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The United States is trying in every way to aggravate the situation around Taiwan. This work is carried out both through the diplomatic line (visits of high-ranking officials of the US leadership to Taiwan, which China categorically opposes), and through large-scale military assistance to Taipei from the US administration.

FA: Russia will gain an advantage in any outcome of the Ukrainian counteroffensive

The West hopes for the expected Ukrainian counteroffensive, but its result is unlikely to justify the hopes, writes the FA. The outcome of the operation will probably only bring Russia an advantage: either victory or time to recuperate — and will postpone the prospect of peace negotiations.

Moscow has information that some Eastern European countries violated the provisions of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). This was announced to journalists on May 16 by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov.

Medvedev: denunciation of the CFE Treaty allows placing weapons where Russia needs

After the denunciation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Russia can place weapons wherever it wants. This was announced on May 16 by Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

France has again promised to provide Ukraine with AMX 10-RC wheeled tanks and even equip several battalions with them. The first batch of these machines arrived in Ukraine in March of this year, but for the first time we are talking about such a serious delivery. Why do French military experts recall the Soviet Union in this regard and how do they assess the role of wheeled tanks in the Ukrainian theater of operations?

Politico learned about Ukraine's desire to receive up to 50 F-16 fighters from Western allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants the possible supply of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev to become one of the central topics at the G7 summit in Japan and at the meeting of NATO heads of state in Lithuania, Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yuriy Sak said.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, did not confirm or deny the information that Zakhar Prilepin was included in the list of targets

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov on Tuesday said that this structure is behind the terrorist attacks against some media persons in Russia.

Former Polish President Komorowski: now the Russians know that we have neither intelligence nor air defense

The incident with the missile that fell near Bydgoszcz showed that the Polish air defense is not working, former Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski told Polsat TV. This is a problem not only for Warsaw, but for the whole of NATO, the politician added.

Beijing pointed out the unacceptability of the policy of the White House, which is "trying to force other states to take one side or another" in the Ukrainian conflict

The international community should promote a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and not be like the United States, which sells weapons and contributes to the escalation of the conflict. This was stated on Tuesday by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.

The terrorist attack against Russian gas pipelines at the bottom of the Baltic Sea made many countries think about the increased risks. Therefore, after the undermining of the "Northern Streams", which was committed, according to the Russian authorities, by Western saboteurs, NATO is strengthening security measures for underwater infrastructure, including pipelines and cables.

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.