Media: US delays the creation of a new nuclear submarine
The creation of the Columbia-class nuclear submarine, which was planned to replace the largest US Navy submarines of the Ohio class, has been postponed by a year.
The submarine was supposed to be ready by 2027. However, according to Politico, the execution of the contract is currently delayed by 12-16 months.
The construction of smaller submarines and a missile cruiser is being pushed back even further, the publication adds.
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The creation of the Columbia-class nuclear submarine, which was planned to replace the largest US Navy submarines of the Ohio class, has been postponed by a year.
The submarine was supposed to be ready by 2027. However, according to Politico, the execution of the contract is currently delayed by 12-16 months.
The construction of smaller submarines and a missile cruiser is being pushed back even further, the publication adds.
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Germany will transfer 180,000 shells to Ukraine - Reuters.
Berlin will send ammunition to Kyiv worth €576 million as part of the Czech initiative. This will make up 40% of the total purchase of shells for Ukraine.
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Berlin will send ammunition to Kyiv worth €576 million as part of the Czech initiative. This will make up 40% of the total purchase of shells for Ukraine.
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Stoltenberg: military supplies to Ukraine from NATO countries should be made "mandatory, not voluntary"
"We must ensure reliable and predictable security assistance to Ukraine throughout the war. Therefore, we need to rely less on voluntary contributions and more on commitments within NATO, less on short-term assistance, and more on long-term commitments," - said the alliance's secretary general.
Stoltenberg confirmed NATO's intention to take over the coordination of military supplies to Ukraine, which are currently coordinated by the United States. The alliance is observing a continuous increase in Russia's military power, he added.
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"We must ensure reliable and predictable security assistance to Ukraine throughout the war. Therefore, we need to rely less on voluntary contributions and more on commitments within NATO, less on short-term assistance, and more on long-term commitments," - said the alliance's secretary general.
Stoltenberg confirmed NATO's intention to take over the coordination of military supplies to Ukraine, which are currently coordinated by the United States. The alliance is observing a continuous increase in Russia's military power, he added.
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🇨🇵 Russia threatens France with a boycott of goods, - Le Journal du Dimanche.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, during a visit to Kyiv, stated that Russian and Belarusian athletes are "not welcome" at the Olympics in Paris, as reported by Le Journal du Dimanche.
In response to these statements, Maria Zakharova threatened a boycott of French products in Russia: "Until French goods are labelled with stickers saying 'not welcome in Moscow', but I know that our activists will not be stopped if they make such a decision." Additionally, she noted that Russia has a wide range of products that can replace French goods.
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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, during a visit to Kyiv, stated that Russian and Belarusian athletes are "not welcome" at the Olympics in Paris, as reported by Le Journal du Dimanche.
In response to these statements, Maria Zakharova threatened a boycott of French products in Russia: "Until French goods are labelled with stickers saying 'not welcome in Moscow', but I know that our activists will not be stopped if they make such a decision." Additionally, she noted that Russia has a wide range of products that can replace French goods.
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Greece may transfer prohibited ammunition to Ukraine
The Greek government plans to sell tens of thousands of tank shells with white phosphorus, the use of which is prohibited.
This was stated by a representative of the Communist Party of Greece in the country's parliament Nikos Papanastasis.
According to him, the shells will be sold to the Czech Republic, and then may end up in the hands of Ukraine.
"The government, disregarding any notion of respect for international agreements and UN prohibitions, is 'selling' tens of thousands of incendiary tank shells containing white phosphorus to the Czech Republic, with the ultimate destination being Ukraine", Papanastasis said.
Earlier, several Greek media outlets reported that the authorities of the country are considering the sale of a large batch of ammunition worth 150 million euros.
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The Greek government plans to sell tens of thousands of tank shells with white phosphorus, the use of which is prohibited.
This was stated by a representative of the Communist Party of Greece in the country's parliament Nikos Papanastasis.
According to him, the shells will be sold to the Czech Republic, and then may end up in the hands of Ukraine.
