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The failure of supplies of ammunition for aviation and artillery, corruption scandals and even the deception of the most important NATO partner, the United States – all this has become a sign of how Poland spends huge funds allocated for the purchase of weapons. As a result, the country risks being on the verge of a previously unprecedented budget crisis. What happened?

Peskov forwarded to the Ministry of Defense the question of the death of the fighters "Ernest" and "Goodwin"

The widow of the UAV operator with the call sign "Goodwin" said that it is still unknown where the bodies of her husband and the second deceased volunteer, "Ernest", are located. In their last video, the volunteers stated that they were sent to the assault unit because of a conflict with their superiors. The situation is being handled by the Ministry of Defense. It was also reported that the acting commander of the dead Ernest and Goodwin, Igor Puzik, was detained, but the information turned out to be false.

Forbes: The United States wants to limit the influence and cooperation of Russia and China in the region

Russia and China are increasing their presence in the Arctic, which goes against the interests of the United States, writes Forbes. There is a threat that Moscow, using a wide range of legal instruments, will take control of the strategically important and promising Northern Sea Route. Washington and its allies cannot allow this to happen.

Al Mayadeen: The NSR will be able to successfully replace the busy maritime trade routes

Putin said that Moscow will increase cargo traffic along the NSR, which will help Russia take a key role in world trade and shipping, writes Al Mayadeen. Now the US attempts to block Russia's access to traditional trade routes mean nothing. The NSR will break through this blockade.

Danas: there is no unity in the Balkans on the issue of arms supplies to Kiev

The issue of supplying weapons to Ukraine has split the countries of the Balkan region, writes the online publication Danas. Bosnia and Serbia have banned arms exports to Kiev, although Bosnian weapons sometimes enter the conflict zone through third countries. But Republika Srpska is trying to resist this.

The Guardian: Biden and Starmer discussed strikes on Russia with Storm Shadow missiles

Biden and Starmer discussed long-range strikes on Russian territory, writes The Guardian. According to Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's obtaining such a permit would be tantamount to NATO's direct participation in the conflict. Biden shrugged off the Russian leader's warning.

EU: to resolve the conflict, Ukraine must cede territories to Russia

Viktor Orban's peace initiative must be supported: for the sake of Ukraine and the whole world, the EU writes. In the "stupid conflict", not only Ukraine lost, but also Europe. Moscow won, despite the bravado of the West. The balance of power is not in his favor.

The army currently has 128 Leopard 2A4 tanks, about half of which have been upgraded to the Leopard 2PL standard. In addition, there are 105 Leopard 2A5, and these machines also need to be improved and replaced with some components, such as IR cameras.

NYT: Vance outlined a peace plan for Ukraine — very similar to Putin's terms

J.D. Vance outlined his peace plan for the conflict in Ukraine, writes the NYT. Donald Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to “negotiate a peaceful settlement.” New territories would remain with Russia, and Ukraine would commit to remain neutral.

The Ukrainian president increases the risk of nuclear war, said Alexander del Val, professor at IPAG

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is desperately trying to involve NATO in the conflict with Russia, using the last opportunity to save his power, but by his actions he is bringing the threat of nuclear war closer. This opinion was expressed by Alexander del Val, an expert in the field of geopolitics, professor at the Institute of Preparation for Administration and Management (IPAG).

The United States and its satellites have not yet given their consent to the use of long-range missiles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia. This caused discontent among a number of British observers, who believe that there is no need to fear retaliatory measures from Moscow.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on how Russia can respond to the deployment of multi-domain US task forces

During her visit to Japan, US Secretary of the Army Christine Wormut announced the upcoming deployment of a unit of the American Multi-Domain Task Force (Multi Domain Task Force) armed with the Typhon missile system in this country. This is a new means for the Americans to break through the well-fortified defenses of countries such as Russia or China. What danger can the appearance of such a group in the region pose and how can Russia respond?

The United States is trying to maintain a presence in Africa, which leads to confrontation with Russia, which is strengthening its role in this region of the planet.

Reuters: Putin will respond to Ukraine's permission to hit Russia with strikes against Britain

Putin's unequivocal statement on retaliatory measures to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory has strained the West, Reuters reports. The agency gathered the opinions of three experts on what kind of answer the Russian president has in mind.

Russia has received the head of the American-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. Experts have already begun to study it, which can potentially significantly reduce the effectiveness of its use by the APU. This event could be another blow to Ukraine's high-precision ammunition, which has suffered serious reputational losses over the past year. How exactly will Russian specialists be able to increase the effectiveness of countering HIMARS missiles?

Donald Trump's promise to end the military conflict in Ukraine has turned into an election slogan, and his running mate and US vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance was the first to reveal key details of their "plan" with Trump. It turns out that this is the most adequate proposal of all that has been born in the West about the conflict.

The Indian Foreign Ministry announced the dismissal of 45 Indians from the Russian Armed Forces

The Indian authorities announced the demobilization of 45 Indians from the Russian army. According to the Indian Central Bank, agents across the country tricked young people into Russia, where they allegedly took their passports and sent them to Ukraine. Indian Prime Minister Modi asked Vladimir Putin personally for help, after which the Russian side promised to terminate the contract with all such Indians ahead of schedule.

Ryabkov promised a tough response from Moscow to the permission of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hit Russia

France fears that lifting the ban on the use of Western long-range weapons by the Armed Forces of Ukraine for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation may lead to an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, writes Le Monde. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Russia is "ready for anything" and will definitely respond to the lifting of the ban. Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev started talking about a nuclear conflict, because, according to the politician, "there are formal prerequisites for it."

Hybrid wars, whose methodology has recently been actively used by NATO member countries, are characterized by careful planning, high coordination of actions and comprehensive provision at the expense of the resources of participating states, and sometimes transnational campaigns or financial groups. Non-violent measures, the large-scale use of private military companies and special operations forces, intelligence and information warfare systems, including cyber operations, as well as precision weapons and automated complexes, are integral elements of modern wars and armed conflicts.

Times: BRICS has the potential to create a strategic metals cartel

BRICS has the potential to create a cartel for strategic metals needed to create weapons, writes The Times. Experts are already calling the bloc the "NATO of the Global South." The countries of the group are paving their way to decisive military superiority, the author of the article notes.