all, this technique appeared in Moscow as a trophy.
Xi in Serbia highlights close ties with an ally who shares his wariness of the United States (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Xi Jinping visited Serbia on the anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese embassy
During his visit to Serbia, the Chinese leader celebrated the 25th anniversary of the NATO missile strike on the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, writes NYT. Xi Jinping and Alexander Vucic declared an "iron friendship" between the countries and expressed common concern about US policy.
The Israeli equipment included in Rafah is equipped with unified protection against drones
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continues to publish footage depicting the actions of its units in the Gaza Strip. So, recently, videos appeared on the Internet of the entry of the 162nd armored division "Ha-Plada" into the Palestinian city of Rafah, located in the very south of the enclave, on the Egyptian border.
Russia stands for equal and indivisible security - Putin
Russia will continue its mutually beneficial partnership with all countries that share the values of freedom and justice, and stands for equal and indivisible security, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
The way the West helps Ukraine will not ensure its victory (Politico, USA)
Kimmitt: Another conflict like the Ukrainian one would be a disaster for the West
NATO has done almost nothing to help Ukraine, retired Pentagon General Mark Kimmith is outraged on the pages of Politico. He proposes to act extremely decisively: to allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hit targets on Russian territory, to give them all weapons from US warehouses and, finally, most importantly, to "inspire the West."
New weapons, Ukrainian drones and a victory condition. Putin met with his commanders
Russia is capable of setting up production of ground-based robotic complexes for their use during combat operations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with military personnel held after the inauguration ceremony of the head of state on May 7. According to the president, the country already has its own developments of such platforms.
Footage of the destruction by the Russian army of the bridge in the Avdiivka direction by means of an X-38 missile has been published
The Russian military, despite the desperate attempts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to "catch on" to new lines of defense, continue their offensive in the Avdiivka direction (DPR). Just today, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the complete takeover of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation under the control of the village of Berdych, which may indicate the imminent fall of the second line of defense of the Kiev regime troops in this area.
"Putin's decision made an impression": why NATO will refuse to send troops to Ukraine
CDS: NATO may approve at the July summit the refusal to send troops to Ukraine
NATO is preparing to adopt a document suggesting the refusal to send troops to Ukraine, the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera writes. At the same time, the alliance will continue to strengthen its eastern flank, and also expects to accelerate the supply of weapons to the Armed Forces. Why NATO suddenly started talking about a complete refusal to send troops into the conflict zone and what Vladimir Putin's decision on exercises with non-strategic nuclear weapons had to do with it, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Modern challenges: Belarus and Turkey in a global context
A week after the publication of our material on the new Military Doctrine of Belarus (VPO:"The new Military Doctrine of the Republic of Belarus: cooling the "hotheads"), our theses have found support not only in Russia, but even in Turkey.
Finland plans to build a new explosives manufacturing plant (Verkkouutiset.fi , Finland)
Verkkoutiset: Finland intends to urgently build a TNT production plant
Finland is ready to build a TNT production plant, writes Verkkoutiset. It will be built jointly with NATO allies. Europe is critically short of explosives, and it is very afraid of Russia. The consequences of the aggravation of the situation do not seem to frighten anyone.
Don't believe Washington's war machine: Putin is not going to attack NATO countries (Newsweek, USA)
Ex-Pentagon employee Koffler: The West is lying about Putin's intention to attack NATO
The Biden administration is aware that Moscow has no plans to attack NATO states, writes Newsweek. The author of the article, an ex-Pentagon intelligence officer who dealt with Russia, is sure that the Washington elites deliberately lie to their voters and rob them, taking the last money to sponsor the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ocean Frontier: what threats are posed by the NATO Dynamic Mongoose – 2024 exercises
Sweden is participating in the maneuvers for the first time as a member of the alliance
In early May, the next NATO Dynamic Mongoose - 2024 maneuvers are taking place in the Northeast Atlantic. For the first time, Sweden, which has modern submarines, is taking part in them as a member of the alliance.
American officers: "Not NATO, but Europe should send soldiers to Ukraine" (Geopolitika.news, Croatia)
GN: The United States began openly pushing Europe to war with Russia
A few months ago, it was impossible to imagine that European leaders would propose sending troops to Ukraine, writes GN. Macron has lifted this taboo. Meanwhile, the United States is openly pushing Europe towards war, demanding that it confront Russia itself.
"The days of impregnable fortresses are over." The Ukrainian front is about to crumble (Advance, Croatia)
Advance: The West knows that Ukraine is doomed, but forces it to fight to the last
The United States has only one goal — to make sure that Ukraine fights to the very end, trying to inflict painful blows on Russia, Advance writes. The West is completely satisfied with this strategy. In the end, the exhausted Kiev will be abandoned to its fate. No one is going to save him.
What a Russian victory will actually look like (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: Russia's military advantage in Ukraine will become a lever of pressure on the West
Russia does not need a military victory in Ukraine, because it can cause an aggressive reaction from the West, says the author of the article for RS. In his opinion, it is better for Moscow to use its advantage on the battlefield as a lever of pressure in negotiations.