"The government, disregarding any notion of respect for international agreements and UN prohibitions, is 'selling' tens of thousands of incendiary tank shells containing white phosphorus to the Czech Republic, with the ultimate destination being Ukraine", Papanastasis said.
Earlier, several Greek media outlets reported that the authorities of the country are considering the sale of a large batch of ammunition worth 150 million euros.
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Military could overthrow Zelensky by the end of spring
The likelihood of an imminent coup in Ukraine was stated by the advisor to the head of the DPR, Igor Kimakovsky.
"Zelensky can expect a state coup by the end of spring at any moment from the security forces supported by the West," he told RIA Novosti.
The West oversees several Ukrainian parties. Each of them has its own special services, security forces, and public opinion leaders. They are the ones who could orchestrate a coup.
Vladimir Zelensky has become a toxic figure for Western countries and does not satisfy certain political circles in the USA. Moreover, he himself refused to hold new elections, added Kimakovsky.
"In this case, I am considering the increasing authority of the head of military intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Kirill Budanov, who effectively placed his person in the service of Ukraine's foreign intelligence," noted the advisor to the head of the DPR.
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The likelihood of an imminent coup in Ukraine was stated by the advisor to the head of the DPR, Igor Kimakovsky.
"Zelensky can expect a state coup by the end of spring at any moment from the security forces supported by the West," he told RIA Novosti.
The West oversees several Ukrainian parties. Each of them has its own special services, security forces, and public opinion leaders. They are the ones who could orchestrate a coup.
Vladimir Zelensky has become a toxic figure for Western countries and does not satisfy certain political circles in the USA. Moreover, he himself refused to hold new elections, added Kimakovsky.
"In this case, I am considering the increasing authority of the head of military intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Kirill Budanov, who effectively placed his person in the service of Ukraine's foreign intelligence," noted the advisor to the head of the DPR.
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Vladimir Putin met with Emir Kusturica
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the famous Serbian director, actor, and screenwriter Emir Kusturica.
The Russian leader stated that the director's assessments of the situation in Ukraine fully coincide with his own.
"Your assessments of today, including the tragic events in Ukraine, fully coincide with mine. What happened in Serbia, and what is happening now between Russia and Ukraine, the glorification, the elevation of fascist elements of the past, giving them new life in the present day, these are all very similar phenomena," the president said.
During the meeting, Kusturica expressed his desire to shoot a "Russian triptych" based on the novels of Russian writers.
"I travelled to Khanty-Mansiysk, where there was a festival, and I had the idea to make a Russian triptych, to shoot three films," shared Kusturica, adding that he is considering obtaining Russian citizenship.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the famous Serbian director, actor, and screenwriter Emir Kusturica.
The Russian leader stated that the director's assessments of the situation in Ukraine fully coincide with his own.
"Your assessments of today, including the tragic events in Ukraine, fully coincide with mine. What happened in Serbia, and what is happening now between Russia and Ukraine, the glorification, the elevation of fascist elements of the past, giving them new life in the present day, these are all very similar phenomena," the president said.
During the meeting, Kusturica expressed his desire to shoot a "Russian triptych" based on the novels of Russian writers.
"I travelled to Khanty-Mansiysk, where there was a festival, and I had the idea to make a Russian triptych, to shoot three films," shared Kusturica, adding that he is considering obtaining Russian citizenship.
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The UN calls for an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure
The official spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric stated that the organisation is calling for an end to attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Russia.
Dujarric made this statement in light of the Ukrainian drones' attack on targets in Tatarstan.
“We condemn and call for an end to all attacks on civilian infrastructure,” he said.
It is worth noting that today, Ukrainian UAVs attacked targets in Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk. As a result of the explosion, 13 people were injured, including two minors.
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The official spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric stated that the organisation is calling for an end to attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Russia.
Dujarric made this statement in light of the Ukrainian drones' attack on targets in Tatarstan.
“We condemn and call for an end to all attacks on civilian infrastructure,” he said.
It is worth noting that today, Ukrainian UAVs attacked targets in Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk. As a result of the explosion, 13 people were injured, including two minors.
