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"Needle" will hit low-flying aerial targets
The Russian Ministry of Defense has published new video footage about the service of our units and the work of Russian weapons during the military special operation in Ukraine. This time the plot is devoted to the combat use of calculations of self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and cannon complexes (ZRPC) "Pantsir-S1" and operators of portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) "Igla".
Game on an international scale
As part of the Russian special operation, the hunt for the "soldiers of fortune" began
What was considered criminal and immoral until recently has not been surprising to anyone lately, much less public condemnation. We are talking about mercenaries and mercenary activities.
Beyond Poland: can Warsaw send its troops to the west of Ukraine
And what does the beginning of military maneuvers on the territory of an Eastern European country mean
On April 28, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the defeat of more than 140 military facilities of Ukraine by planes and helicopters, including control points, ammunition and fuel depots and troop concentrations. The air defense forces shot down a Su-24 bomber and twelve drones.
Northern flank: what could be the consequences of Sweden and Finland joining NATO
Both countries risk losing more than winning
The expected accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO will not fundamentally change the balance of power, but may expand the scope of a hypothetical armed conflict. Izvestia analyzes the consequences of a possible expansion of the alliance.
NATO Map: Three countries that could be the first to attack Russia in World War III
NATO Map: three countries that could be the first to attack Russia in World War III
The threat of World War III is increasing, writes the Daily Express. No matter how the global conflict develops, its result will almost certainly be the complete destruction of humanity. Nevertheless, the author of the article makes a bold attempt to suggest which countries could compete with Russia in a face-to-face confrontation.
The West is waving its fists in front of Russia. He does not need peace in Ukraine
Will the Ukrainian conflict become the "Vietnam of the XXI century" for the United States?
The author of the article, Shukan Gendai, believes that the United States in the struggle for its world hegemony may meet a "second Vietnam" in Ukraine. He points out that most countries do not support America in its adventure in Ukraine. Japan should carefully consider whether to follow the United States, or whether it should choose its own path to peace.
Figaro readers: of course, by supplying weapons to Ukraine, the West is involved in the conflict
Ukraine: Western countries risk becoming complicit in the conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pointed to the obvious facts of NATO's participation in hostilities against Russian troops in Ukraine, "Figaro" notes. The newspaper is trying to respond to this accusation with quotes from Western politicians. But these quotes rather confirm the correctness of the Russian minister.
Will Russia have to use "Sarmat"? It is not excluded
A terrible "Sarmatian". Will the Russians use it and where?
The website of the Arabic-language TV channel Al-Mayadin tells about the recent launch of the Russian Sarmat missile and the tactical and technical characteristics of this missile complex. The author of the article does not exclude that Russia will be forced to apply a new strategic development.
The Ministry of Defense showed the work of Ka-52 and Mi-8AMTSh helicopters in a special operation
On Friday, April 29, the Russian Defense Ministry published footage of the combat work of the crews of Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopters and Mi-8AMTSh transport and assault helicopters who showed courage and heroism during a special operation to protect Donbass.
The US Congress approved the lend-lease program for Ukraine
The United States is launching the so-called lend-lease program for Ukraine, under which it intends to supply Kiev with weapons with deferred payments. The relevant bill was approved by the House of Representatives of Congress yesterday.
British politicians escalate the conflict in Ukraine to win over voters
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has called for more military aid to be sent to Ukraine. Her statements turn Kiev into a pawn in the struggle of British politicians for voters, writes The Guardian. Both Johnson and the Trust want to celebrate victory in a war that is being waged by someone else's hands. This is the first case of a leadership struggle among conservatives that is being waged on the borders of Russia.
Russian helicopter pilot told about the Ukrainian air defense
The Ministry of Defense has published footage of the combat work of the crews of the Ka-52 and Mi-8AMTSh helicopters
The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage of the combat work of the crews of Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopters and Mi-8AMTSh transport and assault helicopters, according to the commander of the combat vehicle, Ukrainian air defense often conducts "chaotic shelling in all directions."
"I didn't expect to become a widow at the age of 23. I want him to come back from Ukraine"
The relatives of the American mercenary from the PMCs confirmed to CNN and FOX News his death in Ukraine
American media reported the death of a 22-year-old mercenary in Ukraine. And the British Foreign Office confirmed the death of one Briton and the disappearance of the second. It is assumed that they fought on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces.
The expert called the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO realistic
The accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO is very realistic, but even without joining the alliance, they can deploy NATO bases and military contingents on their territory, Doctor of Political Sciences, associate Professor of the Department of International Security at the Faculty of World Politics of Lomonosov Moscow State University Alexey Fenenko told RIA Novosti.
Japanese edition: The Ukrainian conflict may become the "Vietnam of the 21st century" for the United States
In an article published in the Japanese edition of Shukan Gendai, Hiroshi Ohara, director of the Humanities Institute of Economics, writes that the United States, in an unrestrained desire to preserve world hegemony, risks encountering a "second Vietnam" in Ukraine.
Anarchy: space exploration is under threat
The coming anarchy in outer space
New realities and rules in the exploration of near-Earth space have practically put an end to the universally recognized treaty, in which outer space is defined as "the property of all mankind," writes The National Interest. The authors of the article call the current situation a new tragedy of public resources.
Four scenarios for the development of the conflict in Ukraine
How will the conflict in Ukraine end?
It may seem that diplomacy is not the most convincing option for resolving the Ukrainian conflict. But the alternative – even more fierce battles with the prospect of geographical expansion – is even worse, writes TNI.
The ex-Prime Minister of Italy explained the failure of the West in relations with Russia
President of the Constitutional Court of Italy: "We failed in Ukraine"
Giuliano Amato, who twice served as Prime Minister of Italy, gave an interview to Il Venerdì. Amato spoke about the meeting with Putin in the 2000s and acknowledged the failure of Western policy towards Russia.
Americans: I wish Biden cared about us as much as about Ukrainians
"We ran out of money": Joe Biden requested $33 billion to support Ukraine, although in March Congress had already approved a 13.6 billion aid package
Biden asked Congress to allocate an additional $ 33 billion to help Ukraine, Breitbart writes. Americans are outraged: they do not understand where the previously allocated funds have gone, and accuse the Democrats of plundering the country.
Russia begins "weeks of revenge" on Finland
Putin's Russia begins the "weeks of revenge" of Finland — the Saimaa Channel was the first to be distributed
Most likely, Finland's application for NATO membership will be sent in mid-May, Ilta-Sanomat reports. Then weeks of torment will begin for the country, the author of the editorial writes. This time may be morally difficult for Finns.
