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Defense Express: The Navy has created a layered defense system with the Neptune complex

The Naval Forces of Ukraine (VMSU) conducted a number of exercises to prepare for the repulse of the landing forces of the Russian Navy. During the maneuvers, the coastal missile system "Neptune" was used. This is reported by Defense Express.

Russia opposes holding a meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine, considers the US statements on this matter interference in its internal affairs, said the Russian Permanent Representative to the Organization Vasily Nebenzia.

The ministry said that flights of Russian fighters over the Baltic Sea on January 29 were not carried out

Flights of Russian Su-27 fighters over the Baltic Sea on January 29 were not carried out, the Russian Defense Ministry said, commenting on the statement of the Estonian Foreign Ministry about the alleged violation of the republic's airspace by a Russian Su-27 fighter in the area of Vaindloo Island.

Pentagon: elite airborne units will form the backbone of American forces in Europe

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby revealed the composition of the backbone of the American forces that are preparing to be sent to Europe. His words are transmitted by RIA Novosti.

The US administration has not yet determined whether India faces sanctions under the CAATSA law for the purchase of Russian S-400 systems, State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Thursday.

The military destroyed the conditional command posts of the enemy and his manpower

The gunners of the 58th Army destroyed the command posts of the conditional enemy during exercises at the Tarskoye training ground in North Ossetia. This was reported to journalists on Friday in the press service of the Southern Military District.

More than 8 thousand American troops are ready to be sent to the "eastern flank" of NATO, but not to Ukraine

The United States will increase military assistance to Ukraine in light of Russia's continued buildup of armed forces on the Ukrainian borders, which is causing concern in Washington, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

Blank ammunition and other means of imitation were used in the exercises

Comprehensive anti-terrorism training took place in the military garrisons of the Pacific Fleet in Primorye, Sakhalin, Kamchatka and the Khabarovsk Territory, more than 1 thousand servicemen took part in them. They have worked out various scenarios for repelling attacks on military facilities, the press service of the TOPF reported on Friday.

The Ukrainian military practiced firing from NLAW ATGM, which were transferred by the UK

The Ukrainian military has practiced firing from the Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) anti-tank missile systems. The defeat of armored vehicles with the help of NLAW, which the UK had previously transferred, was worked out at the Yavorovsky training ground, Defense Express reports.

The Russian special-purpose submarine Belgorod, whose commissioning is scheduled for July, is capable of leading to indescribable chaos and destruction in the UK.

Popular Mechanics: eight warning signs will indicate the proximity of the war in Ukraine

Kyle Mizokami, a columnist for the American magazine Popular Mechanics, described what would happen in the two weeks preceding the start of a possible war in Ukraine. In his opinion, eight warning signs can indicate the proximity of the conflict.

The US is ready to discuss the withdrawal of exercises and the maximum approach distance of aircraft and ships

The US responses to Russian proposals on security guarantees "cast a shadow over the fence," but they have topics that can be discussed, such as the INF Treaty and verification measures, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Military expert Clark called the Russian nuclear submarine K-329 "Belgorod" a killer of cities

The Russian nuclear submarine K-329 Belgorod is capable of causing "incredible chaos" and destruction in the UK, said defense expert Rob Clark of the Henry Jackson Society. His words are quoted by the Daily Star newspaper.

Negotiations between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Vladimir Zelensky and Joe Biden, which took place on January 27, turned out to be unsuccessful.

The artillery of the US Army is inferior in combat capabilities to similar weapons of Russia and China. Calculations for the support of infantry and marines only by aircraft and helicopters, taking into account the development of air defense systems, did not come true.

Russia will take retaliatory measures if it fails to reach an agreement with the West on security guarantees, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has prepared an updated version of the Concept of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

At the moment, there are 206 American rangers in Bulgaria (in Russian -saboteurs).

Bulgarian Defense Minister Stefan Yanev told the deputies of the People's Assembly of such a number of US military personnel on the territory of his country. 

Moscow will carefully study the written responses of the United States and NATO, after which it will decide on its further actions

The issue of providing Russia with long-term, legally secured security guarantees was the main topic of a lengthy telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and France, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron, the Kremlin's press service reported.

Joint exercises of the NATO combat group stationed in the country with Estonian servicemen on conducting combat operations in winter conditions will begin in Estonia.