A group of three of the largest and most effective ships of the Chinese Navy is conducting exercises in the Sea of Japan, the Associated Press (AP) reports.

The maneuvers in the Sea of Japan were the first such long-range exercises of the large destroyer Type 055 of the People's Liberation Army Navy of China, which is named "Lhasa" in honor of the capital of Tibet. According to the Global Times, the United States and Japan are constantly provoking China in the Taiwan Strait.

The eternal dispute between pessimists and optimists has spread to the sphere of import substitution. Some point to examples of the critical dependence of the Russian economy on imports, not noticing the positive. Others look at the obvious achievements of the industry, avoiding problematic issues. Often, both sides are quite far from the true state of affairs. This is where the polarity of opinions arises: from "everything is gone" to "dizzying successes".

Operation against a terrorist organization in Syria and other...

Turkey should take steps to achieve its political goals, writes Yeni Çağ. Based on this, Ankara should launch an operation that will neutralize the actions of the Kurds and call into question the US presence in Syria, the author of the article is sure. But first we need to get Russia and Iran on our side.

The parties discussed Ukraine, the expansion of financial and industrial cooperation in the face of sanctions, the development of military ties and military-technical cooperation

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with high-precision Kalibr missiles in the Lviv region destroyed an ammunition depot for weapons transferred to Ukraine by NATO countries. This was announced on June 15 by the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.

The Russian military attacked three railway stations near Donetsk and the Dnieper. This was announced on Wednesday, June 15, by the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.

The Russian Armed Forces are ready to use Iskanders to protect the DPR, military experts say

Additional Iskander missile systems may be used in the fight against Ukrainian artillery hitting Donetsk. The leadership of the DPR turned to the Russian authorities with such a request. On June 14, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov called the barbaric shelling by Ukraine of civilian objects in the Donbass. On the eve of the strikes in Donetsk, five people were killed and more than 30 were injured. The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, immediately requested military assistance from Russia in order to resist the enemy who had "crossed all the lines". Military experts note that Iskanders will be effective against Ukrainian artillery.

The Russian Ministry of Defense has published footage of the organization of continuous logistics (MTO) of Russian military units in the field. Uninterrupted cooking, bread baking, washing, as well as repair and refueling of equipment are organized for the soldiers.

Russia is in favor of a political and diplomatic settlement allowing the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, but negotiations are frozen by Kiev, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said.

Peace or not peace? Ukraine at the crossroads

The United States and other NATO members unanimously support Ukraine, but their goals are already beginning to diverge, the author of TNI believes. In his opinion, Kiev should think about making concessions to Moscow. Ukraine's dependence on the West carries risks.

The cracks are becoming more visible. Now the West's doubts about Ukraine will probably be more dangerous for Zelensky than the Russian special operation itself

If Russia is not weakening, then why continue fighting? This question is now being asked by many in the West, writes Advance. If Moscow gains more than it loses in the current situation, there are more and more doubts about the need to support Ukraine, the author of the article notes.

Zelensky announced "painful" losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Severodonetsk and Kharkiv region

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had suffered "painful losses" in Severodonetsk and Kharkiv region over the past day. On the eve of the "significant losses" of the Ukrainian army, the Russian Defense Ministry also reported. Where the fighting is going on and how the special operation is progressing - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".

The United States and the West are striving to make maximum efforts to provide Ukraine with everything necessary to confront Russia and will continue to act in this direction, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.

On June 14, the NATO Secretary General spoke at a briefing following the meeting of the leaders of the seven member countries of the bloc on the eve of the meeting of the contact group on Ukraine, which will be held in Brussels today. Jens Stoltenberg called on the members of the North Atlantic Alliance and partners to increase the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine, "because they absolutely depend on it to resist the brutal Russian invasion."

Despite the supply of weapons and military equipment, Ukraine is losing to Russia. According to the ex-commander of NATO forces in Europe Wesley Clark, without additional help, the Kiev regime can be given up.

Billions are coming to Ukraine, and American officials warn of possible fraud and embezzlement

The United States fears theft and misuse of military and economic aid sent to Ukraine, the WSJ writes. So far, no illegal actions have been identified, but it's a matter of time. The United States did not take into account the mistakes of Afghanistan, experts interviewed by the publication believe.

Accepting Ukraine into the EU now is wrong

Ukraine cannot be admitted to the EU today, and there are a number of reasons for this, writes The Economist. However, the authors of the article propose to create another community of European states, where Kiev could join and feel its involvement in the European world.

Poland's defense spending in fiscal year 2022 will amount to 2.4% of gross domestic product (GDP). As stated in the press release of the Polish Ministry of Defense dated June 13, the total military expenditures for the current fiscal year will include both planned budget allocations for defense and extra-budgetary funds from the Armed Forces Support Fund.

In order to preserve the status quo of Taiwan, the United States will continue to provide assistance to it aimed at strengthening self-defense, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.