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What are the ships of the new project equipped with and when will all eight of them start serving

At the end of July, the new nuclear submarine Novosibirsk of the Yasen-M project will carry out combat training launches of cruise missiles and go to a permanent base in the Pacific Ocean.

Why does NATO urgently need the Asia-Pacific region?

NATO under the leadership of Washington has caused disorder in Europe and provoked the Ukrainian conflict, Xinhua reports. The author of the article notes that the alliance's activity in the Asia-Pacific region should make its countries wary.

Is there tension between Bulgaria and Russia

The scandal with the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Bulgaria has increased tensions in relations between the two countries. How will it end, and how should Sofia behave in connection with the conflict in Ukraine? Bulgarian experts talk about this in the Nova radio program.

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.

Finnish historian: The West should think about the possibility of military intervention in the situation in Ukraine

A mediated war with Russia in the long run will not bring the West the desired result, writes Verkkoutiset. This opinion was expressed on Twitter by a Finnish military historian. He believes that sooner or later — if there is a goal to win — the EU or NATO countries should consider the possibility of direct military intervention in the situation in Ukraine.

In the Ukrainian segment of the Internet, a video shot during the "heroic" installation of a yellow-blue ensign on the island of Zmeiny, abandoned by the Russian military, is gaining popularity. All this is presented as a "great victory".

Rear Admiral Mikhail Chekmasov spoke about the Black Sea as a theater of military operations

Why Ukraine's attempts to regain control of Zmeiny Island do not make military sense, about the likelihood of hostilities between the fleets of Russia and NATO, about Ukrainian mines in the Black Sea - in an interview with Gazeta.Ru" said Rear Admiral, military expert Mikhail Chekmasov.

The Russian Armed Forces destroyed American M777 howitzers and about a thousand shells to them

The night shelling of Slavyansk was carried out by the Russian Armed Forces in order to destroy a large number of shells for American M777 howitzers, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The shells were located on the territory of the Ceramic Plant, previously it was reported by the Ukrainian media. The strike of high-precision weapons also destroyed the temporary deployment point of the APU artillery unit and up to a hundred military personnel.

Ukrainian soldiers of the United States were trained to perform combat missions in conditions of biological contamination. This became known as a result of a survey of the captured military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Americans tested hepatitis and West Nile fever on them. In addition, the United States and NATO allies conducted experiments in Ukraine with Congo-Crimean fever and the Ebola virus. How could these dangerous diseases be used against Russia?

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?

The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine announced the facts of resale of weapons and humanitarian aid of the West

In Ukraine, military goods coming into the country from abroad are being sold, the Bureau of Economic Security reported. For money, individuals sell equipment intended for the Armed Forces and humanitarian aid. About ten criminal cases have been opened on the facts of resale. Interior Minister of Ukraine Denis Monastyrsky said earlier that about 250 cases of embezzlement of humanitarian aid are being investigated in the country.

Now the priorities of the forces of the Russian Federation and the People's republics have changed, military experts say

Over the past two weeks, 670 square kilometers of the territory of the LPR have been liberated, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu, said on Tuesday, July 5. According to him, the special military operation will continue until the tasks set by the Supreme Commander are fully completed.

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.

Russia's reaction to the decisions of the NATO summit

For twelve years, Russia's place in the strategic concept of NATO has changed dramatically, the Anadolu agency reports. According to the author of the article, relations between the West and Moscow are deteriorating at a time when Moscow is becoming stronger and pursuing an active foreign policy.

The newest weapon of the American army against China and Russia — inflatable balloons

The US is developing a plan to combat Russian and Chinese hypersound. According to Politico, it is based on balloons that will complement the work of satellites and will track the movements of hypersonic missiles.

North Africa is becoming a new arena for NATO's confrontation with Russia and China

North Africa is now included in the zone of strategic interests of NATO, as it is the arena of confrontation with Russia, writes Al Araby Al Jadeed. And Spain will play a significant role in this confrontation.