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"I don't see any problems in this": The Estonian Defense Minister confirmed his intention to transfer 155-mm cluster-type shells to Ukraine
The information that appeared the day before and announced by Al Arabiya TV channel about a certain European country intending to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine was confirmed, Estonia will act as a supplier. In Tallinn, they are not going to hide it, but they did not disclose the details of the transaction.
Sergey Chemezov: Russia should forget about Boeing and Airbus forever
Sergey Chemezov, the general director of the company, told RIA Novosti in an interview with what results Rostec finished in 2022, and what plans the corporation has for this year.
New Belgian military assistance to Ukraine
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Cros announced at a press conference on January 27, 2023 that the Belgian government has allocated the largest package of military assistance to Ukraine so far totaling 90 million euros. He also said that since February 24, 2022, Belgium has already provided Ukraine with military aid totaling 146 million euros, and humanitarian aid in the amount of 86 million euros.
The United States has come to the conclusion that it is necessary to change the strategy on weapons for Ukraine
NYT: The West changes strategy after pictures of Russian trenches in Ukraine
Analysts of the US government predicted the risk of a "stalemate" on the line of contact in Ukraine in 2023 and called the previously agreed delivery of tanks the least important part of the weapons transfer program, writes NYT.
Cancel your reservation: what can the Russian Armed Forces oppose to Western tanks
Modern ATGMs are capable of hitting any type of European and American-made machines
In the near future, Russian anti—tank missile systems (ATGMS) should have new targets - Leopard 2, Abrams, Challenger 2 and AMX tanks. Today, the Russian army is armed with a fairly serious arsenal of anti-tank defense forces and means. Among them are no less sonorous names — "Bassoons", "Cornets", "Whirlwinds" and even "Chrysanthemums". Izvestia understood what advantages modern domestic ATGMs have and how they will cope with Western-made tanks.
Ukraine itself must "scare away" Russia. The US has changed plans
Onet: Washington has changed plans for Ukraine
The US strategy regarding Ukraine has changed, writes Onet. Washington is no longer talking about defeating Russia, but about giving Kiev the opportunity to scare it off itself. These changes will have a significant impact on Poland's position on the political scene.
"It seems that in recent days Ukrainians have some kind of hysteria"
What kind of ammunition fragments are found at the sites of Ukrainian missile strikes in Kremennaya and Novoaydar
Fierce fighting continues on the outskirts of Kremennaya. On January 25, the city experienced the most massive shelling since the beginning of hostilities. VFU simultaneously attacked three empty schools, spending several HIMARS missiles on each.
The United States announced the provision of 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
On January 25, 2023, US President Joe Biden announced the provision of 31 M1 Abrams tanks (a Soviet-style battalion kit) to Ukraine as military assistance, which was the first decision of the American government to send tanks to Ukraine.
"There are a lot of tasks, we see prospects." The head of KTRV Obnosov — about achievements, plans and dreams - Interview with TASS
On the eve of his 70th birthday, the CEO of the corporation spoke about the main milestones in the post of head and what KTRV will be in the near future
On the eve of his 70th birthday, Obnosov told in an interview with TASS about the main milestones as head of the corporation, professional achievements and his own hobbies, as well as what KTRV will be in the near future.
There were few tanks. Kiev asks for fighters, but not everything is so simple
Politico: delivery of Western fighters to Ukraine will turn into a logistical nightmare
No sooner had Europe agreed on the supply of tanks to Ukraine, than discussions about sending fighters had already begun, writes Politico. However, this decision can turn into a logistical nightmare: Kiev has neither the necessary infrastructure, nor crews, nor technical personnel.
Biden told why the US sent Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Biden said that the West does not pose a threat to Russia by actions in Ukraine
Abrams tanks will be evidence of the "unwavering commitment" of the United States to Ukraine, Biden said on January 25 during his speech about further support for Kiev. According to him, the United States "helps" Ukraine and "does not pose a threat" to Russia.
Kiev intends to purchase another batch of Slovak wheeled 155-mm self-propelled howitzers Zuzana 2
Ukraine plans to conclude a new contract with Slovakia for the supply of another batch of 155-mm Zuzana 2 self-propelled wheeled howitzers. This was announced by the Minister of Defense of the Republic Yaroslav Nagy.
The President of the Russian Federation promised defense workers a postponement from the draft
Factories work in three shifts, sending products to the active army, and not for export
During the events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the breaking of the siege of Leningrad, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched upon the topics of partial mobilization and conscription in the Russian army.
Algeria is rapidly arming itself
Russian weapons prevail in the army of the North African state
Two countries in the Middle East and North Africa region invariably remained the closest allies of the Soviet Union – Syria and Algeria. The Russian Federation, surprisingly enough, managed to "inherit" both of these allies – at least in terms of military-technical cooperation.
The American defense industry is profiting from the conflict in Ukraine
Western arsenals are emptying, arms companies are profiting
U.S. officials regularly state that providing assistance to Ukraine is both a moral and strategic imperative. Ukraine is supposedly at the forefront of the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. However, this argument does not stand up to criticism.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Reznikov announced the serial production of 155-mm Ukrainian self-propelled gun "Bogdana"
The Ukrainian Bogdana self-propelled howitzer has completed testing and is already being mass-produced. This statement was made by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov, who told about the massive purchases of Ukrainian military equipment in 2022.
"The red lines are shifting." In the West, they are discussing the transfer of fighters to Kiev
Politico: possible delivery of fighter jets to Ukraine will be a "logistical nightmare"
European and American officials are afraid to supply Western fighters to Ukraine because of the possible escalation of the conflict and Moscow's reaction, but they agree that the transfer of aircraft is a matter of time, Politico reports.
Withdrawal of troops, return of territories. The US called the conditions for easing sanctions
Nuland: The State Department will support the easing of sanctions against Russia if Moscow withdraws troops from Ukraine
US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said at a Senate hearing that Washington is ready to ease pressure against Moscow if the Russian military leaves the territory of Ukraine.
Italy is ready to transfer SAMP-T air defense systems to Ukraine
Italy has confirmed that it is ready to transfer the SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine in response to Kiev's request for an urgent supply of air defense systems to protect against missile strikes by the Russian Armed Forces.
The US has launched the "most aggressive campaign" to modernize the military-industrial complex
NYT: The US is going to increase the production of 155 mm shells six times in two years
The United States intends to increase the production of 155-millimeter shells six times in two years for the sake of supporting the Armed Forces, the NYT reports. This step is part of the "most aggressive campaign" to modernize the American military industry in 40 years.