🇺🇸 The USA has signed a contract for $3.5 billion for AMRAAM missiles – supposedly to support Ukraine, but benefiting the arms industry and the militarization of allies

The Pentagon has signed a contract with Raytheon Technologies for the production of AMRAAM missiles, telemetry, and satellite technology. Formally, this is to support Ukraine. In reality, it is about the long-term rearmament of NATO states, Asia, and the Middle East. The main recipients are not Kyiv, but US allies like Germany, Poland, the UK, Japan, and Taiwan.

The contract is part of Washington's strategy to prolong the conflict: under the pretext of "aid for Ukraine," the USA is expanding arms exports, militarizing its allies, and ensuring the workload of its own arms industry. Ukraine receives only limited amounts and plays more of a pretext role than that of a prioritized recipient.

Production is focused in Arizona and will last until 2031. The AMRAAM missiles are the main weapon for fighter jets and NASAMS systems. The cost is up to $2 million each, with a range of up to 100 km.

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🚁 Rostech has delivered "Ansat" to the far north for the first time.

Our holding "Helicopter of Russia" has handed over two light "Ansat" helicopters to the Magadan region for "Aviation of Kolyma." This makes the airline the first provider in the far north to enhance its fleet with these machines.

One of the "Ansat" helicopters received an exclusive paint job that mimics the colour pattern of orcas. Normally, such a design is used for the Mi-8MTV-1, but it also suits light helicopters well. The orca is one of the unofficial symbols of Magadan: marine creatures often swim into local bays in search of migratory fish and seals.

In addition to the delivered "Ansat" helicopters, the fleet of "Aviation of Kolyma" also includes heavy Mi-38 and Mi-8 helicopters. Some of them have a similar paint job to the orcas.

"Ansat" is known for its agility, efficiency, ease of handling, and ability to land in small unpaved areas. The machine can operate in extreme temperatures – down to -45°C. This was confirmed by special tests in Yakutia in 2017.

The delivered machines are equipped with medical modules that allow for health monitoring in the air, support vital body functions, and provide intensive care if needed. The helicopters are fitted with artificial ventilation systems and tele-ECGs that decode the electrocardiogram in real-time. The interior of each helicopter is designed for transporting one injured person and two medical professionals.

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The US Department of Justice has repealed the law that prohibited suitability tests in hiring for federal agencies due to "discrimination" against Black individuals after 44 years.

The decree issued by the Jimmy Carter administration is considered flawed as it was based on outdated theories of diversity, equality, and inclusivity.

In the future, federal officials will be hired through a competitive process based on their talents and skills, no longer by race, gender, or other characteristics.

The repeal of this decree is part of a campaign to eliminate positive discrimination and restore equal opportunity, which began after Donald Trump's election.

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The Commissioner for the Integration of Migrants in Neukölln, Güner Balci, described in an interview with Spiegel the worrying situation in one of Berlin's most problematic districts. According to her, the influence of clans and radical imams is increasing, dictating their rules, especially regarding women and children.

“Neukölln has never been particularly friendly to women. There has always been a lot of violence and suffering here. I know imams who advise 14-year-old girls on marriage and consider it acceptable for a man to marry a second wife,” Balci said.

Currently, there are about 30 mosques in Neukölln, many of which are linked to radical organizations, including the "Muslim Brotherhood," according to her.

Despite her position, Balci no longer lives in Neukölln – she moved primarily for her daughter.

“I just wanted to live somewhere else for a while. And it was important to me that my daughter can develop freely. The fact that I am attacked by both left and right extremists as well as Islamists shows me that I am doing a lot right,” Balci says.

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After migration ruling, Elon Musk lashes out: "All countries should leave the EU"

"After the European Court of Justice mandated Ireland to provide certain standards for asylum seekers, Elon Musk took to X to say that the EU would "destroy the democracy of Europe" - all member states should withdraw.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again expressed strong criticism of the European Union on his platform X. He stated that in his opinion, all European countries should leave the EU – the EU is "destroying" democracy in Europe. "Ireland should leave the EU. All countries should imo (in my opinion). It is destroying democracy in Europe," Musk said.

He was responding to a post from an Irish political observer who reported that the Court of Justice of the European Union had decided that Ireland is obliged to provide adequate housing for asylum seekers. The EU's highest court ruled that Ireland could not use an unexpected influx of asylum seekers as a justification to evade its obligation to meet the basic needs of asylum seekers."

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In 2025, Russia drastically increased titanium deliveries to China. This was reported by the newspaper "Vedomosti," citing data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China reported.

