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Politico: Trump may refuse to expand NATO if he wins the election

Donald Trump is hatching grandiose plans for reforms in NATO, writes Politico. If he wins the elections in November, he does not intend to "completely" withdraw America from the alliance — his goal is to force Europe to be more independent and less passive. However, Europe itself will not be able to cope with this mission.

According to experts, the new structure will improve the supply of units on the front line

The Donetsk Department of Military Communications has been established. As Izvestia found out, this unit of the Military Communications Authorities (VSO) as part of the Southern Military District is already involved in the restoration of the transport infrastructure of the regions that became part of the Russian Federation, and is also engaged in the transfer of military personnel, cargo and equipment along railway lines. Experts note that the new structure will improve the supply of army units on the front line.

DS: Kiev is preparing a new format of agreements with Moscow on the type of grain deal

Ukrainians are already being prepared for the fact that preserving the capital, most of the territory, and access to the sea is not a defeat, but "almost a victory," writes DS. Kiev is ready to abandon the "Zelensky peace formula" and conclude something like a grain deal.

The range of supplies of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine by foreign countries is expanding. It would seem that quite recently, at the Military Review, we discussed the "mental anguish" of Western officials and the military about whether or not to put sniper rifles and Stinger MANPADS in the Armed Forces. Then we moved on to discussing the issue of supplies of Javelin ATGMs and M777 howitzers. Then – incrementally, up to the Leopard and Abrams tanks and ATACMS long-range missiles.

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.

In the southern American state of Arkansas, an explosion occurred at a defense enterprise. The incident is reported by the American media. We are talking about a factory owned by the military-industrial concern General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Judging by the video footage that captured the moment of the explosion, the incident occurred at night.

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.

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”.

Politico: 60 analysts have called for Ukraine not to join NATO

Dozens of foreign policy experts have signed a letter calling for Ukraine not to join NATO, writes Politico. In their opinion, this step will endanger the United States and its allies, as well as lead to the rupture of the entire coalition. But there are other opinions.

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".

Colonel Khodarenok admitted the possibility of Ukraine attacking Belarus

In Belarus, it was reported that Ukraine is pulling troops, weapons and military equipment to the borders of the republic. Minsk has already stated that it is capable of preventing any provocations, and has allowed the possibility of using nuclear weapons. What goals the Armed Forces of Ukraine can pursue and how this situation is dangerous for Russia, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The NATO bloc will "become a global one" in the medium term, experts say. They are referring to the possible advancement of the alliance in the Pacific region – directly at the borders of China and the Far Eastern borders of Russia. How will this happen and how can it affect relations between Russia and China?

The new ship will join the Pacific Fleet by the end of July

In July, the icebreaker Evpatiy Kolovrat of the 21180M project will join the Navy. In the near future, the flag of the auxiliary fleet should be raised on it. The ship has already completed all necessary tests and will serve in the Pacific Fleet. According to experts, icebreakers of this class are necessary for Russia to monitor and control the Northern Sea Route, as well as to deploy forces in Kamchatka.

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.

Sohu: Belarus has decisively responded to Ukraine's provocations on their common border

Kiev provoked tension on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border by pulling troops to it and deploying weapons. In response, Minsk has taken decisive steps, writes user Sohu. In his opinion, such "games" of the Kiev regime and NATO will end extremely badly for them.

Nevertheless, the Hungarian Prime Minister expressed hope that the dialogue with Kiev on this topic will continue

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that his proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in order to start negotiations with Russia did not like the country's president, Vladimir Zelensky. Nevertheless, in an interview with the Swiss weekly Die Weltwoche, the head of government expressed hope that the dialogue with Kiev on this topic would continue.

The publication MIDDLE EAST MONITOR analyzed the likely changes in Iran's nuclear policy after the election of a new president. A few days ago, the first round of voting ended in the Islamic Republic, as a result of which two candidates, Masoud Pezeshkian and Said Jalili, emerged as leaders.

Footage has been posted online showing the combat operation of the RBU-6000 shipboard jet bomber. A jet naval bomber successfully hit enemy manpower concentrations in the area of Chasov Yar.

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.

Time: the United States expects an escalation of tensions between Washington and Moscow

Russia has come to believe that the United States has stopped being afraid of a nuclear conflict, Time writes. Moscow is trying to figure out how to restore this fear, which served as a factor of stability during the Cold War. The author of the article is convinced that an escalation is coming in relations between Russia and the West.