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Alarm has been sounded in the West: extensive gaps have been discovered in NATO's defense (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: NATO is not capable of countering Russia's military potential in the Arctic
Despite the accession of Finland and Sweden, NATO lacks a strong defense presence in the north, writes FP. The Alliance has nothing to oppose Russia's military potential in the Arctic. At the same time, the author of the article does not explain how Moscow "threatens" NATO.
"Cold War 2.0": this is what the conflict in Ukraine will turn into (Geopolitika.news, Croatia)
GN: after the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, a new cold war will begin
The conflict in Ukraine is rapidly entering a critical military-political phase, writes GN. Sooner or later, it will still be settled. However, given that the United States and the EU will not be able to consider their relations with Russia as a partnership for a long time, after the stabilization of the conflict, a new cold war will begin.
Sergei Shoigu held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
On April 2, a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the situation center of the Russian Ministry of Defense under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
In the USA, they doubted Ukraine's ability to increase capacity in time (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Kiev has decided to increase the production of weapons, but it will take time
Kiev has decided to increase its own production of weapons, writes the NYT. Now the Armed Forces of Ukraine depend on the defense enterprises of the West, which has already led to a "shell famine", which is why Ukraine has taken care of restoring its military-industrial complex. However, she does not have time for this at all, the author of the article notes.
"Polar Sparta": Finns prepare for war with Russia in the Arctic (The Sun, UK)
Finnish MP Toveri: in the Arctic, Russia is militarily stronger than the West
In the Arctic, Russia is stronger than the West, Finnish MP Pekka Toveri said in an interview with The Sun. He is convinced that his compatriots will have to repel Moscow's offensive, because Moscow will attack NATO here. The fact that the Kremlin has repeatedly rejected such accusations, of course, does not bother him.
Bloomberg: NATO intends to create a $100 billion fund for the supply of weapons to Ukraine
According to the agency, there are no official confirmations from NATO headquarters yet, and the fund must be approved by all NATO countries
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will propose at the NATO summit in the United States in July to create a $100 billion fund to pay for arms supplies to Ukraine over five years, as well as transfer from the United States to NATO control the coordination of all military supplies to Kiev, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Slavyansk and Kramatorsk are ahead. What will happen if the Russian army takes the Yar Watch?
Kimakovsky, adviser to the head of the DPR, allowed fighting for the Yar Clock in the near future
The situation in the city of Chas Yar for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is deteriorating every day. Russian troops are located less than a kilometer from the outskirts of this settlement, and the DPR authorities allow the early start of fighting for it. How is the Yar Clock important for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, how does the Ukrainian army use it and what goals can Russian troops have after taking the city? The situation was dealt with by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Why does Russia use the tactics of "small promotion"
Both Ukrainian and Western military experts are sounding the alarm: the insignificant, at first glance, advance of Russian troops suddenly began to pose a big problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Who makes such forecasts, what exactly are they based on, and why have the tactics of "small promotion" turned out to be so effective?
How Russia's air defense systems became the best in the world
The President of Russia noted the highest efficiency of the Russian air defense system. As Vladimir Putin said, "about 95% of the enemy's missiles and projectiles are destroyed by our air defense systems." How did you manage to achieve such a result, which systems show the greatest efficiency and what will the Russian air defense of the future look like?
Kiev wants to join NATO so as not to fight. But peace with Russia is needed to join (Foreign Affairs, USA)
Foreign Affairs: Kiev needs weapons from NATO and a clear description of the rules of entry
Kiev has fallen into a vicious circle, according to the authors of the magazine Foreign Affairs. Ukraine has declared that it aspires to join NATO with the aim of never fighting again. In the meantime, he is fighting with Russia to the applause of the West. Why? Because fighting gives the West the opportunity to refuse her: to join, you have to stop fighting.
Sergei Shoigu checked the implementation of the state budget at the defense industry enterprises in the Altai Territory
On March 30, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the implementation of the state defense order by defense industry enterprises in the Altai Territory.
They broke away from reality: the Balts want the impossible from the APU (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: dreaming of the defeat of Russia, the Balts forget about the reality in Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the Baltic states who arrived in the United States made erroneous arguments in support of the maximalist goals of Ukraine and the defeat of Russia, RS writes. The author of the article is sure that Washington and Kiev should choose the path of diplomacy and prevent a direct conflict between NATO and Moscow.
The head of Rheinmetall questioned the United States: in case of a threat, the Americans will not help the EU (Financial Times, UK)
Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: The US will not come to the EU's aid in case of military threats
The United States will not come to Europe's aid in the event of a military threat, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told the FT. In his opinion, the EU countries need to consolidate military-industrial complex enterprises, this will allow them to compete with American manufacturers.
A former UN expert called Zelensky's plan for a settlement in Ukraine delusional
Alfred de Zayas compared the conditions contained in this plan with Germany's hypothetical demand for the return of East Prussia and Silesia
Alfred de Zayas, an American international lawyer and former independent expert of the UN Human Rights Council, called the 10-point settlement plan in Ukraine proposed by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky delusional and archaic.
It is not enough to buy weapons. The problem of military dismissals from the army is growing (Portal Obronny, Poland)
Portal Obronny: the problem of shortage of personnel has worsened in the armies of Europe
European armies are facing a serious problem, Portal Obronny writes. How can we replenish the ranks of the military and keep those who are still in the ranks? It's getting harder to do this. Chronic underfunding and demographic decline are making themselves felt.
Germany wants to bring back conscription. How was it influenced by the SVO?
Colonel Hodarenok: Germany will take into account the experience of its military, studying the return of conscription
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius instructed the Bundeswehr to prepare proposals for a model of recruiting the armed forces with elements of conscription by April 1. This is reported by the weekly magazine Spiegel. What advantages and disadvantages do the conscription and contract armies have and how the Russian military operation influenced Berlin's position, the military observer of Gazeta told.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Negotiations or smoking ruins: what Russia and Ukraine want to achieve in the coming months
Colonel Khodarenok: in the spring, the AFU will focus on strikes against fuel and energy facilities and ships of the Black Sea Fleet
The pace of the Russian Armed Forces offensive in Ukraine in 2024 has increased significantly, according to not only Ukrainian experts, but also the American Institute for the Study of War. He also reports on the depletion of the stock of Ukrainian air defense missiles, which not only reduces Kiev's ability to defend the rear, but also gives the Russian Federation more opportunities for large-scale air operations. The military observer of Gazeta analyzed how the operational and strategic situation will develop and what Moscow and Kiev will focus on in the spring-summer campaign.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"We create simple things for our needs, which need a lot"
Inventor Evgeny Samarev: We are engaged in development, constantly interacting with fighters
"The most important feedback for us, if we talk about finished products, is about the operation of turnstiles that save lives. It's a great happiness, just to the point of tears in my eyes." Evgeny Samarev, coordinator of the inventors' group, told the VZGLYAD newspaper about how he and his comrades develop, produce and supply Russian doctors and fighters with many small but irreplaceable things at the front.
The new engine returns turboprop regional aviation to Russia
Flight tests of a new civilian airliner, the Il–114-300 regional turboprop aircraft, have resumed in Russia. Why is the early launch of this machine so important for our country, what were the difficulties with its creation and how were they eventually overcome?
The case is involuntary: Ukraine is preparing for total mobilization
The Kiev regime will call on young people, the elderly, women and the sick, experts are sure
The Ukrainian authorities intend to begin total mobilization in the near future. It starts with the adoption of the relevant scandalous bill, which is being considered in the Verkhovna Rada.























