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Biden told the US Congress of his intention to appoint Qatar as a major non-NATO ally
US President Joe Biden sent a letter to Congress in which he notified of his intention to assign Qatar the status of a "major non-NATO ally."
Motorized rifle brigade of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the exercises deployed in Belarus
All necessary facilities have been erected in the field camp for comfortable living of military personnel
The motorized rifle brigade of the Eastern Military District (VVO) of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in Belarus during the exercises, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported.
The DPR stated that they could turn to the Russian Federation for military assistance if the West continues to supply weapons to Kiev
Donetsk may turn to Russia for military assistance, said Eduard Basurin, a representative of the People's militia of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
Forbes: Russia has shown the importance of amphibious ships
The usual transfer of six amphibious ships of the Russian Navy from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea scared the West and forced the United States to change its plans in equipping the fleet. Moscow has demonstrated how to cause panic with the help of not very young and formidable vessels. Putin's gambit also showed how important landing ships are, writes Forbes.
Russian ships will conduct exercises in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk
About 20 ships of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) will conduct a planned naval exercise in the waters of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk, the press service of the Pacific Fleet reported on Tuesday.
Latvia plans to increase defense spending
According to the Ministry of Defense of Latvia, during the annual debate on foreign policy held in the Seimas on January 27, Defense Minister Artis Pabriks announced the need to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP in the medium term (next 3 years).
19FortyFive dispelled myths about the Russian army
It is a big mistake to stick to stereotypes about the Soviet and Russian armed forces during the World Wars, the Cold War or the 90s. Armies are constantly changing, based on historical experience and the material component.
The troops of the Air Force were transferred to check the reaction forces of the Union State
The troops of the Eastern Military District (VVO) of the Russian Federation, as part of the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State, were transferred to a distance of up to 10 thousand km. This was announced on Tuesday, February 1, by the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu.
The Air Defense forces overcame up to 10 thousand km during the inspection of the forces of the Russian Federation and Belarus
The first stage of verification is currently underway, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said
The troops of the Eastern Military District (VVO) have been deployed to a distance of up to 10 thousand km as part of the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
Defense Minister Shoigu: Russia told foreign attaches about the Allied Resolve exercises
The Russian Defense Ministry "within the framework of voluntary transparency" informed foreign partners about the holding of the Russian-Belarusian exercise "Allied Resolve-2022", its parameters did not oblige it to do so, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a conference call on Tuesday.
Defense Minister Shoigu: The Navy exercises to protect the national interests of Russia
The Navy and the Aerospace Forces during large-scale exercises in January-February this year are practicing the protection of national interests in the oceans and the reflection of military threats from different directions, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
Poland will supply MANPADS and drones to Ukraine
Poland will supply Ukraine with MANPADS and drones. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. According to M. Moravetsky, we are talking "about ammunition, MANPADS "Thunder" and UAVs of various types that are used for "defensive" purposes."
In Britain, they complained that aliens do not make contact because of Putin
Daily Star (UK): aliens avoid contact because of Putin's military threats, the expert said
An expert on UFOs said that due to "threats" from Putin, the chances that aliens will make contact with earthlings are melting, writes the Daily Star. The author of the article cites the opinions of both the ufologist and the head of the British Foreign Ministry, and they coincide.
The United States has transferred a rare WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft to Europe
The United States has transferred a rare radioactive contamination monitoring aircraft to Europe. He has already landed in the UK.
Kuleba spoke about the new alliance of Ukraine, Great Britain and Poland
Ukraine, Britain and Poland will create a new alliance: Kuleba revealed details (Observer, Ukraine)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba said that Kiev, London and Warsaw are going to create a new alliance, the Observer reports. The creation of small unions is part of the country's proactive foreign policy. As Kuleba explained, "Ukraine cannot just wait to join the EU and NATO."
Lavrov: Moscow completes coordination of reaction to the US response on security guarantees
Moscow is completing an interdepartmental coordination of the response to the response of the United States and NATO on security guarantees, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
The West ignored the main concerns of the Russian Federation in the field of security - Putin
Moscow is carefully analyzing the responses of the United States and NATO on Russian proposals on security guarantees and sees that its fundamental concerns have been ignored, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Ukraine's accession to NATO may lead to a military conflict between the alliance and Russia over Crimea - Putin
Ukraine's accession to NATO will create a threat of a military conflict between Russia and the alliance over Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Putin stated the desire of the Russian Federation to avoid a negative scenario in the situation with Ukraine
The United States cares little about the security of Ukraine, they want to use this country as a tool to deter Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Sergei Shoigu explained why Russia moved troops to Belarus
On Tuesday, February 1, at a meeting in the Russian Defense Ministry, the head of the department, Sergei Shoigu, once again explained for what purpose Russian military units were sent to neighboring Belarus. And what tasks will the servicemen of the two fraternal countries have to solve in February at the joint exercise "Allied Resolve-2022".