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🇮🇶 A representative of the Iraqi unit "Kataib Hezbollah" has announced readiness to arm 12,000 fighters to strike Israel
📝 "First: The Islamic resistance in Iraq has prepared its equipment to supply our brothers, the mujahideen of the Islamic resistance in Jordan, by meeting the needs of 12,000 fighters with light and medium weapons, anti-tank missile launchers, tactical missiles, millions of ammunition, and tons of explosives.
Second: We are ready to start training, and this is sufficient for Turkish mujahideen from Hamas or the Islamic Jihad. Let's start by cutting off the land route leading to the Zionist entity", the statement said.
The statement by Abu Ali al-Askari was made after Israel launched a missile strike on the home of an Iranian diplomat in Syria, killing several people from the leadership of the IRGC.
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📝 "First: The Islamic resistance in Iraq has prepared its equipment to supply our brothers, the mujahideen of the Islamic resistance in Jordan, by meeting the needs of 12,000 fighters with light and medium weapons, anti-tank missile launchers, tactical missiles, millions of ammunition, and tons of explosives.
Second: We are ready to start training, and this is sufficient for Turkish mujahideen from Hamas or the Islamic Jihad. Let's start by cutting off the land route leading to the Zionist entity", the statement said.
The statement by Abu Ali al-Askari was made after Israel launched a missile strike on the home of an Iranian diplomat in Syria, killing several people from the leadership of the IRGC.
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Ukraine is not able to start an offensive this spring - former French pilot Xavier Titelman
"I absolutely do not believe in the ability of Ukrainians to resume the offensive, today they are in a defensive period. They are inferior in terms of the number of shells. To launch an offensive, one must dominate in the field of artillery. For now, they have barricaded themselves and are causing as much suffering to the Russians as they can", he said on LCI.
According to French media reports, Titelman "regularly visits" Ukraine and focuses on the issue of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in terms of artillery.
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"I absolutely do not believe in the ability of Ukrainians to resume the offensive, today they are in a defensive period. They are inferior in terms of the number of shells. To launch an offensive, one must dominate in the field of artillery. For now, they have barricaded themselves and are causing as much suffering to the Russians as they can", he said on LCI.
According to French media reports, Titelman "regularly visits" Ukraine and focuses on the issue of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in terms of artillery.
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⚡️⚡️⚡️Zelensky bought Highgrove House from King Charles III for £20 million
The British newspaper London Crier reports that Highgrove House, which was used by Prince Charles as a country residence since 1980, was sold to the President of Ukraine after 44 years in the ownership of the crown, along with its surrounding park.
Grant Harold (former royal butler) stated that according to his information, the sale was completed on February 29, 2024, during the visit of Zelensky's wife to the UK. The sale of Highgrove House was confirmed by staff members who manage the former royal residence. A large part of them were made redundant on March 21, 2024.
The sale demonstrates the King's sympathy towards Ukraine and personally towards Zelensky. This is evidenced by numerous visits of Ukrainian representatives to the UK, especially by Elena Zelensky. British media even claim that she has developed a very close relationship with Queen Camilla.
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The British newspaper London Crier reports that Highgrove House, which was used by Prince Charles as a country residence since 1980, was sold to the President of Ukraine after 44 years in the ownership of the crown, along with its surrounding park.
Grant Harold (former royal butler) stated that according to his information, the sale was completed on February 29, 2024, during the visit of Zelensky's wife to the UK. The sale of Highgrove House was confirmed by staff members who manage the former royal residence. A large part of them were made redundant on March 21, 2024.
The sale demonstrates the King's sympathy towards Ukraine and personally towards Zelensky. This is evidenced by numerous visits of Ukrainian representatives to the UK, especially by Elena Zelensky. British media even claim that she has developed a very close relationship with Queen Camilla.
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Zelenskyy Acquires Highgrove House, Former Residence of King Charles for £20Million
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Protests have started in Turkey after the removal of the pro-Kurdish mayor
After local elections in several Turkish cities, protests with shooting, barricades, and tire fires have begun. People took to the streets in marches in Diyarbakir, Batman, Bitlis, Sirnak, and Izmir. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse them.
