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For the first time, Rosgvardiya used unmanned aerial vehicles in a special operation in Ukraine, invisible to air defense systems. Moreover, they are invisible not only on radars, but also visually. This means that it is very difficult to shoot down such a drone both with an anti-aircraft missile or an artillery installation, and with small arms. The enemy soldier simply will not see the target. And indeed, as experience has already shown, cases of destruction of such drones are rare.

The Americans intend to deliver MQ-9 Reaper multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine. This has been repeatedly stated by representatives of the Pentagon. Why do Kiev need them?

It is worth recalling that the AFU command had high hopes for the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone. As the course of the fighting showed, these hopes were clearly not justified. Now they believe that the American drone will be better and will bring them some combat successes. But this is unlikely.

At the same time, the Russian military has not yet destroyed railway bridges

On April 25, the Russian Aerospace Forces and missile forces for the first time struck key objects of the railway infrastructure of Ukraine. During the day, high-precision long-range weapons destroyed electrical installations in the areas of the railway stations Krasnoe, Zdolbunov, Zhmerinka,

The bitter truth has dawned: Putin can win in Ukraine. It will be a disaster

Guardian columnist Simon Tisdall calls on Western countries to take more decisive steps in Ukraine. The journalist talks with horror about the future success of the Russian special operation and the catastrophe that it will mean for the notorious "rules-based world order." At the same time, the consequences of a direct military clash between NATO and Russia for some reason do not frighten the author.

Anna Kontula opposes NATO membership: "It is obvious that after Ukraine, Russia will not attack anyone in the near future"

Finland will soon need to make a decision on joining NATO, writes Helsingin Sanomat. According to the publication, the majority of deputies of the Finnish parliament support membership in the alliance. But not Anna Kontula. In an interview with the newspaper, the parliamentarian explains why he opposes.

The operation in Ukraine changes Macron's diplomatic priorities

"The President will talk to Putin, but with Zelensky's consent and at his request, when it is possible" — this phrase of Macron's press service is quoted by the author of the Paris "Figaro". Her article glorifies Macron, who won the election. Although it is unclear to whom this "peacemaker helped in coordination" with Ze and with Biden. A "Democrat" who had been fighting Covid with a curfew for months.

The US has revealed its real goal in Ukraine: "We want to weaken Russia"

The United States says in plain text that they do not need peace in Ukraine, as well as any negotiations, writes the editorial board of the Italian website Nicola Porro. Washington continues to supply Kiev with weapons and is no longer shy about the obvious: its real goal is to weaken Russia.

On April 25, 2022, British Defense Minister Ben Wallace announced in the House of Commons of the British Parliament that the UK had already provided military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 200 million pounds, and that the total amount of this military assistance could increase to 500 million pounds.

The Ministry of Defense has published footage of the organization of logistics (MTO) units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the field when performing tasks during the special operation of the Russian Federation to protect Donbass.

In 2021, the record of world arms spending was broken. In this case, a new is possible

This year, the record of global arms spending will be broken, writes Rzeczpospolita. Demand in the defense industry has grown enormously due to the conflict in Ukraine. The United States spent the most on weapons. Russia closes the top five. Analysts doubt whether Moscow will be able to keep spending at the current level due to sanctions.

According to foreign sources, there is a high probability that the Netherlands will supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with several self-propelled 155 mm Panzerhaubitz 2000 (PzH 2000) German-made howitzers. The latter follows from the statements of Dutch politicians and the military.

Military observer of Izvestia Anton Lavrov — about why the serial construction of the S-500 complex began on time as never before

The news received on April 25 about the launch of serial production of S-500 air and missile defense systems sounded especially timely because of the current military-political situation around our country.

The swan song of the Western Alliance?

The power of the United States and Europe is fading, writes The Washington Post. This is largely due to the rapid growth of China and other developing countries. These states are now strong enough to resist the combined power of the West in its conflict with Russia. Therefore, the United States should do everything possible not to alienate them from itself, but to attract them to its side.

The US State Department has approved the potential supply of various Soviet-style ammunition to Ukraine as part of the Foreign Military Sales program. The total cost of delivery may amount to $ 165 million.

Russians captured one of the rarest Ukrainian tanks

American journalist David Ex writes that pro-Russian forces in the Donbass have got "a very rare Ukrainian tank." It's about the T-64BM, which he calls a strange machine. The participation of these tanks in the military conflict is a forced measure, which indicates that the Ukrainian army is facing problems, he notes.

The military special operation in Ukraine is not only combat units, but also rear units that provide fighters with everything they need. The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday published footage of the organization of logistics (MTO) units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the field when performing tasks in Ukraine.

That's why Finland and Sweden have no place in NATO

Despite the change in the attitude of Finland and Sweden to NATO membership, American politicians should not allow further expansion of the alliance, as this will only worsen the confrontation in Europe and a new cold war, the author of TNI believes.

Three terrorist attacks took place on the territory of Transnistria during the day, which, presumably, are the Ukrainian special services. A "red" level of terrorist danger has been introduced in the republic and the military parade on May 9 has been canceled. Why has Transnistria become the target of attacks, what consequences can they lead to and what does this mean for Russia?

Can a high-ranking American diplomat do even more (self)be deceived?

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman called the allegations that NATO threatens Russia's security "absurd," writes a South China Morning Post columnist. Her words strike at the very meaning of the alliance's existence, the author of the article emphasizes.

Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak, following talks held in Washington on April 21 with representatives of the US defense industry, said that Warsaw intends to purchase more American-made weapons.