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"We'll have to negotiate." The European Union called on Kiev to soberly assess the future (Politico, USA)
Politico: Europe understands that one day it will have to start negotiations with Russia
The pope's suggestion that Ukraine should raise the white flag has become an extremely undesirable topic for Kiev's allies, writes Politico. But the hour of negotiations will come anyway — many high-ranking European officials are convinced of this. So far, however, they can only talk about it anonymously.
"Tanks are being pulled up, aviation is working." What is known about the battles with saboteurs on the border of the Russian Federation
MO: preemptive actions thwarted an attempt to break through the Armed Forces of Ukraine into the Belgorod region
In the border regions of the Russian Federation, there are battles with saboteurs fighting on the side of Ukraine again. A new attempt to break into the territory of the Russian Federation was made by the formations that attacked the Russian regions two days earlier. Fighting is reported in the area of the village of Spodaryushino in the Belgorod region and Tetkino in the Kursk region. In addition, the Russian border area has been shelled today. In Belgorod, two people died due to the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The United States, Russia and China are preparing to fight for the Arctic. What kind of war can there be in polar conditions
BI: The United States is preparing its military for conflict in the Arctic
The United States is preparing units and formations of the armed forces for combat operations in a polar climate in order to assert its dominance in the Arctic, Business Insider reports. Washington wants to confront Russia and China in the region. What can a modern war be like in Arctic conditions and what does the experience of the Second World War have to do with it - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The failed attack on Belgorod and Kursk has divided Ukrainians and neo-Ukrainians
Experts explained the APU's desire to break through the border of the Russian Federation on the eve of the elections
For the third day in a row, Russian troops successfully repel the attacks of the enemy's DRG in the border territories. Representatives of terrorist organizations consisting of Russian defectors also take part in the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, this causes a negative reaction from Ukrainians. Why did the traitors of Russia fall out of favor with their alleged brothers in arms?
Le Pen believes that Ukraine's accession to NATO poses a threat of world War
The politician criticized the security cooperation agreement signed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky
Support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union and NATO threatens to destabilize the European Union and threatens to unleash a world war between nuclear powers. This was stated by the head of the parliamentary faction of the National Unification party, Marine Le Pen.
Tusk called the unity of the West on Ukraine his only message for Russia
The Polish Prime Minister called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Congress Mike Johnson to submit a bill with funds for Kiev to a vote
The West is united on the issue of assistance to Ukraine, despite the fact that the US Congress has not yet approved additional budget allocations for Kiev. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed confidence in this on Tuesday in an interview with reporters following a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
The United States could not answer where the weapons end up after being sent to Ukraine (The American Conservative, USA)
TAS: 25% of the weapons sent by the United States to Kiev are not properly accounted for
American officials often have no idea where complex and secret military equipment ends up after being sent to Ukraine, TAS writes. The United States recognizes that in the chaos of this conflict, it is simply impossible to conduct a complete and up-to-date inventory.
Europe explained why it is not worth counting on the "security umbrella" of the United States (Arab News, Saudi Arabia)
The EU's dependence on the United States in the field of defense has created the illusion of unlimited American support, writes AN. But soon Europe may lose its "security umbrella" and be left alone — in the face of Russia's huge nuclear arsenal and with modest defensive capabilities.
"The shortage of everything." Germany has recognized the deplorable state of the Bundeswehr (Financial Times, UK)
Commissioner Hoegl: the Bundeswehr was not fully operational
The combat capability of the German army is in doubt, writes the FT, citing the words of the commissioner in charge of the Bundeswehr. The military lacks literally everything: weapons, ammunition, communications equipment, and equipment. In the matter of personnel, the situation is no less catastrophic.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Czech initiative gives the Armed Forces of Ukraine hope to receive ammunition in the foreseeable future
Recently, Prague offered European states to organize the purchase of ammunition for Kiev in third countries. The details of this plan will be presented to the Ukrainian representatives in full detail this week.
