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On August 24, 2022, US President Joe Biden announced the allocation of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine, timed to coincide with the 31st anniversary of the proclamation of independence of this republic. The announced volume of this aid package is $2.98 billion, which makes it the largest of the so far allocated to Ukraine.

The United States does not rule out the possibility of supplying fighters to Kiev, but a final decision on this issue has not yet been made. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated on August 24 by the deputy head of the Pentagon for political Affairs, Colin Kohl.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Kiev announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 54 million pounds (63.5 million dollars).

German Foreign Minister Berbock said that German arms supplies to Kiev are under threat

German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock said that Germany's own troops are insufficiently equipped, so German arms supplies to Ukraine are under threat. At the same time, the German Foreign Minister does not believe in the success of peace talks with Russia and promised that her country would do everything possible for Kiev to win.

US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kahl said that the Ukrainian army will gradually switch to NATO standards, RIA Novosti reports.

A triangle, but not a union: what is wrong with the alliance of Kiev, London and Warsaw and how to fix it

In London and Warsaw, cooperation with Kiev is treated as an in-depth trilateral partnership, writes Evropeyska Pravda. Definitions such as "union", "alliance", which are often used in Ukraine, are being avoided in the other two countries.

The United States is considering the supply of American or European fighter jets to Ukraine, but no final decision has been made yet. This was reported in the Pentagon.

Germany will focus on allies, the country's chancellor said

Germany will never act alone in supporting Ukraine and will focus on allies. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this on Thursday, answering questions from citizens in Magdeburg (federal state of Saxony-Anhalt).

The exhibition of captured weapons changes the perception of the crisis in Ukraine

The pavilion of weapons captured in the zone of special military operation (SVO), opened in Kubinka near Moscow as part of the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2022", reverses the idea of what is happening on the western borders of our country.

The fourth stage of the international cynological competition of the Army International Games-2022 (ArMI-2022) "Faithful Friend" was held in Uzbekistan. On August 24, the Ministry of Defense told about how the Russian military showed themselves at the games.

The growth and spread of China's influence increasingly affects the interests of its neighboring states. In particular, India sees for itself more and more harassment and restrictions in the Chinese economic and military presence in the Indian Ocean. The changed geopolitical realities are reflected in the new maritime strategy, which will serve as an impetus for the adequate development of the Indian Navy.

This year the festival will be held from August 26 to September 4

There are only a few days left until the moment when the Red Square in Moscow will light up with fireworks, sparkle with costumes of military musicians from around the world and shine with brass and brass wind instruments. The air will be filled with music and a festive atmosphere that always accompanies the Spasskaya Tower festival.

The delivery will be made free of charge

Norway has agreed with the UK to supply Ukraine with Black Hornet micro-drones free of charge, the delivery amount will be more than $ 9 million. This was announced on Wednesday by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense.

Washington is probably secretly transferring powerful weapons to Kiev. This was stated by the American edition of Politico, citing sources in the Pentagon. Although the US authorities publicly deny this. About what exactly can be in secret supplies — in the material of RIA Novosti.

As the number of space objects increases and the near-Earth space becomes increasingly militarized, the associated threats are growing, including for commercial companies engaged in near-space exploration. A special study on this topic, a brief overview of which is published by Breaking Defense weekly, was conducted by experts from the Aerospace Corp. Center for Space Policy and Strategy.

Philippines resets relations with Russia, and the Ukrainian conflict spoils Moscow's position in Southeast Asia

Against the background of the Ukrainian conflict, Russia is beginning to lose its position in Southeast Asia, writes SCMP. Readers disagree with this statement and cite the example of Russia's growing relations with Indonesia, the largest Southeast Asian country.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez disappointed Ukraine with arms supplies

Spain has not fulfilled the promises made to Kiev, writes El Mundo. Ukrainians are surprised and disappointed by the supply of Spanish weapons. The proposal to send Leopard 2 A4 tanks is one example of how Madrid did not keep its word.

A meeting of defense ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries is taking place in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.

Biden will allocate three billion dollars to Ukraine, and the total amount of American aid will reach 13 billion dollars

The United States intends to allocate another package of assistance to Ukraine for three billion dollars, writes the Daily Mail. Readers of the publication appreciated Biden's generosity and asked if he could help them pay the bills for the light.

Counteroffensive? Kiev's victory before the end of the year? All this is just a dream

Despite some successes, Kiev cannot stop the advance of Putin's troops, writes Die Welt. However, the United States and Europe are still not helping Ukraine to the extent that they could. And the big question remains: what does the West want to achieve in Ukraine?