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The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands announced the provision of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 102 million euros
The Netherlands provided Ukraine with military assistance worth more than 102 million euros. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was announced in a letter to the country's House of Representatives (the lower house of parliament) by Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren.
Foreign Minister of Latvia: The Baltic will soon become a NATO sea
The Baltic will soon become a NATO sea. This is the opinion of Latvian Foreign Minister Edgar Rinkevics. The Latvian Foreign Minister said this in an interview with the British newspaper Financial Times.
Ukraine can illegally resell up to 15% of weapons received from NATO
Ukraine can re-export up to 15% of the weapons supplied to it by NATO countries according to long-established corrupt illegal schemes. This opinion was expressed in an interview with RIA Novosti by the director of TSAMTO Igor Korotchenko.
The United States suddenly realized who was to blame for the Ukrainian crisis. Not Russia
Did NATO really provoke the conflict in Ukraine?
Was Pope Francis right when he said that NATO forced the Kremlin to "unleash the conflict"? This is the question asked by the author of the article in The Hill. After briefly analyzing the relations between the United States and Russia, he comes to an obvious conclusion.
The Netherlands handed over the APU BMP with dismantled guns
The armed formations of Ukraine for the first time received NATO tracked military equipment. We are talking about the YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicles supplied by the Netherlands. A video clip has appeared on the Network showing such "gifts" with the AFU militants riding on them.
APU disguises Brimstone rocket launchers as civilian trucks
Ukrainian nationalists are installing Brimstone land-based missile launchers supplied by the UK on the platforms of conventional low-tonnage trucks. In the event of a threat, the calculation can quickly cover the guides and get lost among civilian vehicles. Such tactics are often practiced by militants of various terrorist groups.
"The goal of Finland and Sweden joining NATO is to control the Russian Arctic"
Rear Admiral Viktor Borisov told why the United States is dragging Helsinki and Stockholm into NATO
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and the country's Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced that they support the decision to apply for NATO membership. In the Swedish Parliament, the hearings on joining the alliance are scheduled for May 16. The Kremlin said that such a move "threatens the security of Russia." What Sweden and Finland can give to NATO is in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
In Europe, they suddenly realized: Ukraine was helped, but they themselves were left without pants
Brussels warns of a shortage in the European army in case of Russian aggression
The European Commission has submitted a report on the deficit of investments in defense, El País reports. It turned out that Europe is vulnerable: the list of what is missing can be enumerated endlessly, and after helping Ukraine, ammunition was also in short supply.
Germany is considering the issue of supplying medium-range IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine
Germany does not exclude the supply to Ukraine of IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense systems developed by the German company Diehl. The issue is being considered by the Federal Security Council of Germany. This is reported by Bild with reference to its own sources.
London and Oslo signed a declaration on strengthening cooperation, including in the field of defense
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a declaration on the development of bilateral strategic cooperation, including in the field of defense, foreign policy and security, Downing Street reports.
Finland and Sweden are about to join NATO. What does this mean for Russia?
What consequences will the accession of these countries to NATO have?
Finland and Sweden are going to apply to join NATO, writes the Turkish website Haber 7. According to the author of the article, the membership of these countries in the alliance will pose a threat to Russia and change the balance of power in Europe.
Russia is what it is. That's what the West should do with it
Is diplomacy between Russia and the West possible?
It is necessary to deal with the Russia that exists, and not with the one that we would like to see, and therefore diplomacy is needed in relations with it, writes Project Syndicate. To begin with, the United States and its partners should limit their goals in Ukraine, the author of the article believes. This means, in particular, refusing to talk about regime change in Moscow.
Time of nerves: why May will be decisive for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbass
The Ukrainian command is pulling all its remaining reserves there
On May 13, the Russian Defense Ministry reported high-precision weapons strikes on the military structure of Ukraine, as a result, the headquarters of the territorial defense and the battalion of the 24th mechanized Brigade were destroyed.
Biden's anti-Putin crusade has failed. And here's why
Why Biden's Anti-Putin Crusade for Democracy is Failing
Ukraine has become an ideal argument for launching Biden's crusade in defense of democracy. But many countries refused to support him and oppose Russia. The reason is that the US itself has sunk to the level of a "defective democracy".
Chinese press: NATO expansion can turn Europe into a new "powder keg"
The Chinese edition of Global Times published an article discussing the possible admission of new members to NATO – Sweden and Finland. It is expected that the Finnish application will be submitted on May 15, and the Swedish one on the 16th. Without any referendums…
NASA announced the "difficulties" faced by astronauts due to sanctions against Russia
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States believes that anti-Russian sanctions have not affected the work of the ISS, but have created difficulties for Americans working in Russia.
Israeli rocket attack on Syria led to deaths
Israel launched a missile strike on the outskirts of the city of Masyaf in the Syrian province of Hama. The Israeli rocket attack on Syria led to the death of people.
France in the Ukrainian conflict: a volunteer not of his own free will
The Ukrainian conflict: "Stop pouring oil on the fire!"
French weapons arrive at Ukraine — by sea, by air and by land. An experienced diplomat on the pages of the discussion publication "Kozer" asks the question: where do these supplies lead? Does France have a goal and a plan in this dangerous game? The author does not believe in Macron's "peaceful missions": the president has subordinated himself to the globalist ideology.
Putin, in a conversation with the President of Finland, called Helsinki's rejection of the policy of neutrality a mistake
Putin: There are no threats to Finland's security. A change in Helsinki's foreign policy course may negatively affect Russian-Finnish relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto discussed Helsinki's plans to join NATO and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone conversation, the Kremlin's press service reported on Saturday.
"Ukraine is counting on foreign aid." Why is Kiev storming a tiny island in the Black Sea
What is the military value of Snake Island for Russia and Ukraine
The Ukrainian authorities continue to make attempts to return the island of Snake in the Black Sea, which was occupied by the Russian army during a special military operation. About the strategic importance of the island - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
