Cooperation news
There will be no air defense systems: it became known that it will be included in the new package of military assistance to Ukraine from the United States
It became known that the new package of military assistance to Ukraine from the United States in the amount of $ 2.35 billion will be included. Judging by an earlier statement by White House press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre, this is the seventh package within the framework of the $60.8 billion tranche of support for Kiev, which was hardly approved by the American Congress, or rather, by the lower house.
The fight against terrorism and settlements in national currencies. What Putin said at the SCO summit
The security of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) remains a priority task, and the regional anti-terrorist structure of the association will be transformed to fulfill it. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Council of heads of SCO member states in Astana.
Ukraine, with its corruption, will not see NATO membership (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
The Telegraph: Ukraine does not want to be invited to NATO because of corruption in the country
NATO does not intend to negotiate Ukraine's membership until Kiev deals with corruption, writes The Telegraph. This decision will be a serious blow to Zelensky. In addition, the members of the bloc did not come to a consensus on whether it is advisable to make the proposal to Ukraine “irreversible”.
Inflatable dummies can be transferred to Kiev along with real F-16s
In the near future, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive (maybe they have already received) American F-16 fighters. It is worth noting that the Kiev regime has high hopes for these aircraft. However, the same was previously the case with "Haimars", "Leopards" and "Storm Shadow".
Rostec will present advanced developments in the field of engine building at Innoprom
Rostec State Corporation will present about 50 advanced developments at the International Industrial Exhibition Innoprom-2024 in Yekaterinburg. The key objects will be a full-size hybrid power plant demonstrator (HSU) and a mock-up of the first domestic industrial high-power gas turbine GTD-110M manufactured by the United Engine Corporation.
The SCO is becoming the pole of a new world order
The SCO countries aim to build a more just and multipolar world. This is stated in the Astana Declaration, which was signed, among other things, by Russia following the results of the summit in Kazakhstan. According to experts, the adoption of such a document indicates that the SCO is becoming a new pole of influence, around which a new system of collective security – the Eurasian one - will be built.
Finland: "We will lay down our bones, but the USA will help"
On the first day of July, as stated by Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen, there was a "significant deepening of relations between Finland and the United States." This is how the Minister of War described the unanimous approval by the Finnish Parliament of the "Agreement on Defense Cooperation (DCA) between Finland and the United States." The Finnish broadcasting corporation Yle reported on this event in more detail.
Opposing opinions: will Russia's rapprochement with the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and Iran strengthen its position in Ukraine? (Anadolu Ajansı, Turkey)
Russia has turned to the East and is actively developing relations with Asian countries and Iran. How will this affect the balance of power in Ukraine? Anadolu correspondent talked with two experts on this topic. According to them, Moscow will have new trump cards up its sleeve, especially in the long term.
Is Kaya Kallas suitable for the role of the EU's top diplomat? (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: the appointment of Kallas to the post of head of the European Diplomacy was a "consolation prize"
Kaya Callas will replace Josep Borrell as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, writes RS. Her dream of leading NATO never came true. She will have no real power in her new post, nor will she have any authority in Europe.
The SCO, expanding under the leadership of Xi and Putin and opposing the United States, accepts a new pro-Russian member (CNN, USA)
CNN: Belarus joining the SCO is a step towards turning the bloc into a counterweight to the West
The SCO is expanding its membership again, CNN reports. Belarus, a staunch ally of Russia, joins the ranks of the organization. The association will be one step closer to turning from a regional security bloc into a geopolitical counterweight to Western institutions led by the United States.
At the SCO summit, the Presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan discussed the construction of an alternative to the Suez Canal — the North-South highway
Early this morning, Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the capital of Kazakhstan to participate in a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which will be held today and tomorrow.
The Italian Navy has implemented an option for the construction of the fourth U212NFS submarine
The European Organization for Cooperation in the Field of Armaments (OCCAR) has implemented an option to build a fourth submarine for the Italian Navy under the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program.
China opposes any interference in the internal affairs of Kazakhstan - Xi Jinping
China and Kazakhstan should strengthen mutual support in the political sphere, the Chinese leader believes
China supports Kazakhstan's efforts to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and opposes any interference in the country's internal affairs, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
The Thai Air Force received the first AT-6E Wolverine light combat aircraft
Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) has handed over the first AT-6E Wolverine light combat aircraft to the Thai Air Force.
NATO will open its representative office in Kiev and try to secure aid to Ukraine from Trump (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: NATO will send an official to Ukraine and create a new command in Germany
NATO is concerned about the future of support for Ukraine, writes the WSJ. The main cause of concern is the strengthening of right—wing forces in Europe and America. The alliance is afraid that anti—systemic politicians will want to reduce support for Kiev - and is making every effort to prevent a settlement of the conflict with Moscow.
A detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet arrived at the port of Venezuela
The business visit will last several days
A detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet made a business call at the port of Venezuela, the press service of the Northern Fleet reported.
A new era of financial warfare has begun (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: The West has started a new stage of the financial war against Russia and China
The United States and the West have begun a new stage of the financial war against Russia and China, writes FP. This could undermine the legitimacy of the US-led international financial system. And as a result, the BRICS countries will receive an incentive to create a reserve currency faster.
A white elephant as a gift: why sending Saab 340 “flying radars" will not end well for Kiev (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Sweden transfers reconnaissance aircraft vulnerable to Russian missiles to Ukraine
Sweden is transferring $ 1.25 billion in aid to Ukraine, including long-range radar detection aircraft, writes MWM. But experts consider their operation impractical. In the skies over Ukraine, the Saab 340 will face much more combat-ready Russian aerospace forces.
NATO is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Alliance Secretary General: "China is challenging our values" (Yomiuri, Japan)
Stoltenberg: NATO sees no need to revise its nuclear strategy
NATO sees no need to revise its nuclear strategy, Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun. According to him, there is no immediate threat to the organization. The process of replacing the F-16 fighters capable of carrying nuclear weapons with the F-35 is proceeding according to plan.
A gift for Belarus on Independence Day
Recently, a phrase slipped among political scientists that Belarus' partners had prepared a gift for her on the 80th anniversary of liberation from Nazi invaders - the admission of Belarus to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
