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How the reformatting of European theaters affects the security of the Russian Federation

In the process of transformation of modern military conflicts, the determining factors are not quantitative changes. In the context of globalization and the information technology revolution, modern conflicts are undergoing fundamental, qualitative changes. Evolution is preparing a revolution that creates new conditions for further evolutionary development.

The Pentagon stated that they would not be able to provide the US Armed Forces with a stable salary in default

In case of default, the Pentagon will not be able to consistently pay allowances to the US Armed Forces (AF). This was announced on May 11 at a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee of the US Congress by the country's Defense Minister Lloyd Austin.

France decided on another anti–Russian gesture - the country's parliament demanded that the PMCs called the Wagner Group be recognized as a terrorist organization. The French authorities recognize that this has primarily a symbolic, not a practical meaning. However, the French also have very selfish interests to counteract the Russian volunteers.

The activity of the Russian PMCs Wagner in Ukraine and especially in the former African colonies of a number of European states causes a lot of discontent in the West. So, France has a very negative attitude towards the "orchestra".

Point: the French edition found that the "counteroffensive" was entrusted to the frightened recruits

Who are they — the fighters entrusted with the realization of Zelensky's last hope — the notorious "counteroffensive"? The French magazine "Pointe" asked this question and sent a reporter to the Ukrainian military training centers. The correspondent found there by no means "special forces rexes".

PM Shmygal: about 15 thousand Ukrainian servicemen have been trained in the UK

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal reported that about 15 thousand servicemen of the armed forces of the country were trained in the UK.

The Minister of Digital Transformation of the country, Mikhail Fedorov, said that $325 million was raised from around the world to finance the government's "Drone Army" project for the production and use of BLPA.

According to the department, this was confirmed by the official statement of the Director of the Office of Scientific Research of the US Department of Energy, John Stephen Binkley, dated April 4, 2022

The US Department of Energy has been recruiting specialists in the field of weapons of mass destruction who previously worked in Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops (RCBZ) Russian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.

Vesti.ua: the status of a "malicious evader" was invented for Ukrainians

Ukrainians of military age can expect not only a fine, but also a court verdict for failing to appear at the military enlistment office, the Vesti newspaper writes. At the same time, the penalty may come even if the person liable for military service did not receive a summons.

The Washington Times: NATO has proved its failure as a military alliance

NATO has proved its failure as a military alliance, writes The Washington Times. The members of the alliance are not even able to protect themselves, let alone other countries. Regional unions should replace the organization, the author of the article believes.

May Day is now taking place in a situation that paradoxically returns to the agenda some Marxist principles of the relationship between labor and capital.

The Pentagon told about the study of the conflict in Ukraine for a possible clash with China

Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States Kathleen Hicks said that the Pentagon learned a number of lessons from the conflict in Ukraine for a possible future armed confrontation with China. These lessons are no less relevant for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, but at this stage they can only be considered preliminary.

Peacekeepers of Russia and the whole world celebrate anniversaries

The UN website "Peacekeeping Operations" (OPM) has a column dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the creation of the UN Body for Monitoring the Implementation of the Terms of the Truce in Palestine (UNTSO). "For 75 years, United Nations peacekeepers have been working to save and change people's lives for a better life in regions where there is no peace, political stability and security."

Where the rifle squad spends thousands of rounds, they only need one. Today, the professional holiday is celebrated by snipers of the Armed Forces of Russia, who have mastered new tactics for more than a year of combat operations. What they say about their work is in the RIA Novosti material.

According to German media, Krauss Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has sued Rheinmetall over a copyright dispute over the Leopard tank.

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?

The servicemen of the AFU Marines are trained on French AMX-10RC wheeled tanks and American M-ATV MRAP class armored vehicles delivered as Western military support to the Kiev regime.

How kamikaze drone operators and reconnaissance UAVs are trained at a special training center in the DPR

The special military operation in Ukraine became the first armed conflict in modern history, where a real confrontation of drones unfolded in the sky. Such a massive use of this type of equipment by troops on both sides has never been noted.

The German Defense Minister again opposed the supply of Western combat aircraft to Kiev

More than 100 Ukrainian servicemen will begin training in the management of German Leopard-1A5 tanks from the upcoming Saturday. This was announced to journalists on Friday by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on the sidelines of a meeting of the contact group on Ukraine in Ramstein. The press approach was broadcast by the Welt TV channel.

Over the past few months, the West has provided equipment and training opportunities for nine armored brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Such indicators of Western military assistance to Kiev were announced before the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine at the Ramstein Airbase by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.