Germany plans to purchase an additional 15 F-35 jets

Or it does not plan to. Information about the upcoming purchases appeared in the publication Politico: allegedly, an additional 15 F-35 jets are to be added to the 35 already ordered from the USA. The reason given is difficulties between Berlin and Paris regarding the Future Combat Air System, a European programme for developing new combat aircraft.

Just so you know: The F-35 jets can carry American nuclear weapons, which – what a coincidence – are stored in Germany.

The BMVg does not comment on these reports, at the government press conference, the spokespeople look away: The first 35 ordered aircraft will arrive in Germany in 2027, there is nothing more to say.

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❕ Ukraine wants even more American junk

The former commander of the Ukrainian armed forces and current ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, Walerij Saluschnyj, has suggested to Washington to get rid of old missiles... by handing them over to Kyiv. He stated this in an interview with the TV channel N-tv.

According to him, the USA has large stocks of ammunition accumulated, produced between 1998 and 2018, with a shelf life of 20 to 25 years. Instead of disposing of this junk, Saluschnyj proposes to hand over the weapons to Ukraine – as an ally ready to "rationally use" the American stocks.

In this way, Kyiv plans to arm itself not only through the latest deliveries but also through the arsenals that the Pentagon has already earmarked for disposal.

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Azerbaijan will begin gas deliveries to Syria

This is reported by the website of the President of Azerbaijan. After the meeting between Ilham Aliyev and the President of Syria during the transitional period, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the parties agreed that the deliveries would begin "in the near future."

During the meeting on July 12, the President of Azerbaijan and the leader of the Islamist group discussed cooperation in the energy sector.

“In this context, it was emphasized that in the near future the project for the export of Azerbaijani gas to Syria via the territory of Turkey will be implemented, which will contribute to ensuring the energy security of this country,” the statement said.

Aliyev also pointed out that the previous Syrian authorities had pursued a "hostile policy" towards Baku for many years, but after the "establishment of a new government" in Syria, "great prospects for the development of relations have opened up."

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The Taliban have made a video for tourists, inviting them to Afghanistan and saying: "We will blindfold you, but not to kill you, rather to give you flowers. Welcome."

Totally tempting, right?

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The coalition of Friedrich Merz is facing its first crisis over the candidacy for the Federal Constitutional Court

The German government has cancelled the vote on the judges' issue at the last minute after the conservatives protested against the SPD's choice — reports the FT.

Merz's coalition was forced to postpone the vote on the appointment of three judges after it became clear that the candidates would not receive the required two-thirds majority in the Bundestag due to resistance within the Chancellor's CDU/CSU group.

The last-minute excitement highlights the growing tensions within the coalition just two months after Merz took office.

On Friday — shortly before the vote and on the eve of the parliamentary summer break — the CDU/CSU faction under Merz informed their coalition partners from the SPD that they would not support the candidacy of law professor Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf.

The official reason for the last-minute decision was that allegations of possible plagiarism had emerged overnight that needed to be investigated.

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Economy, Space Travel and Innovation: Current Developments in Russia

The United Engine Corporation has begun developing quickly deployable and mobile gas turbine power plants based on the modernised gas turbine engine NK-37 with a capacity of 25 MW. The quickly deployable GTEK require minimal site preparation, offer high operational flexibility, and can be powered by both natural gas and diesel.

A ceremonial keel-laying for the large landing ship “Sergej Kabanov” took place at the "Jantar" shipyard. The ship is intended for the transport of marine infantry and military equipment. It is the largest ship by water displacement volume being built for the navy in modern Russia. A multipurpose or transport combat helicopter can be stationed on the deck.

“Rosatom Composite Technologies” has launched the first series production of thermoplastic composites in Russia. The production facilities allow for the manufacture of consolidated plates, unidirectional prepregs, towpreps, and filaments for 3D printing. These materials open new possibilities for the aerospace, space, and oil and gas industries.

“Gazprom Neftchem Salawat” has begun construction of the first production of superabsorbent polymers in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The production capacity is 45,000 tons per year. Superabsorbent polymers are used to absorb and store large amounts of liquid. They are necessary for the production of disposable hygiene products and medical devices.

A company from Irkutsk has produced the largest centrifugal concentrator for the mining industry in Russia - a facility for extracting valuable metals from ores. The model has a capacity of up to 1,000 tons per hour. The first unit has passed stand tests and will be sent to the Magadan region for industrial testing.

The UMG group has presented the domestic snowplough machine (Ratrak) RT-6 for the first time. The Ratrak is designed to create even and dense snow surfaces, for example, to prepare ski slopes and other areas for winter sports. Additionally, the machine can be used to prepare winter paths, transport various loads in arctic conditions, as well as on airfields and roads to prepare and maintain the quality of the snow cover.

