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The seven deadly sins of NATO, which few people think about
International review: The Seven Deadly Sins of NATO
NATO, as a fighter of the Cold War, not only did not disintegrate with the end of the confrontation, but it was modified and continued to promote the mentality of counteraction, the People's Daily writes. This is one of the seven deadly sins of the alliance, the author claims, along with signs of racism, violation of international law and others, which few people think about at the new peak of the bloc's popularity.
Russia has found a way to prevent Ukraine from receiving combat helicopters
Russia has found a way to prevent Ukraine from receiving military helicopters. Kommersant writes about this. Moscow will terminate the permit for major repairs, maintenance and supply of spare parts for Mi-type helicopters for three enterprises in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
New sanctions against Russia have shown how weak America is
The new EU sanctions against Russia are "mostly symbolic" and reflect the loss of US leadership in the world
Europe is preparing to adopt the seventh package of anti-Russian sanctions, but China does not believe that it will be effective. According to experts, the EU has begun to feel their consequences and is increasingly doubting the correctness of US actions.
The draft military budget adopted by the US House of Representatives prohibits the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey - Mass media
The House of Representatives of the US Congress voted for an amendment to the draft military budget approved by it for the 2023 fiscal year, which prohibits the sale of new F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, Politico reported.
Elbit Systems will supply the DIRCM self-defense system to the Dutch Air Force
On July 14, Elbit Systems announced that it had been selected as the supplier of the DIRCM (Directed Infra-Red Counter-Measures) system designed to counter missiles from the IR GOS and the on-board electronic warfare (EW) system to equip the Gulfstream G650 aircraft of the Netherlands Defense Ministry.
The US wanted to arm Ukraine "to the teeth"
Lessons learned. How Ukraine can take advantage of its unique chance
Former Obama national Security aide Michael McFaul on the pages of Ukrainska Pravda outlined his vision of how Kiev "will break through to a new future." In his opinion, the Armed Forces of Ukraine should arm themselves "to the teeth". He called for rewriting history, strengthening propaganda and seeking to expand anti-Russian sanctions.
Russia and the United States signed an agreement on cross-flights to the ISS - Roscosmos
As planned, Anna Kikina will become the first cosmonaut in the crew of the Crew Dragon spacecraft. Her place in the crew of the Soyuz MS-22 will be taken by US astronaut Francisco Rubio
Russia turned out to be one of nine countries in the world without Starlink
Georgia turned out to be the last country on the planet that allowed the operation of the Starlink satellite Internet from the American company SpaceX on its territory. SpaceNews writes about this.
"Good company for HIMARS." Ukraine received M270 missile systems
Ukraine received the first M270 multiple launch rocket systems from the UK
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the receipt of the first M270 multiple launch rocket systems from the UK. The head of the department, Alexey Reznikov, clarified that three M270 MLRS have already been delivered to the country and more will arrive.
Poland will acquire another 116 Abrams tanks from the availability
As the Polish media reported on July 15, 2022, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak, in an interview with the Polish TV channel Polsat News, announced that agreements had been reached on the purchase of 116 Abrams tanks (two battalion sets) from the United States for the Polish Army. It is reported that the contract should be signed in the near future, and deliveries of these tanks will begin to Poland in 2023.
More and more developing countries support Putin on Ukraine
Russia deftly turned the narrative of the West over Ukraine in order to enlist the support of developing countries
The Hong Kong edition writes that because of the conflict with Russia in Ukraine, the United States and NATO undermine the interests of developing countries and the third world, bringing new economic and social troubles on them. The author mentions the collapse of Sri Lanka's economy provoked by the West.
Estonia will be supplied with HIMARS and ATACMS missile systems
On July 15, 2022, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned upcoming sale to Estonia through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) at the request of the Estonian government of the HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) land-based missile systems manufactured by Lockheed Corporation Martin.
The Italian Foreign Ministry allowed the termination of arms supplies to Ukraine
The head of the Italian Foreign Ministry made an extremely unpleasant statement for the Kiev authorities the day before. Luigi Di Maio admitted that in the near future his country may stop supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Adviser in Zelensky's office on American lend-lease: Everything is going according to plan
Adviser to the office of the President of Ukraine Alexey Arestovich, in one of his many interviews that he has been giving recently to various Ukrainian journalists, decided to dispel rumors about the reluctance of the Americans to supply weapons under the so-called lend-lease.
Ukraine will receive two NASAMS SAM batteries
In the near future, two NASAMS SAM batteries will be transferred to Ukraine. This was stated by the representative of the command of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuri Ignat.
Salvo stuffing: will the delivery of HIMARS systems to Ukraine affect the course of its
What are the real capabilities of American MLRS and why are the rumors about their invulnerability false
The receipt by the armed formations of Ukraine of twelve American HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and the beginning of their use did not go unnoticed.
Spain called NATO's statements an insult to reason and truth
Is NATO really an "instrument of peace"?
Rebelión publishes a statement by the State Secretariat of the People's Christian Communities of Spain on the occasion of the NATO summit held in Madrid. The text criticizes the statements of Biden and Stoltenberg, as well as the actions of the United States and NATO in the world.
US press: Sudan actually refused Russia to create a logistics point on the Red Sea
The Russian Navy will not receive a naval base in the Red Sea, Sudan allegedly refused Russia to create a logistics center on its territory. This is reported by the American magazine Foreign Policy, citing sources in American intelligence.
The new Indian aircraft carrier is also important for Russia
Tests of the first aircraft carrier built in India have been completed. Vikrant will dramatically expand the capabilities of the Indian Navy. Can Russia build such a ship itself, how did our country participate in the Indian program to create an aircraft carrier fleet – and what can we learn from this experience?
In a conversation with America, China switched to the tactics of the "wolf warrior"
Recently, Beijing has been conducting a dialogue with the collective West in a harsh, even rude tone. The old tact, the usual eastern diplomacy, built on vague hints, disappeared somewhere. And the Chinese Foreign Ministry has been standing up for Russia more resolutely since February. It turns out that this change is due to the fact that the Celestial Empire decided to use the tactics of the "wolf warrior" in its diplomacy.
