The Western media is speculating that it may come by late May. The chances of Ukraine making some sort of “breakthrough” in the 950-km long Russian frontline cannot be ruled out but a Russian counteroffensive is all but certain to follow.

Logically, the option open to the US at this point would be to disengage. But that becomes an abject admission of defeat and will mean the death knell for NATO, and Washington’s transatlantic leadership goes kaput

The Chinese Defense Ministry has announced its participation in the Vostok 2022 strategic command and staff exercise in Russia, which is slated for August 30-September 5