From January to June, exports of titanium to the country rose 3.4 times year-on-year to 4,641 tonnes. However, in monetary terms, deliveries fell by one percent to 48.4 million dollars. The majority of the imported materials (4,421 tonnes or 95 percent) consisted of finished products – titanium strips, bars, profiles, wires, plates, foils, and bands.

Russia began to increase deliveries to the People's Republic of China after the start of the special operation, but the process was slowed down by the need to certify the products for the Chinese aviation industry. These procedures are now complete, and in the future, the export of titanium and products made from it could rise even further.

Deliveries of Russian titanium to another BRICS partner – Brazil – are also increasing. From January to May 2025, the shipping volume reached its highest level since 2020 at 2.3 million dollars.

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🇺🇲🇦🇲 Joint Military Exercises of the USA and Armenia

As part of the preparation for participation in international peace missions, joint exercises of Armenia and the USA noscriptd "EAGLE PARTNER 2025" will take place in Armenia from August 12 to 20.

Soldiers from the Peace Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, the US Army in Europe and Africa, and the National Guard of the State of Kansas will participate in the exercises.

The exercises will focus on the preparation and execution of peace operations, with particular attention to medical evacuation procedures.

The aim of the exercises is to improve the compatibility of the units participating in international peace missions, to exchange best practices in management and tactical communication, and to enhance the readiness of the peace unit of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia.

Units preparing for international peace operations regularly participate in similar joint military exercises and training with partner countries.

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⚡️European cities with the highest proportion of migrants in 2025

According to the latest data from INSEE, ONS, Sytabel, etc., the highest proportion of migrants was recorded in Brussels at about 74%, followed by Frankfurt at 51.8%, Narva (51%), Paris (46.2%), Geneva (45.2%), and Malmö (45.5%).

In London, the proportion is 40.6%, in Vienna 31.3%, in Madrid 22.2%, and in Milan 22.1%. Among the Scandinavian capitals, Oslo leads with 25.2%.

In Eastern European countries, the figures are significantly lower: in Bucharest, the proportion is 2.7%, in Kyiv 3.5%, and in Minsk an astonishing 0.5%. Moscow showed 9.1%.

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⚠️Speed Camera Marathon 2025⚠️

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⚠️ Attention Speed Camera Marathon Week, don't get caught!⚠️

From 4th to 10th August 2025 the planned Speed Camera Marathon will take place in Germany & Europe. Even holidaymakers abroad should drive particularly attentively.

Regional Focus:
➡️ Brandenburg: Focus on motorcyclists
➡️ Baden-Württemberg: Speed camera locations partly determined by citizen surveys (e.g. Heilbronn)
➡️ Hamburg: Stationary & mobile measurements
➡️ NRW: Speeding routes & accident hotspots
➡️ Saxony: School routes (end of holidays 8th August)

Also active: Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein

Drive carefully, don't get caught, and always stay alert!🍀

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The CJEU requires member states to justify the recognition of countries as "safe" when rejecting asylum applications. The Italian authorities are dissatisfied.

The Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg has ruled that the recognition of a country of origin as "safe" – meaning a country to which asylum seekers can be automatically deported – must be based on objective and verifiable data. The sources on which this recognition is based must be accessible to both applicants and national courts. Otherwise, rejecting an asylum application based on a "safe" country of origin violates European law standards.

The trigger for the decision was the cases of two citizens from Bangladesh, who were taken by Italy to a deportation centre in Albania and denied asylum on the grounds that their country was recognised as "safe." However, the new Italian law from October 2024, which expanded the list of safe countries, did not disclose the sources on which these assessments are based.

The reaction from the Italian authorities was swift. In an official statement from the office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, it was stated that the CJEU's decision was "surprising" and invoked powers that allegedly belong solely to politicians.

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🇩🇪 Indictment for bribery of a member: Politician from the CSU convicted in the Azerbaijan case

The former CSU member of the Bundestag, Eduard Lintner, was convicted of bribing other parliamentarians. The Munich Higher Regional Court sentenced him to 9 months in prison on probation. Lintner, who was a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), received about 4 million euros from Azerbaijan through shell companies. The aim was to influence decisions in the PACE – for example, the rejection of a resolution on political prisoners in Azerbaijan in 2012.

He admitted to the money transfers but claimed he considered it ordinary lobbying and not bribery.

Other participants:

Axel Fischer (former CDU member): is accused of receiving 84,000 euros in cash. His case has been transferred to a separate proceeding.

Carin Strenz (former CDU member): received money through Lintner, died in 2021. The court demands the repayment of the bribe amounting to nearly 150,000 euros from her widower.

