Developments in Ukraine Changing the American strategy to continue the military conflict

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency, newspaper ” The Washington Post, citing senior American officials, reported that the new US strategy for the conflict in Ukraine has undergone changes, the emphasis on “recapturing the lost areas” has been abandoned and the need to strengthen the defense lines of the army. This country will be centralized.

According to this publication, the new plan represents a significant change in military actions compared to last year. Now the idea is to give Ukraine time to resist. The goal of the Joe Biden administration is to help Ukraine repel new Russian attacks, resist them and bring Kiev’s military power to a more sustainable level. At the same time, there is no news of trying to recover the lost areas. Because it is quite clear that the armed forces of Ukraine are having trouble trying to make any kind of serious effort in this field, considering the failure of last year’s counterattack, and they will not be successful against the defense fortifications of the Russian side.

According to military experts, the prospect of planning a new counterattack by Ukraine is unclear. For this reason, Washington has demanded changes in military performance and has sent a group to Kiev to transfer to a strategic defense status. He admitted that the country is creating new defense lines on a large scale in the operational area. Follow:

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Times: no help America will soon run out of Ukrainian artillery shells

The Times newspaper in an analysis pointed to the fact that the Ukrainian armed forces are running out of their artillery shells. will be completed “by the end of next month”, unless the US Congress approves the request of the White House to allocate additional aid to Kiev.

The author notes: “If Republicans in the US Congress continue to block further US military aid, the Ukrainian army will run out of artillery ammunition by the end of next month. This is an urgent and vital issue. The leadership of Ukraine is confused about what to do in this situation. There is no further interruption in the supply of Western weapons, while Russia is increasing its military superiority, increasing the production of weapons and using drones and electronic warfare systems more effectively.

This article notes: Unpublicly, the leaders of the majority of Western European countries – with the exception of the Scandinavian and Baltic countries – strongly want an end to the military conflict in Ukraine and “under almost any conditions”.

Russian ambassador: America’s intention to confiscate Russian assets is contrary to common sense

Anatoly Antonov Russia’s ambassador to Washington has declared that US plans to confiscate Russian assets are not only illegal, but contrary to common sense.

Antonov, whose words were published early this Saturday on the Telegram channel of the Russian diplomatic mission, expressed his opinion: the “creative” ideas of the White House officials, including the confiscation of Russian state assets , motivated by selfish political goals, it is not only contrary to international law, but also contrary to common sense. It has brought Russia and the United States to an impasse. At the same time, one cannot expect the desired result of the American government: all attempts to deprive Russia of its sovereignty or destroy its economy are doomed to failure. The diplomat added: “[Such actions by the White House] will make prudent investors seriously think about abandoning the use of the dollar. They once again confirm the urgent need of the international community to transition to a multipolar system.” Antonov also emphasized that the West’s efforts to put pressure on Russia are futile and this The issue is so obvious that even some representatives of the American government are forced to admit the success of Moscow’s actions to overcome the consequences of the restrictions. The foreigner of the United States Senate has supported the bill to transfer frozen assets of Russia to Ukraine. /strong>

The Russian ambassador in the United States believes that the lack of reaction of the American authorities to the terrorist attack in Kiev in which the Il-76 plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners was shot down Kiev feels completely exempt.

Anatoly Antonov said: We have been waiting for two days for the American government to condemn Kiev’s brutal attack on the plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners. Even after the meeting of the UN Security Council, which was held at Russia’s insistence, this has not yet happened. and turn a blind eye to Kiev’s actions. Moreover, some of them are even trying to blame Russia for this incident. He added: “Such hesitations in dealing with these incidents certainly create a feeling of support and complete exemption for Ukrainian dolls.” It is obvious that they will continue their inhumane and heinous actions until they are destroyed.” And his credit will not gain anything. Supporting Ukraine and complicity in the crimes of Kiev will create an image of the United States in the international community as an “accomplice in bloody terrorist attacks”.

