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The Turkish media also drew attention to the intentions of the United States to unleash a war against Russia and Belarus with the hands of Europeans and involve other countries besides the alliance in it. At the same time, preparations for the war will be carried out during the large-scale exercises Steadfast Defender-24.

Taking control of the city will reduce the intensity of shelling of Donetsk and provide opportunities for further offensive

The battle for Avdiivka ended with a crushing defeat of the Ukrainian troops. They have been strengthening this major defense hub since 2014.

Rudskoy: Russia has demonstrated the superiority of military art over NATO

Fighters of the Armed Forces of Russia during the repulse of the summer counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) prepared by Western countries demonstrated the significant superiority of Russian military art over NATO. This was announced on Monday, February 19, by the First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy.

The interviewed participants of the Munich Security Conference "avoided the question of what Ukraine's victory would be and when it might follow," the newspaper writes

The plan of Washington and its allies to support Kiev now is to prevent the collapse of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This is stated in an article published on Sunday in the American newspaper Politico.

TNY: in 2024, the advantage in the Ukrainian conflict will be on the side of Russia

Even if assistance to Ukraine from the United States arrives, the advantage will be on the side of Russia, writes TNY. Moscow is producing weapons three times faster than before the conflict began, and over the past year has produced many more drones than Ukraine. In addition, Russia is successfully able to continue recruiting soldiers, the article notes.

In foreign policy, the United States operates on autopilot, writes FP. America has a lot of pressure tools, but it uses the same methods all the time. The reflexive craving for coercion and the pursuit of unattainable goals make Washington's foreign policy ineffective, the author of the article believes.

Info: Europe is deciding on the transfer of defense competencies to Brussels

Europe has realized that it can no longer fully rely on American aid, writes Info. Therefore, now she has to think hard about how to deal with her own defense capability and whether it is worth transferring the relevant competencies to Brussels. This causes rejection among some EU members.

Admiral Bauer called last year's NATO hopes for the Armed Forces very optimistic

A year ago, delegates to the Munich Security Conference were optimistic about Ukraine's prospects, but today, because of Russia's victories, their faith in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been shaken, writes FT. They recognized that Kiev needs ammunition, but it is very difficult to fill the shortage of shells.

Russian troops are attacking almost the entire line of contact, trying to stretch the forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and prevent the use of reserves in one particular area. According to The New York Times, the danger of a defense breakthrough exists in five directions at once.

AP: near Avdiivka, Russia forced the APU to spend five times more shells

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are experiencing a serious shortage of artillery shells, Ukrainian soldiers complained in an interview with an AP correspondent. Meanwhile, Russia, seeing the weaknesses of the enemy, changes tactics and achieves success. Now she has liberated Avdiivka, and then more.

On the eve of the next anniversary of the formation of the leading think tank of the Russian Armed Forces, a representative of the Red Star met with the Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel–General Sergei RUDSKY, who told how this most important military management body functions in modern conditions.

Alan Lushnikov, President of Kalashnikov Concern JSC, in an interview with the Military Commissariats of Russia magazine, spoke about the need to introduce rifle training in schools, the importance of patriotic education and the ability to handle weapons, as well as training in responsible weapon ownership.

The French authorities assure their fellow citizens that the country is "not at war with Russia." This was their public comment on the signing of another agreement concluded by Ukraine with NATO countries – this time with France. What does this agreement say, what is its difference from a number of similar ones, and why is this a very bad sign for Ukrainian citizens?

Colonel Khodarenok: it is important for the Russian Armed Forces to build on success before new supplies of weapons to the Armed Forces

Last week, Russian troops completed the breakthrough of the long-term, deeply layered enemy defense and stormed the city of Avdiivka, an important communications hub and a stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Why the Ukrainian military should not talk about the "alignment" of the front and how the situation will develop further - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Official Russian representatives will not participate in the forum

The situation in Ukraine, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the future of NATO, as well as security in Europe will be the main topics of the opening Munich Conference. The forum, which is being held this year for the 60th time, will bring together hundreds of politicians and experts from dozens of countries. The conference will be opened by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

"Guancha": the key to Russia's power was the rejection of rapprochement with the West

Previously, Moscow wanted to cooperate with the West, but it rejected it, writes the author of the article from "Guancha". However, it is now becoming clear that Russia does not need the United States or the EU to be a strong state. Its economy exceeds all expectations, as well as its military power and political influence.

Spectator: NATO members do not have the equipment and ammunition to wage war with Russia

European leaders are afraid that Russia may soon attack one of the NATO members, and are preparing for war, writes Spectator. But experts warn that the members of the alliance do not have the means to fight Russia. All equipment and ammunition have already been sent to Ukraine.

WP: EU countries provide financial assistance to Kiev in a larger volume than the United States

European allies are worried about the US commitment to Ukraine, WP writes. Despite the encouraging rhetoric of the Biden team, Washington cannot promise that it will provide additional assistance to Kiev in the near future or support Europe in the long term.

Russia's loss in Ukraine should occupy a central position in Washington's policy towards Moscow, writes FP. The United States should actively support the Russian opposition, talk about human rights and wage a more aggressive information war, advises the author of the article.

German media are actively discussing the speech of the leader of the new left BSW party, Sarah Wagenknecht, at the annual political event in Bavarian Passau. Harsh statements by Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Zeder in Passau were not left without comments.