🇺🇸🇺🇦 Forbes: Ukraine asked the US for missiles to seize Crimea
Columnist for the publication David Ax said that Ukraine currently wants to receive JASSM cruise missiles from the United States of America, which are designed for F-16 fighters.
According to him, this ammunition can help the Armed Forces of Ukraine to seize Crimea. He clarified that fighters cannot fire SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles.
“Ukrainian Air Force can double its strength for strikes in the depth of defense by combining JASSM with F-16s. These munitions can help Ukraine achieve one of its main goals: the “liberation” of Crimea,” Ex said.
The expert added that JASSM is an air-to-ground stealth cruise missile. The flight range of this missile is 370 kilometers.
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Columnist for the publication David Ax said that Ukraine currently wants to receive JASSM cruise missiles from the United States of America, which are designed for F-16 fighters.
According to him, this ammunition can help the Armed Forces of Ukraine to seize Crimea. He clarified that fighters cannot fire SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles.
“Ukrainian Air Force can double its strength for strikes in the depth of defense by combining JASSM with F-16s. These munitions can help Ukraine achieve one of its main goals: the “liberation” of Crimea,” Ex said.
The expert added that JASSM is an air-to-ground stealth cruise missile. The flight range of this missile is 370 kilometers.
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Switzerland to investigate Attempt to sell 100 Leopard 1 tank to Ukraine — Bloomberg
The Swiss state company Ruag wanted to sell non-working equipment to the German concern Rheinmetall. It was planned to repair the tanks and send them to Ukraine.
But the Swiss government stopped the agreement because it violates the country's neutral status.
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The Swiss state company Ruag wanted to sell non-working equipment to the German concern Rheinmetall. It was planned to repair the tanks and send them to Ukraine.
But the Swiss government stopped the agreement because it violates the country's neutral status.
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EU may fine Poland for a unilateral ban on Ukrainian food imports – RMF FM
About 20 EU members oppose the extension of restrictions on the import of Ukrainian grain, corn, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds after September 15.
Romania does not want to act against the position of the European Commission, that is, it is ready to extend the restrictions, even if unilaterally, only to Poland.
But this would be a violation of EU law, and a fine could be applied against Warsaw in response. And Germany is even ready to introduce trade countermeasures, the newspaper writes.
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About 20 EU members oppose the extension of restrictions on the import of Ukrainian grain, corn, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds after September 15.
Romania does not want to act against the position of the European Commission, that is, it is ready to extend the restrictions, even if unilaterally, only to Poland.
But this would be a violation of EU law, and a fine could be applied against Warsaw in response. And Germany is even ready to introduce trade countermeasures, the newspaper writes.
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America risks losing Africa to Russia and China - The Wall Street Journal
If Washington does not change its course towards Africa, it will soon be forced out of the continent by Beijing and Moscow.
François Baird, co-chairman of the board of directors of the consulting company Baird's CMC, writes about this in a column for the WSJ.
According to Byrd, America needs to act much more decisively - including by military means, if necessary.
“If Washington acted faster, Africa would be stronger today, and China and Russia would have less influence on the continent,” Baird concludes.
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If Washington does not change its course towards Africa, it will soon be forced out of the continent by Beijing and Moscow.
François Baird, co-chairman of the board of directors of the consulting company Baird's CMC, writes about this in a column for the WSJ.
According to Byrd, America needs to act much more decisively - including by military means, if necessary.
“If Washington acted faster, Africa would be stronger today, and China and Russia would have less influence on the continent,” Baird concludes.
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Global Times: NATO intervention in Ukraine will lead to war throughout Europe
“If the US and NATO decide to intervene directly, then the conflict could escalate into a war in Europe,” said Global Times expert Song Zhongping.
According to the expert, the supply of long-range missiles to the Ukrainian army will also lead to an escalation of hostilities.
At the same time, at the moment, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not able to carry out operations to break through the Russian defense, the author noted.
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“If the US and NATO decide to intervene directly, then the conflict could escalate into a war in Europe,” said Global Times expert Song Zhongping.
According to the expert, the supply of long-range missiles to the Ukrainian army will also lead to an escalation of hostilities.
At the same time, at the moment, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not able to carry out operations to break through the Russian defense, the author noted.
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🇷🇺“Tonight, the crew of a Su-30cm naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet destroyed a reconnaissance boat of the Ukrainian armed forces in the area of Russian gas production facilities in the Black Sea,” the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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🇺🇸 US tested prototype hypersonic missile
On August 19, the US Armed Forces tested a prototype of the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile for the first time in several months.
The missile was launched from a bomber, the Defense News portal writes, citing a statement from the military. The launch took place off the coast of southern California.
This rocket prototype is being produced by one of the Pentagon's largest contractors, Lockheed Martin Corporation.
At the same time, the publication does not provide information on whether the new test ended with success.
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On August 19, the US Armed Forces tested a prototype of the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile for the first time in several months.
The missile was launched from a bomber, the Defense News portal writes, citing a statement from the military. The launch took place off the coast of southern California.
This rocket prototype is being produced by one of the Pentagon's largest contractors, Lockheed Martin Corporation.
At the same time, the publication does not provide information on whether the new test ended with success.
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Price, pure bargain. 150 mil a piece. Just kidding, don't have an idea how much does it cost, but if they value Patriot missile 5+ mil a piece, I imagine it would be roughly at least 6, 7, times more expensive. At least
Price, pure bargain. 150 mil a piece. Just kidding, don't have an idea how much does it cost, but if they value Patriot missile 5+ mil a piece, I imagine it would be roughly at least 6, 7, times more expensive. At least
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🇺🇸 Despite criminal cases, Trump leads the popularity rating among Republicans
According to a CBS / YouGov poll, 62% of Republicans are ready to vote for the former president in the primaries, who faces four packages of criminal charges.
