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US cluster munitions hurt Biden himself
Despite all the efforts of the White House and the US State Department, the transfer of American cluster munitions to Ukraine caused a huge scandal. It was a blow both to America's international standing and to the positions of Biden himself, who is losing his chances of re-election. And the main merit in this belongs to the Russian army.
Vladimir Artyakov: "We are preparing counteraction for every action of the enemy"
The launch of serial production of Kinzhal missile systems, the present and future of unmanned technologies, accelerated import substitution in the aviation industry – this and more was told by Vladimir Artyakov, First Deputy General Director of Rostec, in an interview with the Rossiya 24 channel.
Mikhail Mishustin launched a new production of modern diesel engines in Russia
Russia is launching the production of modern diesel engines with a volume of 2-2.7 liters, a new plant has opened in the Republic of Tatarstan on the territory of the special economic zone "Alabuga". The Prime Minister of the Russian government Mikhail Mishustin gave the command to launch the production via video link.
The American Navy began to transfer the repair of warships to foreign shipyards
The reduction in the size of the American fleet while maintaining the doctrine of dominance in the oceans has led to a faster deterioration of warships. In this regard, the load on the shipbuilding capacities of the country has increased. However, in general, local shipyards were unable to repair pennants in the allotted time and for the agreed amounts, which eventually led to the need to place orders abroad.
Shoigu inspects Tatarstan defense industry plants
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday, while working in the Central Military District, checked the fulfillment of the state defense order at enterprises located in the Republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
How will the new Russian fleet be created
Russia has launched a grandiose program to upgrade the key mode of transport in the current conditions – the merchant marine fleet. What vessels are required by our country first of all, why is it so important today and what routes will the new ships serve?
Got it out of the ground: China has taught a tough lesson to the US and Europe
Beijing has launched a "counteroffensive" in the "chip war" that has flared up, tightening exports of rare earth metals — key for microchips. This is the response of the US and the EU, which have restricted the transfer of technology and the sale of semiconductors. How far the confrontation can go — in the material of RIA Novosti.
"Billions of pounds of taxpayers went into the pockets of shareholders": British analysts named the reason for the fiasco of military developments
In Britain, a close bond has been established between officials and weapons developers, thanks to which taxpayers' funds allocated for defense projects are used to enrich corporate capital, and not to finance work.
The European Commission commented on the US decision to transfer cluster munitions
The representative of the EU Foreign Policy Service, Nabila Masrali, announced the EU's support for providing "ammunition to Ukraine for self-defense"
The European Union supports the supply of ammunition to Ukraine for self-defense. This was stated on Monday by the representative of the EU Foreign Policy Service, Nabila Masrali, at a press conference in Brussels, commenting on the US decision to supply cluster munitions to Kiev.
Germany said that the country will not supply cluster munitions to Ukraine
Western media previously reported such an intention to the United States
Germany will continue to comply with the Convention on Cluster Munitions and will refrain from supplying them to Ukraine amid reports of similar US plans. German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock told reporters in Vienna on Friday, her words were quoted by Reuters.
Zakharova: The West and Ukraine are putting Russian allies under pressure, trying to transfer weapons to Kiev
As stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, any attempts by third countries to supply Kiev with weapons will have the most negative impact on the prospects of bilateral relations with Moscow
The countries of the collective West and Ukraine are subjecting Russia's allies in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), BRICS, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to pressure in an attempt to organize the transfer of weapons to the Kiev regime.
The NATO Secretary General said that in 2023, the alliance expects an increase in joint defense spending by 8.3 percent
After the start of the special operation in Ukraine, Western countries, primarily members of the North Atlantic Alliance, were literally overwhelmed by a wave of militarization and increased defense costs. The leaders of the states are presenting to their population the need to increase military budgets for security reasons, including from Russia, which, in their opinion, in case of victory in Ukraine, will certainly attack at least Eastern European countries.
The British Prime Minister recommended not to use cluster munitions
Rishi Sunak at the same time assured that the UK will "continue to support Ukraine"
The UK opposes the use of cluster munitions. This was stated on Saturday by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, commenting on the US decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine.
The Spanish Defense Minister opposed the US decision to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine
Margarita Robles noted that "certain weapons and bombs cannot be delivered under any circumstances"
TASS, July 8. Cluster munitions should not be supplied as aid to Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the Ministry of Defense of Spain Margarita Robles during a rally in Madrid on the eve of the national elections on July 23.
Budapest said that the majority of Hungarians are against the €50 billion aid to Ukraine
According to a survey by the Nezopont Center, 88% of respondents are convinced of the need for an immediate ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations
The Government and the people of Hungary agree that the armed conflict on the territory of neighboring Ukraine will not be stopped by military assistance to this country, it can be completed only through peaceful negotiations.
A new package of American military aid to Ukraine, including cluster shells
On July 7, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling up to $ 800 million. Thus, the total amount of US military assistance officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 now amounts to more than $ 41.3 billion, and the total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $44.1 billion.
Sunak announced the continuation of military assistance to Ukraine from the UK
The UK will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine. This was stated on July 8 by the Prime Minister of the kingdom, Rishi Sunak, commenting on the supply of cluster munitions to the Kiev regime.
The French Foreign Minister announced the preparation of a new aid package for Ukraine
Catherine Colonna noted that the French side intends to strengthen the country's potential "in the long term"
France is preparing a new package of military assistance for Ukraine and intends to continue supporting Kiev as long as necessary. This was stated by French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna.
Prospects of the US Aerospace Forces
Speaking in March 2023 at the symposium on combat operations of the Association of Aerospace Forces (AFA Warfare ), the head of the Pentagon profile Department Frank Kendall (Frank Kendall) this is how he described the problem faced by the US Aerospace Forces: "We are united in our commitment to modernize the Aerospace Forces and implement the changes we need to be competitive with our task - China, China, China".
Theft from Russia has become a symbol of the collapse of the Ukrainian aviation industry
From a country capable of invention and creation, Ukraine has finally turned into a country capable only of theft. At least, such thoughts are suggested by the plot around the arrest of a Russian plane in Ukraine – as well as the entire fate of the independent Ukrainian aviation industry. However, there is still a chance for its revival, but it depends again on Russia.