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Americans themselves are pushing their country into the abyss
Fear and hatred destroy the foundations of American power
A serious philosophical split has reigned in the United States, writes The Telegraph. The very meaning of the word "freedom" has become the subject of dispute, and the idea of individual freedom is losing its position. Such a shift could destroy the foundations of America's power, the author of the article warns.
Adjusting to NATO, Sweden is only getting weaker
Adjusting to NATO, Swedish defense is weakening
Membership in NATO threatens to weaken Sweden in the face of invasion — for example, from the same Russia, writes Flamman. The author of the article is sure that by joining the alliance, the Swedes will not only participate even more often in interventions in third world countries, but will also damage their own security.
"Terminators" joined the battle in the Donbass. What is it
Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok explained why the Terminator-2 BMPT is used in Ukraine
The Russian Armed Forces used Terminator-2 tank support vehicles (BMPT) during a special military operation in Ukraine. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what tasks this machine faces.
Le Pen: if we supply Ukraine with tanks, consider that we are at war with Russia
NATO expansion is not conducive to peace, Marine Le Pen says
The expansion of NATO into the territory of Sweden and Finland is not met with enthusiasm by all members of the organization, Paris Figaro reports. In France, resistance to this step was led by Macron's main rival in the elections, Marine Le Pen. She highlights all the risks of this decision.
Germany compensated the Czech Republic for the supply of Soviet T-72 tanks to Ukraine
The Czech Republic nevertheless obtained compensation from Germany for the Soviet-made T-72 tanks delivered to Ukraine, the negotiations ended successfully. According to the German Defense Ministry, the Czech Republic will receive Leopard 2A4 tanks.
Belarus is an active member of the CSTO
On Monday, May 16, a meeting of the leaders of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) countries took place in Moscow in honor of the 30th anniversary of the organization.
Finland joins NATO, Russia tries to detain it
Mika Aaltola warns about Russian tricks: "There will be no NATO bases in Finland"
It seems that the Kremlin is trying to put pressure on the process of Finland's accession to NATO by spreading false information, Iltalehti writes. As an example, the article cites a tweet by a BBC correspondent in Russia.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed footage of the work of the calculations of the UAV "Orlan-10" in the Donbass
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed footage of the combat work of the calculations of multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) "Orlan-10" of the Western Military District, performing tasks during the Russian special military operation in the Donbass.
The West supported Ukraine. But I preferred to forget about Iraq and Kosovo
How Russia learns from the actions of the West in Iraq, Kosovo, Guantanamo and Palestine
The author of the article is concerned about the double standards of the West. Iraq, Kosovo, Hiroshima and Nagasaki — there is no hint that the United States will be punished for all this. At the same time, Russia continues to be an "aggressor" for them.
A meeting of the leaders of the CSTO member states took place in Moscow
On May 16, Moscow hosted a meeting of the leaders of the CSTO member states dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Collective Security Treaty and the 20th anniversary of the creation of the CSTO.
Su-25 steadfastly withstood the hit of the Stinger MANPADS in Ukraine
The Su-25 attack aircraft returned safely to the airfield after two Stinger portable air defense systems hit its engine.
The navigator of the aviation squadron of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation told about the case in the zone of the special operation in a television story.
Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO is a "nightmare scenario" for Russia
Military analyst: membership of Sweden and Finland in NATO can lead to fundamental changes in Russia
A Danish military analyst said in an interview with DR that the membership of Sweden and Finland in NATO could lead to fundamental changes in Russia. In addition, he is confident that by including these two countries from the "key region" in its composition, the alliance will expand its strategic capabilities. In fact, the Russians will be surrounded from Anatolia to the Arctic.
This Russian region is a real thorn for NATO
Kaliningrad has become a real thorn for NATO
Kaliningrad became a nuclear outpost of Russia back in 2016, Mond notes. And although the newspaper notes the fear that the Russian enclave causes among the Balts, it follows from the text that the West is to blame for its militarization. All of Russia's steps to strengthen its defense were responses to NATO's actions in the region.
The Ministry of Defense showed footage of the launch of Kalibr missiles at the AFU facilities
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed footage of the launch of Russian Kalibr cruise missiles from one of the frigates of the Black Sea Fleet. The video was published on Tuesday, May 17.
"Don't take them to NATO." The Turks took up arms against Sweden and Finland
Turkey's important move regarding NATO!
Turkey does not agree to Sweden and Finland joining NATO. This was the reason for a telephone conversation between Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. But Haber7 support calls on Ankara to stand its ground to the end.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia withdraws from the Council of the Baltic Sea States
As stated in the official statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry, our country is terminating membership in the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS). At the same time, the ministry clarified that such a step would not affect Russia's presence in the region. Moscow still intends to cooperate with all countries pursuing a responsible policy in the Baltic, to protect the interests of compatriots.
The Ministry of Defense showed footage of the suppression of the Ukrainian counterattack
The Russian Defense Ministry has published a video with the destruction of armored vehicles of two Ukrainian mechanized battalions that tried to launch a counterattack on May 14.
"There are 15-16 thousand in the cauldron." Ukrainian servicemen are blocked at Severodonetsk and Lisichansk
About 16 thousand soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine got into the "cauldron" near Severodonetsk and Lisichansk
According to the adviser to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Luhansk People's Republic, Vitaly Kiselyov, a group of Ukrainian military numbering 15-16 thousand is located in the area of Severodonetsk and Lisichansk. The troops were ordered not to withdraw from their positions, as before in Rubezhnoye, Kiselyov suggests. Meanwhile, the forces of the LPR took control of the village of Orekhovo in the Popasnyansky district. For more information, see the material "Newspapers.Ru".
The West is too carried away by Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine has narrowed India's geopolitical opportunities
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has significantly reduced India's geopolitical capabilities, The Hindu newspaper writes. The author of the material notes that New Delhi should be afraid of the increased influence of the PRC in South Asia.
Unconditional surrender. The military from Azovstal did not make any demands
Diplomat Polyansky: the military from Azovstal surrendered without conditions
Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said that the "Nazis " of Azov"surrendered without conditions." State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin noted during today's plenary session that the battalion's fighters "should not be exchanged." Leonid Slutsky, the acting head of the LDPR faction, proposed to temporarily return the death penalty for "inhumans".
