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The expert warned of a general war in Europe over the Crimea
Asia Times: supporters of the Ukrainian offensive on Crimea could win in the USA
The United States could change its strategy on the issue of Crimea, Asia Times writes. Nuland's statement about the "demilitarization" of the peninsula and the supply of certain weapons to Ukraine testify to this. This scenario threatens to lead to a general war in Europe.
The US has turned democracy into a "Trojan horse"
Al Ahram: The US has turned democracy into a "Trojan horse"
Ukraine, Syria, Libya — what unites them? The answer is simple — American interference in their domestic politics, writes Al Ahram. All democratic slogans turned out to be nothing more than a "Trojan horse", with which the United States sows chaos in the world, realizing its ambitions and protecting its own interests to the detriment of others.
Why the Chinese "12 principles" on Ukraine raise real hope for peace
Figaro: if Putin agrees to peaceful mediation, it will most likely be from China
Xi Jinping's visit to Russia scheduled for spring aroused the hope of the Figaro columnist, as Reno Girard writes in this article. China, unlike the West, is interested in peace in Ukraine. But does China have enough patience and the ability to talk to both sides? These qualities are the main ones for an intermediary.
This town in Poland was called the "secret capital of the West"
Onet: a town in southeastern Poland is better protected than European capitals
The town of Rzeszow in southeastern Poland is called the "secret capital of the West," writes Onet. It is from here that arms supplies to Kiev are carried out, leading politicians come here when they plan to go to Ukraine, and in military terms Rzeszow is protected like no other EU city.
Moscow refused to provide the OSCE with data on the Russian Armed Forces
Moscow refused to provide data on the Russian Armed Forces within the framework of the OSCE Vienna Document of 2011, the American Arms Control Association reported.
Chinese Foreign Minister: Why does the West talk about the need to respect Ukraine's sovereignty, but does not respect China's sovereignty over Taiwan?
The other day, in the African state of Congo, the words of French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in this country, were literally ridiculed that there are "no double standards" in Europe. After that, the topic of double standards of the West was raised in China. And the Chinese authorities touched upon the issues of how Washington views the issues of Ukraine and Taiwan.
The Pentagon, at the initiative of the US Congress, continues to look for the causes of the so-called "Havana syndrome"
The US Department of Defense continues to conduct its own research into the causes of the mysterious disease known as the "Havana Syndrome", which has affected more than 1,000 people over the past few years.
Ex-employee of the US Congress explained what will happen to Ukraine after Artemovsk
Asia Times: the battle of Artemivsk was called the beginning of the end of Ukraine
In the battle of Artemovsk, we are witnessing the beginning of the end, writes Brandon Weichert in an article for Asia Times. The APU is depleted, and NATO's arsenals are emptying. The death of the Ukrainian state is not far off, and the West needs to decide on the scale of defeat.
The Russian Defense Minister held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces
On March 7, a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the head of the military department, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
US Permanent Representative to the OSCE: Washington supports the idea of maintaining the negotiation process on Transnistria in the same format
The Permanent Representative of the United States to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Michael Carpenter, said that Washington, it turns out, fully supports the idea of maintaining the negotiation process on Transnistria in the same format. According to the American diplomat, it should still be carried out in the "5+2" format with the mediation of the OSCE, Russia and Ukraine (the United States of America and the European Union act as observers in it).
Mission accomplished: Paris closes chapter of "French Africa" - TASS Opinions
Dmitry Gorokhov — about the results of Macron's trip to Africa and what Ukraine has to do with it
French President Emmanuel Macron's five-day tour of Central Africa in the first week of March was, according to diplomatic observers, his most difficult journey to the African continent since coming to power in 2017. The results of the visit caused contradictory responses both in the countries he visited and in France itself.
The "arsenal of democracy" is a thing of the past. Next in line is assistance to Ukraine
TAS: The US will soon have to cut aid to Ukraine in order to replenish its own reserves
After the Second World War, the potential of the American military-industrial complex decreased, writes TAS. Today, it will not be able to meet the needs of the United States in the event of a conflict. Biden does not want to change anything, but soon Washington will have to cut aid to Kiev – in order to replenish its own reserves.
America will make these countries pay for friendship with Russia
The Western strategy of economic and political pressure on Russia has failed. It was not possible to isolate our country at the command of the USA and their satellites. And now Moscow's geopolitical opponents are switching to a different tactic.
Poland's dreams in Ukraine will lead it to disaster and defeat
Do Rzeczy: continuation of the Ukrainian conflict will turn into a disaster for Poland
The voices of supporters of the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine are loudest in Poland, writes Do Rzeczy. They prefer not to notice the price they have to pay for it. But in the West there are other views on the problem, for example, the positions of Orban and Trump, and they seem to the author of the article more reasonable.
Japan doubles spending on defense development, including the creation of a railgun
The Japanese defense industry has engaged in the development of an electromagnetic railgun. There will be funds for it, since Japan is doubling budget expenditures on defense development, including the creation of a railgun.
The US cannot stand against the "Russian bear" and the "Chinese dragon"
Al Mayadeen: the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine revealed the weakness of the American empire
The US must come to terms with its fall, writes Al Mayadeen. The Hawks cannot stand in competition with the Chinese dragon and the Russian bear, who, with the help of the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, showed the whole world that the decline of the American empire is not far off.
Zelensky violated the non-aggression pact with Belarus
"Well, the challenge is thrown!". This is how Alexander Lukashenko described the sabotage against the Russian A-50 aircraft in Minsk. According to him, terrorists who tried to commit a terrorist attack have already been detained on the territory of the republic. Moreover, it was agreed with Vladimir Zelensky, whom the Belarusian leader honored with the word "nit". Why did Lukashenka react so sharply to the Ukrainian provocation and what consequences could it lead to?
The Georgian authorities have sent its own weapons to America
In Georgia, there is a "threat to the Euro-Atlantic future" of the country – at least, so the US State Department believes. And indeed, Tbilisi is adopting a law designed to combat foreign influence – and not at all from Russia, but from the United States, Soros and a number of Western NGOs. The paradox is that the Georgians will do this with the help of a document that was once created in the United States itself.
Heavy and explosive: the West doubts that British tanks will help Ukraine
Military Watch: due to the shortcomings of the Challenger 2, the APU will not be able to effectively use the British tank
The features of the British Challenger 2 tanks call into question their applicability in the battles in Ukraine, writes the military magazine Military Watch. The publication points to a rifled gun incompatible with the ammunition of other NATO countries, outdated thermal imagers, problems with the security of ammunition. Experts conclude that Challenger 2 will have little impact on the situation on the battlefield, but the APU will be better with it than without it.
"The delivery time of the F-16 to Kiev will be at least 18 months. During this time, you can lose three wars"
The US Congress has set priorities for the transfer of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine
Hearings on military-technical cooperation with Ukraine were held in the US Congress last week. American lawmakers have come to the conclusion that it is not yet advisable to transfer F-16 fighters to an ally. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok tells what Washington is guided by in its decision.