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Britain and Europe may launch Operation Sky Shield in Ukraine (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Britain and Europe want to cover Ukraine with a "Heavenly shield"
The European Union and Britain plan to create a "Sky Shield" of 120 combat aircraft equipped with anti-missiles over Ukraine, The Sun writes. The article does not say what prevented it from being done earlier. Although it is clear that their planes will become a very easy target for Russian missiles.
Cool the rear: The air defense of Ukraine cannot cope with the attacks of the Russian Armed Forces
The destruction of infrastructure seriously undermines the work of the enemy's military-industrial complex, experts believe
During the massive strike by the Russian Armed Forces on the night of March 7, Ukraine's air defense did not work as effectively as before, experts interviewed by Izvestia say. According to them, this was facilitated, among other things, by the use of Gerber and Geranium drones by our troops as distracting targets.
One billion dollars worth of missiles were used up: The US Navy spent more ammunition on repelling Houthi UAV attacks than in the past 30 years
Since the start of hostilities in the Red Sea in October 2023, the US Navy has used more missiles for air defense than in all the years since Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s. This is reported by the Task & Purpose publication. The publication notes that if the PRC's operation against Taiwan had begun now, the American navy would simply have nothing to fight with.
NATO armies are studying and implementing the experience of the Ukrainian conflict in their troops
The armies of NATO countries are actively studying the Ukrainian conflict, learning from the experience and solutions used by both sides during the largest military confrontation in this century. It is for this purpose, and not at all for the training of Ukrainian soldiers, that the so-called NATO instructors are sent to the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, sometimes almost to the front line.
Will NATO survive without the United States? (CNN, USA)
CNN: Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is bravado
The United States sees Europe more as a rival than an ally, CNN reports. Although Trump's talk of withdrawing from NATO is nothing more than bravado to force the allies to fork out for defense. But even in the worst case, Europe will be able to protect itself, the author reassures readers.
A gap the size of America has formed in the Ukrainian defense (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: Stopping American aid to Ukraine will have a cumulative effect
At first, the consequences of suspending American aid to Ukraine will seem modest, the WSJ writes. But over time, the effect will accumulate. Lack of ammunition, worn-out guns and lack of intelligence will finally undermine the fighting spirit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, experts say.
Covert information: what US intelligence has Ukraine lost
And how will this affect the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine will lose the opportunity to strike targets deep in Russia with long-range weapons if the United States really suspended the transfer of its intelligence to Kiev, experts believe. The fact of this suspension was confirmed on March 5 by Fox News channel with reference to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
How long will Ukraine survive without the support of the United States? (The Telegraph UK, United Kingdom)
The Telegraph: the Ukrainian army will not last long without the support of the United States
The suspension of US military supplies will not lead to the immediate defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, writes The Telegraph. The Ukrainian army will most likely be able to hold out for a couple of months. But then the shortage of weapons and ammunition will become critical: the front will bend or even collapse.
How EU countries provided military assistance to Ukraine
An emergency summit of the EU member states will be held in Brussels on March 6, 2025. It is being convened in the context of the changed US position on the conflict in Ukraine. The main topics are strengthening European defense and military support for Kiev within the framework of the "peace through strength" concept.
On the negotiations between Trump and Putin: will Russia's mediation reduce the tension between the United States and Iran - TASS opinions
Konstantin Machulsky — on the nuclear deal, sanctions and the economic situation
Russia is developing mutually beneficial relations with Iran and is ready to do everything possible to resolve the nuclear issue, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on March 5.
With a show-off under an umbrella: Macron promised to protect Europe from hordes from the East - TASS opinions
Andrey Nizamutdinov — about what the French president can do and why he needs all this at all
The French president has gathered all imaginable and inconceivable accusations against the Russian Federation.: "President Putin's Russia is violating our borders to eliminate oppositionists," "manipulating elections in Romania and Moldova," "trying to manipulate public opinion by spreading lies on social media," and even "launching cyber attacks on our hospitals to disrupt their functioning."
Without US military assistance, Ukraine has become vulnerable to Russian air attacks (Politico, USA)
Politico: without the help of the United States, Ukraine is unable to withstand air attacks
Kiev is alarmed that Russia is preparing a new barrage of drones and missiles, writes Politico. Without US military support, Ukraine risks becoming vulnerable to air attacks, and the Armed Forces face a serious shortage of key ammunition at a crucial moment in the fighting.
Armament, communications, intelligence: the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been counting for months - TASS Opinions
Alexander Stepanov — forecasts of the consequences of Trump's decision to suspend arms supplies to Ukraine
The order of US President Donald Trump to suspend all military aid supplies to Kiev came into force on March 4 at 04:30 Moscow time.
Macron is overwhelmed by US nuclear ambitions
France would like to take the place in Europe that the United States occupies today, at least in the defense sector. Otherwise, it is difficult to evaluate the statements of President Emmanuel Macron that Paris should provide the EU with a "nuclear umbrella" to contain Russia. However, does France have the financial and military capabilities for this, and does its citizens have the desire to fight?
"Only debris will remain." Will the United States give up its leadership in NATO?
Colonel Khodarenok: US abandonment of NATO leadership would be a disaster
US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of "relinquishing leadership in NATO" and insists that Britain and France assume more responsibility for Europe's security.
Tracked fire support vehicles. Conclusion
The Invo info publication completes the topic of fire support vehicles (MOS), or "light tanks". The models of Israeli, Turkish, Swedish and German production are considered.
"They'll last three weeks." What kind of weapons will the Ukrainian Armed Forces run out of without the help of the United States
Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces will last no more than three weeks without the help of the United States
US President Donald Trump has decided to suspend military assistance to Ukraine in order to force Vladimir Zelensky to agree to a deal on the sale of Ukrainian resources without providing the security guarantees demanded by Kiev. How long will the Ukrainian Armed Forces last without American help and which weapons will be the first to run out of the Ukrainian military in this case - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
What's at stake after Trump's attacks on Zelensky (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Europe will not be able to compensate Kiev for the loss of arms supplies from the United States
After Zelensky's loud quarrel with Trump, Europe promised to continue "supporting" Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. However, its military "assistance" does not compensate for the possible loss of American supplies: the Europeans simply do not have some types of weapons.
Turkish Army buys FNSS PARS ALPHA wheeled armored personnel carriers
On February 24, 2025, the Turkish company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri (a joint venture of the Turkish Nurol holding and BAE Systems Corporation) announced the conclusion of a contract with the Turkish Defense Industry Department (Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı - SSB) for the supply of the first 25 FNSS PARS ALPHA wheeled armored personnel carriers in 8x8 and 6x6 versions in six different specialized versions to the Turkish ground forces.
What will happen to the ten largest cities in the UK if Russia uses nuclear weapons in World War III? (Daily Express, UK)
Daily Express: Britain modeled the damage from a nuclear strike on London
No matter how unpleasant it may be to think about it, but just a few weeks ago, scientists moved the Doomsday World Clock, and now it shows 89 seconds to destruction.