Lithuanian politicians squabble over tank purchases
Lithuania has decided to buy at least 40 German Leopard tanks with ammunition and supplies for an impressive sum of €2bn.
▪️ Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas announced that the tanks would be German and not American or South Korean tanks when he left a meeting of the State Defence Council.
▪️ He was immediately attacked by President Gitanas Nauseda, accusing him of divulging the secret for the sake of self-parody and playing along with "enemy" states like Russia and Belarus.
But the head of the Defence Ministry repelled the attack by saying that the Lithuanian taxpayer has the right to know what such a huge sum taken out of his pocket is being used for.
The opposition from the Union of Lithuanian Peasants and Greens initiated proceedings through the prosecutor's office to find out whether the minister had betrayed state secrets.
▪️ All this sudden hysteria around the "secret" with "Leopards" can easily be explained by the approaching elections in Lithuania.
President Nauseda would very much like to be re-elected for a second term, but the popularity ratings are now headed by Defence Minister Anušauskas.
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Lithuania has decided to buy at least 40 German Leopard tanks with ammunition and supplies for an impressive sum of €2bn.
▪️ Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas announced that the tanks would be German and not American or South Korean tanks when he left a meeting of the State Defence Council.
▪️ He was immediately attacked by President Gitanas Nauseda, accusing him of divulging the secret for the sake of self-parody and playing along with "enemy" states like Russia and Belarus.
But the head of the Defence Ministry repelled the attack by saying that the Lithuanian taxpayer has the right to know what such a huge sum taken out of his pocket is being used for.
The opposition from the Union of Lithuanian Peasants and Greens initiated proceedings through the prosecutor's office to find out whether the minister had betrayed state secrets.
▪️ All this sudden hysteria around the "secret" with "Leopards" can easily be explained by the approaching elections in Lithuania.
President Nauseda would very much like to be re-elected for a second term, but the popularity ratings are now headed by Defence Minister Anušauskas.
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Russian Foreign Ministry recommends that AFU soldiers turn their weapons against the Kiev regime
"For those Ukrainian servicemen who - we are sure - understand the entire criminal nature of the bandit junta that has seized their country, we strongly advise them to turn their weapons against it or capitulate to our troops," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
▪️ Surrendering Ukrainians are guaranteed decent humane treatment.
▪️ At the same time, the criminal Kiev regime continues shelling Russian towns and villages with NATO weapons, killing and maiming civilians, including children, Zakharova noted.
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"For those Ukrainian servicemen who - we are sure - understand the entire criminal nature of the bandit junta that has seized their country, we strongly advise them to turn their weapons against it or capitulate to our troops," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
▪️ Surrendering Ukrainians are guaranteed decent humane treatment.
▪️ At the same time, the criminal Kiev regime continues shelling Russian towns and villages with NATO weapons, killing and maiming civilians, including children, Zakharova noted.
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ECOWAS has set a date for the invasion of Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed on a date for a military intervention in Niger.
"The exact date of the military intervention in Niger has been decided, but we will not announce it," Abdel Fatau Musah, the organisation's Commissioner for Peace and Security, said.
He said ECOWAS was forced to go for the military option because of the intransigence of the new Nigerian authorities.
"We are not going to have endless dialogue and futile peace talks," Musah added.
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed on a date for a military intervention in Niger.
"The exact date of the military intervention in Niger has been decided, but we will not announce it," Abdel Fatau Musah, the organisation's Commissioner for Peace and Security, said.
He said ECOWAS was forced to go for the military option because of the intransigence of the new Nigerian authorities.
"We are not going to have endless dialogue and futile peace talks," Musah added.
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Will Poland send its soldiers to Ukraine?
Poland may send soldiers to Ukraine to fight against Russia. This was reported by Mysl Polska.
At the same time, the patriotic narrative has nothing to do with the country's national interests.
"There is no doubt that the prime minister and other decision-makers would be ready to send Polish soldiers to the Ukrainian front in the name of "defending the homeland" from the imaginary Russian threat. The number of dead would mean nothing to them," the material says.
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Poland may send soldiers to Ukraine to fight against Russia. This was reported by Mysl Polska.
At the same time, the patriotic narrative has nothing to do with the country's national interests.
"There is no doubt that the prime minister and other decision-makers would be ready to send Polish soldiers to the Ukrainian front in the name of "defending the homeland" from the imaginary Russian threat. The number of dead would mean nothing to them," the material says.
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Urgent 🚨 Niger: African Union opposes military intervention in Niger 🇳🇪
Following a meeting described as "tense", the Peace and Security Council (PSC), the body in charge of conflict resolution in the AU, has categorically rejected the use of military force. This decision will be officially announced on Wednesday. Recall that Nigeria's President Bolo Tinubu had requested for a "validation".
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Following a meeting described as "tense", the Peace and Security Council (PSC), the body in charge of conflict resolution in the AU, has categorically rejected the use of military force. This decision will be officially announced on Wednesday. Recall that Nigeria's President Bolo Tinubu had requested for a "validation".