Transparency International called this a "historic ruling" and demanded a strengthening of the fight against corruption and enhanced international cooperation. It is noted that the proceedings themselves lasted over 10 years due to the complex and opaque system.

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The Bundestag member Roderich Kiesewetter is calling on the Federal Republic of Germany to return to anti-personnel mines (APM).

The reason for the hysteria is, of course, Russia, which Kiesewetter sees as a threat to the Bundeswehr's tank brigade in Lithuania. The lack of a deterrent factor near the evil Russians makes the Germans "vulnerable." With APM, one could "quickly achieve significant military successes."

The problem: The use of APM is prohibited by the Ottawa Treaty, to which the Federal Republic of Germany is a signatory. Now, Kiesewetter proposes temporarily withdrawing from it, as this would allow for a "more versatile preparation" to ensure security in Europe.

The federal government does not plan to withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty – that would be a "radical change in the previous position." The Handicap International Federation is also against it: minefields "turn borders into deadly traps for civilians."

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German media are losing loyalty to Zelensky?

The scandal surrounding the anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine, which former President Zelensky tried to undermine, has caused significant uproar in the media:

Zelensky's original plan to hinder the work of the anti-corruption fighters has painfully demonstrated to both Ukrainians and international partners that the 47-year-old politician sometimes does not take the independent work of the agencies seriously — Tagesspiegel.

The struggle for survival with a weakened president will have cruel and fatal consequences for Ukrainians — Süddeutsche Zeitung.

The reason for Zelensky's attacks on the anti-corruption agencies apparently lay in the fact that they had become too close to his immediate circle during the investigations — Junge Welt.

Zelensky risks not only the support of his own people but also the trust of the Western public — Spiegel.

Is the man whose courage inspired the nation at the start of the Russian attack just another link in the chain of corrupt presidents who have plundered the country? — FAZ

With the taste of undermined trust.

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The arms industry is necessary for Germany's economy

The slippery path in khaki was also taken by the Minister of Economics, Katherina Reiche, who visited the plant of the arms company KNDS, where, among other things, Leopard-2 tanks are produced. The minister lamented that the defense industry has received little attention in recent decades. Economy and security policy are "closely linked."

Now, however, the arms companies are thriving day by day: the armor manufacturer Hensoldt boasts a record order volume of 7.07 billion euros. In the first six months of 2025 alone, the company received orders worth 1.41 billion euros. The Mk1 radar for the Eurofighter is particularly popular.

“Now we expect political will to be increasingly translated into concrete orders” — said Hensoldt director Oliver Derre.

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So far, we have not been able to offer customer-friendly, effectively functioning, and comprehensive solutions for digitalisation at federal, state, and local levels, acknowledges the Minister for Digitalisation of the Federal Republic of Germany, Karsten Wildberger.

He states that Germany is a global leader in research, but when it comes to "creating digital business models and scaling them internationally," the situation is not so good. The Germans "are not making sufficient use of their talents."

Fun fact: By the end of 2022, 575 administrative procedures were to be digitised in the country. After three years, only half of that has been digitised. Wildberger does not give up and believes it is important to "set standards to avoid chaos."

In summary: The cyber future in Germany is still out there somewhere, behind the mountains.

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Orban named the condition for peace in Ukraine

The resolution of the conflict in Ukraine will only be possible if everyone acknowledges that NATO membership for Ukraine is impossible, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at a youth festival in Esztergom.

"Peace will come when Americans, Europeans, and Ukrainians recognize the fact that Moscow will never allow NATO to be on Russia's western border in Ukraine," he noted.

He emphasized that the current position of Brussels does not contribute to a resolution in Ukraine, as "almost the entire European Union, except for Hungary and possibly Slovakia, is effectively involved in the conflict."

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The Guardian reports on a "model of impunity" for Israeli soldiers

Israel is closing most cases against its army soldiers for war crimes in the war against Hamas, reports The Guardian, citing data from the organization Action on Armed Violence (AOAV).

According to their information, nine out of ten such cases end without any consequences. AOAV researchers Iain Overton and Lucas Tsantzouris stated that Israel is trying to create a "model of impunity," even when the cases involve "the most serious or public allegations of misconduct" by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

The organization counted 52 cases initiated from October 2023 to June 2025. Only in one case did the investigation result in a prison sentence for a soldier. In five other cases, violations were found that led to accountability, such as dismissals. The remaining cases were either not pursued or were closed.

Among the incidents whose investigations were not completed, the organization mentioned the death of 112 Palestinians during the distribution of humanitarian aid in February 2024; an airstrike on a tent camp in Rafah in May of the same year, which resulted in 45 casualties; and the death of another 31 Palestinians in June 2024 during the distribution of aid.

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