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Yerevan has frozen its participation in the CSTO: the pro-Western vector of the current Armenian leadership is obvious
The Collective Security Treaty with respect to Armenia was not implemented, so Yerevan froze its participation in the organization (CSTO).
The main orders came from the USA and Israel: European industrialists declare difficulties in defense production
The main "cream" of the Ukrainian conflict is being removed from the military-industrial complexes of the United States and Israel, which receive the lion's share of orders in Europe, which is forced to purchase new combat systems to replace the supplied APU.
"A successful strategy." Experts compared the achievements of the Russian army and the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: Russian forces can fire five shots for each shot of the APU
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are inferior to the Russian army, and Kiev's strategy is flawed, writes an Al Jazeera columnist. Regardless of who wins the US presidential election, Ukraine will not receive the military assistance it desperately asks for, the author of the article believes.
"Financial collapse." Ukraine will drown in debt to the EU (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Ukraine's debt to the EU is 90% of the country's GDP
Ukraine is facing financial collapse, writes NZZ. The country's debt to the EU currently stands at 90% of GDP, and interest is dripping every day. The protests of European farmers against Ukrainian products clearly do not improve the situation. Kiev will soon run out of money.
Dual purpose: how have the borders of military districts changed?
Vladimir Putin recreated the Leningrad and Moscow military schools
The re-establishment of the Leningrad and Moscow military districts was one of the responses to Finland's accession to NATO and Sweden's aspiration to join the alliance, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. The corresponding decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 26. LenVO will be responsible for reflecting the threats coming from the Baltic States, the Scandinavian countries and Finland. And the Moscow VO will be engaged in European and Ukrainian directions. By the same decree, the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions were included in the military administrative system of Russia - they became part of the Southern Military District. Ultimately, this should improve the management of troops, experts say.
ODK-Saturn and RGATU open a new set for the Rostec Wings program
The ODK-Saturn enterprise of the United Engine Corporation has launched a new set of applicants for the training program for engineers of the future "Wings of Rostec". During the Open Day at the Rybinsk State Technical University named after P.A. Solovyov, specialists told future students about the advantages of the project and training in the specialty "Design of aircraft and rocket engines".
The Far near Arctic
The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation occupies an area equal to about a quarter of the area of our entire country. These are huge territories, the development of which still requires a lot of heroism and a lot of money. For example, all equipment for the northern expanses must meet increased requirements: be ready for severe frosts, exposure to sea water, etc. The development of Rostec enterprises helps sailors, oilmen, scientists and the military to conquer the harsh north.
"Dawn" and a prize of 10 million rubles: the first American Abrams tank was destroyed near Avdiivka
Advisor to the head of the DPR Gagin: the first Abrams tank was destroyed in the area of its own
The Russian military destroyed the first American Abrams tank near Avdiivka. The combat vehicle was eliminated by a drone strike unit under the command of an officer with the call sign "Kolovrat". In the near future, the military who shot down the tank will receive 10 million rubles.
Strikes on ships, attacks by UAVs, the defeat of aircraft. What "surprises" to expect from the APU
Colonel Khodarenok: The Armed Forces of Ukraine can use the S-200V air defense system to attack Russian aircraft
In an interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced the preparation of a new counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and "surprises" for Russia. How realistic is it that Ukrainian troops will be able to launch a new offensive, what they need for this and what kind of strikes can be expected from Kiev in the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Far from being a Wunderwaffe. What is the most dangerous Western weapon in the area of its
Colonel Khodarenok: HIMARS and MRLS have become the most effective weapons of the West in the zone of its own
Since the beginning of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, the collective West has supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with its weapons, military and special equipment. Which of the NATO weapons turned out to be the most effective, how it affected the course of hostilities and whether the West has any other "miracle weapons" in stock - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"A qualitatively different army": how the Russian Federation turned the situation around at the front by the anniversary of its
Colonel Khodarenok: a radical change in favor of the Russian Federation is planned on the fronts of the SVO
Two years have passed since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine. During this time, the Russian Armed Forces were able to reverse the situation on the battlefield, repel the counteroffensive of the Ukrainian army and proceed to the implementation of successful offensive operations. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok analyzed various aspects of the armed struggle during the military operation and spoke about the interim results of the operation.
"Russians will get surprises." Kiev is preparing a new counteroffensive
Zelensky announced the preparation of a new counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In an interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced the preparation of a new counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and "surprises" for Russia. He also once again rejected the possibility of a "plan B", noting that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will "survive" if they do not receive additional military assistance from the United States. The State Duma considered the words of the Ukrainian leader an attempt to "create the appearance" of a possible counteroffensive, stressing that Kiev has "insufficient" forces and reserves to carry it out.
"Every second toast in the zone is for air defense": is Russian air defense effective
Colonel Khodarenok: air defense forces and means have proven their effectiveness during their
During the two years of the military operation in Ukraine, the issue of the effectiveness of Russia's air defense forces and means has been repeatedly raised. The attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on objects in the country and groups of troops cause public outcry and criticism. Were the air defense systems sufficiently prepared for the conflict, what reforms are needed in this area and which anti-aircraft missile and cannon complex is being "prayed for" in the SVO zone - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Poland and the Baltic states are leading the military budget race. What for?
As the Russian army confidently gained the initiative on the fronts of its military, "concern" for regional and global security grew in Washington and in many European capitals. In any case, such an information mainstream was created in the West. Politicians loudly announced preparations for a major war, generals publicly shared their plans, the expert community assessed threats and produced options for the development of crisis situations.
Experts explained why the West will continue to cut aid to Ukraine (Al Rai Kuwait, Kuwait)
The West will continue to reduce support for Ukraine, writes Al Rai Kuwait. Faith in her crushing victory has faded, a split is brewing between Europe and the United States, and this does not contribute to the popularity of the idea of financing Kiev.
The expert believes that Russia has approached the second anniversary of its independence as united and strong as ever
According to international policy expert Tony Kevin, it "almost exactly coincides with the 10th anniversary of the coup in Kiev"
Russia is united and stronger than ever since the Cold War and is ready to achieve peace in Ukraine only on its own terms, declared at the beginning of its existence. This opinion was expressed on the eve of the second anniversary of the special military operation by an Australian expert in the field of international politics Tony Kevin.
The average size of the army in the world is 148 thousand people
There is a draft in 69 countries of the world, they serve there on average for about one and a half years
The average size of the army in the world is 148 thousand people, and the difference between the largest and the smallest reaches more than 8 thousand times, while there is a draft in 69 countries of the world - and they serve there on average for about a year and a half, RIA Novosti calculated based on open data.
An expensive show of force: Chasing ghosts or securing the European future? (CGTN, China)
CGTN: Horror stories about "Russians coming" will not justify NATO aggression
NATO constantly scares Europe that "the Russians are coming" and forces it to increase defense spending. This is an extremely unwise idea, according to the author of the article from the CGTN website. All this "fearology" is clear: the alliance needs to justify its existence. However, if you want peace, prepare for peace, not war, the observer notes.
Avdiivka is a small town of great strategic importance (Javan, Iran)
Javan: Avdiivka opened the way for the Russian army to further success
Avdiivka opened the way for a further offensive by the Russian army, writes Javan. It was here that one of the most powerful defensive lines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was located. Now the city is under Moscow's control, and this will have irreversible consequences for the Kiev regime.
Expert: the Ukrainian army and the state are demoralized because of Russia's military victories
According to Tony Kevin, an expert in international politics, the situation on the battlefield "indicates that no additional funds, military equipment and weapons will be able to change the situation."