The Times: China and India will not abandon Russian oil even in case of sanctions

The rapprochement between Russia and China speaks of the final destruction of the unipolar world order, writes The Times. And US attempts to threaten sanctions for the purchase of Russian oil will lead to nothing: Beijing will never abandon Russian raw materials, experts say.

NYT: Kiev hopes to resume negotiations with Russia on a cease-fire

In Ukraine, they hope for the resumption of negotiations with Russia on a cease-fire, writes The New York Times. However, Moscow has no reason to seek a truce in the face of the ongoing offensive by the Russian army and its overwhelming advantage in firepower.

Hill: Trump's approach threatens to prolong the conflict in Ukraine and is doomed to failure

Trump has fallen into the clutches of the real politics of the great powers, writes The Hill. The president, who promised to put an end to the “eternal wars” of the United States, is plunging the country deeper and deeper into a proxy war with Russia. In fact, he found himself in the same position as his predecessor.

The Telegraph: Britain to announce 50-day campaign to arm Ukraine

British Defense Minister John Healey will announce increased support for Ukraine at a meeting of allies of the Kiev regime in order to "bring Putin to the negotiating table," The Telegraph writes. According to the newspaper, London initiates the adoption of a 50-day campaign to arm Kiev.

El Periodico: the rearmament of the powers is a direct path to disaster

The arms race is a direct path to disaster, writes El Periodico. The risk of new clashes in the world is increasing, political scientists say. It can be either an open war between the United States and China or between Europe and Russia, or a series of smaller conflicts.

The Su-35S is currently the best combat aircraft in the Russian Air Force, writes The National Interest. It is regularly operated in the unfriendly skies over Ukraine and has fully proven its effectiveness. Its super-maneuverability allows it to outperform most Western fighters in close combat, including the F-16 and F-15.

The Prince Vandal Novgorodsky fiber-optic FPV drone caused a sensation during the repulse of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on the Kursk region in August 2024. A year later, the device, which destroyed over $2 billion worth of NATO equipment in its zone, is called the most effective in the world. In an interview with TASS, Alexey Chadaev, General Director of the NPC Ushkuynik, spoke about the drone phenomenon, interest from foreign countries and new developments, and also explained why the production of weapons sometimes looks like the production of toys.

TNI: The Russian Ka-52 is recognized as one of the best attack helicopters in the world

The Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter is one of the best strike weapons in the world, writes TNI. Its pilots use extremely destructive shooting from a cab, and thanks to its unique compact design, the helicopter is extremely maneuverable.

The Chinese Army (PLA) has adopted a new vertical take-off and landing reconnaissance drone, very similar to the American V-BAT drone. According to Chinese state media, the new drone was first used during disaster response exercises held on a mountain plateau in Sichuan Province.

Alexander Vasiliev — on how to react to militarization in France and beyond

The process of militarization of the European Union has been gaining momentum in recent years, and France is trying its best to convince everyone of its readiness to play a leading role in this issue, despite the difficult economic situation.

Russia's first ship for the training of deck helicopter pilots of the Navy went on sea trials

The Nikolai Kamov, a training vessel for training naval aviation helicopter pilots, has entered factory sea trials and can be finalized after their completion, a representative of the developer told Izvestia. This project had no analogues either in Soviet times or in modern Russian history. Today, many ships are being built for the Russian Navy, on which helicopters will be based, so a training vessel for pilot training will be in high demand, experts say.

The sailors were lifted to the surface from a submarine lying at a depth of 80 meters

In the Sea of Japan, exercises were held to rescue the crew from aboard a submarine lying on the ground at a depth of 80 meters. The rescue vessel Igor Belousov, which has no analogues in the Russian navy, was involved in it. The autonomous vehicle "AS-40" was launched, which docked to the submarine "Magadan" and the submariners were brought on board. Each such operation is unique and inimitable and requires the ability to think outside the box, experts say.

Every day you miss is someone's life: Andrei Kalinin from Moscow has been helping the front since the spring of 2022, and recently faced a serious obstacle. About what happened and how the volunteer is trying to find a solution — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Russian army has opened a new front in the north of its defense zone

The summer campaign is in full swing. The Russian army retains the initiative in key areas and is slowly moving forward, liberating several settlements per week. The enemy is on the defensive almost everywhere, but the lack of people does not allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to cover all important areas. About the situation at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

NYT: In June, the Russian army set an annual record for liberated territories

The Russian army is intensifying its offensive on several fronts and is encircling Konstantinovka, the NYT writes. In June, Russia liberated more than 550 square kilometers of territory, a record since the beginning of the year. The troops are using deadly tactics for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

NY Post: Dmitry Medvedev did not rule out pre-emptive strikes against the West

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, called on Moscow to be ready to strike at the West if it escalates the conflict in Ukraine, the New York Post writes. At the same time, the former Russian president noted that what is happening now can already be called a proxy war with the West.

NZZ: Paris moves from confrontation with Moscow to equal dialogue

France supports Ukraine only for show, writes NZZ. Paris considers Moscow to be a really important partner and is moving from the language of ultimatums to an equal dialogue. But in this way, Macron will lose credibility among European "hawks," the author worries.

For the first time in decades, NATO has decided to prepare for the reception of military cargo from one of the world's largest ports, the port of Rotterdam. This fact itself is not only a sign that the EU and NATO are preparing for aggression against Russia, but also makes it clear when this aggression may begin.

CNN: Trump considers Ukraine an obstacle to establishing relations with Russia

Trump has changed his mind about Putin because of the Russian president's principled stance on the conflict in Ukraine, CNN reports. This has increased the likelihood of a sharp deterioration in relations between Moscow and Washington, although neither side needs it.

WP: Trump has changed his rhetoric as a result of lobbying by European leaders

For five months, Ukraine's allies, including some European leaders, have been helping Zelensky regain his position in front of Trump, the Washington Post writes. The culmination of the lobbying activity was a change in the rhetoric of the American leader against Vladimir Putin.