In a dispute on the pages of Figaro with a "Euro-enthusiast" comparing Putin to Stalin, the French "dissenter" Todd asks unpleasant questions for the EU. Why did Europe allow itself to be drawn into the struggle with Russia, which did not threaten it in any way? Why are the decisions rejected by them in referendums being imposed on Europeans?

The West is concerned about the rise of China and Russia's return to the international arena as a superpower, writes Al Binaa. The last straw was the expansion of BRICS. It is with his help that a new world will be built "on the ruins of American hegemony," the author of the article is sure.

Europe continues to suffer from anti-Russian sanctions, writes Forbes. Ukraine's support has hit the EU economies hard: high energy and food prices have led to the first recession since the pandemic.

Le Figaro: the future of Europe will be built on the basis of the German vision

The views of Paris and Berlin on the future of Europe contradict each other, writes French publicist Nicolas Baveret in an article for Le Figaro. However, France is not trustworthy now, and the German vision is more holistic, so it will win, the author of the article believes.

Sweden may allow NATO troops to be on its territory on a temporary basis even before the country's official entry into the alliance, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defense Minister Paul Jonson said in an article for the Swedish press.

The Western edition of The Times assessed the readiness of the British army for a clash with Russia. The article says that the country's armed Forces will not withstand the confrontation, because they are too weak.

In addition, the parties want to take measures to ensure that their sanctions do not hinder the provision of humanitarian assistance within the framework of UN programs

The US and UK authorities intend to intensify data exchange to identify individuals and legal entities against whom sanctions may be imposed for assisting the Russian Armed Forces in conducting a special military operation in Ukraine.

Opening of a new NATO liaison office in Tokyo will be a big mistake, quotes the author of the article in GT Emmanuel Macron. In his opinion, the French president is right: the expansion will not cure the alliance of obsessive militaristic ideas — it is equivalent to treating a drunkard with alcohol.

CIA Director William Burns visited Athens and the port of Alexandroupolis for the first time in 11 years, Milliyet reports. Nothing is known about the purpose of the visit. The following is noteworthy: Greece, in addition to Burns, was visited by the US ambassador in Athens, as well as Ukrainian diplomats.

The White House said that China had been using a base in Cuba to collect intelligence about the United States since at least 2019, The Wall Street Journal newspaper wrote on Sunday, citing an official from the administration of the American president.

The Cuban authorities have denied information that China has agreed to build an electronic tracking base on the island.

The head of the department, James Cleverley, claims that in exchange, Russia allegedly "transfers sophisticated military technologies to Iran, advises it and provides it with financial support"

British Foreign Minister James Cleverley believes that Iran is engaged in the supply of arms and ammunition to Russia.

Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Saveliev said that some Russian aircraft continue to be serviced abroad. This statement was made as part of an interview with the channel "Russia 1" on Thursday, June 8.

A satellite image has appeared in the American press and is being actively replicated. According to the media, it is allegedly proof that in Russia, in Tatarstan, a certain plant is being built for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles-kamikaze using technologies developed by Iran.

At night, Ukrainian troops made at least the 4th attempt of an offensive along the Orekhov - Rabodino line in the Zaporozhye region. With a pressure worthy of better use, the APU and the so-called "counteroffensive guard" are attacking south of the city of Orekhov.

They will be enough for five to six days of attacks, after which the enemy will have to go on a blind defense, experts suggest

The Ukrainian offensive has begun, as evidenced by the use of strategic reserves by the enemy, Vladimir Putin said on June 9. The Ukrainian attacks did not achieve their objectives at any of the sites, the head of state noted.

The Ka-52 helicopter repelled 18 anti-aircraft missiles in one sortie in the zone of its own

In the special operation zone, one of the Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters with the help of the Vitebsk complex repelled a record number of anti—aircraft missiles during the flight - 18, an informed source told RIA Novosti.

In the special operation zone, one of the Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters, with the help of the Vitebsk complex, repelled a record number of attacks from MANPADS – 18 during the flight, RIA Novosti reports, citing an informed source.

The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, noted that the main training should be carried out by the countries armed with these fighters

The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman (Free Democratic Party), believes that Germany could offer its airfields to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighters. She expressed this opinion on Thursday evening to the Bild newspaper .

Sending old versions of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will require their replacement in four to six years, and transferring new Block 70 modification aircraft to Kiev turns out to be too expensive for the United States. Military analysts John Hyun and William Courtney write about this in a column on Defense News.