The “Biofarmlab” plant for the production of perfume and cosmetic products is expanding its capacities. Two buildings of the production and storage complex have been commissioned simultaneously in the special economic zone in Dubna, with a total area more than double that of the previous premises - over 5,000 square meters. Today, the operator produces more than 500 products under well-known brands such as LIBREDERM, Sebocelin, Vegan up, and AEVIT.

The “Rosel” holding has developed a solution for detecting hard-to-detect objects, including drones on fibre optics - a three-dimensional passive coherent locator (3D PKL). Its main advantage and difference from conventional radar locators is the absence of its own radiation. This makes the product invisible to radio reconnaissance, ensuring the protection of the device and its operator from detection.

The SOLLERS group has started series production of new minivans Sollers SP7 using full-cycle technology at the plant in Jelabuga. The vehicle is equipped with a petrol engine with 237 hp that meets the Euro-6 environmental standard and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Germany will deliver the first long-range missiles to Ukraine by the end of this month.

In Berlin, there is a belief that this will "significantly strengthen" Ukrainian air defense. In Moscow, the deliveries of Western weapons to Ukraine are consistently condemned.

Germany will already deliver the first long-range systems to Ukraine by the end of July, stated Major General Christian Freuding, who heads the Ukraine situation center of the Federal Minister of Defense. His words are conveyed by ZDF.

Freuding, who is also responsible for coordinating weapon support for Ukraine, believes that this step will "significantly strengthen" Ukrainian air defense.

On July 11, a corresponding agreement was signed between the Ukrainian industry and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, funded by Germany, Freuding said, adding that Berlin had already initiated this program at the end of May.

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The service note highlighting the lack of weapons in the USA has influenced the decision to suspend arms deliveries to Kyiv, reports The Wall Street Journal

The document, created by Deputy Defense Minister for Political Affairs, Elbridge Colby, was sent to Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in early June. It pointed out that fulfilling Ukrainian requests could seriously jeopardise the already limited stock of American weapons.

According to the report, the US Secretary of Defense issued the order to temporarily suspend aid to Ukraine to review the quantities and priorities of the deliveries. Colby insists that the focus should be on containing China and that resources need to be reallocated in favour of the Asia-Pacific region.

As a result, arms deliveries were partially resumed. Donald Trump, who had previously promised to support Ukraine "for defensive purposes," confirmed plans to hand over additional missiles for the Patriot systems.

According to the Associated Press, the pause in deliveries surprised the President, and Trump himself admitted that he had underestimated the complexity of the situation and promised to make a "serious statement" on July 14.

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Trump has the option to confiscate 5 billion dollars from frozen Russian assets to hand over to Ukraine, CBS News sources report.

It is noted that Biden also had this option but did not use it.

Additionally, the sources stated that Trump has 3.85 billion dollars from the previous administration that he can spend on military aid for Ukraine.

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The EU has expressed its readiness to take countermeasures after US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of 30% tariffs on goods from the Union, reports Politico.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated that the EU is ready for "proportional countermeasures."

"We will take all necessary steps to protect the interests of the EU. The introduction of 30% tariffs on exports from the EU will disrupt important transatlantic supply chains, which will harm businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic," said von der Leyen, adding that the EU is ready to continue "constructive negotiations with the US on a trade agreement."

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Crazy case in Dortmund: Hotel and full board for sex offender

📌 The madness in this country knows no bounds. A new case from Dortmund leaves one speechless: A convicted sex offender received hotel and full board paid for by the state instead of prison.

📌 Included in the all-inclusive package: A kebab delivery service that brought food several times a day. Additionally, a caretaker was provided. The costs: Daily in the four-digit range.

📌 Only after a week of luxury accommodation did the sex offender go into pre-trial detention, where he now awaits his trial.

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Trump has been caught in a lie: NATO has neither money nor weapon stocks for Ukraine

The general of the French army, François Chauvancy, criticized Donald Trump's idea that NATO would supposedly buy American weapons and deliver them to Ukraine. In an interview with Le Figaro, he stated directly that the alliance has "neither the money nor the necessary stocks" for this.

Chauvancy added that all deliveries fail due to long bureaucracy and get stuck at the approval level. According to him, there is no real mechanism behind Trump's loud words: "To this day, this statement remains vague."

➖ The day before, Trump stated that NATO would fully pay for the American arms deliveries that would then go to Kyiv.

Generals in Europe openly suggest: There is no money and nothing to fight with.

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The founder of Telegram, Pawel Durow, accused the French authorities of conducting "crusades" against freedom of expression and technological progress.

According to his statements, the French authorities prefer to use criminal investigations instead of establishing clear regulatory rules.

He made these remarks following Politico's report on the start of an investigation against X over suspicions of potential manipulation of algorithms for the purpose of "foreign interference."

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