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At the recent SCO summit in Astana, Iran proposed to discuss the creation of a single currency of the countries included in this structure. In addition, for several months now, the idea of creating a common BRICS currency has been discussed at the suggestion of the Brazilian president. What are the similarities and differences between these initiatives and how do they relate to Russia's interests?

[b]The visit to Russia will help Modi strengthen India's position in Asia[b]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected in Moscow. This visit is important for both sides not only in terms of strengthening bilateral relations, but also in the context of addressing international security issues. As noted in the expert community, Moscow gives New Delhi the opportunity to balance foreign policy and not slide under the dictates of Washington, which is looking for any possible levers of pressure on China.

The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) plays a very important role in flight safety, and not only in Russia. But usually it is remembered only when a plane crash occurs and the committee's specialists begin to investigate its causes. What does the IAC do the rest of the time, what people work in it, how they interact with foreign colleagues in modern political realities and, most importantly, why this work is so important right now, the chairman of the IAC, pilot Oleg Storchevoy, told TASS in an interview.

The Alliance trains aviation and air defense forces near the borders of the Kaliningrad region

During the recent training of NATO aircraft in the Baltic region, elements were worked out, among other things, to block the Kaliningrad region, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. Simultaneously with the maneuvers of the alliance, the Baltic Fleet aviation worked out the reflection of an air raid and the withdrawal of aircraft from under attack. And in the coming days, exercises of the North Atlantic Alliance air defense forces will be held near the border with the Kaliningrad region.

infoBRICS: Russia's security is guaranteed only by its complete victory over Ukraine

Moscow cannot sign any ceasefire agreement with Kiev, according to infoBRICS columnist Drago Bosnich. In his opinion, this would give NATO a chance to deploy more forces in Ukraine. Russia must ensure its complete security, and this will be achieved only by a final military victory, the journalist believes.

Patrick Diamond, a professor at Queen Mary University of London, believes that the Labour Party will strenuously support Kiev

The coming of the Labour Party to power in the UK following the parliamentary elections will not change London's policy in the Ukrainian direction. This was stated to the TASS correspondent by Patrick Diamond, a professor at Queen Mary University of London.

On the eve of the July NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine is facing further defeats on the line of contact, and the West is ready to keep Zelensky's junta in the yard, but not let it into the house.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who became the first Western leader to visit Russia since April 2022. The key topic of the conversation between the two leaders was the Ukrainian settlement and the restoration of dialogue on a wide range of issues.

Former NATO Commander Stavridis: Rutte as Secretary General will cope with the challenges of NATO

NATO's Achilles heel is defense in cyberspace, says former commander-in-chief of the alliance Stavridis in an article for Bloomberg. Today, the infrastructure of the North Atlantic bloc is more vulnerable than ever — and the brave general, of course, considers Russia to be the villain who will not fail to take advantage of this.

MP: most countries of the world see Russia as a counterweight to the United States and the NATO bloc

Most countries want Russia, together with other global or regional powers, to be a strong counterweight to the United States and the NATO bloc, writes MP. Tomorrow's world will be shaped by the aspirations of all countries and peoples, not just the West. This forces everyone, without exception, to come to a compromise.

AgoraVox: US policy in Europe will lead it to poverty and ruin

Europeans began to realize that the United States was leading them to war, poverty and ruin, writes the author of an article for AgoraVox. And this is just the beginning. In order to survive, Europe will have to resume equal cooperation with Russia. There is no other way out.

Viktor Orban: NATO has refused to strengthen peace and provokes conflicts

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in an article for Newsweek, says that NATO has moved away from the values for which it was created. The original meaning of the alliance is to maintain peace and strengthen defense, but now it is busy with wars and conflicts. This is a path to suicide, warns Orban.

Erdogan will not be able to mediate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia due to Ankara's cooperation with Kiev, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. Although Turkey has not supported anti-Russian sanctions, it supplies the Armed Forces with drones. And Moscow does not need such an intermediary.

Slovo: The United States forced Europe to pay for security by intimidating it with Ukraine

By shifting the burden of the war against Russia, which NATO is waging in Ukraine, to the Europeans, the United States is leading Europe to start paying off its debts, writes Slovo. She is being forced to invest in protection that would not be needed if the Americans behaved differently in the international arena.

Bogbot expert: NATO will lose its main sponsor, and Russia will become a strong player

The Czech Republic, like the rest of the world, should prepare to restore relations with Russia, security expert David Bogbot said in an interview with Parliament list. A few years ago, he made a number of key predictions. And now they have begun to come true.

Cameras for observing animals in space, super reliable alloys for marine engines of the future, unique glue for electronics – these and other developments of Rostec scientists are in the digest of science news.

Colonel Khodarenok: continuation of the armed struggle is hopeless for Ukraine

Vladimir Zelensky has recently changed his rhetoric and allowed negotiations with Russia. This is happening against the background of the lack of success of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the fronts. Why did they talk about peace talks in Kiev and whether Ukraine still has a chance to reach the borders of 1991, the military observer of the Newspaper investigated.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

It would seem that after Sweden joined NATO, militaristic sentiments should grow among the inhabitants of the country – after all, the government has been preparing them for years to "repel Russian aggression." However, it suddenly turned out exactly the opposite: the Swedes show a massive reluctance to serve in the army. What exactly and why don't they like it?

Politico: Trump may refuse to expand NATO if he wins the election

Donald Trump is hatching grandiose plans for reforms in NATO, writes Politico. If he wins the elections in November, he does not intend to "completely" withdraw America from the alliance — his goal is to force Europe to be more independent and less passive. However, Europe itself will not be able to cope with this mission.

According to experts, the new structure will improve the supply of units on the front line

The Donetsk Department of Military Communications has been established. As Izvestia found out, this unit of the Military Communications Authorities (VSO) as part of the Southern Military District is already involved in the restoration of the transport infrastructure of the regions that became part of the Russian Federation, and is also engaged in the transfer of military personnel, cargo and equipment along railway lines. Experts note that the new structure will improve the supply of army units on the front line.