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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guardian: the head of Airbus urged Europe to join forces in creating fighter jets

The head of Airbus, Guillaume Faury, called on Europe and Britain to join forces to create fighter jets, writes the Guardian. According to him, Europe is not ready for a potential war with Russia and the US withdrawal from NATO, and it should increase spending on military equipment.

Under the leadership of Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian government is increasingly pursuing a pro-Western course, establishing close relations with NATO, the United States, Brussels and some European states in both the political and military spheres. At the same time, Yerevan is destroying the centuries-old partnership with Russia.

Prime Minister Kristersson: Sweden, together with NATO, intends to strengthen the island of Gotland

Stockholm intends to strengthen the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, writes FT. After Sweden joined NATO, it is of particular value as an outpost on the northeastern flank of the alliance - it is called a "giant aircraft carrier".

Colonel Khodarenok: to strengthen Russia's air defense, it is necessary to recreate two air armies

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbok supported the idea of her British counterpart David Cameron on the air of ARD about London's purchase of German Taurus missiles and the transfer of British Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. To what extent the forces and means of air defense of Russia are ready to repel massive attacks by enemy air attacks - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Colonel Khodarenok: Zelensky should not tell the media about the plans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

In Ukraine, they began to build three lines of fortifications with a length of two thousand kilometers. This was announced by the President of the country, Vladimir Zelensky, following a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme High Command. What is wrong with this statement and why such plans should not be announced in the media - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Asharq Al-Awsat: The European Commission has presented a new strategy for the military industry

The European Commission has presented a new strategy for the military industry, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. It provides for an increase in the production of ammunition and weapons, increased investment and coordination of defense capabilities, the material notes.

Russia took the third place among the largest arms exporters in the world, losing second place to France, the United States remains the leader, according to a report published on Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).