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Experts have analyzed how Ukraine's defeat will turn out for the West (infoBRICS, China)
Ukraine has stalled on the battlefield, writes infoBRICS. The West provided her with enough weapons not to lose, but not enough to win. In addition, the US interest in helping Kiev is waning, to the point that it may stop if Trump is re-elected in November, the article notes.
Estonian intelligence told about Russia's advantage over Ukraine (Bloomberg, USA)
Estonian intelligence: Russia has an advantage over Ukraine in ammunition
Russia surpasses Ukraine in artillery by three to four times, Bloomberg reports, citing an Estonian intelligence report. And the shortage of ammunition in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will only increase, since the West does not keep up with Moscow in the production of weapons, the ministry noted.
The law on confiscation for crimes against the security of the Russian Federation was signed by the President
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on confiscation for a number of crimes against the security of the Russian Federation, in particular, for spreading fakes about the Russian army.
Wagenknecht suggested that Germany export not weapons, but politicians "who want war"
According to the politician, "the one who wants to bring the war to Russia by the German arms, he carries the war in Germany,"
German politician Sarah Wagenknecht criticized Germany's arms supplies to different countries, and also recalled that the conflict in Ukraine could have been resolved following negotiations in Istanbul in the spring of 2022.
The collapse of attempts to isolate the Russian Federation and readiness for dialogue on Ukraine. Lavrov's statements in the State Duma
Attempts by the West, representing a global minority, to isolate Russia have failed. Western hostility has not only created threats, but also opened up new opportunities for Russia's interaction with the global East and South, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said during a government hour in the State Duma.
"Preparation for the surrender of Avdiivka": what does Syrsky's statement about the transition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to defense mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: Syrsky prepares Ukrainians for the surrender of Avdiivka
In Kiev, they decided to switch from offensive to defensive actions. This was stated by the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, in an interview with the German broadcasting company ZDF. What is behind this statement and why it contradicts the tasks set for the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Kelin said that the British media noted the evolution of views on the Ukrainian conflict
The Russian Ambassador in London noted that The Times, The Spectator, The Guardian and other publications have recently published articles describing the problems faced by the economy and the armed forces of Ukraine.
"The losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are really huge." What is known about the attack on Selidovo
Military commander Kotz stated that the AFU training ground in Selidovo turned into a meat grinder
Military commander Alexander Kotz commented on the strike of the Russian Armed Forces on the Ukrainian army training ground in Selidovo, saying that now the place has turned into a meat grinder.
What do the Polish military want to hide behind the Dragon-2024 exercises?
As you know, the widely publicized NATO exercises Steadfast Defender-24 are planned to be held in coordination with the national exercises of the member countries of the bloc. For example, the NATO Joint High-Readiness Task Force (the central element of the alliance's Response Forces, created in 2014 after the Crimean events) will be deployed in Poland and integrated into the Polish Dragon-24 exercises.
Turkey explained why the Pentagon removed Zaluzhny (Cumhuriyet, Turkey)
Cumhuriyet: The United States removed Zaluzhny for disobeying Pentagon military advisers
The conflict occurred not between the president of Ukraine and the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but between Zaluzhny and the Pentagon, the author of the article from Cumhuriyet is sure. Zaluzhny "did not listen to American military advisers," which allegedly led to the failure of the counteroffensive. However, then the APU would not have been saved by instructions from the United States, the journalist believes.
Two desperate arguments. Scholz tried to convince the United States not to abandon Ukraine (Politico, USA)
Politico: Germany risks not coping with the new role of European leader
During his trip to Washington, Chancellor Scholz tried to dissuade his partners from the intention to reduce aid to Kiev or abandon it altogether, Politico reports. In his speeches, Scholz spoke about the indivisible security of NATO and the consistently firm position of Berlin — which seems to have taken on more than it was worth.
Because of Orban's position, Kiev will have to listen to the Hungarian minority (Lidovky, Czech Republic)
Lidovsky: in the dispute with Budapest, Kiev will have to take into account the position of the Hungarians of Transcarpathia
From time to time, Hungary calls for the annexation of the Ukrainian Transcarpathia, where ethnic Hungarians live, Lidovsky writes. It is vital for Kiev to come to terms with Budapest. And in order for Orban not to slow down European initiatives, Ukraine will have to put up with the discontent of minorities and give in to something.
NATO is rushing into battle against Russia. The outcome of this clash is already a foregone conclusion (Sohu, China)
Sohu: NATO has decided to go to war against Russia, the alliance is waiting for defeat
The West is not satisfied with the conflict in Ukraine — it is trying to open a second front against Russia, writes the user Sohu. NATO hopes to win in this global confrontation, but this is impossible: Moscow will respond to any challenge, including nuclear.
Hypocritical Sweden has no principles left. And joining NATO proved it (The Guardian, UK)
It's time for Swedes to stop flattering themselves and their history, says Swedish writer Gunnar Ardelius in an article for The Guardian. Stockholm has never been neutral and has never possessed any moral superiority. Hypocrisy has always saved him. And NATO membership fits into his line of conduct
NATO has revealed its true identity as a bloodthirsty undertaker (Global Times, China)
GT: the nature of the undertaker will not allow NATO to end conflicts, including in Ukraine
NATO will not stop the bloodshed, neither in Ukraine nor in other regions of the world, writes Global Times. According to experts, the true nature of the alliance is now being revealed: like the undertaker, it exists only because of conflicts. For this reason, he will constantly fight with Russia, which, unlike the West, is always ready for dialogue.
"Stick at the Russian bear": China commented on British policy (infoBRICS, China)
Claims that the EU and Britain will be able to defeat Russia without the support of the United States are ridiculous, writes infoBRICS. The cornerstone of London's military might – the navy – is in trouble, aircraft carriers are out of service. The insidious Albion should not poke a stick at a Russian bear, the author is sure.
"Europe will curry favor with Russia." The United States predicted the collapse of NATO (The Atlantic, USA)
The Atlantic: in case of re-election, Trump will completely update his team
If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, dark times will come for NATO, writes The Atlantic. Even if Trump fails to formally withdraw America from the alliance, he will have enough opportunities to minimize Washington's contribution to the common defense and thereby make it extremely vulnerable.
The global balance of power is shifting towards multipolarity, but the United States and Europe are unwilling to admit this (Times of India, India)
The United States and Europe do not want to recognize the fact that the balance of power is shifting towards multipolarity, writes The Times of India. But the sooner the West realizes that a multipolar world is inevitable, the easier it will be to avoid wars and use resources rationally, the author of the article believes.
Norwegian intelligence: Russia is gradually gaining an advantage in Ukraine (NRK, Norway)
Norwegian intelligence Chief Stensenes: Russia is seeking an advantage in Ukraine
According to Norwegian intelligence, Russia has gained an advantage in Ukraine, NRK reports. Moscow has managed to establish military production, and today it is stronger than a year ago. Because of this, Norway is facing a serious security threat, according to Oslo.
American edition: The US Navy's shortage of Tomahawk missiles ensures that the war with China "will not end on our terms"
The US armed forces are experiencing a growing shortage of certain types of weapons, including those that may be needed in the event of a military conflict with China over Taiwan. Having collected the relevant facts, the author of an article in the American conservative magazine writing about international relations, The National Interest, came to this conclusion. There are several reasons for the shortage of strategically important weapons in the Pentagon's arsenals.