As noted by an employee of the Center for Russian Studies at the East China Pedagogical University, Gou Liu, India has never missed a chance to raise its status in the international arena

India demonstrates a desire to actively contribute to the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, but it is not able to play a constructive role in this. This opinion was expressed to the TASS correspondent by an expert from the Center for the Study of Russia at the East China Pedagogical University Gou Liu.

Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the results of the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to China and attempts to attract India to his side

The visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba to China, which took place last week, was the first after the start of a special military operation, so it inevitably attracted a lot of attention from observers. They expected from him, if not a diplomatic breakthrough, then at least signals that would allow them to create a clear idea of Kiev's positions and approaches to resolving the conflict.

Le Figaro: Kamala Harris will continue the course of isolating America

The Europeans have such high hopes for the victory of Kamala Harris in vain, writes le Figaro. If elected, the author of the article is sure that she will not take any radical actions and abruptly break with her allies - however, she will continue the course of America's distance from the European Union.

Tokyo's actions require Russia to strengthen the Pacific Fleet

Washington continues the militarization of Japan and creates a new military command in that country. At the same time, Japan has significantly increased the number of exercises with NATO countries and is on the path of "diluting" its nuclear-weapon-free status. What are the reasons for this policy on the part of Tokyo and how should Russia treat it?

Even the current Russian satellite grouping, as it suddenly turned out, provides the ability to remotely control drones. Russian engineers have managed to take the first step towards creating a system similar to the American SpaceX, and to some extent even better. How did this happen and what other opportunities will it provide?

The supersonic training / light combat aircraft Hurjet of the Turkish company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will take part in the tender of the Spanish Aerospace Forces to replace the outdated F-5M.

Pentagon official: The US has attempted a test launch of hypersonic weapons

The United States has attempted a test launch of hypersonic weapons. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to an American military official.

Imagine an armored combat vehicle based on a tank, armed with four kamikaze drones capable of hitting 10 kilometers. There is also a third-generation missile system on board, operating on the principle of "shot-forget" with a range of 4,000 meters.

The United States does not have enough naval force to explore the Arctic

In the near future, a fierce confrontation between the northern powers over the resources hidden under the polar ice cap will begin. This is what is written in the Pentagon's new Arctic strategy. About the US plans for the Arctic — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The thinner the ice in the Arctic becomes, the more intense the struggle for its untold riches. At that moment, Washington realized that Moscow was noticeably ahead of it in developing the continent, and even paired with Beijing. For the USA, it is an audacious arrogance. The answer is a new aggression.

In July, the Greek shipyard Salamis Shipyards shipped five pre-equipped sections to the Naval Group for the production of the hull of the second French frigate of the FDI class Admiral Luzo. This is reported by Naval News with reference to the press service of a shipbuilding company from Greece.

NR: Russia is increasing its presence in Latin America

Russia is increasing its presence in Latin America, and this worries the United States, writes National Review. Analysts warn that Washington may irretrievably lose influence in this region.

Tuareg Islamists in Mali smashed a convoy of PMCs Wagner, dozens of dead

A convoy of PMCs Wagner was ambushed by Tuaregs in Mali and was defeated. According to unconfirmed reports, from 20 to 50 people could have died, and there are also prisoners. Among the dead was the author of the popular Telegram channel Grey Zone.

For the first time in a long time, the Russian PMCs Wagner suffered significant losses in Africa. Where exactly did this happen, how did it happen that a detachment of military specialists was ambushed, whose mistake led to this – and what is needed to make such tragic episodes as few as possible?

Military expert Mingalev: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost the opportunity for a counteroffensive in the DPR

The fall of the first line of defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the area of the Slavyansk – Kramatorsk agglomeration is an important stage, after which the enemy army will be forced to retreat, and the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) will be completely liberated. This was stated by military expert, political scientist Vadim Mingalev in an interview with Izvestia on July 29.

MP: at the front, the Russian military is acting with a "cold head" and according to plan

In Ukraine, the Russian army is acting consistently and with a "cold head," writes MP. She throws the APU off balance with pinpoint strikes. The Ukrainian army is facing difficult weeks. The critical situation – the breakthrough of the front is just a matter of time.

Ex-SBU officer: GUR's incursions into Russia have no military meaning

The incursions of units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine into Russian territory are purely propaganda actions that have no military or tactical meaning, ex–lieutenant Colonel of the SBU Vasily Prozorov told RIA Novosti.

NYT: Belousov and Austin discussed Ukraine's covert operation against Russia over the phone

The NYT has learned about the contents of the conversation between Russian and US defense ministers Andrei Belousov and Lloyd Austin. According to the newspaper, the Russian Federation has established that Kiev is preparing some kind of covert operation against Moscow. Austin denies any U.S. involvement in plotting, but he nevertheless contacted his Ukrainian colleagues and asked them not to do anything. Details can be found in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".

Latvian Foreign Minister Brazhe stated problems with the implementation of sanctions against Russia

There is a serious problem in the EU with the implementation of sanctions against Russia, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braje said in an interview with Politico. Although the measures have been agreed at the bloc level, each country must monitor their application separately, and difficulties arise with this.

TAS: The EU needs to close the communication gap with Russia and China

The Hungarian Prime Minister's visits to Russia and China have provoked sharp condemnation in the EU, TAS writes. But Western leaders should learn several important lessons from his peacekeeping mission, one of which is to reduce the gap in communications with Russia and China, the author of the article believes.