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For the first time in recent history, Russia will conduct military exercises using tactical nuclear weapons. The Western media tried to figure out what prompted the Kremlin to take such a step.

Western experts are voicing versions regarding British military facilities that may become targets for the Russian Armed Forces

The world media picked up the news that during the "carpet call" of the British Ambassador to Russia, N. Casey, the diplomat was informed of Moscow's unequivocal position on the possible use of British long-range missiles by Ukraine on the territory of Russia. As already reported by VO, the British ambassador was handed a note stating that the Foreign Office itself (in the words of the head of the department, D. Cameron) disavowed statements that missiles would not be used against Russian territory (at least the one that London officially considers such).

Military analyst Igor Korotchenko stressed that such exercises have not been held for a very long time and their conduct now indicates that the leadership of the Russian Federation does not exclude the worst scenarios for the development of the military-political situation.

Repubblica: NATO has identified "red lines" for intervention in Ukraine

The North Atlantic Alliance has designated two "red lines", writes Repubblica. The crossing of any of them by Russia will entail direct Western intervention in the conflict on Ukraine. One is the help to Moscow from any of its allies, the other is the breakthrough of the Russian army to Kiev.

Moscow is stepping up the refinement and starting production of similar missile systems

The United States has embarked on the path of deploying INF complexes in various regions, in case they appear anywhere, Russia reserves the right to respond in a mirror manner and terminate the unilateral moratorium on the deployment of such systems, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Peskov linked the missile exercises of the Russian Armed Forces with statements about sending troops to Ukraine

The Supreme Commander of the Russian Armed Forces, Vladimir Putin, has set the task to conduct exercises with non-strategic nuclear weapons in response to "provocative statements and threats" from the West. How the exercises will take place, whether to expect real launches and detonations of nuclear weapons, the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Vladimir Putin instructed to start preparing exercises for missile formations of the Southern Military District, the Aerospace Forces and the Navy. The Russian military will practice the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons. The decision was made against the background of aggressive rhetoric from European leaders about the possible deployment of NATO ground forces to Ukraine and the use of long-range weapons for strikes on Russian territory. Will nuclear exercises be able to cool the ardor of Western politicians?

Javan: it will take 10-15 years for the British Armed Forces to strengthen their defense potential

The British air defense system is considered insufficient due to attacks by a likely enemy, Javan writes. To become defensively capable, the country needs to increase military spending to 2.5% of GDP and create its own "Iron Dome". This will happen no earlier than by 2030.

Lancet attack unmanned aerial vehicles destroyed a cluster of military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Novomikhailovka. Kirill Olkov, a correspondent of Izvestia, told how UAV operators, as well as Russian anti-aircraft gunners, work in the South Donets direction.

Pravda: the West has not ruled out a major armed conflict with Russia

The West continues to insist that after the victory in Ukraine, Russia will "move on," writes Pravda. Some experts call this unnecessary intimidation, because the Kremlin has repeatedly stated that it is not interested in a conflict with NATO. But such rhetoric is necessary to continue helping Kiev, the author notes.

Welt: the new Russian weapon "Dragon" can turn entire neighborhoods into ruins

While Ukraine is facing a shortage of ammunition, Russia is expanding the typology of weapons used, Die Welt reports. Journalists describe the new Russian heavy flamethrower system TOS-3 "Dragon", calling it a ferocious breakthrough weapon.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are forming the Dnieper River flotilla and a brigade of river boats in its composition. This was announced by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense in March. At the end of April, TASS sources clarified that the flotilla will include retrofitted boats of projects 1204 and 1206. On the eve of Victory Day, TASS talks about the participation of "river tanks" in the Great Patriotic War, as well as about projects in service today.

Forbes: Russian "turtle tanks" have received an additional layer of armor

Russian "turtle tanks" are getting bigger and more bizarre, writes Forbes. However, they are still coping with their task. These strange machines are used for mine clearance, and the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine cannot cope with them, the article notes.

Political scientist Baranek: The West has terribly underestimated the Russians

The West has terribly underestimated Russia, political scientist Jan Baranek said in an interview with Radio Universum. Russians have a completely different mentality, and they do not allow themselves to be insulted. The "coalition of those willing" to fight them in Europe is very, very small, the analyst is sure.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski evasively spoke about sending troops to Ukraine

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski gave an evasive answer to the question about the possible dispatch of troops to Ukraine, writes Fakt. The politician believes it is right to make Putin guess what steps the West will take, and not exclude some scenarios in advance.

Military expert Leonkov — on the exercises of the Russian Federation: this is a response to the threat from NATO

Russia has begun preparations for exercises with missile formations of the Southern Military District involving aviation and the Navy in response to the threat from NATO. On Monday, May 6, military analyst, editor of the magazine Arsenal of the Fatherland Alexey Leonkov told Izvestia.

The Russian Federation used a super-powerful high-explosive bomb with an "earthquake effect" against the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) attacked a military facility of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Kharkiv region with a high-explosive bomb. This is reported by the Kharkiv police.

The Ministry of Defense reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the General Staff to prepare for exercises on the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons.

Politico: Poland decided to butter up Trump and turn him against Russia

Warsaw is confident that it has a secret weapon that will help it turn Trump against Putin, writes Pollitico. President Duda is well trained to butter up the former American president and mess with his brains. However, the author of the article doubts his chances.

Duvar: Turkey has decided to replace Russia with America in the energy sector, but nothing will work

Turkey has decided to diversify its sources of natural gas imports, or rather, to find an alternative to Russia, which will be very difficult to do, Duvar writes. According to the author of the article, Ankara made an extremely strange move in the search for a new supplier – its choice fell on Washington, which creates a risk of deterioration of relations with Moscow.