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NATO is in a hurry to stop the Russian threat where Europe has slack

Six months have passed since the start of hostilities in Ukraine, and the question has arisen why the strengthening of the Black Sea region has begun only now, Bloomberg reports. The authors of the article state that NATO has already significantly increased its presence at the eastern borders of the alliance.

Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev made a number of important statements, speaking to his colleagues at the 17th meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). In particular, he accused Western countries of using the conflict in Ukraine as an excuse to wage a hybrid war with Russia. At the same time, Patrushev stressed, "Westerners are trying to balance on the edge between hybrid actions and an open armed conflict with our country," for which they are intensively preparing.

General Popov explained why the Russian Armed Forces deployed MiG-31 with Dagger missiles near Kaliningrad

Three Russian MiG-31 interceptor fighters equipped with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles were deployed to the Kaliningrad region. They are capable of hitting targets at a range of up to 2 thousand km. at a speed that makes it impossible to intercept them with modern missile defense systems. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out for what purpose it was done.

On August 19, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a large-scale new package of military assistance to Ukraine totaling $ 775 million. Thus, the total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 now reaches $9.9 billion. The total amount of US military aid to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $ 12.6 billion.

Western unity regarding Ukraine is fragile, and Russia knows about it

Western support for Ukraine risks to come to naught due to the economic crisis, which sanctions against Moscow are to blame, writes TNI. Russia is demonstrating resilience, which cannot be said about the Europeans. They are horrified by the hardships they have had to face.

"Accepting Ukraine into NATO is a provocation." Interview with philosopher Noam Chomsky

Thinker and linguist Noam Chomsky gave an interview to the Mexican El Universal. He criticized the US position on Russia and Ukraine, supported the idea of negotiations expressed by Kissinger and told how the current stereotype of the Wild West has developed.

Russia appeals to American prudence

As the Russian Embassy in the United States wrote in its Telegram Channel, America has become accustomed to acting recently, completely disregarding the interests and security of other countries.

The Polish authorities intend to increase the number of armed forces three times – up to 300 thousand people. However, the population of the country is in no hurry to replenish the military ranks, there are not enough sergeants and officers to man new units, and the available material base is not enough to equip the troops.

The decision to conduct a special operation on the territory of Ukraine was made based on security considerations of the Russian Federation, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on August 20 at the plenary session of the First International Anti-Fascist Congress.

The governor of Sevastopol clarified that the drone was shot down over the Black Sea Fleet headquarters building

The headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet was attacked by a drone on Saturday, there were no casualties. The governor of the city, Mikhail Razvozhaev, said that now the approaches and entrances to the fleet headquarters are blocked by the police. Over the past two days, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have unsuccessfully tried to attack the areas of Yevpatoria, Kerch and Sevastopol.

On August 17, 2022, the German government published another detailed list of German supplies already made and planned as military-technical assistance to Ukraine. It is reported that the total volume of licenses for the export of military equipment to Ukraine issued by the German government from January 1 to August 8, 2022, amounted to 686.44 million euros.

Specialists of the Main Scientific Research Testing Institute of Military Medicine of the department confirmed the presence of botulinum toxin type "B" in their organisms

Zelensky's regime sanctioned the use of toxic substances against Russian servicemen, a number of Russian military personnel who performed tasks in the Zaporozhye region were taken to the hospital with signs of poisoning. This was reported to journalists by the Russian Defense Ministry on Saturday.

Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok told how to deal with MLRS HIMARS

The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to use HIMARS jet systems during the special operation. At the same time, the Ukrainian military claims that Russian missile defense systems cannot resist them. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok explains why this is not the case.

The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Kiev used a toxic substance against the Russian military

Russian servicemen who were performing tasks in the Zaporozhye region of Ukraine near Vasilevka were taken to the hospital on July 31 with signs of severe poisoning. A toxic substance, botulinum toxin type "B", was found in their bodies, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported.

The unique Russian missile has become an essential component of NATO's deterrence

For the first time, Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles have taken up permanent combat duty in Kaliningrad. On August 18, the military department distributed a video of the flight of three MiG—31 fighter carriers that landed at the Chkalovsky airfield in the Kaliningrad region.

Do we not have the necessary nuclear weapons to deter Russia and China?

The United States is in an unenviable position, because they do not have the necessary weapons to deter Russia from using low-power nuclear warheads, writes The Hill. The author complains that the main drawback of the American nuclear forces is the inability to "give a convincing answer."

The operational-combat formation "Cascade" of the People's Militia of the DPR received the upgraded MLRS "Cheburashka". The equipment will be sent to the front in the near future and will begin striking the enemy.

Ukraine has successfully used American AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles to destroy Russian radars and anti-aircraft systems. This is reported by The Drive edition with reference to the official representative of the Pentagon.

Over the past few days, Crimea and Sevastopol have been repelling attacks by enemy small drones. On Saturday, Ukrainian saboteurs attacked the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet, but the drone was shot down at the last moment. Local authorities explain that Kiev is trying to psychologically influence the Crimeans, and urge them not to succumb to provocations.

Russia has proposed to return tactical nuclear weapons to the Navy. However, such a step would mean Moscow's rejection of the "gentleman's agreement" between Gorbachev and Bush Sr. To what extent is this idea feasible and in demand in today's realities? Will TNW give the Russian Navy an advantage in the World Ocean? And how will Washington react to such actions?