American Col. : Ukrainians want Washington to end the conflict with Russia

Colonel Douglas McGregor, the former adviser to the head of the Pentagon revealed in an interview that the people of Ukraine, increasingly They express the desire that Washington will force the authorities of Kiev to end the conflict with Russia.

This former American soldier said: Today (Friday) I spoke with several people in Ukraine and they demanded that if Washington has humanity, it should go as soon as possible. End this tragedy.

This former Pentagon official added: “Kiev authorities are now supported only by Western countries that transfer financial aid to Kyiv.” At the same time, significant amounts of American money are poured into the pockets of Kiev officials. find, more Ukrainians will leave their country, which will be a disaster for Ukraine and its people.

Russian Foreign Ministry: America and NATO are interested in They do not have a solution to the conflict in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced in a statement published last night on the official website of the ministry that the United States and The NATO countries do not show the slightest interest in a fair solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

The statement says: “Washington from “unbridled expansion of NATO’s anti-Russian bloc” to Inside the space left behind by the Soviet Union. It was precisely this effort that caused the military conflict around Ukraine. Because Russia did not tolerate using Kiev as a tool to create direct security threats on its borders. In response to Russia’s actions to protect its borders, the United States and its allies launched an all-out combined war to strangle Russia politically and economically and inflict a “strategic defeat” on Moscow on the battlefield. .”

As ​​the Russian Foreign Ministry noted, this is a strategy publicly announced by the West. The United States and NATO are clearly unwilling to consider Russia’s concerns. On the contrary, the West’s goal is not to resolve the situation, but to intensify the crisis in Ukraine, which now creates real strategic risks, because such a policy is fraught with a slide towards a direct military conflict between the nuclear powers of the world with disastrous consequences.

The ministry noted that the destructive policy of the United States has led to a “deep destruction of Russian-American relations” and a fundamental change in the security situation in the world. Besides, it was the American side that stopped the bilateral strategic talks under the pretext of “unfavorable military-political background”. It is deep

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced that the relations between Russia and France are currently in a deep crisis and this situation was not initiated by Moscow. The dialogue mechanisms in Paris have been stopped.

The ministry reminded: “Establishing any working relationship primarily depends on two conditions: the existence of mutual interests in this field between The countries themselves and the readiness of their officials to take concrete steps in this direction. From this point of view, it is obvious that today the relations between Russia and France are in a deep crisis. The Paris authorities take an openly hostile stance towards Russia; Guided by the attitude of imposing a strategic defeat on Moscow, our former partners, of their own free will, within the last two years destroyed all the groundwork created during the previous decades, froze the mechanisms of dialogue and support for cooperation, and dealt a severe blow to trade cooperation. economic, scientific, cultural and humanitarian. This ministry emphasized: the Russian side is always ready to talk with foreign countries from unfriendly countries including France. But the sad experience of the Minsk agreements, of which Paris was one of the guarantors, clearly shows the complete reluctance of the West to respect Russia’s interests.

Moscow : The delivery of F-16 to Kiev will not affect the military conflict

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on its website last night that the delivery of F-16 fighters The construction of the United States by the Netherlands to Ukraine cannot have an impact on the situation on the battle front. He noted and reminded: But in any case, it is clear for Russia that these deliveries will not have any effect on the process of the special operation to protect Donbass. We remember what hopes the Ukrainian authorities and their foreign supporters had previously pinned on the venerable Western armored vehicles, most of which were burned and destroyed during the so-called unsuccessful counter-offensive.

Possibility of retaliatory measures by Moscow due to the blocking of Russian property in the Czech Republic

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Russia announced that Moscow does not rule out retaliatory measures regarding the confiscation of the property of the Czech Republic in Russia in connection with the freezing of Russian property by the Prague authorities.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded In response to Prague’s decision to ban the management and use of Russian real estate in this country, including diplomatic properties, the Russian side firmly emphasizes the inadmissibility of such arbitrariness. This statement states: It is natural that the Russian side will use all means to protect its legitimate interests. Now we are focusing on legal mechanisms, but naturally, we do not rule out possible retaliatory measures regarding Czech assets in Russia.

