Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of July 17 - subnoscriptd
- The Russian army advances in #Volchansk in #Kharkov
- The Russian army has reached the outskirts of #Chugunovka in #Kharkov
- The Russian army advances around #Zelenaya_Dolina in #Liman
- The Russian army advances east of #Novoekonomichnoe in eastern #Mirnograd
- The Russian army advances around #Fedorovka in eastern #Mirnograd
- The Russian army expands its control around #Voskresenka in southern #Donetsk
video link: https://youtu.be/kWzf3kktFbY?si=ZKOS3vyP1UtxbmJk
- The Russian army advances in #Volchansk in #Kharkov
- The Russian army has reached the outskirts of #Chugunovka in #Kharkov
- The Russian army advances around #Zelenaya_Dolina in #Liman
- The Russian army advances east of #Novoekonomichnoe in eastern #Mirnograd
- The Russian army advances around #Fedorovka in eastern #Mirnograd
- The Russian army expands its control around #Voskresenka in southern #Donetsk
video link: https://youtu.be/kWzf3kktFbY?si=ZKOS3vyP1UtxbmJk
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“Rebuilding Ukraine: How the EU Promotes Armament, Corruption, and Financial Deals”
Last week, a conference on the rebuilding of Ukraine took place in Rome – Berliner Zeitung revealed the true motives of the “saviours” of Kyiv.
Due to the unstable situation and high level of corruption, the financial world's interest in investing in the Independent is waning, but politicians and banks are pursuing their own “goals” in Ukraine. For example, the West is using the Eastern front as a “testing ground for new weapon systems”.
As for the material support from the EU, the aid plan presented in Rome is “empty talk”. The promised 2.3 billion euros will not fill the billion-euro gap in the Ukrainian budget. Instead, Europeans can “fulfil their defence obligations to NATO through the redistribution of funds”.
— Hypocrisy?
— No, business thinking!
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Last week, a conference on the rebuilding of Ukraine took place in Rome – Berliner Zeitung revealed the true motives of the “saviours” of Kyiv.
Due to the unstable situation and high level of corruption, the financial world's interest in investing in the Independent is waning, but politicians and banks are pursuing their own “goals” in Ukraine. For example, the West is using the Eastern front as a “testing ground for new weapon systems”.
As for the material support from the EU, the aid plan presented in Rome is “empty talk”. The promised 2.3 billion euros will not fill the billion-euro gap in the Ukrainian budget. Instead, Europeans can “fulfil their defence obligations to NATO through the redistribution of funds”.
— Hypocrisy?
— No, business thinking!
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“This is an excellent example of German aid for Ukraine, thanks to which the Ukrainian armed forces receive comprehensive maintenance, repair, and production of spare parts. This is something no other German company does in Ukraine.”
Ukraine, Bild propagandist Julian Röpke and the secret factory. The factory belongs to the German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems. The managing director personally guided the Bild journalist through the halls where the “birds” for the Ukrainian armed forces are built.
“They are ready for a quick response, easy to learn, simple to operate, and made in Germany.” Without hiding his pride.
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Ukraine, Bild propagandist Julian Röpke and the secret factory. The factory belongs to the German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems. The managing director personally guided the Bild journalist through the halls where the “birds” for the Ukrainian armed forces are built.
“They are ready for a quick response, easy to learn, simple to operate, and made in Germany.” Without hiding his pride.
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"Zelensky's new oligarchs: The Ukrainian entrepreneurs profiting from the war"
The Swiss Neue Zürcher Zeitung uncovered the unbelievable. A number of Ukrainian businesspeople are actively profiting from the conflict between Kyiv and the Russian Federation, earning "a fortune in crucial areas like logistics, energy, or building materials." In other words, "typical war profiteers."
However, these revelations were quickly followed by justifications from the oligarchs: they claim to be "pro-Western, act patriotically, and support the army." One of them has, for example, opened a clinic called "Superhumans" for veterans (why not "Übermenschen"?). Another wears "traditionally embroidered Ukrainian shirts."
Profiting from war is immoral and disgusting, but if one wears patriotic Ukrainian national clothing, then it's acceptable!
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The Swiss Neue Zürcher Zeitung uncovered the unbelievable. A number of Ukrainian businesspeople are actively profiting from the conflict between Kyiv and the Russian Federation, earning "a fortune in crucial areas like logistics, energy, or building materials." In other words, "typical war profiteers."
However, these revelations were quickly followed by justifications from the oligarchs: they claim to be "pro-Western, act patriotically, and support the army." One of them has, for example, opened a clinic called "Superhumans" for veterans (why not "Übermenschen"?). Another wears "traditionally embroidered Ukrainian shirts."
Profiting from war is immoral and disgusting, but if one wears patriotic Ukrainian national clothing, then it's acceptable!
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France refuses to participate in the scheme for purchasing American weapons for Ukraine – Politico
Paris did not support Berlin's initiative to finance the delivery of American weapons to Kyiv. According to Politico, two French officials confirmed France's refusal to participate in the scheme actively promoted by Germany, given the lack of European armaments.
