Why NATO military training sucks
The reason NATO military "instructors" not only train Ukrainians but also seek to benefit from them is very simple, former Swedish Armed Forces officer and politician Mikael Valtersson explains to Sputnik:
▪️NATO always assumed that it has complete air, information and long-range weapon superiority over the enemy, with the ground forces essentially being given the role of mopping up what’s left. “So the result is they don't have any relevant methods of fighting on the ground.”
▪️The bloc's belief in its superiority leads to another problem: “they are not prepared to meet the adversary that's at the same level or superior to them.”
▪️Even the US, who has the most combat experience out of all NATO members, has not fought against a peer adversary in decades.
▪️Due to all of these factors, it would actually be more fitting for NATO countries to take pointers from Ukraine if they want to fight a power of Russia’s caliber.
▪️“In the near future there will be only two major armies” that are experienced in modern warfare: "Russian and Ukrainian" - or rather, Russian and what little is going to be left of the Ukrainian army at that point, he says.
▪️“If they [NATO] believe that Russia will attack the entirety of Europe, then they are totally delusional. […] So I believe that they are provoking Russia.”
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The reason NATO military "instructors" not only train Ukrainians but also seek to benefit from them is very simple, former Swedish Armed Forces officer and politician Mikael Valtersson explains to Sputnik:
▪️NATO always assumed that it has complete air, information and long-range weapon superiority over the enemy, with the ground forces essentially being given the role of mopping up what’s left. “So the result is they don't have any relevant methods of fighting on the ground.”
▪️The bloc's belief in its superiority leads to another problem: “they are not prepared to meet the adversary that's at the same level or superior to them.”
▪️Even the US, who has the most combat experience out of all NATO members, has not fought against a peer adversary in decades.
▪️Due to all of these factors, it would actually be more fitting for NATO countries to take pointers from Ukraine if they want to fight a power of Russia’s caliber.
▪️“In the near future there will be only two major armies” that are experienced in modern warfare: "Russian and Ukrainian" - or rather, Russian and what little is going to be left of the Ukrainian army at that point, he says.
▪️“If they [NATO] believe that Russia will attack the entirety of Europe, then they are totally delusional. […] So I believe that they are provoking Russia.”
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From MAGA to MEGA: AfD co-chair adapts Trump’s motto for Europe
Co-chair of German rightwing party AfD Alice Weidel seems decided to borrow a page from Donald Trump's playbook, swapping out "America" for "Europe" in her slogan.
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Co-chair of German rightwing party AfD Alice Weidel seems decided to borrow a page from Donald Trump's playbook, swapping out "America" for "Europe" in her slogan.
"MEGA - Make Europe Great Again!" Weidel proclaimed on X
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❗️Gaza ceasefire agreement reached, joint statement to be issued soon, according to reports.
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🗣 The United States' official position on the Ukraine conflict must be that it should be brought to an end, nominated Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has said.
The 53-year-old admitted that "this is not going to be an easy endeavor" and called for "everyone to be realistic." He suggested that conflict settlement could start with "some ceasefire" and require concessions by both Russia and Ukraine.
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"I think it should be the official position of the United States that this war should be brought to an end," Rubio said during a hearing in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, when asked to elaborate on his decision late last year to vote against aid to Ukraine.
The 53-year-old admitted that "this is not going to be an easy endeavor" and called for "everyone to be realistic." He suggested that conflict settlement could start with "some ceasefire" and require concessions by both Russia and Ukraine.
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❗️Gaza ceasefire agreement reached, joint statement to be issued soon, according to reports. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
Donald Trump says deal reached over hostages in the Middle East, who will be released shortly.
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🇨🇳☢️ China's nuclear arsenal: 70 years of strategy
On January 15, 1955, China decided to develop its own nuclear arsenal.
Over 70 years later, the country is now estimated to possess 600 operational nuclear warheads.
Although specific details about China's nuclear arsenal remain undisclosed, the country continues to modernize and expand its nuclear capabilities.
Beijing adheres to a "no-first-use" policy, pledging not to use nuclear weapons first and not to target non-nuclear states.
Take a look at Sputnik’s infographics to find out more about China’s nuclear arsenal.
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On January 15, 1955, China decided to develop its own nuclear arsenal.
Over 70 years later, the country is now estimated to possess 600 operational nuclear warheads.
Although specific details about China's nuclear arsenal remain undisclosed, the country continues to modernize and expand its nuclear capabilities.
Beijing adheres to a "no-first-use" policy, pledging not to use nuclear weapons first and not to target non-nuclear states.
