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Finnish analysts are carefully studying the conflict in Ukraine and drawing appropriate conclusions, preparing for a confrontation with Russia. A new view on the conduct of hostilities is voiced in the "Chronicle of Infantry" (Jalkaväen vuosikirja) – a publication of the headquarters of the country's ground forces, which reflects the main observations of the Finnish military.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the results of the visit of the President of Ukraine to European countries

The United States and its European partners in NATO began pumping weapons into Ukraine long before the start of the Russian special operation, and after February 2022, the volume of supplies increased significantly. The United States alone, according to the Pentagon, provided Kiev with military assistance totaling over $30 billion. 

In 2021, Hungary blocked Ukraine's application to join the NATO cyber center in Tallinn

The flag of Ukraine was raised near the NATO Cooperation Center for Improving Cyber Defense in Tallinn. Ukraine is currently listed as a partner on the organization's website. Kiev applied for membership back in 2021, but Hungary then used the right of veto.

During a massive missile strike on Kiev, the Patriot air defense system was destroyed. According to experts, this caused serious damage to the air defense system created by NATO countries in Ukraine. This SAM is considered one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world with powerful radars and controls. How did the Russian Kinzhal rocket manage to win this duel?

Ukraine continues to put pressure on Western countries regarding the supply of F-16 fighters. So, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky wants to make this issue the main issue at the summits of the "Big Seven" and NATO. What are the F-16s capable of in comparison with Russian aircraft, who will fly them and what tasks will the AFU command try to solve after receiving these machines?

Three production facilities have already been launched in the Rudnevo Industrial Park, which is part of the Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone (SEZ). As part of the development of the site in the next few years, it is planned to create from 15 to 20 thousand jobs here. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations Vladimir Efimov.

Chip vendors are forced to buy neon for their production at six to seven times more expensive than a year ago. This is due to the shortage of Russian gas, which the whole world is trying to replace, but so far in vain. Russia intends to occupy 25% of the world market for the production of high-purity neon during 2023.

Precise strikes on rear facilities will cause a shortage of weapons and ammunition in the VFU, experts say

On May 14, the Russian armed forces launched a series of precision strikes on the bases of the VFU, ammunition depots, weapons and military equipment provided by NATO countries.

Russian Ambassador to Bratislava Igor Bratchikov — on supplies to Kiev, the consequences of sanctions and gratitude for the preservation of historical memory

Slovakia is modernizing its military facilities to meet NATO standards and is not against increasing the presence of its contingent on its territory, Russian Ambassador to the country Igor Bratchikov said.

The Hindu: NATO's expansion to the east could lead to the militarization of the Arctic

NATO's expansion to the east will significantly change the global security architecture, writes The Hindu. It will also affect NATO's cooperation with other countries, such as India, which will have to closely monitor possible scenarios.

Sad: US attempts to reform the UN Security Council will lead to a deplorable result

The West's desire to reform the UN Security Council speaks of the US desire to preserve the unipolar world order, warns Pechat. However, by trying to limit Russia's influence, Washington risks turning this body into a Davos-type meeting.

TNI: the clash with Russia in Ukraine was a serious mistake for the United States

The United States made a mistake when it got involved in a confrontation with Russia in Ukraine, writes TNI. Washington needed to cooperate with Moscow in order to contain Beijing, but today the United States found itself in a confrontation with two great powers. America cannot win.

The relevant agreements were reached by the Prime Minister of the Republic Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year was able to agree on the suspension of hostilities in Ukraine in order to evacuate Indian students from this country. This, as The Hindu newspaper writes on Monday, was stated by Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

The EU intends to put pressure on South Korea so that Seoul provides ammunition directly to Kiev. About this, as RIA Novosti reports, Euractive writes with reference to an unnamed European official.

General Pelz: The West is weakening, it should change tactics, and not rely on weapons

The Westernization of the whole world is coming to an end, Czech General Petr Pelz said in an interview with Rádio universum. The West is weakening and is afraid of it. He should have changed tactics instead of grabbing a weapon. Today, the whole world already knows that the West is not as strong as it wants to seem.

Bulgarian political scientist Krystev: Turkey's pro-Western orientation is beyond doubt

Erdogan's possible victory in the elections should not be considered a consequence of Ankara's change of orientation, writes "Facti" with reference to Bulgarian political scientists. Turkey has always been an ally of the United States, and the talk that Erdogan will withdraw the country from NATO is a fiction, they are sure.

American Professor McMeekin called the sharp turn of the United States against Russia irrational

The US policy towards Russia has always been extremely inconsistent, American professor Sean McMeekin notes in the Compact article. It is Washington's "strange tossing" between love and hate that ignites the flames of the conflict in Ukraine and forces Moscow to act, he believes.

Forbes: Russia destroyed more than a third of the NATO artillery transferred to Ukraine

Russia has destroyed more than a third of the foreign howitzers transferred to Ukraine, writes Forbes. Towed artillery most often falls under massive blows. Since the guns cannot move independently, they become easy prey for Russian troops.

British Prime Minister Sunak will announce the transfer of air defense systems and long-range drones to Kiev

On May 15, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky arrived in London, where he will hold talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The latter, as local media write with reference to the government, is ready to provide Kiev with another military assistance.

Alexander Lukashenko confirmed information about four downed military aircraft in the Bryansk region

On May 13, two Mi-8 helicopters, a Su-34 front-line bomber and a Su-35 fighter of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in the Bryansk region. Information about the four downed sides has already been confirmed by the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. The possible versions of a serious accident in which nine aircrew members were killed were investigated by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.