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The expanded SCO will significantly surpass the G7 not only in terms of population, but also in terms of GDP
After the start of the special operation in Ukraine, Western countries announced the isolation of Russia "from the whole world." Now the United States has finally soured relations with China. As a result of such actions, everything turned out quite the opposite. In case of expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, established in 2001 by Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the SCO will significantly surpass the G7 not only in terms of population, but also in terms of total GDP.
Secret reserve for the Russian military-industrial complex
Armorer Lobaev urges to rely on private initiative
The trademark of the weapon "Lobaev Arms", under which the Integrated Systems Design Bureau LLC produces its products, does not need to be introduced to anyone who is fond of sports shooting, hunting, or works in the security units of the special services.
Arestovich on Iranian UAVs: "They are already in Ukraine"
The counteroffensive announced by Zelensky still does not begin, the APU is suffering losses, not only in the Donbas, but also in other sectors of the front. At the same time, the advisers of the head of the office of the Ukrainian president are trying to give wishful thinking, coming up with various reasons for the retreat of the Ukrainian army. Alexey Arestovich, already called the "mouthpiece of Kiev", is trying especially in this field.
The Guardian learned about the "Mozart Group" from the ex-military of the West, preparing recruits in Ukraine
The creator of the group, which includes from 20 to 30 people, the publication calls retired colonel of the US Marine Corps Andy Milburn, who left military service in 2019
Former servicemen from the United States, Great Britain, Ireland and other Western countries are engaged in training recruits to join the ranks of the Territorial Defense Forces and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The US is preparing a new package of military assistance for Ukraine worth $ 1 billion
The United States does not intend to stop financing the war in Ukraine and will continue to provide military assistance to Zelensky. According to the American press, the White House is already preparing a new aid package for a very round sum - $ 1 billion.
Experts: the Persian Gulf countries may acquire Russian S-400 air defense systems in the future
According to the head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis Alexander Mikhailov, the tactical and technical characteristics make the S-400 the best air defense system existing in the world at the moment
The states that are among the oil monarchies of the Persian Gulf may become potential buyers of the Russian S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system. This opinion was expressed by TASS military observer Viktor Litovkin and the head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis Alexander Mikhailov.
Media: most of the Western military aid to Ukraine does not reach its final destinations
Kiev receives 30-40% of weapons, CBS TV channel reports
Most of the military aid that Western countries send to Ukrainian forces does not reach their final destinations in the country. Such assessments are given in a documentary by journalists of the American TV channel CBS, which will be broadcast on Sunday. Excerpts from it were published this week on the channel's website.
EU leaders confused over Hungarian PM's stance on Russia
Putin's Trojan Horse in the European Union
The leaders of the EU countries were confused because of the position of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban towards Russia, writes Foreign Policy. Last week, 27 EU members agreed to voluntarily reduce gas consumption by 15%. The only opponent, of course, was Orban — he said that this was "another step towards a military economy."
Europe is tired of Ukraine. Will Russia be able to split it?
Will Russia be able to split Europe?
The European political scientist writes in a clear fit of cognitive dissonance. Many EU leaders are thinking at least about a "thin" world in Ukraine. But the author is adamant: The West and Kiev must fight to the last Ukrainian. The author is silent about the consequences for Europe.
China has chosen Russia to jointly confront the West
Russia and China should not only strengthen their cooperation, but also jointly resist the hegemony of the Western world. This is stated in the statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry following the talks of the foreign ministers of the two countries. According to experts, the tone of this meeting was different than usual: relations between Moscow and Beijing have really moved to a new level.
Sweden joins the training program for Ukrainian servicemen
Sweden will join the British training program for Ukrainian servicemen, the government of the country has decided to send Swedish military instructors to the UK. This is stated in the press release of the government office.
Electric motorcycle Roam Air for $1,500 intends to become the workhorse of Africa
While energy is getting more expensive in Western countries and people are switching to bicycles, Africans buy 3.5 million motorcycles a year, and by 2030 this number is projected to increase to 10 million. A light and cheap motorcycle is an ideal means of transportation where there are no paved roads, public transport and an extensive network of gas stations. Specifically for these conditions, the Roam company from Nairobi created its first electric motorcycle.
Turkish Aerospace Industries will supply the Hurkus-S UBS to the Chadian Air Force
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), during the Farnborough-2022 air Show, confirmed the contract for the supply of an unnamed amount of Hurkus UBS to Chad.
Russia will determine the order of passage of foreign warships on the NSR
A bill was submitted to the State Duma proposing to oblige foreign states to submit a request for the passage of a warship through the internal sea waters of the Northern Sea Route, the corresponding document was posted in the electronic database of the legislative body.
A scientist from Denmark questioned the sanctions. Kiev blacklisted him
Danish professor from Aalborg was blacklisted in Ukraine
Kiev has blacklisted professors from Aalborg University who support the "Russian interpretation of what is happening" for skepticism about the effectiveness of sanctions, writes Dr. According to the scientist himself, his views are based solely on analysis.
The Pentagon said that all HIMARS in Ukraine are in service and continue to work actively
After the statement of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu that our troops destroyed six HIMARS MLRS in Ukraine, the Pentagon hastened to refute this information. A representative of the US Defense Ministry said that all American multiple launch rocket launchers are in service and are successfully used by Ukrainian soldiers at the front.
"German supplies of MARS II and IRIS-T will not help Ukraine"
Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok explained why Berlin's military assistance does not save the AFU
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the dispatch of "the latest weapons" to Ukraine. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what kind of weapon it was, what threat it posed to the Russian army and whether its supplies would affect the course of the special operation.
Without Russia, Germany will collapse. But Russians don't care anymore
Resistance is growing in Germany against self-destructive support for Ukraine both in political circles and on the streets
Problems in the German economy are multiplying day by day, writes Advance. Germany will not be able to avoid collapse without gas supplies from Russia. But not everything here depends on sanctions. To think that Moscow dreams of supplying fuel to Germany while she supplies Ukraine with weapons is stupid.
The United States announced the transfer of another $ 550 million package of military aid to Ukraine
It will include ammunition for multiple launch rocket systems HIMARS and howitzers
The US authorities intend to provide Ukraine with a new package of military assistance worth $ 550 million, it will include ammunition for multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS and howitzers. This was stated on Monday at a briefing for journalists by the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council (NSC) of the White House, John Kirby.
A new package of American military assistance to Ukraine
On August 1, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of another new package of military assistance to Ukraine totaling $ 550 million. Thus, the total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 now reaches $8.1 billion. The total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $ 10 billion.