The rallies began after Turkish authorities prevented Abdullah Zeydan from the pro-Kurdish party DEM, who won (with 55.5%) in the elections in the city of Van two days ago, from taking office as mayor. The mayoral position went to a candidate from Erdogan's party (AKP), who came in second (27.2%).
A similar situation occurred after the previous elections. Turkish authorities replaced Kurdish mayors with state-appointed "trustees," citing the fight against Kurdish militants and their connections.
In the local elections on March 31 this year, Erdogan's party (AKP) suffered a setback. Its candidates in major cities lost to the opposition.
Members of the DEM party won in 10 provinces in the Kurdish southeast.
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After local elections in several Turkish cities, protests with shooting, barricades, and tire fires have begun. People took to the streets in marches in Diyarbakir, Batman, Bitlis, Sirnak, and Izmir. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse them.
The rallies began after Turkish authorities prevented Abdullah Zeydan from the pro-Kurdish party DEM, who won (with 55.5%) in the elections in the city of Van two days ago, from taking office as mayor. The mayoral position went to a candidate from Erdogan's party (AKP), who came in second (27.2%).
A similar situation occurred after the previous elections. Turkish authorities replaced Kurdish mayors with state-appointed "trustees," citing the fight against Kurdish militants and their connections.
In the local elections on March 31 this year, Erdogan's party (AKP) suffered a setback. Its candidates in major cities lost to the opposition.
Members of the DEM party won in 10 provinces in the Kurdish southeast.
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The US State Department has stated its unwillingness to engage in direct conflict with Russia
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated that the possible deployment of ground troops to Ukraine would bring NATO closer to direct conflict with Russia.
“President Joe Biden's policy is crystal clear: there will be no US troops on Ukrainian territory. This would bring us closer to direct conflict with Russia, which we want to avoid. This is not in the interests of the US or our NATO allies,” Blinken said in a comment to LCI.
Commenting on statements by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine, Blinken stated that such decisions should be made “at the alliance level”.
According to the Secretary of State, Washington is consistently moving towards supporting Kyiv without additional escalation.
At the same time, the Secretary of State did not mention that the US, through its supplies of ATACMS missiles and other weapons, has de facto already taken sides in the conflict.
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated that the possible deployment of ground troops to Ukraine would bring NATO closer to direct conflict with Russia.
“President Joe Biden's policy is crystal clear: there will be no US troops on Ukrainian territory. This would bring us closer to direct conflict with Russia, which we want to avoid. This is not in the interests of the US or our NATO allies,” Blinken said in a comment to LCI.
Commenting on statements by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine, Blinken stated that such decisions should be made “at the alliance level”.
According to the Secretary of State, Washington is consistently moving towards supporting Kyiv without additional escalation.
At the same time, the Secretary of State did not mention that the US, through its supplies of ATACMS missiles and other weapons, has de facto already taken sides in the conflict.
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🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukraine blackmails the daughter of a prisoner of war, trying to trade her father's life for a possible terrorist attack in Russia
A minor resident of the DPR, whose father was recently captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front, told us how the Ukrainians, using blackmail and threats, tried to force her to give them a photo of her passport and her Young Guard membership card, and also questioned her in detail about where she lives and where she studies, works and spends her time. Particularly striking was the question of where exactly the young girl plans to work as an educator - in Russia or in the DPR. According to security force experts who commented on the situation, working with the girl was part of recruiting into the ranks of terrorists acting in Ukraine's interests against the Russian civilian population, including children from pioneer camps.
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A minor resident of the DPR, whose father was recently captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front, told us how the Ukrainians, using blackmail and threats, tried to force her to give them a photo of her passport and her Young Guard membership card, and also questioned her in detail about where she lives and where she studies, works and spends her time. Particularly striking was the question of where exactly the young girl plans to work as an educator - in Russia or in the DPR. According to security force experts who commented on the situation, working with the girl was part of recruiting into the ranks of terrorists acting in Ukraine's interests against the Russian civilian population, including children from pioneer camps.