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs : There are no French mercenaries on the territory of Ukraine

Christophe Lemoine, the deputy spokesman of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that there are no French mercenaries either on the territory of Ukraine or It is not present in any other country. Last night, Friday, he said in a press conference: “As I said before and I repeat today, there are no French mercenaries either on the territory of Ukraine <...> or anywhere else.”

Lemoine also emphasized that the information about the killing of dozens of French mercenaries in Ukraine is “another gross manipulation of information by the Russians”.

The day before, he could not explain in a press conference who exactly the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers to be “employees”. He added that the government does not approve the presence of French soldiers in the ranks of the Ukrainian army. However, he admitted that there may be “volunteers” in Ukraine who would go there themselves, as it is their personal choice. Lemoine added that they have nothing to do with the French government.

German Defense Minister: I do not see the danger of Russia attacking NATO countries

Pistorius also added that Russia is currently focused on its military actions in Ukraine. But amid warnings about a possible confrontation with Russia, Germany prepares itself for war. He added: “We left the 30 years of peace that we all benefited from. And now the situation is in a different direction. We need to significantly increase our capability to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.”

Zakharova accused the West of prolonging the crisis in Ukraine

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced at a press conference on Friday that increasing the amount of Western military aid to Ukraine will only prolong the crisis.He made the announcement about the decision to create an international “artillery coalition” to supply artillery shells to Kiev, previously announced by French Defense Minister Sébastien LeCorneau, saying: Apparently, in Paris they stubbornly do not want to understand that increasing military aid to [Vladimir] Zelensky will not only prolong the crisis in Ukraine, but also lead to the death of French citizens.

Rasta Zakharova recalled the killing of French mercenaries as a result of the attack of the Russian air force on the temporary deployment point of foreign forces in the Kharkov region, and called the attempt of the French authorities to hide the reality of what happened from the public opinion of this country a clumsy and unsuccessful action.

A few days ago, the French Defense Minister said that 50 countries have joined the “Artillery Coalition” to send artillery equipment to Ukraine.

Russia warns of retaliatory measures after Sweden joins NATO

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said: Abandoning the long-term policy of military neutrality and joining the ranks of a bloc that is clearly hostile to Russia is unlikely to increase the sense of security among ordinary Swedes. <...> We will not allow the security of our country to be undermined, and the Moscow authorities have repeatedly announced this issue.

Zakharova stressed that Russia will take retaliatory measures Political and military-technical measures will be taken to protect the citizens of this country, because measures are being taken as part of Sweden’s integration into NATO, including the possible deployment of NATO offensive systems, the equipment of the forces on the territory of this country, will be a serious threat against Russia. Was.

Zakharova: Russia is not involved in protests in the European Union

Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced in a press conference on Friday that in difficult economic conditions, it is no longer necessary to find “Moscow’s hand” and that the reason for the protests in the European Union countries is the actions and decisions of the European authorities themselves.

He said: “I want to tell everyone who is trying to find Moscow’s hand there again (in the protests in the European Union) that the influence of the Kremlin or Russian hackers in this situation Does not exist. This situation is caused by the pain of the people who understand what is waiting for the European Union, it is Brussels that has already closed its hands and feet to all commitments, the so-called Western partnership ethic.”

The widespread protests of farmers in several European countries began in January. In France, one of the reasons was the upcoming increase in the cost of diesel fuel. Local farmers also expressed dissatisfaction with the decrease in income as a result of increased imports of agricultural products from Ukraine.

Furthermore, the protesters sought to simplify bureaucratic approaches related to EU requirements. are. They block the roads in protest. 89% of French people support the protests.

Farmers in Poland also started a similar action against the influx of Ukrainian agricultural products from the previous year. They blocked checkpoints on the border with Ukraine for a long time.

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