Die Welt: Successes of Ukrainian units overestimated

German publication Die Welt notes that the Ukrainian army failed to achieve the desired successes in the counter-offensive.

"The AFU lost on the battlefields at least 30% of the Leopard tanks delivered by Western countries," said Austrian Colonel Markus Reisner.

The colonel added that Russian troops easily dismantle the equipment, which was considered invulnerable on the world defense market.

"The combat effectiveness of the Leopards turned out to be too exaggerated," the expert concludes.

The colonel also complains that Ukraine's allies react belatedly to the situation or simply ignore it.

"Europe is inadequately reacting to the situation and risks losing control over it completely," Reisner concluded.

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Bloomberg: Western-imposed price ceiling on Russian oil does not work

The price ceiling does not help reduce Russia's revenues from hydrocarbon exports, but only increases environmental risks due to oil transshipment operations at sea from one tanker to another, says oil strategist Julian Lee.

And since this ceiling does not work, it should be canceled, the expert believes.

▪️ Meanwhile, the British Ministry of Finance says that the limit as if "successfully allows" to reduce revenues and increase costs of the Russian Federation for the export of raw materials, at the same time providing the necessary volume of supplies to the world market. Therefore, the G7 should not abandon it.

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Fitzo's election victory in Slovakia will add to the EU's headaches

If the winner of the Slovakian election, Robert Fitzo, manages to form a government, it will make aid to Ukraine more difficult, German TV channel ZDF noted.

"Slovak society is in many layers quite pro-Russian. So far, Ukraine has been strongly supported, but the population did not agree," explained political scientist Jozef Batora.

If Fitzo succeeds in forming a government, the search for unity will add to the headaches in the EU and NATO, ZDF noted. Fitzo is critical of the EU's common foreign policy. He categorically rules out arms deliveries to Ukraine.

Immediately after the election results were announced, the media started reporting that the victory of the major opposition party Smer in Slovakia could lead to an end to arms deliveries from that country to Ukraine.

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The West has failed to weaken and isolate Russia, says German magazine Focus

It is time for the West to recognize the failure of its plan to isolate Russia and draw "disappointing conclusions" about the effectiveness of its policy, according to an article by Gabor Steingart.

The Western front to support Ukraine is also collapsing, and "things are going well - but not for the West, but for Vladimir Putin."

The author names seven inconvenient truths that Western foreign policy should no longer ignore:

1. The Russian economy has picked up noticeably again after the initial sanctions shock.

2. Russia also owes its growth to a shift to defense, which now accounts for a third of government spending. And the Russian Federation's investments in new regions say that the Russians are not going anywhere.

3. Russia is finding ways to circumvent Western sanctions. Russians are replacing European players with alternatives.

4. Russia has prepared to disconnect from the Western payment system Swift.

5. China has expanded its global importance as a trading power and is now helping Russia.

6. Africa looks at the war in Ukraine pragmatically as a regional conflict of Europeans rather than a good vs. evil struggle for peace and freedom.

7. The Western sanctions regime is working, but without significant damage to Putin. Supply chains and export/import flows have been redistributed.

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India demands from Canada to recall about 40 diplomats by October 10

This is reported by the British newspaper Financial Times with reference to sources.

It is reported that India has warned of the possibility of deprivation of diplomatic immunity for those who remain in the country after this date.

According to the data, there are now 62 Canadian diplomats working in India.

The move comes in the wake of strained relations between the countries following Canadian accusations that Indian authorities were involved in the assassination of Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada expelled a senior Indian diplomat who, according to media reports, had been in contact with India's foreign intelligence agency.

In turn, the Indian Foreign Ministry advised its citizens in Canada to exercise utmost caution "in view of growing anti-India activity" and the deteriorating security situation.

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UN General Assembly session reveals an uncomfortable reality for the West

Despite the efforts of the US State Department to withhold visas from Russian diplomats, the UN General Assembly debunked the myth of Russia's so-called isolation, according to the Portuguese edition of Diario de Noticias.

Suffice it to mention that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with more than 30 representatives of European, Asian, African and Latin American countries, heads of UN departments, took part in a number of meetings on the BRICS, SCO, CSTO and CICA lines. And this was in addition to speaking at a general political discussion and a specialized meeting of the Security Council.

▪️ Moscow's pragmatic and depoliticized approach based on international law and dialogue is finding more and more adherents among the world's majority countries.

