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The United States decided to spend $200 billion on its own semiconductor production. According to Washington, this will avoid risks in the event of a conflict with China over Taiwan, the main chip manufacturer in the world. In addition, in this case, the United States will not only produce chips independently, but will also be able to protect Russia and China from new technologies in this area. Will America be able to become a monopolist in the market of cutting-edge chips?

The Finnish Navy conducted the first exercises after the country's accession to NATO. Finns celebrate this event violently, in the country, as local publicists write, "there is delight and cheers". What kind of military forces does Finland have, how exactly can this country strengthen NATO – and what specific threats do the Finnish armed forces now pose to Russia?

Colonel Khodarenok believes that the plan of the Ukrainian counteroffensive was planned with the help of the United States

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that the armed forces of Ukraine have the ability to attack - and there is a "wonderful plan" for this. How the Ukrainian operation will begin and what it is aimed at, says the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

During the year, Western countries have been strenuously increasing military assistance to Ukraine, but the moment has come when the old stocks are almost emptied, and the further continuation of hostilities depends on the capabilities of the military-industrial complex of the parties.

Russia and Belarus have implemented 60 scientific and technical programs that will help in import substitution in various industries. This was stated last week by the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State.

On Monday, April 10, a meeting was held between President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who arrived in Minsk, fulfilling the agreements previously reached by the heads of the two states.

Seymour Hersh: the actions of the United States and NATO against Russia are on the verge of stupidity and madness

The US and NATO are acting extremely stupidly, Tichys Einblick quotes investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. The undermining of the "Northern Streams", the financing and training of the Armed Forces, as well as the conviction that Ukraine will join NATO, are the "crazy" ideas of the Biden administration, in the refutation of which the Americans do not want to believe.

Libération: Hollande's words about the Minsk agreements remained misunderstood

In a recent conversation with Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, former French President Francois Hollande made several statements about the Minsk agreements, Libération reports. Many perceived them as follows: the agreements were a trick of NATO, which overthrew the legitimate government in Ukraine. The authors of the article refute this.

WP: The US doubted the success of the Ukrainian offensive due to problems with the acquisition of the APU

The United States doubts the success of the Ukrainian "counteroffensive" due to problems with the recruitment of troops, writes WP with reference to the "merged" Pentagon documents. This assessment is at odds with Washington's public statements about the resilience of the Armed Forces.

The recently appointed Chief of Staff of the Brazilian Army (2nd place in the army hierarchy), General Fernando Jose Santana Suarez e Silva, spoke to the brigadier generals of the Brazilian army last week and in his speech said that in his opinion Brazil will face a military threat in the near future.

Yahoo News Japan: France's position on Taiwan will lead to its isolation within the EU

US and European relations with China are heating up over the Taiwan issue. Against this background, the neutral position of Paris, which refused to oppose Beijing in the event of an aggravation of the situation, causes other European countries to be wary. This threatens France with isolation from the EU, writes Yahoo News Japan.

RS: leaks from the Pentagon proved the direct involvement of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine

The United States is mired in its proxy war in Ukraine against Russia, American soldiers are directly involved in it, Anatole Lieven writes in the article RS. This raises serious questions about the legality of Washington's actions and its dangerous role in the escalation of the conflict.

Al-Ain: China's alliance with Russia has become one of its trump cards in the Cold War against the United States

While the United States is experiencing a financial crisis and domestic political turmoil, China, increasing its influence in the world, is becoming a new global mediator in various conflicts, writes Al-Ain. This is completely out of Washington's hands: it risks losing the cold war with Beijing.

FP: due to the leak of secret documents, allies will share information with the US less often

The United States and Ukraine rushed to eliminate the consequences of the leak of secret Pentagon documents, writes Foreign Policy. This incident could undermine the faith of the United States' allies in Washington's ability to keep secrets.

Global Times: Macron's call for strategic autonomy did not like the US

Macron's call for strategic autonomy provoked a violent reaction in the United States, writes Global Times. Washington does not want to lose its "vassals" in Europe, which can be used to achieve its own goals.

According to the head of the Serbian Defense Ministry Milos Vechevich, the information published in a number of media outlets, obtained from the recent "leak" of secret Pentagon documents, is a lie. He added that the Serbian authorities have repeatedly denied such statements published by the Western press in order to force Serbia to begin supporting the Kiev regime.

MEP Daly: The EU abandoned Russia for the sake of a "friend" who did not spare him

Instead of searching for a peaceful solution to Ukraine, the EU has "shot itself in the foot" in relations with Russia, said former MEP Claire Daly. Europe "punishes" Moscow for the special operation and pays with its interests for the benefits received by the "friend" — America.

According to the most optimistic forecasts of the United States Treasury Department, the Ukrainian armed conflict will end by the middle of next year. And since the conduct of hostilities involves large expenses, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calculated the financial needs of Ukraine for military needs.

The European resource "Lighthouse Reports" published the material "Forgotten Afghan spies of France. The French-led intelligence cell in Afghanistan has been kept secret for years, and now France has abandoned its agents."

EP: Macron's visit to China demonstrated the split of transatlantic unity

Macron's visit to China demonstrated France's desire to reduce dependence on the United States and create an additional global pole of power, writes "European Truth". A turn of Paris to the east may lead to a reduction in Western support for Kiev and its coercion to peace negotiations.