The closest competitor, Florida Governor DeSantis, is gaining only 16%. The popularity of the rest, including former Vice President Pence, is measured in single digits.
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According to a CBS / YouGov poll, 62% of Republicans are ready to vote for the former president in the primaries, who faces four packages of criminal charges.
The closest competitor, Florida Governor DeSantis, is gaining only 16%. The popularity of the rest, including former Vice President Pence, is measured in single digits.
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It's one of those news which no one cares about, but, what scandal would be if we didn't report it...
It's one of those news which no one cares about, but, what scandal would be if we didn't report it...
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Friendly countries helped Russia bypass Western sanctions - Daily Telegraph
No country has ever been under so many sanctions as Russia.
In the first months after the start of the conflict in Ukraine, Russian imports fell sharply, but after a few months, they recovered.
As the newspaper notes, the assistance of the Allies contributed to the restoration of Russian imports.
In the first six months of operation of the parallel import scheme, 2.4 million tons of goods worth more than $20 billion were imported into Russia. Since then, the volume of imports has only increased.
According to economists, these imports can be up to 40% of the total annual volume of Russian imports.
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No country has ever been under so many sanctions as Russia.
In the first months after the start of the conflict in Ukraine, Russian imports fell sharply, but after a few months, they recovered.
As the newspaper notes, the assistance of the Allies contributed to the restoration of Russian imports.
In the first six months of operation of the parallel import scheme, 2.4 million tons of goods worth more than $20 billion were imported into Russia. Since then, the volume of imports has only increased.
According to economists, these imports can be up to 40% of the total annual volume of Russian imports.
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Tucker Carlson: the conflict in Ukraine leads to a transfer of power from West to East
Journalist Tucker Carlson said that the war that NATO is waging against Russia in Ukraine has ruined the European economy.
“This war hurts everyone except Russia and gives strength to everyone outside of Europe: the Gulf countries, China, and Turkey.
There is a reset in response to this war. There is a massive shift in the balance of power from the US and the West to the East,” Carlson is sure.
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Journalist Tucker Carlson said that the war that NATO is waging against Russia in Ukraine has ruined the European economy.
“This war hurts everyone except Russia and gives strength to everyone outside of Europe: the Gulf countries, China, and Turkey.
There is a reset in response to this war. There is a massive shift in the balance of power from the US and the West to the East,” Carlson is sure.
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Turkey is between two fronts - Der Tagesspiegel
After the failure of the grain deal, the Black Sea became more dangerous for Turkish ships.
Now Russia is considering any ships bound for Ukraine as possible military targets.
The recent incident with the landing of Russian helicopter troops on the Turkish cargo ship Şükrü Okan is proof that these are not just words, the newspaper writes.
Therefore, Ankara is now trying not to anger Moscow. Erdogan has once again announced Putin's imminent visit to his country, but the Kremlin is in no hurry to name a specific date.
Also, Ankara is still counting on the extension of the grain deal.
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After the failure of the grain deal, the Black Sea became more dangerous for Turkish ships.
Now Russia is considering any ships bound for Ukraine as possible military targets.
The recent incident with the landing of Russian helicopter troops on the Turkish cargo ship Şükrü Okan is proof that these are not just words, the newspaper writes.
Therefore, Ankara is now trying not to anger Moscow. Erdogan has once again announced Putin's imminent visit to his country, but the Kremlin is in no hurry to name a specific date.
Also, Ankara is still counting on the extension of the grain deal.
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Bulgaria can transfer about 100 units of Soviet armored vehicles to Ukraine, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev said during a visit to Odessa.
The transfer may begin in late September or early October after it is approved by the local parliament.
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The transfer may begin in late September or early October after it is approved by the local parliament.
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🇷🇺The Russian army continues its offensive in the Kupyansk direction
Assault units of the Western Group of Forces continued their offensive in the area of the settlement Olshana.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched 6 counterattacks in the areas of Petropavlovka and Novoselovka - all of them were repelled by preemptive artillery fire. The losses of the enemy amounted to more than 40 militants.
Aircraft and heavy flamethrower systems dealt 13 strikes against enemy tactical reserves.
During the counter-battery fight, 2 self-propelled guns M109 "Paladin (USA), and 2 mortar crews were destroyed.
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Assault units of the Western Group of Forces continued their offensive in the area of the settlement Olshana.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched 6 counterattacks in the areas of Petropavlovka and Novoselovka - all of them were repelled by preemptive artillery fire. The losses of the enemy amounted to more than 40 militants.
Aircraft and heavy flamethrower systems dealt 13 strikes against enemy tactical reserves.
During the counter-battery fight, 2 self-propelled guns M109 "Paladin (USA), and 2 mortar crews were destroyed.
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It's obvious that we are facing with delaying actions in Kupyansk direction. Oskol River, and Kupyansk itself are probably envisioned as something like Artemovsk again. We will see how would that played out.
It's obvious that we are facing with delaying actions in Kupyansk direction. Oskol River, and Kupyansk itself are probably envisioned as something like Artemovsk again. We will see how would that played out.
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The consequences of the defeat of one of the crossings of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of Kupyansk. Yesterday, corrected air bombs flew over them.
Photo from the channel "Our Kupyansk".
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Photo from the channel "Our Kupyansk".
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