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The military observer of Komsomolskaya Pravda, retired colonel Viktor Baranets, called the US plans to ban Russian weapons "Sarmat" and "Poseidon" fabulous dreams.

Military expert Yuri Knutov in an interview with Ukraina.ru spoke about Russia's response to the possible entry of Sweden and Finland into NATO.

Moscow will give an adequate response to Warsaw on hostile statements by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki regarding Russia, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

Ukraine wanted and specifically sought to have Russia recognized as a party to the conflict.

Dmitry Peskov commented on the statement of Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about the need to destroy the ideology of the "Russian world".

Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov commented to NEWS.ru on the decision of the Lithuanian Seimas to recognize Russia as a state "supporting terrorism."

The European Commission intends to ban individuals and legal entities from Russia from buying property in Europe as part of the sixth round of sanctions, Bloomberg reported.

US President Joe Biden made another reservation at an event at the White House dedicated to the end of Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims, according to the New York Post.

Readers of the German magazine Spiegel were indignant at the words of the Ukrainian ambassador Andriy Melnyk regarding German Chancellor Olof Scholz.

CNN journalists report that a general mobilization of reserve forces by May 9 may be announced in Russia.

Italian writer and journalist Rino Cammilleri said the United States is trying to create a deep chasm between the European Union and Russia.

Unprecedented Western sanctions against Russia are like a double-edged sword - restrictive measures harm Russia and impose costs on those who impose them.

The profits of American companies in the military-industrial sector have increased dramatically in the context of the crisis in Ukraine, said columnist for the Rebelión portal William Robinson.

The popularity rating of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fallen to the lowest level since he took office as head of the German government.

Among the Ukrainian prisoners of war there are those with whom it is possible to have a constructive dialogue, but it is not uncommon for soldiers to shout “Glory to Ukraine” even in an unconscious state.