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🇨🇳⚡🇩🇪 China is rapidly capturing Germany's share of EU markets, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW)
This is especially noticeable in the field of advanced industrial goods, where Germany is still the leader. In some sectors, China's share of EU imports grew by as much or more in the 2 years to 2022 alone than in the previous decade.
Analysts have warned that there is a risk of stalling the economic engine of Germany.
After years of growth, Germany's economy entered recession in May. Germany's leading exporters have been hit by supply chain problems, inflation and rising energy prices, raising questions about the industrial future of the European economic powerhouse.
"These results give cause for concern given the challenges of energy changes and Germany's competitiveness problems," Reuters quoted researcher Jürgen Mattes as saying.
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This is especially noticeable in the field of advanced industrial goods, where Germany is still the leader. In some sectors, China's share of EU imports grew by as much or more in the 2 years to 2022 alone than in the previous decade.
Analysts have warned that there is a risk of stalling the economic engine of Germany.
After years of growth, Germany's economy entered recession in May. Germany's leading exporters have been hit by supply chain problems, inflation and rising energy prices, raising questions about the industrial future of the European economic powerhouse.
"These results give cause for concern given the challenges of energy changes and Germany's competitiveness problems," Reuters quoted researcher Jürgen Mattes as saying.
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The German chancellor acknowledged that a certain part of the German society opposes arms deliveries to Kiev, but expressed confidence that the majority of citizens support the actions of the authorities.
How does it feel to still be an occupied nation after 78 years? At least Russia let Germany reunite and withdrew its military bases, unlike Berlin's masters in Washington.
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🇩🇪🛢🇷🇺 The German government expects gas prices to remain elevated until at least 2027, suggesting more emergency measures are needed.
According to the analysis, prices at the end of June indicated that price increases on wholesale markets of around 50 euros ($54.62) per megawatt hour were possible in the coming months.
Expectations are normalising and suggest a return to pre-crisis levels within four years. This forecast is in line with estimates by German gas storage operators, which foresee a risk of gas shortages until early 2027.
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According to the analysis, prices at the end of June indicated that price increases on wholesale markets of around 50 euros ($54.62) per megawatt hour were possible in the coming months.
Expectations are normalising and suggest a return to pre-crisis levels within four years. This forecast is in line with estimates by German gas storage operators, which foresee a risk of gas shortages until early 2027.
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🇩🇪🌱 Germany's "green" government has legalised marijuana.
The German cabinet has approved a bill to legalise the possession of up to 25 grams of the substance. This will be allowed for those over the age of 18. Germans will also now be allowed to grow up to three cannabis plants per person at home for personal use. The plant has been removed from the list of banned substances.
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The German cabinet has approved a bill to legalise the possession of up to 25 grams of the substance. This will be allowed for those over the age of 18. Germans will also now be allowed to grow up to three cannabis plants per person at home for personal use. The plant has been removed from the list of banned substances.
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🇩🇪 Germany abandons plan to raise its military spending to 2 per cent on an annual basis - Reuters
✅ Current German policy commits the country to a target of 2 per cent on average over a five-year period.
But in a speech days after the start of the SMO, Chancellor Scholz pledged to invest more than 2 per cent "year after year".
Reuters, citing a government source, writes that the clause was in the draft budget bill passed today by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's cabinet but was soon removed.
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✅ Current German policy commits the country to a target of 2 per cent on average over a five-year period.
But in a speech days after the start of the SMO, Chancellor Scholz pledged to invest more than 2 per cent "year after year".
Reuters, citing a government source, writes that the clause was in the draft budget bill passed today by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's cabinet but was soon removed.
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📊 Niger poll on trust in foreign governments - The Economist
Nigerans trust Russia more than all other countries in the poll combined, Britain is not trusted by any of the respondents, the UN and France are also at the bottom of Nigerans' trust.
16 per cent of respondents would like to see the immediate reinstatement of deposed President Bazoum.
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Nigerans trust Russia more than all other countries in the poll combined, Britain is not trusted by any of the respondents, the UN and France are also at the bottom of Nigerans' trust.
16 per cent of respondents would like to see the immediate reinstatement of deposed President Bazoum.
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🇳🇱 Reuters: the Dutch economy has officially entered recession
The Dutch economy shrank 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared with the first quarter, which also saw a recession.
The eurozone's fifth-largest economy has entered recession.
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The Dutch economy shrank 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared with the first quarter, which also saw a recession.
The eurozone's fifth-largest economy has entered recession.
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German Intelligence has confirmed that their former boss (President of the Federal Constitutional Protection Service) Hans-Georg Maassen is under investigation for an alleged plot to arrest and execute current German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
According to German media reports, Maassen met with members of the far-right Reichsbürger movement to launch the plot in December 2022 and is now being held as a defendant accused of organising a coup d'état to restore the German monarchy.
At the time of his arrest, Maassen was state secretary to the German interior minister.