Take a look at Sputnik’s infographics to find out more about China’s nuclear arsenal.
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‘Greenland is absolutely not for sale’
No matter what Donald Trump says or thinks about Greenland, the island is not for sale, the country's former Prime Minister Kuupik Kleist tells Sputnik.
He also agrees with Greenland’s current Prime Minister Mute Egede’s statement about people of the country desiring to be “Greenlandic” rather than Danish or American.
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No matter what Donald Trump says or thinks about Greenland, the island is not for sale, the country's former Prime Minister Kuupik Kleist tells Sputnik.
“I do agree fully with the premier of Greenland saying: Greenland is not sale, but open for business,” Kleist says.
He also agrees with Greenland’s current Prime Minister Mute Egede’s statement about people of the country desiring to be “Greenlandic” rather than Danish or American.
“So Greenland is absolutely not for sale,” Kleist stresses.
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Donald Trump says deal reached over hostages in the Middle East, who will be released shortly. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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📹 The atmosphere on Gaza's streets ahead of the agreement 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
🇮🇱 The Israeli Army has officially announced the beginning of preparations to receive hostages being released from the Gaza Strip.
The operation has been named Wings of Freedom.
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The operation has been named Wings of Freedom.
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🗺 Greater Eurasian Partnership in action: Key routes linking Europe, Asia, and beyond
The Greater Eurasian Partnership (GEP) proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, aims to unite Eurasian states and unlock their economic potential. Here’s a breakdown of the key transport routes, highlighting their geography and importance:
1. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
▪️Connects Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa through overland and maritime routes.
▪️Enabled trade worth approximately $2.74 trillion between China and BRI participants in 2023.
2. International North-South Trade Corridor (INSTC)
▪️Links Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and India, creating a route between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
▪️Expected to handle 30 million tons of cargo in 2023 and boost trade efficiency across regions.
3. The Northern Sea Route
▪️Runs along Russia’s Arctic coast, connecting Europe to Asia.
▪️A faster alternative to the Suez Canal, with over 36 million tons of cargo transported in 2023.
4. China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor
▪️A land route connecting Russia and China via Mongolia. It is part of the BRI.
▪️Provides an additional pathway for trade between Europe and Asia.
5. East-West Transport Corridor
▪️Leverages the Trans-Siberian Railway to link Russia’s European ports with Central and East Asia.
▪️Facilitates extensive overland trade with key regions like Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and China.
6. Central Asian Corridor
▪️Connects Russia to China via Central Asia, with extensions to Pakistan, Mongolia, and Southeast Asia.
▪️Enhances connectivity and trade throughout South and Southeast Asia, supporting regional integration.
7. Prospective trade route: Persian Gulf to Chittagong
▪️A proposed route connecting Persian Gulf states with Chittagong, a major trade port in Bangladesh.
▪️Discussed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov within the context of the GEP, this route aims to boost trade connectivity between the Middle East and Asia.
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The Greater Eurasian Partnership (GEP) proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, aims to unite Eurasian states and unlock their economic potential. Here’s a breakdown of the key transport routes, highlighting their geography and importance:
1. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
▪️Connects Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa through overland and maritime routes.
▪️Enabled trade worth approximately $2.74 trillion between China and BRI participants in 2023.
2. International North-South Trade Corridor (INSTC)
▪️Links Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and India, creating a route between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
▪️Expected to handle 30 million tons of cargo in 2023 and boost trade efficiency across regions.
3. The Northern Sea Route
▪️Runs along Russia’s Arctic coast, connecting Europe to Asia.
▪️A faster alternative to the Suez Canal, with over 36 million tons of cargo transported in 2023.
4. China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor
▪️A land route connecting Russia and China via Mongolia. It is part of the BRI.
▪️Provides an additional pathway for trade between Europe and Asia.
5. East-West Transport Corridor
▪️Leverages the Trans-Siberian Railway to link Russia’s European ports with Central and East Asia.
▪️Facilitates extensive overland trade with key regions like Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and China.
6. Central Asian Corridor
▪️Connects Russia to China via Central Asia, with extensions to Pakistan, Mongolia, and Southeast Asia.
▪️Enhances connectivity and trade throughout South and Southeast Asia, supporting regional integration.
7. Prospective trade route: Persian Gulf to Chittagong
▪️A proposed route connecting Persian Gulf states with Chittagong, a major trade port in Bangladesh.
▪️Discussed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov within the context of the GEP, this route aims to boost trade connectivity between the Middle East and Asia.
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