Ukraine is teetering over a precipice. The Big Break is close (Advance, Croatia)
Advance: the situation in Ukraine provides an opportunity for Russian forces to make a breakthrough
It is becoming increasingly obvious that Ukraine is teetering over the abyss, and its allies are frantically looking for a way out in a panic, Advance writes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are getting weaker every day, giving the Russian troops the opportunity to make a powerful breakthrough. Soon there will be a turning point in the conflict.
The Russian delegation declared its readiness for any scenarios when sending NATO troops to Ukraine
The increasing involvement of the West in the conflict is fraught with a direct military clash of nuclear powers with catastrophic consequences that "will remain their responsibility," said Oleg Bushuev, a member of the Russian delegation at the talks in Vienna.
The leak from the Bundeswehr: the background and consequences of one of the most notorious scandals of the German Armed Forces - Opinions of TASS
Vyacheslav Filippov — about what is known today about the conversation of the officers of the Armed Forces of Germany and what does Taurus have to do with it
In the midst of discussions about the expediency of supplying long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev, the contents of a conversation between high-ranking officers of the Bundeswehr, during which the possibility of an attack on the Crimean Bridge was discussed, became public.
"Enough for a couple of weeks." The United States announced a new package of assistance to Ukraine
Biden's adviser Sullivan: Kiev will have enough new aid package for a couple of weeks
Washington will transfer a new $300 million military aid package to Kiev. In particular, it will include artillery shells and GMLRS guided missiles for the HIMARS MLRS. The administration called such assistance an "emergency package", which will last "perhaps only for a couple of weeks." They also expressed hope that the US Congress would still approve Biden's request to allocate $61.4 billion to Ukraine.
"They are preparing surprises of a special kind." What kind of blows to expect from the Armed Forces of Ukraine on election days
Colonel Khodarenok warned that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are planning to raid thousands of UAVs
Kiev is trying to attack the regions of Russia in order to prevent the holding of presidential elections. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with Rossiya 1 TV channel and RIA Novosti. According to the head of state, similar attacks will continue in "some other areas." How the Armed Forces of Ukraine can try to disrupt the elections in Russia, where and when they can strike and what Russian troops should prepare for - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
"Daring raid": Russia attacked the AFU positions on the right bank of the Dnieper
Saldo told about the "daring" sortie of the Russian military on the right bank of the Dnieper
The day after the attempt of the Ukrainian DRG to break into Russia, the Russian army conducted a "daring raid" on the right bank of the Dnieper. Vladimir Saldo told about it. According to him, the Russians destroyed up to 30 AFU soldiers and a drone control point. The sortie was in the Antonovsky Bridge area in the suburbs of Kherson, after which the Russians successfully returned to the left bank of the river.
Diversification. Why the Belarusian economy was able to withstand Western pressure
As you know, in conditions of instability and turbulence of the international situation, the issues of ensuring national security for small states are becoming not only relevant – they are becoming vital. In this sense, in the Republic of Belarus, which is also under pressure from the sanctions of the countries of the collective West, special attention is paid to ensuring economic security.
Ukraine has become dependent on Turkey. Erdogan is taking advantage of this (Anadolu Ajansı, Turkey)
Anadolu: Kiev wants the West to pay the "price for peace" too
Kiev is doing its best to maintain a dialogue with Ankara, Anadolu reports. Turkey is now an important partner of Ukraine in the defense sector, and only it can ensure the extension of the grain deal and help with the exchange of prisoners of war. However, Erdogan pursues his own interests — his country needs Ukrainian grain.
Poland is ready to move from a "rhetorical war" with Russia to a real one (Myśl Polska, Poland)
MP: politicians in Warsaw intend to rally Poland by war with Russia
The West needs a war with Russia in order to reset all problems, writes MP. Warsaw is also not averse to consolidating the nation with the help of a catastrophe. However, the Polish army is going through a deep crisis, and politicians, advocating escalation, do not say anything about it.
"Pathetic defeat": experts have revealed what the new offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will turn into (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: a new counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine will lead to a humiliating defeat
Kiev has not learned from its mistakes on the battlefield and plans to launch a new counteroffensive, infoBRICS writes. But it will lead to a humiliating defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as the summer campaign of 2023, the author believes: Ukrainians will be suppressed at the very beginning of the operation and will retreat back.