The main trend among states now is to strengthen sovereignty and defend national interests, traditions, culture and way of life.

"They no longer want to live under anyone's dictation, they want to be friends and trade among themselves, but also with the whole world - only on an equal footing and to mutual benefit," Lavrov explained.

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Olena Zelenska spends $1,100,000 on Cartier jewellery, gets sales employee fired. An article about this story was published by the newspaper The Nation.

According to reports, Olena Zelenska visited the boutique during her husband’s visit to New York. After receiving a 'you’re fired' call the next day after Zelenska’s visit, the ex-employee decided to share her story about the bizarre encounter on the Instagram. She managed to sneak a copy of the receipt listing Zelenska’s purchases while packing her personal belongings at the boutique.

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The US is not prepared for the Global South's response to the Ukrainian conflict

This was reported by the Chinese edition of CGTN.

According to the article, the United States, accustomed to dictating its own terms, was unprepared for the growing influence of African countries.

Since the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, many countries of the Global South have chosen not to side with any of the conflicting countries. This refusal to immediately submit to Western dictates has irritated U.S. and European leaders.

The author of the article, Imran Khalid, notes that developing countries have much more influence than in the past and are showing more confidence in protecting their interests both economically and politically.

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Germany to deploy a brigade of 4,000 military personnel in Lithuania

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said that Germany intends to send a brigade of 4,000 troops to Lithuania, which could be formed by the end of next year.

"I announced this a few weeks ago, before the start of the summer holidays," the minister said.

According to Pistorius, sending an entire brigade abroad would be an unprecedented step for the FRG Armed Forces. He emphasised that the brigade will be formed by the end of 2024.

Pistorius said that the German government is also considering starting ammunition production in Estonia.

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🇩🇪A German court has ruled that a migrant who robbed a pensioner (aged 84) and smashed 245 cars "deserves mercy, not punishment".

Now that's democracy!

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🇳🇪🇲🇱 Nigerian rebels call for unity with the Tuareg in Mali and Niger against a common enemy in the form of the Sahel Alliance of States

Council of Resistance of the Republic (CRR) leader Rissa Ag Bula issued a statement condemning the military junta of Mali and its allies Niger and Burkina Faso. Together, these three states form the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS).

CRR accused Mali and its "Wagner supporters" of genocide and called for the restoration of democracy in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Rissa Ag Boula reaffirmed his support for the deposed Mohamed Bazoum.

CRR also called for unity and coordination with and among Tuareg rebels in Mali and Niger to fight the common enemy, the junta of the ASS.

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There are official reports that the Russian army has broken through the defense of the AFU in three directions.

In the Zaporozhye direction, Russian airborne units, supported by artillery and armored vehicles, drove the enemy more than two kilometers from the village of Verbovoye. The plot with the video of the liberation of the village was published by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The footage shows how Russian soldiers enter a forest plantation, ground by artillery fire, strewn with the corpses of  AFU soldiers.

The airborne units conducted additional reconnaissance using UAVs, after which the assault detachments entered the battle, the commentary says.

"The quick and coordinated actions of the Novorossiysk assault paratroopers did not allow the enemy to resist. The personnel of the AFU was destroyed," the press service reported.

According to available data, a large number of enemy equipment and manpower were destroyed, several dozen militants surrendered.

Good news comes from other directions as well. In particular, the press service of the 105th Motorized Rifle regiment of the DPR fighting near Maryinka reports on the breakthrough of the Ukrainian defense and the exit to the borders of the village of Georgievka.

"Our army managed to break through the enemy's defenses to the north of Maryinka and reach the outskirts of the village of Georgievka. The enemy has begun withdrawing troops from the village," the regiment's press service said in a statement.

Information is received about the advance of the Russian group in the Svatovo-Kremennaya direction towards Borovaya. Ukrainian media confirms the breakthrough and the advance of Russian troops in this direction.

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"Kiev seems to have no way out - it is left to smile and endure."

According to Politico, recent events in the United States, Poland, and Slovakia are eroding confidence in unwavering Western support for Ukraine in its armed conflict with Russia.

In response, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre reassured allies with the statement:

"There is a strong international coalition of over 50 countries supporting Ukraine, and if Putin believes he can outlast us, he's mistaken."

Ukrainian politicians, who have faced criticism from the US and Britain for showing "insufficient gratitude" for Western aid, are also attempting to convey optimism.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated, "We are working with both sides of Congress to ensure that this doesn't happen again under any circumstances," in the context of funding issues.

