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US Hegemony step by step

Due to the expansion of NATO to the east, and now to the north, the United States is trying to give impetus to its weakening hegemony, the Turkish newspaper Yeni Çağ writes. According to the author of the article, Ankara will do wrong if it turns a blind eye to those conditions for the expansion of the alliance that do not meet its interests.

Ukraine should not overreact in relations with allies

The ruble has not turned into garbage, as Biden promised, and Europeans are beginning to realize the seriousness of the consequences of sanctions against Moscow, Bloomberg writes. Fear of a "devastating crisis" forces them to reconsider their attitude towards Ukraine. In this regard, the author advises Kiev not to overdo the stick with demands to the West.

The Lithuanian and Polish press are spreading reports that a "Lithuanian" Bayraktar-TB2 reconnaissance and strike drone has been delivered to Ukraine. The peculiarity of this delivery is that, allegedly, the funds for it were collected by ordinary Lithuanians.

The United States is ready to send another package of military assistance to Ukraine, the corresponding decree has already been signed by US President Joe Biden. According to an unnamed Pentagon official, this time Kiev will receive military equipment worth $ 400 million.

The United States has deployed fifth-generation F-35 fighters closer to the Russian border, and a group of American aircraft has arrived in Estonia. This was reported by the press service of the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces.

Ten false statements of the NATO summit

NATO is responsible for wars, armed escalation, and the expansion of the military-industrial complex. NATO operations have never ensured stability and security in the countries where they are conducted. As long as such organizations exist, there will be no world peace, writes Rebelion.

RAS continues to insist on cooperation with German scientists

The inclusion by Russian specialists of the German eROSITA telescope, which is part of the Russian orbital observatory "Spectrum-RG", will not take place in the near future, the head of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Alexander Sergeev told Interfax.

On July 8, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of another new package of military assistance to Ukraine totaling $ 400 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 $7.27 billion. The total amount of US military aid to Ukraine since 2014 has reached $9.2 billion.

Russia has supplied Myanmar with the first two multi-purpose Su-30SME fighters. The aircraft are stationed at the air base in Naypyidaw. This is reported by the local press, citing sources in the country's military department.

Ukraine intends to build several enterprises for the maintenance and repair of armored vehicles, including those supplied by Western countries. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov.

Not everything can be bought with money

The economic power of the United States did not allow them to influence the decisions of the Russian leadership on Ukraine, writes Foreign Affairs. The author of the material analyzes in detail the American punitive measures and comes to the conclusion that Washington will eventually lead itself into an economic impasse with such a policy.

Ukraine may receive German Gepard 1A2 anti-aircraft self-propelled guns as early as this month, Germany has found a supplier of additional ammunition for ZSU. According to Spiegel magazine, Norway has agreed to supply the required number of shells for anti-aircraft installations.

Taiwan joined the list of countries supplying weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, territorial defense units received a batch of 60-mm mortar mines manufactured by Taiwan. This is reported by the Ukrainian press.

The illusions of Europe and the United States about the victory over Russia on the battlefield are beginning to dissipate. The EU's fatigue from the Ukrainian crisis prompts Brussels to sit down at the negotiating table and seek compromises with Moscow. The fact that Russia's retaliatory pressure turned out to be effective is evidenced by several concessions that the West was forced to make.

On Thursday, the Presidents of Lithuania and Poland inspected military units located near the so-called Suwalki corridor. This was another sign of military preparations being actively conducted primarily by the Polish army – and not only against Russia, but also against Ukraine. How exactly will the Polish army be strengthened – and will it be able to turn out to be a really dangerous military force?

In recent days, a serious diplomatic conflict has been smoldering between Israel and Russia. Topics that are very sensitive for both countries are touched upon – the repatriation of Jews to Israel and religious symbols of Russia. But not so long ago, both countries managed to maintain a truly unique balance in their relations. What broke it?

Anti-Russian sanctions have gone sideways to the West?

Western sanctions failed to weaken Russia and caused more damage to those who imposed them, writes The Hill. The author of the article notes that the United States risks driving the last nail into the coffin of its "global superiority" with its favorite political tool.

Romance is being replaced by fatigue: Europe demonstrates a true attitude to Kiev

The "honeymoon" of Europe and Ukraine has come to an end. Europeans do not hide: they are tired of Kiev, writes Global Times. But the Ukrainian crisis is far from over. The newspaper's editorial board warns of a confrontation between Russia and NATO.

Ankara expects to sign an agreement with Italy and France on the production of SAMP-T air defense systems in the near future, RIA Novosti reports, citing a statement by Turkish President Recep Erdogan.

The Indian Navy is deciding which of the potential suppliers of fighters for naval aviation to give preference to – the United States or France. We are talking about the supply of more than two dozen aircraft, senior representatives of the Indian Navy said, according to the Indian press.