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Russian special operation has created a power vacuum in Europe

The competition for the role of the European arbiter, who will determine the political dynamics of the European continent, is in full swing. The United States remains an indispensable power, but it is unclear to what extent other European countries will follow them, writes Foreign Policy.

In Mariupol, the evacuation of civilians from the territory of "Azovstal" was completed

A large-scale battle for the island of Snake in the Black Sea took place on May 7, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. During it, Russian air defense systems shot down two planes, three helicopters with landing troops and two drones.

The United States will determine for itself what weapons Taiwan needs to "effectively confront" mainland China. According to the New York Times, Washington is putting pressure on Taipei, indicating which weapons should be purchased from the Americans, of course.

Britain intends to increase military assistance to Ukraine and in the near future will allocate additional funding to the Kiev regime from its own reserves. As stated in London, the UK is making every effort to "put an end to this conflict." This is the logic of the British government, which considers "pumping Ukraine with weapons" the fastest way to "achieve peace."

Ukraine is vital for Russia, and Moscow will act accordingly

Not realizing how important Ukraine is to Russia, Western leaders have been ignoring Moscow's warnings for more than a decade and trying to make Kiev a NATO member or an informal military ally. NATO uses Ukraine as a pawn in a proxy war against Russia.

The crisis of Western civilization in the context of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Observing the situation in Ukraine and other conflicts, to which America had a hand, it becomes clear that Western civilization is threatened by decline, writes Huanqiu Shibao. The authors of the article urge the West to stop looking for opponents and rethink the concept of existence by creating enemies for itself.

The war in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed against Russia have hurt the Russian economy, throwing Russia back several decades. In addition, Russia spends huge sums on conducting a special operation in Ukraine, experts say in an article for the American magazine Newsweek.

The leader of Transnistria, Vadim Krasnoselsky, denied rumors of mobilization in the region. He stressed that Pridnestrovie stands for peace and development, as well as good-neighborly relations with Moldova and Ukraine.

The US has recognized the nuclear missile gap with Russia

Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Roscosmos State Corporation, said that the Sarmat rocket currently being tested will be much more powerful than its predecessor Voevoda. Destroying the missile "will be almost impossible." In the United States, the Sarmat tests have intensified the discussion about a new nuclear missile strategy. Details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».

As reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Summer Games were postponed to 2027

MOSCOW, May 7. /tass/. The fifth Winter World War Games, held by the International Council of Military Sports (CISM), will be held in Switzerland in 2025, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) were sent by the West to Ukrainian troops. It is assumed that these weapons should deprive the Russian military aviation of an advantage in the air. How do these systems work, what are the difficulties of using "Stingers" and how can Russian pilots counteract them?

The Pentagon provides Kiev with intelligence that helps to strike Russian commanders, the NYT newspaper claims, citing top US officials. This is the first time this has happened since the Cold War. It turns out that the Americans, in fact, are already participating in the battles against Russia, albeit with someone else's hands, and our losses are partly on their conscience. Or is direct participation in the war considered only the appearance of US ground forces on the battlefield?

British defense concern BAE Systems has introduced a compact HUD display LiteWave, which can be installed in the cockpit of almost any civilian or military aircraft. Modest dimensions (70% smaller than a conventional HUD helmet) allow it to be installed even in very small cabins. LiteWave is also easier to maintain and will cost customers much cheaper.

The official representative of the Ministry of Defense of Russia Igor Konashenkov said that Russian troops destroyed American equipment delivered to Ukraine, as well as the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Soledar area.

In Russia, the long-planned construction of a factory has started, which will produce microprocessors using 28 nm technology. Production is planned to be established in Zelenograd. Whether it will be possible to complete the project against the background of sanctions is an open question.

Means of electronic warfare (EW) of the Ukrainian troops cannot suppress Russian drones developed by the Kalashnikov company ZALA AERO because of a special protected radio communication channel, a source in the law enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti.

Will Europe be able to defeat Russia in the energy war?

Coal, oil and gas have become weapons that Russia uses against the West, writes Habertürk. According to the author of the article, Europe could have avoided this, but for many years it preferred not to do anything. Will it be able to abandon Russian energy resources now?

Peace in Ukraine is hindered by Washington's anti-Russian rhetoric

The bellicose rhetoric of the West only complicates and delays the Ukrainian conflict, writes The Hill. According to the author of the article, with such an approach, the United States and its allies are becoming increasingly difficult to achieve a peaceful settlement, and peaceful Ukrainians are suffering at the same time.

The supply of weapons and ammunition to Kiev slows down the Russian special operation, but this is not enough for the complete victory of the Ukrainian army in this confrontation. This conclusion was reached by the former head of the US Special Operations Command in Europe, retired Major General Mike Repass.

The Polish military is actively involved in the battles in Ukraine and we are not talking about the so-called "volunteers", but about mercenaries and military personnel. This was stated by Polish political scientist Konrad Renkas.