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According to the Financial Times, Russia is prepared to utilize nuclear weapons early in a conflict with a major global power or if it suffers a loss of 20% of its submarines
Classified Russian military documents obtained by journalists reveal that Moscow's criteria for using tactical nuclear weapons are much lower than publicly stated by Russian officials.
In one exercise scenario involving a potential invasion by China, Russia, referred to as the "Northern Federation," considers responding with a tactical nuclear strike to the second wave of a Chinese army offensive.
The documents outline additional criteria for potential nuclear weapon use, including enemy landings on Russian territory, defeats of border protection units, or imminent enemy attacks using conventional weapons.
Thresholds for action may involve a combination of factors leading to irreversible losses for Russian forces, such as significant troop casualties or substantial damage to military assets.
Despite the age of these documents, experts suggest they remain pertinent to Russian military doctrine.
John Kirby, a spokesperson for the US National Security Council, warned that without prompt US support, Russia could seize additional territories in Ukraine within a month or two.
Addressing remarks made by Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, who indicated that he would prioritize financing for Ukraine "in a timely manner" but only after resolving the crisis on the Mexican border, Kirby emphasized the urgency of aid. "When you talk about 'timely' assistance, what does that mean? For Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines, 'timely' means now. As we return from the weekend, the Russians have begun seizing new towns and villages in Ukraine. Their advance continues; this is not a stagnant conflict," Kirby emphasized.
Zelenskyy spoke with the President of Moldova about the events in Transnistria
Separately, Zelenskyy and Sandu considered the operation of transport corridors for the export of Ukrainian products through the territory of Moldova.
The parties also discussed the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the EU and agreed on "further mutual support and coordination of efforts" on the way to membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk rebuked his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico, at the Visegrad Four meeting in Prague, following Fico's criticism of military aid to Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.
Forbes suggests that the recent successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in shooting down Russian aircraft may be attributed to the deployment of Patriot and NASAMS missiles, as well as exploiting blind spots created by the loss of A-50 aircraft.
Prime Minister of North Macedonia Jaferi and Zelenskyy signed a joint declaration on support for the Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine. The declaration establishes North Macedonia's support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations and the invitation of our country to NATO "when the conditions are right".
Prime Minister Pashinyan explained what the actual freezing of Armenia’s participation in the CSTO means. According to him, this is the absence of a permanent representative at the organization, as well as the non-participation of Armenian representatives in events at a high and senior level
⚡️Ukraine has secured a financial boost of $760 million from Japan and Norway. The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has confirmed that these funds will be allocated to alleviate non-security and defense-related expenses of the state budget. Specifically, the funds will contribute to various essential areas such as pension payments, salaries for employees of the State Emergency Service, and remuneration for teachers.
Budanov warns that if the Russian Federation doesn't face internal challenges, the events of February 24, 2022, may recur. He stresses the urgency of establishing a new framework for international security.
LP apologized to Ukrainians for the video where they thanked the fans of the Russian Federation for the hoodie with the Russian flag on it.
Weekdays of Ukrainian infantry soldiers.
Five more children were returned from the temporarily occupied Kherson region to the Ukrainian-controlled territory: two girls and three boys.
"These are children aged 4 to 16, including one orphan. Now they are in a safe place, doctors and psychologists are working with them," said Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.