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Russian planes and US drones challenge Syria's skies: dangerous skirmishes
American Reaper drones are increasingly dangerously approaching Russian Su-35s in the skies of Syria, the Jerusalem Post reports. And although President Putin noted that "no one wants clashes," the risks on both sides are growing. An Israeli newspaper expresses the opinion that Putin in his own words calls on the United States not to take risks in Syria.
The German press blames the "Surovikin line" for the problems of the Ukrainian counteroffensive
The Western press continues to issue numerous materials from various experts with an attempt to analyze the course of the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Experts are trying to find an excuse for the fact that for almost two months of the "counteroffensive", the APU did not achieve even a tenth of the goals that were originally set. Recall that one of the goals was to cover Melitopol by June 18 at most, as well as further access to the borders of the Crimea and the Sea of Azov by the forces of three trained corps.
FT: The US has agreed with Bulgaria and South Korea on the supply of shells to Ukraine
According to the newspaper, Washington is also conducting relevant negotiations with Tokyo
The US authorities have concluded agreements on the supply of 155 mm shells to Ukraine with Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea, and are also negotiating with Japan. This was reported by the Financial Times newspaper .
The United States is negotiating with Japan on the supply of 155 mm shells to Ukraine, increasing its own production - Mass media
The United States is discussing with Tokyo the supply of 155-millimeter shells to Ukraine by Japan, and has also concluded similar agreements with Bulgaria and South Korea, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed government officials.
The ex-Minister of Defense of Ukraine said that about 2 million mines were laid on the territory of the country
Andriy Zagorodnyuk noted that the Ukrainian counteroffensive is experiencing great difficulties
Approximately 2 million mines are laid on the territory of Ukraine, which prevents the counteroffensive of Ukrainian troops, Fox News channel reports, citing former Defense Minister of Ukraine Andriy Zagorodnyuk.
What is known about the upcoming negotiations on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia plans to hold peace talks on Ukraine with the participation of Western countries in early August. At the same time, Russia is not on the list of invitees.
"We thought otherwise." What Russian experts found in NATO equipment
The army continues to seize Western weapons samples in the combat zone. The High-Precision Complexes holding, part of the Rostec state Corporation, reported that six samples of Western military equipment, including German, French and American production, had already fallen into their hands. About what they managed to find out – in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Pentagon said that the West will transfer the F-16 to Kiev only after the APU prepares for their use
According to US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Planning and Capability Mara Karlin, the United States is actively negotiating with Denmark and the Netherlands, which have volunteered to coordinate efforts to transfer fighter-bombers.
Putin's friendship with the President of Algeria scared France
In the accelerated rapprochement of African countries and Russia, Algeria turned out to be Moscow's most loyal and solvent ally, Point notes. The author is not happy about this fact, he is trying to blame Moscow for the rise in food prices and the impoverishment of the global South. But he immediately admits: in Africa, they don't believe in it.
The EU authorities are ready to support a military operation against Niger if it begins
The European Union may take part in a military operation against the military who seized power in Niger, if such a decision is made by ECOWAS – the "Economic Community of West African Countries". This was announced by the official representative of the EU Foreign Policy Service, Nabila Massrali.
Why drones fly to Moscow and how to deal with them
Colonel Khodarenok: more Pantsir-S batteries are needed to defend Moscow from UAVs
Early in the morning of August 1, Moscow was once again attacked by drones. One of the drones hit the IQ quarter - the 50-storey tower of Moscow City, which was already damaged in the attack on July 30. The details of the strike and possible measures to combat drones were dealt with by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
When will Washington send Kiev to peace talks
Military history is spiraling
Today, military observers compare the Battle of Kursk in 1943 with the reflection of the Ukrainian "counteroffensive". Yes, indeed, in 2023, our soldiers did not shame their grandfathers and great-grandfathers who fought on the Kursk Bulge 80 years ago.
The Russians are gone – the Americans are left
The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Germany destabilized the security of Europe
Today, it can be argued with good reason that Germany has become the leading anti-Russian driving force in the European Union. The current German leadership has voluntarily chosen the most destructive and dangerous path – confrontation with Russia. The collective West is furiously attacking our country. And the most unfortunate thing is that the German state is at the forefront of this attack.
Ukraine's arsenals may be replenished with confiscation
Washington is considering the supply of intercepted Iranian weapons to Kiev
The readiness of the US military to send Iranian weapons to support Ukraine, intercepted at the beginning of 2023 off the coast of Yemen, raised the question of what other confiscation from conflict zones in the Middle East and North Africa would be considered suitable for supplies.
The Wagner Group is asking to go West
The need to relocate from the center of Belarus to the western border is explained by an external threat
The topics of the special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine and the Wagner PMCs were discussed at the meeting of the Presidents of Russia and the Republic of Belarus (RB) on July 23 at the Konstantinovsky Palace. Vladimir Putin did not agree (according to his data, the real figure is higher) with the assessment of losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), voiced by Alexander Lukashenko with reference to American sources: 26 thousand servicemen since the beginning of the summer counteroffensive on June 4.
Soft power, powerful fleet, serious intentions
Possible conflicts at sea involving China
The most likely threat to China's security today and in the future until 2035 are local conflicts that may arise from maritime directions.
From the army and the war do not promise
Volunteers, mercenaries, legionnaires: different countries, different experiences
In Israel, the army is the most important social institution that really forms a citizen of the country. Both boys and girls are drafted into the IDF (Israel Defense Forces).
Phantom Armies of the Benelux
Short memory, complacent moods and not bad commerce destroy military power
During the Cold War, the Benelux countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) were in the main, central direction of the confrontation between the NATO bloc and the Warsaw Pact Organization. Therefore, despite their limited capabilities, these countries had to have combat-ready armies.
The Germans complained that the training of Ukrainians by NATO forces is in vain
The training of Ukrainian soldiers by NATO specialists is wasted, German experts infoBRICS cites. The problem is that fighters who have received Western training are subordinate to commanders who are not able to act according to the NATO model, which negates training efforts.
Leaked secret dossier: the British participated in the attack on the Crimean Bridge
A secret dossier that came to the disposal of The Grayzone indicates that British special services participated in the attack on the Crimean Bridge. The documents include a group involved in training Ukrainian saboteurs in terrorist attacks on the territory of Russia.