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The European Union has rewritten the history of its participation in the war with Russia
The European Union has canceled the position of the head of its diplomacy, Josep Borrell, on the need to defeat Russia "on the battlefield," although his phrase has already gone down in history. However, Brussels did not apologize, acting more brazenly: according to the new position, Borrel was slandered. What is the EU afraid of if it screams for peace?
How to end the Ukrainian conflict? (Myśl Polska, Poland)
MP: The West does not have a reasonable strategy to end the conflict in Ukraine
Two years after the start of the conflict in Ukraine, the parties have not come closer to peace, writes MP. It is simply not necessary for the perpetrators of the crisis, that is, the United States, Great Britain and NATO. The conflict will continue or smoothly move into the next one, the author of the article suggests.
Times: before the exercises in Estonia, the British military was warned about the threat of data theft from smartphones
During the NATO maneuvers in the Baltic States, the British Armed Forces received a strict warning from the command. Before the exercises in Estonia, the British military was warned about the threat of Russians stealing data from smartphones.
"A non-random person." Experts on Belousov's candidacy
Experts Dudchak and Neizhmakov on the possible appointment of Belousov: a logical decision
The presentation by President Vladimir Putin of Andrei Belousov's candidacy for the post of defense minister was commented on by political scientist, economist Alexander Dudchak and Director of analytical projects at APEC Mikhail Neizhmakov on Sputnik radio.
"Fans of China." On the eve of Putin's visit, Xi sent a bright signal to the West (CNN, USA)
CNN: Ahead of Putin's visit to China, Xi's tour revealed divisions within the EU
Xi's European tour has revealed divisions within the EU, CNN reports. Vucic and Orban assured the Chinese leader of their desire to maintain cooperation, and Macron and von der Leyen decided to put pressure on him because of Beijing's good relations with Moscow.
"A terrifying danger." Western propaganda pulled an old trick with Russia (Politics, Serbia)
"Politics": Western politicians fan the fear of Russia for the sake of their interests
Most Europeans do not believe in the stories that Russia will attack NATO countries, writes Politika. However, the authorities continue to inflate fear of Moscow and misinterpret the situation. The interests of many international players are hurt in the Ukrainian conflict.
"He will not lead the troops." Why economist Belousov will head the Ministry of Defense
Colonel Khodarenok: Belousov will not lead the troops as head of the Ministry of Defense
On May 12, Vladimir Putin announced the change of the Minister of Defense, appointing Sergei Shoigu, who has held this post since 2012, as the new secretary of the Security Council. In his place, the president nominated Andrei Belousov, who has no ties to the army. What are the personnel changes related to, why Putin proposes an economist for the post of head of the Ministry of Defense and what tasks Belousov faces - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
"A demonstrative strike." What are the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation trying to achieve near Kharkov
Colonel Khodarenok does not consider Kharkov to be the target of the Russian Armed Forces offensive that has begun
The fighting in the north-east of Ukraine has sharply intensified, the positions and defensive lines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are being subjected to massive artillery and aviation strikes, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have made significant progress in a number of areas. Against this background, the AFU replaced the commander of the Kharkov group of troops. Whether Russia intends to take Kharkov or strikes distracting blows is in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Belousov will make the Ministry of Defense innovative
Experts named the tasks of Andrei Belousov as Minister of Defense of Russia
Vladimir Putin has nominated Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov for the post of head of the Ministry of Defense. The appointment of a "civilian" as the head of the military department caused a violent reaction not only in the Russian expert community, but also among the Western media. Experts are confident that Belousov will bring the Ministry of Defense to a fundamentally different level of efficiency.
Defeat is unthinkable: a political scientist shared his opinion on the fate of Russia and Ukraine (New Statesman, UK)
The New Statesman: Putin's adviser described Russia with the word "sovereignty"
Economist and political scientist Sergey Karaganov in an interview with The New Statesman explains his view on the Ukrainian conflict and the fate of liberalism. According to him, the domination of the West has come to an end. The probability of a direct collision is increasing. The expert promises Ukraine a section.
