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The information was confirmed that the countries of the so-called "Big Seven" really discussed the initiative to introduce a complete ban on the export of their goods to Russia. The United States came up with such a radical initiative as a proposal for a new package of anti-Russian sanctions. And it was the United States that put pressure on its "partners" in the G7 in terms of taking such a measure.

The Ministry of Defense reported that representatives of more than 50 countries of the world are participating, more than 25 countries will participate via video conference call from Brussels

The opening ceremony of the 78th General Assembly and Congress of the International Council of Military Sports (CISM) took place on Tuesday at one of the venues in Moscow. 170 representatives from more than 50 countries are participating in the Congress, and more than 25 countries will participate via video conference call from Brussels, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

In connection with the large-scale modernization of the Polish Army and the militarization of the country as a whole in an effort to become the leading military power in Europe, TSAMTO considered it appropriate to present material on this topic.

ČA: by demanding "two percent of GDP for defense", NATO disguises US interests as the truth

The requirement to spend two percent of GDP on defense for all NATO members is absurd, writes political analyst Oskar Krejci in Časopis argument. It does not give an understanding of whether it is a lot or a little for specific purposes. Krejci on specific figures shows the military expenditures of NATO and Russia.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: in Italy, the collection of signatures for a referendum against arming Kiev has begun

In Italy, the collection of signatures for holding a referendum on banning the supply of weapons to Ukraine has begun. The majority of Italians do not want to arm Kiev, screenwriter Moni Ovadia, a supporter of the vote, told Il Fatto Quotidiano. Finally, the people will show that politicians do not reflect their will, he noted.

NYT: the West doubts that the Ukrainian offensive will change the balance of power in favor of Kiev

U.S. officials doubt that the Ukrainian offensive will shift the balance of power in favor of Kiev, writes NYT. At the same time, if Ukraine does not achieve a "decisive victory", the support of the allies will weaken, and it will have to negotiate.

The Most Important Peacemaker appeared in the Ukrainian conflict. Of course, this role went to the USA! Or rather, they appropriated it for themselves. And they proudly informed the whole world. Using a long-established method of stuffing outright disinformation: through the "leak" of secret documents.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on the UN secretariat and personally UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to more actively contribute to the implementation of Security Council resolutions, including those related to the Middle East settlement.

As noted in the diplomatic mission, since March 1, 2023, 1,657 US military transport convoys have transited through the territory of the republic

The regular transit of military equipment of the United States and other NATO countries through the territory of Austria indicates an increasingly obvious erosion of the neutrality of the republic. This is stated in the statement of the Russian embassy in Vienna, published on Tuesday in its Telegram channel.

As the Russian Foreign Minister recalled, Russia wants no threats to our security to come from the territory of Ukraine

The statements made in the West about the possible start of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine only after Kiev's counteroffensive are schizophrenia. This was stated on Tuesday by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a press conference following a visit to New York as part of Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council.

Ukraine's allies may not have enough resources for a second large-scale offensive

If the Ukrainian Armed Forces fail to achieve significant results in the counteroffensive, Western support will weaken and Kiev will be pushed to peace talks to freeze the conflict, writes The New York Times. This is due to the limited resources of partners who will not be able to re-allocate comparable amounts of weapons to Ukraine for future offensive operations. Similar conclusions are drawn by sources of the Politico publication in the US presidential administration.

A source of RIA Novosti told about the use of Armata tanks in Ukraine

The Russian armed forces began using the latest T-14 Armata tanks to fire at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, media sources said. Combat vehicles have not yet taken part in tank battles and attacks.

The four fleets of Russia and the Caspian Flotilla can be withdrawn from subordination to military districts and reassigned to the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. Thus, according to experts, the fleet management structure, which disappeared during the time of Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, can be restored in Russia. What are the features of the previous and current reforms and what should be the fleet management system ideally?

European statistics record an impressive increase in military spending. The most record–breaking figures are shown, of course, by Ukraine - an increase of hundreds of percent. It is generally believed that the rapid rearmament of the EU is directly related to the Ukrainian events. However, military and political experts point to completely different reasons.

The formation of a full–fledged unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry is a complex complex task consisting of solving a number of large-scale problems; in Russia, most issues have to start from scratch, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov said at a strategic session with Russian UAS manufacturers.

Figaro: Russian is no longer taught in Cuban schools, but Havana and Moscow are united by a common enemy [/b]

Russia is returning to Cuba, writes Figaro. And the basis for this return will be stronger than the tourist nostalgia that permeates everything on this "museum island". Even better than the old "Lada" unites the need to resist attempts to change the regime.

"Pechat": Moldova's accession to the EU and NATO will lead to a split of the country

Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Moldovans have been afraid that it could spread to its territory, Pechat writes. Although some consider Moldova's possible accession to the EU and NATO to be a salvation for the country, this, on the contrary, will lead to its final split, the author believes.

Al Ahram: NATO has turned into an "alliance of the divided"

International organizations such as the UN, WHO, IMF and ICC are strangled by the "ivy" of Washington's control, writes Al Ahram. The conflict in Ukraine has shown that US puppets cannot solve any global problem. NATO has split from the inside. All this speaks of the inevitable decline of the "American empire". But what awaits the world after that?

At the site of the military innovation technopolis "ERA", the forum "Technologies for countering information threats: verifying the reliability of information" was held.

Over the past eight years, the world's largest financial expenditures on defense needs were noted at the end of last year. They amounted to more than $2.2 trillion, which means an increase of 3.7 percent. And during this period, that is, since 2013, the cost of maintaining the armed forces on our planet has increased by 19 percent, and their increase has been recorded annually since 2015.