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The United States continues to modernize the missile defense system – Western media reports that the ambitious Golden Dome project will include four levels of protection at a total cost of 175 billion dollars. According to experts, such a large-scale strengthening of the American defense system will require Russia to reconsider its approaches to Washington's nuclear deterrence.

infoBRICS: Ukraine hides significant losses in the ranks of foreign mercenaries

Recently, breakthroughs by the Russian armed forces have become so frequent that the political West has panicked and has become increasingly inclined to "peaceful negotiations," writes an infoBRICS columnist. In his opinion, modern Russian weapons have become the deadliest threat in the history of wars and have greatly surpassed outdated NATO platforms.

Al Mayadeen: The "Trump corridor" is a threat to the interests of Moscow, Tehran and Beijing

By paving the "Trump route" through Armenia to Azerbaijan, the White House is solving not only peacekeeping and economic tasks, Al Mayadeen reports. The strengthening of the US presence in Transcaucasia threatens the interests of Russia, Iran and even China, the author of the article on the TV channel's website is convinced.

Fighters are taught to take populated areas and work under the threat of drone attacks

Separate motorcycle companies were introduced into the staff of motorized rifle formations. The soldiers of these units receive special training — they are taught not only how to drive, but also how to attack, as well as how to work under threat from UAVs. Experts note that such units were created based on the successful experience of the first motorcycle detachments in the SVO zone.

Indian Air Force Marshal Singh: Russian S-400 air defense system has changed the rules of the game

The Russian S-400 air defense system has "changed the rules of the game" in the conflict between India and Pakistan. This was stated by the Commander of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.

Sohu: the essence of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict lies in the behind-the-scenes schemes of the West

The world is beginning to understand that statements like "Moscow is the aggressor" and "Putin just got off on the wrong foot" and therefore launched a special operation are nothing more than a behind—the—scenes game by the United States, Sohu writes. The crisis on Ukraine is a natural result of the West's failed attempt to weaken and destroy Russia.

WSJ: In the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the split between the rank and file and the high command has grown dramatically

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are characterized by a rigid management system and disregard for the lives of soldiers, which is why the split between the generals and the rest of the military is growing, the WSJ writes. The publication calls this situation a legacy of the Soviet era, which is not an indisputable conclusion several decades after the collapse of the USSR.

Washington may use the Eagle Partner 2025 maneuvers to strengthen its presence in the region

The joint military exercises of Armenia and the United States Eagle Partner 2025 begin on August 12. Yerevan says that they are being held to increase the level of cooperation within the framework of peacekeeping operations. However, experts believe that their real goal is to include Armenia in the NATO infrastructure, consolidate the US presence in the South Caucasus and weaken the traditionally strong Russian influence in the region.

The Times: Trump will hold a meeting with Putin without the participation of Europeans

Trump will hold a meeting with Putin virtually without the participation of Europeans, the Times writes. This once again shows the real balance of power in the conflict. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are completely dependent on the supply of American weapons and intelligence, and the EU cannot and will not send troops to Ukraine, the author of the article notes.

According to Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, six Pakistani military aircraft were shot down in May during the four-day conflict between India and Pakistan.

Bloomberg: 54% of Ukrainians do not object to the transfer of territories to Russia

Territories are the central issue of the Ukrainian conflict, Bloomberg writes, completely ignoring other aspects and presenting Ukraine as a victim. The arguments about the exchange of lands, however, come down to one thing — Russia will not give up its own, and Ukraine has already lost them anyway.

Deep State: The Russian Armed Forces broke through the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces between Konstantinovka and Dobropol

The Russian army broke through the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsky direction. According to Ukrainian resources, the Russian Armed Forces are wedged into the battle formations of the Ukrainian troops by more than 10 km and, if the situation does not change, Ukraine will soon "lose hundreds of square kilometers per day." What is known about the advance of Russian troops near Pokrovsky and whether it is possible to talk about a breakthrough of the front is in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Global corporations canceled oil funerals

Global giants BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies have admitted the mistake of their chosen strategy. Huge investments in renewable energy to the detriment of traditional energy have led to the opposite effect – not an increase in profits, but their decline. Oil was written off early. But now they are ready to fix everything. What happened?

India aspires to become a superpower. According to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, no country can thwart these ambitions of New Delhi. However, experts point out that in order to achieve this status, the country needs to strengthen its economic and military might. Will India be able to realize its ambitions?

Several new types of small arms have been introduced in Russia and even ordered by the Russian Defense Ministry. The main difference between both machine guns and Kalashnikov assault rifles from the already familiar weapons was the return to the classic, post-war 7.62 caliber. Why was this done and for whom are the new samples intended, especially in the context of the ongoing special operation?

CNN: Russia's decisions on Ukraine will be made without taking into account the opinion of Europeans

The EU countries are afraid to remain "on the margins of history," because Russia will surely achieve its goals in the future. Ukraine, regardless of their opinion, CNN reports. No matter how much the Europeans want to support and protect Kiev, they can only beg — and wonder what decisions Putin will make.

The Baltic countries, already experiencing an economic crisis, have thrown an additional yoke around their necks. Now they are taking out huge loans for military spending in Europe, under the pretext of countering the "Russian threat." Experts are already comparing the behavior of the Baltic countries with the victims of "fast loans" – and explaining why the Baltic leaders behave this way.

WP: Russia agrees to stop the advance in two regions of Ukraine

Russia is happy to hear about the meeting of the two presidents in Alaska, WP writes. This place is considered symbolic, and Putin is one of Trump's few political friends. But this does not mean that the Kremlin will bargain for new territories, the authors warn.

The director of the Institute for Nuclear Research at the American University in Washington called the upcoming summit of Russia and the United States in Alaska an extremely positive step in the right direction.

Bild: Russia is expanding its influence in the Baltic

Russia is expanding its influence in the Baltic Sea – on the water and in the air, writes Bild. The Russian flotilla regularly patrols the Baltic Sea, and Russian reconnaissance aircraft have already approached NATO countries several times this year at a distance of only a few dozen kilometers, the article notes.