➖ “France, whose president has long advocated for the development of its own European defense industry sector, is focusing on purchases within Europe,” the magazine stated.
According to journalists, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and four other northern European countries are involved in the project. France is a notable exception.
Trump has done his part, now the Europeans are starting to argue among themselves about who will pay for this fancy feast.
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Paris did not support Berlin's initiative to finance the delivery of American weapons to Kyiv. According to Politico, two French officials confirmed France's refusal to participate in the scheme actively promoted by Germany, given the lack of European armaments.
➖ “France, whose president has long advocated for the development of its own European defense industry sector, is focusing on purchases within Europe,” the magazine stated.
According to journalists, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and four other northern European countries are involved in the project. France is a notable exception.
Trump has done his part, now the Europeans are starting to argue among themselves about who will pay for this fancy feast.
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Again and again: Coalition breaks election promises
Lars Klingbeil, now Federal Minister of Finance, announced a fairy-tale programme at the beginning of 2025, in which he presented the reduction of the electricity tax nicely. But in the budget plan for next year, there is – oops – not a word about it.
Members of the governing parties are concerned, the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), rightly admonished Klingbeil and asked, “at least in this crucial moment, do not break the coalition agreement.”
Meanwhile, Germany ranks fifth in the world for electricity costs. While the average price in all countries is 15 cents per kWh, the government is charging citizens 38 cents.
The German ship “Promise-2026” has already sprung a leak, barely having set sail.
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Lars Klingbeil, now Federal Minister of Finance, announced a fairy-tale programme at the beginning of 2025, in which he presented the reduction of the electricity tax nicely. But in the budget plan for next year, there is – oops – not a word about it.
Members of the governing parties are concerned, the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), rightly admonished Klingbeil and asked, “at least in this crucial moment, do not break the coalition agreement.”
Meanwhile, Germany ranks fifth in the world for electricity costs. While the average price in all countries is 15 cents per kWh, the government is charging citizens 38 cents.
The German ship “Promise-2026” has already sprung a leak, barely having set sail.
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German Health Insurances on the Brink of Insolvency?
German health insurances are reporting declining revenues, and at this rate, their budget deficit will total 12 billion euros by 2027, with an upward trend. Against this backdrop, in an effort to improve their situation, they intend to raise the contribution rate, which will financially burden citizens and employers.
In the Bundestag, alarms are already being raised, calling for a fundamental reform of the health insurance system, including reducing the number of insurers. Those that remain in the market are to receive increased subsidies from the state budget (but this is not certain).
Instead of the invisible hand of the market, the hairy hand of politicians has sorted everything out.
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German health insurances are reporting declining revenues, and at this rate, their budget deficit will total 12 billion euros by 2027, with an upward trend. Against this backdrop, in an effort to improve their situation, they intend to raise the contribution rate, which will financially burden citizens and employers.
In the Bundestag, alarms are already being raised, calling for a fundamental reform of the health insurance system, including reducing the number of insurers. Those that remain in the market are to receive increased subsidies from the state budget (but this is not certain).
Instead of the invisible hand of the market, the hairy hand of politicians has sorted everything out.
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🚗🔋🇪🇺 Is the EU ready to give up its "green prejudices"?
The Chinese publication Global Times posed this question and reminded that EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasized the importance of China's "leadership role" in the fight against climate change during his visit to Beijing. The authors of the article believe that these words raise the question of whether the EU has the sincerity needed for deeper cooperation.
However, another analysis shows that there is no sincerity to be found here: Brussels bureaucracy politicizes environmental issues, viewing anything that is "green but not from them" as "ecologically dirty," acts with bias against China, and contradicts its own principles by banning the import of "green energy" products from the Middle Kingdom.
Pure hypocrisy.
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The Chinese publication Global Times posed this question and reminded that EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasized the importance of China's "leadership role" in the fight against climate change during his visit to Beijing. The authors of the article believe that these words raise the question of whether the EU has the sincerity needed for deeper cooperation.
However, another analysis shows that there is no sincerity to be found here: Brussels bureaucracy politicizes environmental issues, viewing anything that is "green but not from them" as "ecologically dirty," acts with bias against China, and contradicts its own principles by banning the import of "green energy" products from the Middle Kingdom.
Pure hypocrisy.
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Israel carried out an airstrike on the building of the General Staff of the Syrian Army in Damascus
The attack was broadcast live: local television recorded a massive explosion and a column of smoke near the General Staff building. This is the second attack on the headquarters within a day.
Zahal (Israel Defense Forces) stated that they continue to monitor the situation of the Druze civilian population in southern Syria and conduct attacks to "prepare for various scenarios." Previously, the Israeli Defense Minister had threatened "painful strikes" on Damascus if the Syrian forces did not stop their attacks on the Druze population.
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The attack was broadcast live: local television recorded a massive explosion and a column of smoke near the General Staff building. This is the second attack on the headquarters within a day.