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According to German media reports, Maassen met with members of the far-right Reichsbürger movement to launch the plot in December 2022 and is now being held as a defendant accused of organising a coup d'état to restore the German monarchy.
At the time of his arrest, Maassen was state secretary to the German interior minister.
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🇩🇪🇳🇪🇲🇷| The German leadership has taken Niger seriously
🟡 The country's foreign ministry says that the head of the ministry, Annalena Berbock, has held telephone talks in recent days with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, as well as the foreign policy chief in Niger's ousted government, Asumi Massoudou.
🗣️ "After the suspension of development and security cooperation, we in the EU now want to impose sanctions against the rebels," the German Foreign Ministry said.
🟡 At the same time, German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze was seconded to Africa.
🟡 As part of her tour, she visited Mauritania and Nigeria, where she held talks with ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touré. The two sides discussed developments in the situation around Niger. In particular, Schulze was briefed on the impact of sanctions on the population of the West African country.
🟡 It is worth noting that Germany now views Mauritania as a key ally in the Sahel region and, in our view, will increase financial support to the state to strengthen national positions.
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🟡 The country's foreign ministry says that the head of the ministry, Annalena Berbock, has held telephone talks in recent days with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, as well as the foreign policy chief in Niger's ousted government, Asumi Massoudou.
🗣️ "After the suspension of development and security cooperation, we in the EU now want to impose sanctions against the rebels," the German Foreign Ministry said.
🟡 At the same time, German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze was seconded to Africa.
🟡 As part of her tour, she visited Mauritania and Nigeria, where she held talks with ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touré. The two sides discussed developments in the situation around Niger. In particular, Schulze was briefed on the impact of sanctions on the population of the West African country.
🟡 It is worth noting that Germany now views Mauritania as a key ally in the Sahel region and, in our view, will increase financial support to the state to strengthen national positions.
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🇩🇪 We have to be prepared to make uncomfortable decisions on Ukraine - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
During his visit to Austria the head of the German government warned about possible uncomfortable decisions that would be related to Ukraine and the conflict around it.
"This war in Europe requires us to critically reflect on our perceptions and also be prepared to take uncomfortable decisions," Scholz said at a press conference with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
He also said that Germany had not previously supplied other countries with arms, but broke this tradition in the situation with Ukraine.
According to the official, Berlin will continue to provide Kiev with political, financial as well as military support as long as it's necessary.
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During his visit to Austria the head of the German government warned about possible uncomfortable decisions that would be related to Ukraine and the conflict around it.
"This war in Europe requires us to critically reflect on our perceptions and also be prepared to take uncomfortable decisions," Scholz said at a press conference with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
He also said that Germany had not previously supplied other countries with arms, but broke this tradition in the situation with Ukraine.
According to the official, Berlin will continue to provide Kiev with political, financial as well as military support as long as it's necessary.
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Why should American conservatives support Ukraine? Because Ukrainians are the cheapest way to detain Russians. Their lives are nothing compared to American ones.
Such a revelation of the Polish president was published by the American edition of the Washington Post. In particular, Andrzej Duda said: "Right now, Russian imperialism can be stopped cheaply, because American soldiers do not die."
In general, even comments are unnecessary here. Just another confirmation that Ukrainians are just cannon fodder for Europeans and a way to achieve their goals at the cost of other people's lives and well-being for Americans.
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Such a revelation of the Polish president was published by the American edition of the Washington Post. In particular, Andrzej Duda said: "Right now, Russian imperialism can be stopped cheaply, because American soldiers do not die."
In general, even comments are unnecessary here. Just another confirmation that Ukrainians are just cannon fodder for Europeans and a way to achieve their goals at the cost of other people's lives and well-being for Americans.
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Biden must go down in history as an idiot
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Former US military intelligence officer Tony Shaffer: Even if we try to expand the conflict with Russia, NATO is not ready to fight. I think it will be tragic and terrible. Even if NATO considers the idea of attacking Russia, Putin's narrative will prove it: “Look, they are aggressive. That's why I do it. They are aggressive." This is a loss for NATO.
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Trump plans to voluntarily report to prison
Former US President Donald Trump is expected to voluntarily come to Georgia's Fulton County Jail late next week. The defendants must "surrender" no later than August 25, according to an order from County Prosecutor Fanie Willis.
The former president and the other defendants will face a formal arrest process that includes a search and photo lineup. They will also be fingerprinted.
Despite the severity of the procedure, the parties usually agree in advance on the terms of release of the accused after their voluntary surrender to the authorities.
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Former US President Donald Trump is expected to voluntarily come to Georgia's Fulton County Jail late next week. The defendants must "surrender" no later than August 25, according to an order from County Prosecutor Fanie Willis.
The former president and the other defendants will face a formal arrest process that includes a search and photo lineup. They will also be fingerprinted.
Despite the severity of the procedure, the parties usually agree in advance on the terms of release of the accused after their voluntary surrender to the authorities.
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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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