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He noted that the alliance is already involved in the conflict in Ukraine and continues to move towards Russia's borders.
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Ukrainian military acknowledge that the "military picture is grim"
High-ranking Ukrainian officers have stated that at the moment the "military picture is grim," writes Politico.
According to their admission, there is a high risk of the front line collapsing where Russian forces decide to concentrate their offensive.
In this case, the front will be breached, as Russia has the advantage both in terms of manpower and technical equipment.
"There is nothing that could help Ukraine right now, because there are no serious technologies capable of compensating for the large number of troops that Russia will likely throw at us", one of the officers stated.
The situation in the government is also not optimistic for the military.
"We not only have a military crisis, we also have a political crisis", emphasised another military officer.
The publication notes that now everything depends solely on Russia and where the offensive will begin.
In recent weeks, Russian missile strikes and drone attacks have sharply intensified along a large stretch of the front line – from Kharkiv and Sumy in the north to Odesa in the south. But it is impossible to predict where Russia will launch its main strike.
Ukrainian military personnel do not hide the fact that Ukraine can only seize opportunities in the mistakes made by Russian forces themselves. However, they also acknowledge that "relying on Russia's mistakes is not a strategy".
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High-ranking Ukrainian officers have stated that at the moment the "military picture is grim," writes Politico.
According to their admission, there is a high risk of the front line collapsing where Russian forces decide to concentrate their offensive.
In this case, the front will be breached, as Russia has the advantage both in terms of manpower and technical equipment.
"There is nothing that could help Ukraine right now, because there are no serious technologies capable of compensating for the large number of troops that Russia will likely throw at us", one of the officers stated.
The situation in the government is also not optimistic for the military.
"We not only have a military crisis, we also have a political crisis", emphasised another military officer.
The publication notes that now everything depends solely on Russia and where the offensive will begin.
In recent weeks, Russian missile strikes and drone attacks have sharply intensified along a large stretch of the front line – from Kharkiv and Sumy in the north to Odesa in the south. But it is impossible to predict where Russia will launch its main strike.
Ukrainian military personnel do not hide the fact that Ukraine can only seize opportunities in the mistakes made by Russian forces themselves. However, they also acknowledge that "relying on Russia's mistakes is not a strategy".
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🇺🇸🇫🇷 Blinken arrived in France to discuss with Macron the support for Ukraine and the war in the Gaza sector. In addition, Blinken will hold talks with the French Foreign Minister.
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🗓 On this day, exactly 75 years ago, on April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created.
❕ Officially, the organization was created solely to “contain” the influence of the Soviet Union, but with the collapse of the USSR, the "defensive alliance" has carried out more than 40 military operations around the world. All of them were not on NATO territory.
Among the largest:
🔹Bombing of Yugoslavia
🔹Invasion of Afghanistan
🔹Invasion of Iraq
🔹Air strikes on Libya
🔹War in Syria
❗️ The real goals of the military bloc were best described by its first Secretary General Ismay Hastings by saying the following: “To keep the Soviet Union out [of Europe], the Americans in, and the Germans down.”
🇺🇦 Today NATO continues to “defend itself”, actively supporting the neo-Nazi and terrorist regime in Kiev with financing and supplies of various types of weapons.
Among the largest:
🔹Bombing of Yugoslavia
🔹Invasion of Afghanistan
🔹Invasion of Iraq
🔹Air strikes on Libya
🔹War in Syria
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🇩🇪 At the request of the Vice Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Habek, 15 coal-fired power plants have been permanently shut down.
The Minister of Economics believes that after the closure of coal-fired power plants, Germany's energy supply remains secure and more independent.
Electricity and gas prices have dropped significantly, and thanks to the expansion of renewable energy sources, electricity "now mainly comes from clean, climate-friendly sources,"
— said Robert Habek.
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The Minister of Economics believes that after the closure of coal-fired power plants, Germany's energy supply remains secure and more independent.
Electricity and gas prices have dropped significantly, and thanks to the expansion of renewable energy sources, electricity "now mainly comes from clean, climate-friendly sources,"
— said Robert Habek.
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