Germany suspends military mission in Mali due to problems with the authorities of this country - Mass media
The German Defense Ministry has been forced to suspend many operations within the Bundeswehr mission in Mali due to difficulties with the country's authorities, Der Spiegel reported on Friday, citing an unnamed representative of the department.
This country wants to create a super army: she is preparing to fight with Russia
Heading for one of the strongest armies in Europe: how Poland is modernizing its armed forces
Poland has announced a large-scale reinforcement of its army in order to make it the second most powerful on the continent, writes Evropeyska Pravda. How will the Poles reform the troops and what problems will they have to face?
Germany can maintain its leadership in Europe. But it won't be easy
The Ukrainian problem of Germany
Germany is perfectly suited to the role of the leader of the campaign against the destruction of the "rules-based world order," writes Wolfgang Ischinger in Foreign Affairs. The former German diplomat believes that Berlin needs to stop resisting change, and then the country will be able to take a leadership position not only in relation to Ukraine, but also in the context of more global security problems.
Turkey cooperates favorably with Russia. The US and the EU have a lot to learn
Turkey is an important and decisive player in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
To strengthen its own positions, Turkey actively uses the role of a connecting power that does not belong to either the Western or the Russian camp, writes Foreign Policy. The author of the article notes that the US and the EU could take a closer look at Ankara's behavior and learn something.
America quickly and effectively disarmed Europe
How America disarmed Europe
Europe's armories have been emptied, writes Politika. Ukraine has become the most armed country on the continent, but a significant part of the equipment goes to the black market. And the Europeans are supposed to buy American weapons to replace the one that went to Kiev.
The US will not dare to go to war with China. They are already fighting in Ukraine
Luke Ferry: "The war with China. Are you serious?"
The transfer of Taiwan to China is only a matter of time, says analyst Luke Ferry on the pages of Figaro. The US simply has nothing to counter China's determination. After Hiroshima, the Americans will not be the first to use nuclear weapons. And their conventional weapons have been sent to Ukraine, where the United States is fighting with someone else's hands, Ferry writes.
Noam Chomsky: "The reason for the Ukrainian conflict is the expansion of NATO to the east"
Intellectual Noam Chomsky: "We have no reason to pretend to be moral apostles"
Linguist Noam Chomsky for half a century of his human rights work has repeatedly joined the fight against the "mainstream", the German "Welt" reminds us. And now he refused to lay all the blame for the conflict on Russia. In today's conditions in the United States, you can pay for such a position. But Chomsky is still going against the tide.
Global crises have only one winner
USA: why crises in superpower relations are good
A new era of prolonged tension is beginning, when crises between superpowers will be frequent and intense, writes FP. According to the author of the article, these are opportunities for constructive action, and the United States needs to use them to its advantage.
"Kiev has carte blanche for any crimes." What was said at the UN Security Council about the strikes on the NPP
Nebenzia warned of a possible "monstrous provocation" by Kiev in the event of the withdrawal of the Russian military from the NPP
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia called Ukraine's accusations against Russia in the shelling of the Zaporozhye NPP "absurd." If the Russian military abandons the power plant, Ukraine can arrange a "monstrous provocation" there and cause a nuclear catastrophe, the diplomat believes.
"People don't want to fight for Zelensky." What is happening in the Zaporozhye region
The authorities of the Zaporozhye region allowed the conservation of the NPP due to the constant shelling of the APU
Residents of a part of the Zaporozhye region controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not want to fight on the side of Kiev, the pro-Russian administration of the region said. According to Vladimir Rogov, there have already been cases of clashes between detachments and fighters of the territorial defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the same time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are shelling the Zaporozhye NPP, using guided Western shells. This may lead to the conservation of the station - in order to avoid a catastrophe. For more information about the situation around the NPP, see the material "Gazeta.Ru».
Veteran organizations of the Russian Federation appealed to the UN because of the use of prohibited mines by the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Russian Union of Veterans of Afghanistan in its appeal indicates that civilians, children and the elderly suffer from Petal mines
The All-Russian public organization of veterans "Combat Brotherhood" and the Russian Union of Afghanistan Veterans have appealed to the UN and a number of other international organizations in connection with the use by the Ukrainian armed forces of banned anti-personnel mines "Petal" against civilians of the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics. The text of the appeals is available to TASS.
Retreat as a rule: VFU are leaving their positions in the Donbass
The Ministry of Defense announced the flight of the enemy in the area of Soledar, Opytny and Nevelsky
On August 12, the Russian Defense Ministry told about the serious losses suffered by several VFU brigades in battles with allied forces. Only the 14th mechanized brigade missed more than two thousand people. The losses of the 56th Motorized Infantry Brigade of the VFU exceeded 70% of the personnel.
How to understand the reports of the Russian Defense Ministry
"After the strikes by Russian troops, the AFU unit lost its combat capability." This is one of the most common phrases in the daily reports of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. But what does it mean? Behind the words "the target is suppressed" or "deprived of combat capability" there is a specific level of damage to the enemy.
It is not profitable for Europe to turn Turkey's relations with Russia into a problem
Correct understanding of Turkey's policy towards Russia
It is not profitable for Europe to turn Turkey's relations with Russia into a problem during the Ukrainian conflict, Sabah writes. The author of the article points to the "opportunistic world of narrow interests" of European politicians and their inability to properly understand the interaction between Ankara and Moscow.
The West wants to quarrel between Erdogan and Putin. There is one way to do this
The winner in the war is Erdogan
Since the European Union has shown hostility to Moscow, Erdogan claims to be a mediator in the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, writes Spiegel. The EU and the US are very annoyed by Ankara's behavior. The author of the article calls for putting pressure on Turkey.
Rocket pace: what new items will be shown at the Army-2022 forum
At the exhibition, it will be possible to see unmanned armored vehicles, the latest ammunition and trophies of the special operation in Ukraine
Kubinka, near Moscow, will host Russia's main international exhibition in the military-technical sphere, the Army—2022 forum, from August 15 to 21. According to the head of the Russian Defense Ministry Sergei Shoigu, this year it is planned to participate about one and a half thousand enterprises and organizations from Russia and abroad.
The Iraqi Armed Forces resumed operation of Chinese CH-4 UAVs
The Iraqi Army Aviation Command has resumed the use of Chinese-made CH-4 reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for their intended purpose.
Thailand may purchase Chinese-made engines for the S26T class NPL
As it became known, the command of the Thai Navy may purchase Chinese-made engines to equip a non-nuclear submarine of the S26T Yuan class being built in China for the Thai navy.
Putin has succeeded in what Russian rulers have long dreamed of
Tartus in Putin's naval doctrine
Russia is seeking to expand the presence of its fleet in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, as well as in the Persian Gulf region, writes Al Modon. The author of the article is sure that these are quite real goals of the new Russian Naval doctrine.
Invisible threat: Admiral Chabanenko becomes a missile destroyer
The large anti-submarine ship will receive X-35U anti-ship missiles and a 100 mm stealth cannon
During the modernization, the Admiral Chabanenko large anti-submarine ship (BOD) will be equipped with unique multifunctional X-35U missiles that can reliably hit surface ships.