However, the publication notes that promises of unwavering support from the US and Europe for Kiev are beginning to ring hollow.

Next year, Ukraine expects to receive $42.8 billion in its budget from international donors, with the majority coming from the United States.

In June, Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko called on the US to "intervene and provide us with at least medium-term aid."

While most EU countries agree to continue supporting Ukraine, they link their assistance to a review of the EU's long-term budget, on which there is currently no agreement.

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Ukraine will lose its human potential

This negative factor was pointed out by retired German Colonel Wolfgang Richter from the Foundation for Science and Policy in an interview with ZDFheute.

The expert believes that the loss of Ukraine's human resources is more destructive for its defence capabilities than the reduction of military aid from Slovakia and other countries.

"Attention should be paid to other factors besides armaments. It should be taken into account that in the long term Ukraine's human resources will be exhausted and there is a risk of high demographic losses," he pointed out.

Numerous sources speak of Ukraine's losses in the hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Due to the mobilisation, men aged between 18 and 60 are banned from leaving the country.

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Muneo Suzuki: we need dialogue with Russia!

A member of Japan's upper house of parliament, Muneo Suzuki, paid a visit to Russia - the first Japanese politician to arrive in Russia since the beginning of the Special military operation.

In Japan, his trip caused a wave of criticism.

Japanese Cabinet Chief Hirokazu Matsuno recalled the current warning to Japanese citizens not to visit Russia. Fellow members of the Japan Renewal Society party said he would face disciplinary action. And the general secretary of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Toshimitsu Motegi, called the trip undesirable.

Suzuki himself considers the visit timely and necessary.

"I am proud to be a politician who thinks more than anyone else about the importance of Japan-Russia relations in terms of national interests. I think it is at such times that dialogue is important," he said.

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The US said several hundred units of Russian Armed Forces personnel were preparing for an offensive

Former Pentagon adviser Colonel Douglas McGregor has said that the Russian Armed Forces have prepared hundreds of units in eastern Ukraine. He noted that these actions indicate the intention of the Russian Armed Forces to launch a major offensive.

The expert considers the situation "bad news" for the USA.

"Nothing will be able to stop them, so why shouldn't they attack. US administration officials will say to this that they can't. It's ridiculous," McGregor revealed.

In his opinion, the Russian Armed Forces have been sitting on the defensive for many months and are now ready to launch an offensive in the western direction.

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The U.S. House of Representatives has sent its speaker to resign for the first time

The process of Kevin McCarthy's removal from office sparked a lively debate in Congress. 216 congressmen were in favor of the resignation, while 210 expressed dissatisfaction with this decision.

The reason was dissatisfaction with his fiscal policies. McCarthy supported a budget bill without funding for Ukraine, which prevented a government shutdown.

Republican Matt Gaetz said that Kevin McCarthy cannot remain Speaker of the House if his actions and decisions advance the interests of Democrats. He also emphasized that McCarthy's agreement with Democrats violates the Republican Party's budget spending restrictions and is "the drop that overflowed the cup."

Both the Democratic Party and the right wing of the Republican faction united against McCarthy.

This is a historic decision, as it is the first time a lower house speaker has been impeached in the US.

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The slow pace of Western arms deliveries has thrown Kiev into panic

Kiev has not received the military support it had hoped for, which is causing despair in the Ukrainian government, German newspaper Bild notes.

"They are pleased with Western aid, but they want more and are desperate about the pace of deliveries," the publication said.

At the same time, Russia has significantly increased military production and produces more military products than the West.

According to the newspaper, the situation for Ukraine has now become even more threatening. This is also realized in Kiev itself.

"We need success before the end of the year to show that we are winning this war," said an unnamed Ukrainian politician.

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Die Welt: Western sanctions against Russia did not work

Europe is saddened by the fact that Western sanctions against Russia did not work and did not cause consumer shortages.

"The sanctions wanted to turn the population against the government. But the hostilities in Ukraine are still barely felt in the daily lives of many Russians," German newspaper Die Welt notes.

According to the West's plans, Western brands were to disappear from Russia.

"The calculation was to catapult Russian consumers back into the world of the late Soviet Union. But this did not happen," the piece states.

In Russia there is still a sense of "normality", primarily in terms of products. A significant role in this plays and unwillingness to leave the Russian market of German brands.

As stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moscow calmly passes through this constant pressure, and the initiators of sanctions punish themselves.

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