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Closely observing the special operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the US Air Force calls Russia's military aviation "almost equal" to the American one
The Russian Armed Forces had to start operating on Ukrainian territory, as the Kiev regime in recent years has turned it into a source of terrorist and military threat. Ukraine has essentially become a terrorist state. For three weeks, closely observing the special operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, high-ranking officers of the US Air Force call Russia's military aviation "almost equal" to the American one.
The Russian army is actively using attack drones
On Wednesday, March 16, it was reported that the battalion tactical group of the Rosgvardiya together with the servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation successfully and without losses repelled the attack of neo-Nazis on the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station. At first glance, a small episode is clearly not of a strategic scale. But if you look at this event more deeply, a completely different picture emerges.
Belarus will receive the most modern weapons
Long before the start of the special military operation of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine, in certain circles Belarus was already called the Western outpost of the Union State. The very geostrategic position of the republic has predetermined the corresponding tasks for the grouping of troops that is now on the "Belarusian balcony".
"During urban battles, assault robots will help avoid casualties"
The Russian army will test the robot tank "Sturm" for battles in urban conditions
The first prototype of the Russian heavy attack robotic complex "Sturm", created on the basis of the T-72V3, will go to preliminary tests in April. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what tasks this complex should perform on the battlefield.
Plague in a test tube
Accusing Russia of all mortal sins, the United States developed genetic weapons in Ukraine
The biological laboratories of the USA on the territory of Ukraine have long raised questions. There were about 30 of them created in different places. Moreover, the same laboratories have been placed in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other countries - along the entire perimeter of the borders of the Russian Federation.
Realities based on opportunities
"Dry" and "MiGs" are armed and very dangerous
On the official page of the press service of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information appeared about the transfer of Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria to their disposal of 70 combat aircraft – multi-purpose fighters of the fourth generation MiG-29 and far from the most modern, but very effective in combat attack aircraft Su-25.
Submarine as a fetish
Nuclear component of the US Submarine Fleet
If in the vast majority of countries of the world the basis of the Armed Forces is the ground forces, then in the USA such a basis is, of course, the fleet. It has an almost sacred significance for America and this state of affairs will continue in the foreseeable future.
The secret voyage of "Virginia"
U.S. submarines tracked Soviet submarines more than two thousand times during the Cold War
On February 12, 2022, a note was handed to a representative of the Office of the Military Attache for Defense at the US Embassy in Moscow at the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Ministry of Defense in connection with the violation of the state border of the Russian Federation by a US Navy submarine. What was the American submarine doing in our waters and what can we counter such actions?
Russia's Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier
The special operation in Ukraine did not stop the development of the military infrastructure of the Crimea
Russia's military special operation in Ukraine has shown how important it is for us to have a strong army and navy equipped with the latest technology. And not only in large fleets and strategic areas of possible military operations, but also in the Crimea.
"To prevent the death of civilians and neutralize the enemy"
What is the guided missile "Krasnopol", which the Russian Armed Forces use in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation uses a guided missile "Krasnopol" during a special military operation in Ukraine. The Russian military department has published footage of the destruction of a camouflaged command post of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kiev region using this munition. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how Krasnopol works.
NATO School
Do not underestimate the Ukrainian soldiers – they were trained seriously and for a long time
The nationalist regime in Kiev has been talking for a long time about creating the most powerful army in Eastern Europe. The main argument is the full support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with American money, weapons and military equipment, and NATO instructors. How does it all work?
Finally, sanctions
Economic pressure is exactly what Russia lacked to gain technological independence
With the beginning of a special military operation in Ukraine, the united West clearly announced to the whole world, and above all to the Ukrainian authorities, that there would be no direct military intervention by NATO in the fighting.
Treat and be treated
The declared denazification of Ukraine will cause many questions to the Russian elites
Ridding the neighboring fraternal country of the virus of Nazism is certainly an important and necessary task. But how solvable is it in principle? We are talking about this with Yevgeny Satanovsky, president of the research center "Institute of the Middle East" and a long-time author of the newspaper "MIC".
Sasapost: Six countries that have abolished their armies
Sasapost (Egypt): Six countries that have abolished their armies. How do they protect themselves?
Before the Industrial Revolution, many countries did not have a regular army. But even at the present time, some states do not want to have an army for various reasons. It tells about these countries, as well as about the motives for making such a decision.
Cumhuriyet: Europe is striving for independence. The existence of NATO is under threat
Cumhuriyet (Turkey): building a "new world order"
The joint statement of Putin and Xi and Russia's military operation in Ukraine are two major events in terms of creating a new world order, Cumhuriyet writes. The author of the article shares his assumptions about the future world order. One thing is clear: the United States will no longer be able to be the sole sovereign.
Ex-commander of the Argentine army: Putin is the most important world leader of this century (La Nación)
La Nación (Argentina): the former commander of the Argentine army blames the United States and Great Britain for Russia's special operation in Ukraine and notes the role of Vladimir Putin
NATO is to blame for what is happening in Ukraine, according to the former commander of the Argentine army Cesar Milani. If the West had responded to Russia's legitimate demands for non-expansion of the alliance to the east, everything would have been different. According to the military, Putin did the right thing, in the current situation such a step was inevitable.
The Spectator: Russia's strength lies not in the might of its troops, but in the incompetence of its enemies
The Spectator (UK): the price of delusion
The author of The Spectator article criticizes the West for its excessive commitment to the "green" policy, which led to its "total weakening". The leadership of Europe needs to think not about the climate, but about national security, because Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will never listen to Greta Thunberg, he writes.
Captured Ukrainian ships and boats in Berdyansk
Russian media have distributed photo and video materials about ships, boats and vessels captured by Russian forces in Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov, which were part of the Naval Forces of Ukraine (VMSU) and the State Border Service of Ukraine (GPSU). Recall that during the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Berdyansk came under the control of Russian troops on February 28, 2022. According to Ukrainian sources, since March 12, the Russian side has completely reassigned the Administration of the commercial port of Berdyansk, where the ships and boats of the Ukrainian Navy and the SSU were based.
NATO's "Cold Response" to Russia: The Alliance is conducting large-scale exercises (The Sun)
The Sun (UK): NATO pulls together 30 thousand military and 50 ships for large-scale exercises on the border of Russia, risking Putin's fury
The largest NATO military exercise Cold Response has begun in Norway, The Sun reports. Despite the escalation of tensions between Russia and the West, the maneuvers were planned several months ago. Their goal is to work out the actions provided for in Article 5 of the NATO Charter.
The Economist: Africa does not want to choose between Russia and the West
The Economist (UK): why does Russia enjoy some support in Africa and the Middle East
Being under the influence of tough sanctions, Russia will probably want to increase activity in Africa, writes The Economist. Three years ago, Putin said that Russia has something to offer to "African friends", but is it so? According to the author of the article, now many African countries are facing a difficult choice.