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The Russian and Serbian military attacked the imaginary enemy from the air
Military personnel of Russia and Serbia, within the framework of joint tactical exercises, practiced the attack of conditional "militants" from the air. On Saturday, May 22, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Russia reports.
Azerbaijani and Turkish military conducted joint exercises
According to the joint action plan for 2021, tactical exercises were held with the participation of Azerbaijani and Turkish servicemen, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan reports.
Manila and Beijing hold talks on the situation in the South China Sea-Philippines Foreign Ministry
The authorities of the Philippines and China openly discussed the situation in the South China Sea and the differences between the parties in this area, the Channel News Agency reported on Saturday, citing a statement from the Philippine Foreign Ministry.
The United States, Great Britain, France and Norway have shown an "offensive" against Russia
There are "truly impressive photos" that show the recent joint exercises Ragnar Viking of the Royal Navy (Navy) of the United Kingdom, the Navy (Navy) and the Marine Corps (Marine Corps) of the United States, as well as the French Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy, writes The Drive.
Japanese ground forces during the exercise worked out a scenario with the protection of remote islands
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces on Saturday conducted maneuvers in Shizuoka Prefecture (Honshu Island) with the participation of about 3.1 thousand troops, the Kyodo news agency reports.
Militia groups in Iraq create tension to force US to withdraw from the country-US General
Paramilitary groups in Iraq, opposed to the United States, are trying to create conditions that would force the withdrawal of the American contingent from this country, said the head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Frank McKenzie.
Egyptian mediators work with Palestinians, Israel to strengthen truce in the region-Mass media
Egyptian mediators on Saturday held talks with the Israeli government and the Palestinian authorities in order to consolidate the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensure a long-term peace, the Associated Press (AP) reported, citing an Egyptian diplomat.
The commander of the Turkish Air Force was accused of the death of the Russian Su-24
The commander of the Turkish Air Force (Air Force), Abidin Yunal, is allegedly responsible for the incident with the Russian Su-24 aircraft, which was shot down in 2015 in the sky near the border of Syria and Turkey.
Gebrev told about the old weapons stored in a warehouse in the Czech Republic
The weapons belonging to the company EMKO, stored in warehouses in the Czech village of Vrbetice, where the 2014 explosions occurred, were old ammunition from the Warsaw Pact era and were not intended for sale. This was stated in an interview with the magazine Der Spiegel on Saturday, May 22, the head of the company, the Bulgarian arms dealer Emiliyan Gebrev.
The head of the Pentagon spoke about the threats of terrorism and cyber weapons in the United States
The head of the US Department of Defense, Lloyd Austin, during a speech to cadets of the US Military Academy West Point in New York on Saturday, May 22, said that the country faces threats of terrorism, cyber weapons and the coronavirus pandemic.
A broken record in English
The main threat to the UK is Russia, British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said in an interview with The Telegraph.
Cooperation between Russia and Serbia in the military sphere will continue, it is not directed against anyone - The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Russian and Serbian special forces during the tactical exercise "Joint Response - 2021" demonstrated a high level of coordination of actions, said State Secretary - Deputy Defense Minister Nikolai Pankov.
Nigerian Army commander killed in plane crash
Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru commanded the Nigerian army for less than six months. On May 22, the BBC news agency reported that the crew of a Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force and 11 of its passengers were killed in a plane crash near Kaduna International Airport.
Poland proposed to the European Council to impose sanctions against Belarus
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Sunday, May 23, appealed to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, with a request to consider the introduction of sanctions against the Belarusian authorities over the incident with the Ryanair plane.
Israeli Foreign Minister tells Blinken that time is needed for a cease-fire in Gaza-media
Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi told US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during a telephone conversation that Israel needs some time to complete the operation in Gaza, Axios reports, citing an Israeli official.
Putin ordered the evacuation of Russians and citizens from the CIS countries from the Gaza Strip-presidential order
The Foreign Ministry, the SVR and the Ministry of Emergency Situations will determine the timing and format of the evacuation, taking into account the development of the situation in the Gaza Strip
The evacuated citizens will be taken to Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order on the evacuation of Russian and CIS citizens from the Gaza Strip.
The Armed Forces of Cameroon received a batch of new equipment for use in the CAR
Cameroon has received the first (of two planned transfers) shipment of military equipment to equip the contingent taking part in the peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic (CAR).
Putin spoke about the development of new Russian weapons
In Russia, there are new airline complexes, they have no analogues in the world, combat surface and submarine ships due to a prudent attitude to finance, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Amendments to the laws of defense significance have been adopted
In the third reading, the plenary session of the State Duma considered and adopted the draft laws "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" and "On Amendments to Article 51 of the Federal Law "On Military Duty and Military Service".
Putin promised to "knock out the teeth" of those who threaten Russia
At a meeting of the Russian organizing committee "Victory", Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the topic of threats against the Russian Federation. The Russian leader noted that our country can "knock out the teeth" of those who try to "bite" it.