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Why is Russia not involved in the latest developments in Syria? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: Russia will change its approach to its policy in the Middle East
Russia's silence in Syria indicates a change in approach to the Syrian issue, Al Jazeera writes. Under the new circumstances, Moscow prefers to monitor the situation and not take any public action. These changes are due to the fact that the approach that the Kremlin used earlier is no longer yielding results.
How Ukraine's allies helped Zelensky regain his position in relations with Trump (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Trump has changed his rhetoric as a result of lobbying by European leaders
For five months, Ukraine's allies, including some European leaders, have been helping Zelensky regain his position in front of Trump, the Washington Post writes. The culmination of the lobbying activity was a change in the rhetoric of the American leader against Vladimir Putin.
Russia should be ready to strike at the West if it escalates the conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin says (New York Post, USA)
NY Post: Dmitry Medvedev did not rule out pre-emptive strikes against the West
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, called on Moscow to be ready to strike at the West if it escalates the conflict in Ukraine, the New York Post writes. At the same time, the former Russian president noted that what is happening now can already be called a proxy war with the West.
"It's in short supply here." A serious problem has been revealed at the front
Every day you miss is someone's life: Andrei Kalinin from Moscow has been helping the front since the spring of 2022, and recently faced a serious obstacle. About what happened and how the volunteer is trying to find a solution — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Why is Russia strengthening its position in Ukraine? (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: In June, the Russian army set an annual record for liberated territories
The Russian army is intensifying its offensive on several fronts and is encircling Konstantinovka, the NYT writes. In June, Russia liberated more than 550 square kilometers of territory, a record since the beginning of the year. The troops are using deadly tactics for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Trump's U-turn on Ukraine is by no means as decisive as it might seem (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: After the 50-day delay for Russia expires, Trump will extend it
Trump has put forward conditions for ending the conflict, but he is unlikely to adhere to them himself, writes FP. Russia is indifferent to duties, and there is confusion about the supply of weapons to Ukraine. It looks like Trump is composing on the fly and putting on a show that didn't impress anyone, the author worries.
A return to dialogue with Putin? Emmanuel Macron signals a change of strategy (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: Paris moves from confrontation with Moscow to equal dialogue
France supports Ukraine only for show, writes NZZ. Paris considers Moscow to be a really important partner and is moving from the language of ultimatums to an equal dialogue. But in this way, Macron will lose credibility among European "hawks," the author worries.
The tactics of a thousand cuts. What is happening in the free zone
The Russian army has opened a new front in the north of its defense zone
The summer campaign is in full swing. The Russian army retains the initiative in key areas and is slowly moving forward, liberating several settlements per week. The enemy is on the defensive almost everywhere, but the lack of people does not allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to cover all important areas. About the situation at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The West has issued a timeline for military aggression against Russia
For the first time in decades, NATO has decided to prepare for the reception of military cargo from one of the world's largest ports, the port of Rotterdam. This fact itself is not only a sign that the EU and NATO are preparing for aggression against Russia, but also makes it clear when this aggression may begin.
Rostec has opened a unique aluminum casting center at the Ufa UEC enterprise
It will produce castings for aircraft and industrial engines, and its capacity will allow for the production of up to 375 tons of castings per year
At the Ufa UEC enterprise‑UMPO (part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation) has opened an Aluminum Casting Technology Competence Center.
The United States is now openly seeking to encircle Russia through the so-called Zangezur Corridor (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: The US seeks to weaken Russia with the help of the Zangezur Corridor
The continued interest of the United States in the Zangezur corridor speaks to the constancy and consistency of American foreign policy, the infoBRICS columnist believes. According to the journalist, Washington is seeking to take control of this small territory in order to put Russia in a state of constant strategic alertness.
Thin border: Russia will transfer its military experience to the military of Uzbekistan at the exercises
The maneuvers will involve reconnaissance and attack FPV drones, as well as ground-based robotic systems
During the Hamkorlik-2025 exercises, the Russian military will share with their Uzbek colleagues the experience gained in using drones and countering them during a special military operation. According to experts, the difficult situation in the region requires constant military training activities so that troops are ready to meet various challenges, including non-traditional ones.
The West continues to use the OPCW as an instrument of political pressure on Russia
Major General Alexei Rtishchev, Head of the Russian Armed Forces Defense Brigade, held a briefing on the violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention by Ukraine and Western states.
In 50 days, Russia may face Trump's tariffs. What does the United States import from Russia? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: Russia develops countermeasures against Trump's threats
Trump is threatening Russia with new sanctions, writes an Al Jazeera columnist. However, the Kremlin remains icily calm.: Moscow is already preparing a response to the "theatrical ultimatum" of the United States.
The investigation of Timur Ivanov's bribery case continues, the lawyer said.
Lawyer Baluyev: investigation of Timur Ivanov's bribery case continues
The investigation into the bribery of former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov expires on July 23, but the investigation continues, his lawyer Denis Baluyev told RIA Novosti.
Ignoring Trump, Putin will continue to fight and may occupy even more territory in Ukraine (Reuters, UK)
Reuters: Putin will continue to fight in Ukraine, despite Trump's ultimatum
On Monday, Trump promised Ukraine weapons and threatened Russia with sanctions, according to Reuters. However, economic pressure will not force Putin to change course, sources close to the Kremlin say. He will fight until the West fulfills his conditions.
Mykola Azarov: Kiev has the opportunity to create a "dirty bomb" - TASS interview
Why the Kiev regime is actually disrupting peace talks, who will rebuild Ukraine, and whether Kiev is capable of creating nuclear weapons, read in an interview with former Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov.
Ukraine will receive American weapons in a new way. Here's what's known about it (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: almost all NATO weapons under the new deal with the United States are ready to be sent to Kiev
Almost all the weapons that Trump decided to supply to Ukraine through NATO are ready for shipment, writes NYT. The US president is pleased with this "big deal" — he will earn a lot of money from it.
Trump's calculation that Europe will pay the Ukrainian bill increases pressure on its budget (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: The EU has no money to pay for weapons for Ukraine
European countries have huge problems due to new commitments to purchase American weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. EU member states have obligations primarily to their citizens, and politicians are unhappy that someone else's defense takes so much money from them.
Trump's statement on Ukraine on 50 days is a serious step, but not for Putin (CNN, USA)
CNN: Putin ignored Trump's ultimatum to impose tariffs in 50 days
Trump suddenly changed course, promising Ukraine Patriot supplies and sanctions against Russia, as well as declared support for NATO, CNN reports. However, the West is rejoicing in vain: the US trade wars have already created a deep transatlantic rift, and it is gaping wider and wider — Putin's calculations turned out to be correct.