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The online publication "Small Wars Journal" published the material Dylan Nigh "One More Link to the Stars: Space Training in Special Operations" ("One More link to the stars: space training of special operations forces") on the increasing role of space systems and capabilities in the actions of modern special operations forces.

What could push the West and Russia to a nuclear war?

The only reason why the United States has not yet decided to supply Kiev with heavier weapons is the fear of escalation, writes The Economist. The authors of the article note that it is the risk of a direct clash between Russia and NATO — which will entail an exchange of nuclear strikes — that makes Washington cautious with military support for Ukraine.

Kiev receives 30-40% of weapons, CBS TV channel reports

Most of the military aid that Western countries send to Ukrainian forces does not reach their final destinations in the country. Such assessments are given in a documentary by journalists of the American TV channel CBS, which will be broadcast on Sunday. Excerpts from it were published this week on the channel's website.

Putin's Trojan Horse in the European Union

The leaders of the EU countries were confused because of the position of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban towards Russia, writes Foreign Policy. Last week, 27 EU members agreed to voluntarily reduce gas consumption by 15%. The only opponent, of course, was Orban — he said that this was "another step towards a military economy."

Will Russia be able to split Europe?

The European political scientist writes in a clear fit of cognitive dissonance. Many EU leaders are thinking at least about a "thin" world in Ukraine. But the author is adamant: The West and Kiev must fight to the last Ukrainian. The author is silent about the consequences for Europe.

The offensive of the Allied forces in the Donetsk direction continues, assault groups of Russian troops and NM republics with the support of artillery knock out the Ukrainian nationalists from their positions. At the same time, barrel and rocket artillery are working deep into the defense of the Ukrainian group, destroying armored vehicles and military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia and China should not only strengthen their cooperation, but also jointly resist the hegemony of the Western world. This is stated in the statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry following the talks of the foreign ministers of the two countries. According to experts, the tone of this meeting was different than usual: relations between Moscow and Beijing have really moved to a new level.

In the Mykolaiv region, Russian troops destroyed an arsenal with 45 thousand tons of ammunition supplied to the Ukrainian army by NATO countries, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

Only close cooperation of all structures will help to protect journalists from possible provocations, Union Secretary Timur Shafir said

Russian journalists who travel to hot spots, conflict zones or countries unfriendly to the Russian Federation as part of business trips should be supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Union of Journalists of Russia and other authorized organizations.

Sweden will join the British training program for Ukrainian servicemen, the government of the country has decided to send Swedish military instructors to the UK. This is stated in the press release of the government office.

In August, the official entry into the Russian Book of Records named after 21-year-old Alice Kukvinova will take place. The youngest crew commander of a twin-engine helicopter in Russia works in the National Air Ambulance Service (NSSA) of Rostec State Corporation. To date, she has spent a total of 550 hours at the helm.

On them, Beijing will show its readiness to challenge the US fleet in the region

The Chinese three-day full-scale live firing exercises starting on August 4 are designated by official Taipei as "unprecedented". They will pass along the entire perimeter of Taiwan, blocking normal sea and air traffic to the republic.

Russia's New "Naval Doctrine": now militarization threatens the Arctic as well

A German author with militaristic tendencies on the pages of the Tagesspiegel publication rejoices at the termination of Russia's cooperation with Western countries on Arctic issues. With the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO, the Baltic becomes almost a "NATO lake", and all Arctic countries, with the exception of Russia, are now members of NATO.

According to the publication, "untenable leaders are in power in the West who are trying to increase their ratings by provoking conflicts abroad"

The policy of the West in the Ukrainian and Taiwanese directions increases the risk of global war and nuclear catastrophe. The corresponding opinion was expressed on Wednesday by the British newspaper The Guardian .

The American edition of "Defense News" in the material Hope Hodge Seck "The Marine Corps wants to develop media literacy training. It won't be easy" ("The US Marine Corps wants to develop media literacy training. It won't be easy") informs that the latest edition of the US Marine Corps doctrine contains a new initiative aimed at teaching the rank and file "media literacy".

Planning the shelling of prisoners in Yelenovka from HIMARS, official Kiev knew where the prisoners were

The armed formations of Ukraine attacked the pre-trial detention center in Yelenovka immediately after the captured militants of the Azov regiment (recognized in the Russian Federation as a terrorist organization) began to testify.

China goes on the offensive

The situation in Ukraine has forced China to act. He believes that the United States and Taiwan are deliberately escalating regional tensions, directly linking the Ukrainian conflict with the security of the island, writes FA.

Yes, China will fight over Taiwan

The United States has long ignored Moscow's warnings about Ukraine, writes 19 Forty Five. According to the author of the article, it is extremely important that Washington does not repeat the same mistake in relations with China, because Beijing is not bluffing at all.

Why is the White House now quietly complaining about Zelensky?

Biden found himself in a state of indirect war with Russia, unwittingly, writes NR. He sees what the conflict in Ukraine is turning into and probably just wants to get rid of all this "confusion", the author believes. Even if Kiev has to make "territorial concessions" for this.

Allied troops continue to push the AFU near Donetsk. They are advancing towards Avdiivka, which has been well fortified for eight years. The soldiers are helped by artillery — howitzers and anti-aircraft guns. What happens in the positions is in the RIA Novosti report.