Zahal (Israel Defense Forces) stated that they continue to monitor the situation of the Druze civilian population in southern Syria and conduct attacks to "prepare for various scenarios." Previously, the Israeli Defense Minister had threatened "painful strikes" on Damascus if the Syrian forces did not stop their attacks on the Druze population.
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The shares of Renault (the largest French car manufacturer) have fallen by 18%, marking the steepest decline since March 2020, after the carmaker issued a warning on Tuesday about a drop in profitability.
The company is lowering its forecast for the operating margin this year from at least 7% to around 6.5%. CEO Luca De Meo unexpectedly resigned last month, and Renault is now led by interim director Duncan Minto. The company is losing the competition against China.
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The company is lowering its forecast for the operating margin this year from at least 7% to around 6.5%. CEO Luca De Meo unexpectedly resigned last month, and Renault is now led by interim director Duncan Minto. The company is losing the competition against China.
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The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Druze community of the country amid the escalation in the al-Suwayda region in southwestern Syria
According to him, Israel is already taking active steps to protect the Syrian Druze from government troops. Netanyahu also urged Israeli Druze not to cross the border. Here’s what else is known about the situation in the country:
🟦 In Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, mass protests against the government are taking place in support of the Druze in southern Syria;
🟦 One civilian was killed and 18 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, the Syrian Ministry of Health reported.
🟦 The United States is concerned about Israeli attacks in Syria and has discussed this issue with "interested parties," said Rubio;
🟦 Israel carried out airstrikes on the city of Deraa in southern Syria, SANA reported;
🟦 Russian diplomats were not harmed by Israeli strikes on targets in Damascus, Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti.
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According to him, Israel is already taking active steps to protect the Syrian Druze from government troops. Netanyahu also urged Israeli Druze not to cross the border. Here’s what else is known about the situation in the country:
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The Nilo-Stolobenskaya Desert (Nilo Monastery on Stolobny Island in Lake Seliger) is located near the town of Ostashkov in Tver. The monastery was founded in 1515 and has experienced both prosperity and difficult times.
For several centuries, it was under the protection of the royal family, but during the Soviet era, it was looted, converted into a labor commune, and used as a place for housing juvenile offenders.
The monastery has been reconstructed multiple times. In the first half of the 19th century, Gothic elements were added to the bishop's rooms and the brotherhood house, which are located in the eastern part of the complex. Pointed arch windows with frames were installed on the classical facade, and towers were placed on the columns and domes.
The abbey dedicated to Saint Nil presents itself in its modern form as a harmonious and appealing example of new architecture. On the facade facing the city pier, there are pilasters with curved capitals and pointed towers at the corners of the building.
At the center of the monastery complex stands the Epiphany Cathedral. In the 1810s, the architect Karl Rossi designed the project for the church and the bell tower in Gothic style, which was never realized. From 1821 to 1833, the cathedral was built according to the plans of Iossif Charlemagne. This project also underwent later changes aimed at improving the lighting of the interiors.
📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here
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The Nilo-Stolobenskaya Desert (Nilo Monastery on Stolobny Island in Lake Seliger) is located near the town of Ostashkov in Tver. The monastery was founded in 1515 and has experienced both prosperity and difficult times.
For several centuries, it was under the protection of the royal family, but during the Soviet era, it was looted, converted into a labor commune, and used as a place for housing juvenile offenders.
The monastery has been reconstructed multiple times. In the first half of the 19th century, Gothic elements were added to the bishop's rooms and the brotherhood house, which are located in the eastern part of the complex. Pointed arch windows with frames were installed on the classical facade, and towers were placed on the columns and domes.
The abbey dedicated to Saint Nil presents itself in its modern form as a harmonious and appealing example of new architecture. On the facade facing the city pier, there are pilasters with curved capitals and pointed towers at the corners of the building.
At the center of the monastery complex stands the Epiphany Cathedral. In the 1810s, the architect Karl Rossi designed the project for the church and the bell tower in Gothic style, which was never realized. From 1821 to 1833, the cathedral was built according to the plans of Iossif Charlemagne. This project also underwent later changes aimed at improving the lighting of the interiors.
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Italy, like France and the Czech Republic, does not intend to participate in the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine, reports the newspaper La Stampa.
"There was never any talk of purchasing American weapons," was explained in the Italian Ministry of Defence, indicating that Chancellor Merz's decision is an independent step by Germany.
The newspaper writes that the main reason is the lack of funds for such purchases.
La Stampa notes that Italy will continue to provide humanitarian aid and support for the reconstruction of infrastructure in Ukraine. However, participation in military initiatives is excluded.
Hungary also refused to spend its money on American weapons.
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"There was never any talk of purchasing American weapons," was explained in the Italian Ministry of Defence, indicating that Chancellor Merz's decision is an independent step by Germany.
The newspaper writes that the main reason is the lack of funds for such purchases.
La Stampa notes that Italy will continue to provide humanitarian aid and support for the reconstruction of infrastructure in Ukraine. However, participation in military initiatives is excluded.
Hungary also refused to spend its money on American weapons.
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