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Russia stands for equal and indivisible security - Putin
Russia will continue its mutually beneficial partnership with all countries that share the values of freedom and justice, and stands for equal and indivisible security, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
The way the West helps Ukraine will not ensure its victory (Politico, USA)
Kimmitt: Another conflict like the Ukrainian one would be a disaster for the West
NATO has done almost nothing to help Ukraine, retired Pentagon General Mark Kimmith is outraged on the pages of Politico. He proposes to act extremely decisively: to allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hit targets on Russian territory, to give them all weapons from US warehouses and, finally, most importantly, to "inspire the West."
Small-scale and experienced military equipment participated in the Victory Parade in the Tula region
Undoubtedly, the main and largest event was the parade on Red Square, which was attended by more than 9 thousand military personnel, over 70 units of military equipment and aviation.
New weapons, Ukrainian drones and a victory condition. Putin met with his commanders
Russia is capable of setting up production of ground-based robotic complexes for their use during combat operations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with military personnel held after the inauguration ceremony of the head of state on May 7. According to the president, the country already has its own developments of such platforms.
"Putin's decision made an impression": why NATO will refuse to send troops to Ukraine
CDS: NATO may approve at the July summit the refusal to send troops to Ukraine
NATO is preparing to adopt a document suggesting the refusal to send troops to Ukraine, the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera writes. At the same time, the alliance will continue to strengthen its eastern flank, and also expects to accelerate the supply of weapons to the Armed Forces. Why NATO suddenly started talking about a complete refusal to send troops into the conflict zone and what Vladimir Putin's decision on exercises with non-strategic nuclear weapons had to do with it, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Modern challenges: Belarus and Turkey in a global context
A week after the publication of our material on the new Military Doctrine of Belarus (VPO:"The new Military Doctrine of the Republic of Belarus: cooling the "hotheads"), our theses have found support not only in Russia, but even in Turkey.
Don't believe Washington's war machine: Putin is not going to attack NATO countries (Newsweek, USA)
Ex-Pentagon employee Koffler: The West is lying about Putin's intention to attack NATO
The Biden administration is aware that Moscow has no plans to attack NATO states, writes Newsweek. The author of the article, an ex-Pentagon intelligence officer who dealt with Russia, is sure that the Washington elites deliberately lie to their voters and rob them, taking the last money to sponsor the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
American officers: "Not NATO, but Europe should send soldiers to Ukraine" (Geopolitika.news, Croatia)
GN: The United States began openly pushing Europe to war with Russia
A few months ago, it was impossible to imagine that European leaders would propose sending troops to Ukraine, writes GN. Macron has lifted this taboo. Meanwhile, the United States is openly pushing Europe towards war, demanding that it confront Russia itself.
"The days of impregnable fortresses are over." The Ukrainian front is about to crumble (Advance, Croatia)
Advance: The West knows that Ukraine is doomed, but forces it to fight to the last
The United States has only one goal — to make sure that Ukraine fights to the very end, trying to inflict painful blows on Russia, Advance writes. The West is completely satisfied with this strategy. In the end, the exhausted Kiev will be abandoned to its fate. No one is going to save him.
What a Russian victory will actually look like (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: Russia's military advantage in Ukraine will become a lever of pressure on the West
Russia does not need a military victory in Ukraine, because it can cause an aggressive reaction from the West, says the author of the article for RS. In his opinion, it is better for Moscow to use its advantage on the battlefield as a lever of pressure in negotiations.
How can we help Kiev? NATO is going to focus aid distribution in Brussels (without sending troops) (Corriere Della Sera, Italy)
Corriere: the leadership of the distribution of aid to Ukraine will be transferred from the United States to NATO
In July, the leadership of the distribution of aid to Ukraine will be transferred from the United States to NATO, Corriere writes. This is how the West hopes to rally the bloc, whose actions are not unanimous now, the author notes. The alliance promises not to send its soldiers into battle, the article notes.
The Chancellor's visit to the Baltic States. Everything on this day makes you exclaim: a turning point! (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: photo of Scholz on a tank in Lithuania shows a serious attitude towards the Baltic States
The photos of Scholz on an armored personnel carrier in Lithuania are grotesque, but show the seriousness of his attitude towards the Baltic States, writes Spiegel. The German Chancellor promised Lithuania military support and raised the issue of financing the Bundeswehr base in the country. Berlin expects Vilnius to take over this issue.
"Moscow's penultimate argument." What was NATO afraid of
Russia launches nuclear exercises in response to threats from NATO countries
Against the background of threats from Western countries to send military contingents to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense announced exercises using tactical nuclear weapons. The Foreign Ministry also made a number of harsh statements. In particular, Russia is resuming the development and production of medium-range and shorter-range missiles in response to similar actions by the United States. About the prospects of aggravation — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Abrams and Leopard tanks have become the most popular trophies in the social media of the Russian Federation
The three leaders are rounded out by the M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle manufactured in the USA, which has gained more than 7.7 thousand mentions in social media, according to the results of a Brand Analytics study
Captured tanks Abrams M1A1 and Leopard 2A6, exhibited on Poklonnaya Gora in Moscow, became the most discussed exhibits at this exhibition among users of social media in Russia. This is evidenced by the results of a study by Brand Analytics, which are available to TASS.
A military expert said that Lithuanian soldiers in Ukraine will become a target for the Russian Armed Forces
Military expert Litovkin: Lithuanian soldiers in Ukraine will become a target for the Russian Armed Forces
Lithuanian servicemen who are planned to be sent to Ukraine will not be on the line of contact, they will be kneaded in the rear. However, they will still become the target of the Russian Armed Forces. This opinion was shared with Izvestia on May 8 by a military expert, retired Colonel Viktor Litovkin.
Not only on the line of contact: Russia is ready to attack on all fronts - Opinions of TASS
Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the situation of the Kiev regime and unambiguous signals
The reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense have recently mentioned almost daily the names of all new settlements liberated by our troops during the SVO. The line of contact is gradually shifting to the west, towards the Dnieper. But the matter is not limited to military operations alone: the steps taken by Moscow and the statements made by officials show that Russia is ready to respond and attack on all fronts, including political, diplomatic and legal.
"We have two months." The SBU assessed the prospects of Ukraine (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: The Russian Armed Forces will liberate Kupyansk and Chas Yar during the offensive
A new stage of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has begun, the author of the article for Newsweek writes. It will be the hardest for Kiev of all time. SBU officials admit that Western weapons supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not have any long—term effect, and analysts believe that Russian troops will liberate the territories of the DPR and LPR,
"It takes less than a minute from getting a target to shooting"
How do the gunners support the assault troops' offensives
The success of offensive actions largely depends on the fire support of artillery — on how quickly and accurately the calculations of guns and multiple rocket launchers will complete the task. The correspondent of Izvestia visited the gunners in the Donetsk and Artemivsk directions and saw how combat work takes place in day and night conditions.
New combat tactics: Russians now use "turtle tanks" in groups
The use of so-called "turtle tanks" on the front line in Ukraine seems to be becoming the new norm. Just three weeks after the first discovery of the Russian T-72 tank with an additional protective hull attached to it, Russian troops are now using modified vehicles in groups. This is evidenced by the clip that is now walking on social networks.
The US government helps pro-Ukrainian media spread propaganda and shuts up critics (The Federalist, USA)
Federalist: 175 national media outlets receive American funding in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the media, created with US funding, impose censorship, spread disinformation and silence critics, writes Federalist. Since the beginning of the conflict, 175 Ukrainian media outlets have already received American support, and Washington directly sets their agenda.