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The United States suddenly realized who was to blame for the Ukrainian crisis. Not Russia
Did NATO really provoke the conflict in Ukraine?
Was Pope Francis right when he said that NATO forced the Kremlin to "unleash the conflict"? This is the question asked by the author of the article in The Hill. After briefly analyzing the relations between the United States and Russia, he comes to an obvious conclusion.
"The goal of Finland and Sweden joining NATO is to control the Russian Arctic"
Rear Admiral Viktor Borisov told why the United States is dragging Helsinki and Stockholm into NATO
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and the country's Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced that they support the decision to apply for NATO membership. In the Swedish Parliament, the hearings on joining the alliance are scheduled for May 16. The Kremlin said that such a move "threatens the security of Russia." What Sweden and Finland can give to NATO is in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
In Europe, they suddenly realized: Ukraine was helped, but they themselves were left without pants
Brussels warns of a shortage in the European army in case of Russian aggression
The European Commission has submitted a report on the deficit of investments in defense, El País reports. It turned out that Europe is vulnerable: the list of what is missing can be enumerated endlessly, and after helping Ukraine, ammunition was also in short supply.
London and Oslo signed a declaration on strengthening cooperation, including in the field of defense
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a declaration on the development of bilateral strategic cooperation, including in the field of defense, foreign policy and security, Downing Street reports.
Finland and Sweden are about to join NATO. What does this mean for Russia?
What consequences will the accession of these countries to NATO have?
Finland and Sweden are going to apply to join NATO, writes the Turkish website Haber 7. According to the author of the article, the membership of these countries in the alliance will pose a threat to Russia and change the balance of power in Europe.
Russia is what it is. That's what the West should do with it
Is diplomacy between Russia and the West possible?
It is necessary to deal with the Russia that exists, and not with the one that we would like to see, and therefore diplomacy is needed in relations with it, writes Project Syndicate. To begin with, the United States and its partners should limit their goals in Ukraine, the author of the article believes. This means, in particular, refusing to talk about regime change in Moscow.
Time of nerves: why May will be decisive for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbass
The Ukrainian command is pulling all its remaining reserves there
On May 13, the Russian Defense Ministry reported high-precision weapons strikes on the military structure of Ukraine, as a result, the headquarters of the territorial defense and the battalion of the 24th mechanized Brigade were destroyed.
Biden's anti-Putin crusade has failed. And here's why
Why Biden's Anti-Putin Crusade for Democracy is Failing
Ukraine has become an ideal argument for launching Biden's crusade in defense of democracy. But many countries refused to support him and oppose Russia. The reason is that the US itself has sunk to the level of a "defective democracy".
Chinese press: NATO expansion can turn Europe into a new "powder keg"
The Chinese edition of Global Times published an article discussing the possible admission of new members to NATO – Sweden and Finland. It is expected that the Finnish application will be submitted on May 15, and the Swedish one on the 16th. Without any referendums…
Israeli rocket attack on Syria led to deaths
Israel launched a missile strike on the outskirts of the city of Masyaf in the Syrian province of Hama. The Israeli rocket attack on Syria led to the death of people.
France in the Ukrainian conflict: a volunteer not of his own free will
The Ukrainian conflict: "Stop pouring oil on the fire!"
French weapons arrive at Ukraine — by sea, by air and by land. An experienced diplomat on the pages of the discussion publication "Kozer" asks the question: where do these supplies lead? Does France have a goal and a plan in this dangerous game? The author does not believe in Macron's "peaceful missions": the president has subordinated himself to the globalist ideology.
Putin, in a conversation with the President of Finland, called Helsinki's rejection of the policy of neutrality a mistake
Putin: There are no threats to Finland's security. A change in Helsinki's foreign policy course may negatively affect Russian-Finnish relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto discussed Helsinki's plans to join NATO and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone conversation, the Kremlin's press service reported on Saturday.
"Ukraine is counting on foreign aid." Why is Kiev storming a tiny island in the Black Sea
What is the military value of Snake Island for Russia and Ukraine
The Ukrainian authorities continue to make attempts to return the island of Snake in the Black Sea, which was occupied by the Russian army during a special military operation. About the strategic importance of the island - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
The USA decided to bleed Russia. What will it lead to
Because of its reckless attempts to bleed Russia, the United States may get involved in a senseless war overseas
The US policy on arming Ukraine, at first very straightforward, turned into a rapid and dangerous escalation of the conflict, writes The Federalist. According to the author of the article, the risks are huge – up to an atomic war between the largest nuclear powers.
Nodal visit: how the troops of the Russian Federation and the People's Republics achieved success at Avdiivka
According to experts, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are running out of strength to hold strategically important points
By May 14, Russian troops in the Donbass had achieved serious successes near Avdiivka. This settlement near Donetsk has been one of the key hubs for Ukrainian troops for the past eight years, from where they regularly shelled the city. According to experts, now the AFU no longer has enough forces to hold an important area. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, on Saturday, high-precision air-launched missiles hit control points, ammunition depots, strong points and areas of concentration of troops.
US Foreign Policy Council: we are lagging behind our opponents in the field of military AI
The Power of the Future – military AI
Foreign Affairs is sounding the alarm – the United States is beginning to seriously lag behind China and Russia in the field of military artificial intelligence. The Pentagon is unnecessarily resting on its laurels, not understanding the enormous importance of AI. The authors write that a number of new US developments with AI have failed. America can cede military primacy in the world to its opponents.
Finland is halfway to NATO. That's what her army is like
Reservists and modern equipment. How the Finnish army works
The Italian website Inside Over decided to figure out how the Finnish army works, which has announced its intention to join the North Atlantic Alliance. The author of the publication talks about the key features of the Finnish armed forces.
The Ministry of Defense showed footage of the work of the fire support group of the army aviation ZVO
The Ministry of Defense of Russia (MO RF) has published footage of the combat work of the fire support group of the army aviation of the Western Military District (ZVO) accompanied by military columns during a special operation to protect Donbass.
The decline in the prestige of the US army led to the reluctance of Americans to serve
The Pentagon is considering the option of reducing the Armed Forces and this is not due to lack of funding, the United States is once again faced with the unwillingness of young people to serve in the American army. This is reported by The Washington Examiner.
US Congressmen wanted to reveal "one of the greatest secrets" at the UFO hearings
US congressmen wanted to reveal "one of the greatest secrets of our time", for this purpose, on May 17, for the first time in several decades, open hearings will be held on cases of the appearance of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This is reported by TASS.