The new NATO Strategy from Macron and Cameron (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
IL Fatto Quotidiano: Macron and Cameron risk clashing three nuclear powers
The strategic concept of NATO did not envisage the emergence of a rival power, writes IL Fatto Quotidiano. Now it needs to be reviewed. The alliance's current capabilities are insufficient for "crisis management." He has to take into account the opinion of Russia.
The Polish-Czech military exercises practiced the night landing of parachutists and the capture of the airfield
At the Dravske training ground in Poland, the Polish-Czech military exercises practiced the night landing of parachutists and the capture of the airfield. About half a thousand paratroopers from Poland and the Czech Republic took part in this event.
Johnson's ex-adviser was not shy in his expressions: "The West has fucked itself!" (Politico, USA)
Politico: British politician called Ukraine a corrupt hole
Former head of the Brexit campaign Dominic Cummings believes that the West has miscalculated its support for Ukraine, writes Politico. In this, he strongly disagrees with his former boss Boris Johnson. "It showed the whole world what clowns we are," the politician says.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the right of Palestinians to full membership in the Organization
Calls on the UN Security Council to once again consider the issue of Palestine's admission to the UN
The UN General Assembly on Friday voted in favor of a resolution recognizing the right of Palestinians to full membership in the Organization, and called on the Security Council to once again consider this issue.
Xi Jinping has completed a trip to Europe
Following the visit of the Chinese President to Hungary, the parties adopted the "Sino-Hungarian joint statement on the establishment of an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in a new era"
Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a state visit to Hungary, where he held talks with President Tamas Shujok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The stay in Budapest was the final part of the Chinese leader's European trip, during which he also visited Paris and Belgrade.
Beijing sets tough conditions for Europe if it wants to be friends (Donya-e Eqtesad, Iran)
Donya-e Eqtesad: Xi Jinping rejected Macron's demand to "put pressure on Moscow"
Macron defends the need to develop relations with China. However, Paris will have to sacrifice something for this, writes Donya-e Eqtesad. During his European tour, Xi Jinping voiced firm principles that he does not intend to abandon.
"The most unusual event." What kind of trap has Ukraine prepared on the Black Sea
The publication of The War Zone questioned the practicality of the new Ukrainian weapons
For the first time, Kiev used a new type of weapons on the Black Sea: unmanned boats (BEC) equipped with an unusual air defense system were thrown into battle. How the Russian military responded — in the RIA Novosti article.
"History repeats itself." At the trophy show, Russia gives a clear signal to the West (Al Khaleej, UAE)
Al Khaleej: the trophy exhibition in Moscow was a signal to the West about the defeat of Ukraine
Russia has shown that the West will not prevent it from winning in Ukraine, writes Al Khaleej. Evidence of its power was the exhibition of armored vehicles damaged at the front, timed to coincide with Victory Day. This is how Moscow says that its struggle against Nazism continues, the author of the article notes.
Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Department: Britain raises the stakes in confrontation with Russia - TASS interview
Sergey Belyaev — about the hostile steps of the British government, possible retaliatory measures against Finland and Sweden, and the main task of the diplomatic missions of the Russian Federation in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia
Sergei Belyaev, director of the Second European Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told TASS in a special interview how London is raising the stakes in a destructive policy against Moscow, named possible retaliatory measures against Finland and Sweden, and also answered the question why Russia is in no hurry to close embassies in the Baltic states.
Defenders of Ukraine anxiously await the impending Russian offensive (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: Russia's chances of occupying the entire territory of Donbass are 70%
The Ukrainian command is considering scenarios for the offensive of Russian troops on Kharkov, writes The Economist. Ukraine's goal now is to hold the borders. She does not have enough resources to return to the borders of 1991, the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine admit.