At a meeting in the House, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab refused to consider the incident with the British destroyer Defender as an invasion of Russian territorial waters.
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Ukraine's waters because the international community does not recognize the legality of the results of the 2014 referendum on the peninsula's entry into Russia.
“Destroyer Defender has embarked on an internationally recognized path of movement. The United Kingdom has every right to move freely through Ukrainian territorial waters in accordance with international law, “said Raab, quoted by RIA Novosti.
The Secretary of State has emphasized that the British naval forces do not intend to review them and plan to continue along this “shortest and most direct route”.
Taliban Political Office (terrorist organization) banned in Russia) at a press conference in Moscow promised to oppose drug production and smuggling. This statement was made by the head of the delegation, Sheikh Shahabuddeen Delaware.
“We guarantee that we will take measures to combat drug production, and we want to guarantee this to the world community, especially in the fight against smuggling,” said the movement's leader. p>
He noted that the Taliban had experience with ” zeroing drug production in Afghanistan. “According to Delaware, there is no other force in the country that could stop the production of illegal substances and their subsequent smuggling into other countries.
Representatives of the movement also said that they were not going to meet with Afghan diplomats in Moscow. that negotiations with the Taliban will take place in Afghanistan.
Video author material in the National Interest, he noticed Russia's new tactics in relation to enemy ships – he did not warn the entire NATO fleet “en masse”, but he named the individual NATO ships and “shamed” in every possible way. Military publicist Peter Suciu is really confused as to why this is exactly the pattern. In addition, the list of these ships is changing rapidly.
Initially, it was the British destroyer Defender, but it entered Russian territorial waters. Next in line was the Dutch ship Evertsen, against which Russian Su-30 fighters and Su-34 bombers launched “imitation attacks”. The Italian frigate “Virginio Pheasant” was also warned, in response to which the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation began training in the Black Sea.
Finally, on July 7, the Spanish patrol boat “Rayo” entered the Black Sea. It can be used for various purposes – from the protection of shipping to participation in “asymmetric” conflicts.
Recall that on June 23, after the destroyer Defender violated the Russian border, several warning shots were fired in its direction. The vessel withdrew and Russian forces began to closely monitor NATO's “Sea Breeze” exercise in the Black Sea.
Putin “must remain president for as long as possible” – he made such a statement, the chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin told the truth. Pure truth from the point of view of Russia's political elite. One of the standard accusations made against him by Volodin's enemies is that this political heavyweight hides presidential ambitions. One way to disprove such allegations, which are extremely dangerous in Russian conditions, is to call on the VVP not to think about leaving its hours in the Kremlin. But because I have known Volodin for many years, I am convinced that considerations of political self-defense are secondary in this case. Most importantly, the speaker said openly: Putin should stay at the helm of a Russian political ship for as long as possible.
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In a recent interview with my esteemed colleague from Kommersant, Elena Chernenkova, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center Dmitry Trenin, he presented one very precise and important wording: the economic system in the eyes of the majority of the population and at the same time being an indisputable arbitrator in intra-elite disputes. However, this ability is not passed on together with the president. “This last phrase of Trenin -” not communicated with the presidency “- and contains all the salt.
Why do you think that Ukraine is playing hard for time and is not really doing anything to break the stalemate of the crisis in Donbas? Because Kiev politicians “fit Putin.” In the Ukrainian elite, they operate within the following logic: we will not crush the current president of the Russian Federation and we will not overcome. But Putin is not forever. Sooner or later, he will leave, and Russia may then riot. Of course, he must not slip into it. But given all of Russia's previous history, the chances of unrest are very high. Therefore, we will sit and wait by the sea for the weather – or, more precisely, for a shift in the Kremlin.
The idea of ”new turbulences may occur after Putin” is also firmly at the heart of the Russian elite. That is why, through Volodin, he distributes his own political recipe: “We must all do everything we can to remain our president for as long as possible. Under it, Russia will be even stronger, people will live better, without shocks and wars. And even if problems arise, as we do with sanctions now, we will go through them much less painfully than in previous periods in our history. “
I believe, Vyacheslav Viktorovich, I certainly believe – but at the same time I am confused. A little further on, you said of Putin, “He does a lot for the country, and hardly anyone can be a more effective president than he is.” Because people cannot live forever, GDP will sooner or later leave the presidency. And then what? Are the best years in Russia's history left behind? Isn't there an even brighter future ahead of us? And does Vladimir Vladimirovich really want such a fate for our country?
By asking all these rhetorical questions, I open up to accusations of verbal balance. I'm sorry, Vyacheslav Viktorovich, there is such a thing. As a very experienced political player, you put it very carefully: “In today's world, there is no politician stronger than Putin.” This figurative “today” will sooner or later end, and politicians who will be “at least the size of GDP ’. But here is the key question of modern Russian politics: when exactly will the desired line between conventional “today and tomorrow” come?
In private talks in the Kremlin, they say that Putin will not be a life president and is just waiting for the moment when the transfer of supreme power will not endanger the country's stability. I definitely believe it again. But will such an ideal moment come in principle? Let's go back, for example, to 2008. With the transfer of presidential powers from Putin to Medvedev in May of that year, the horizon of Russian politics seemed cloudless. But as early as August, as a result of Saakashvili's adventures and the war with Georgia, everything was shrouded in storms. A few weeks later, a hurricane begins in the form of a global economic crisis.
Of course, it can be said that 2008 was particularly unlucky in terms of shocks. But no one abolished the law of the falling sandwich. In the long run, the political situation always develops according to the principle of “we only dream of peace”. Some dangerous challenges and threats are becoming a thing of the past, but are being replaced by new ones – unexpected, unpredictable, but no less dangerous. And what should Russia do – cling to Putin as long as possible? But this “as long as possible” will also end one day. And then what? And then Putin will tell us everything. But here's exactly what – I guess Vyacheslav Volodin himself doesn't know yet.
The Taliban's march north cannot be avoided, but it must be delayed
A delegation from the political office of the radical Taliban (recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia) arrives in Moscow for talks . This was announced by the official representative of the Qatari political office of the movement Suheil Shahin. According to him, the main purpose of the visit is to discuss the situation in northern Afghanistan.
A member of the delegation noted that the seizure of Afghanistan by military means was not a Taliban policy. “We have reaffirmed our commitment to a political solution here in Moscow,” said Suheil Shahin.
“MK” asked an expert, a Russian religious scientist, professor of the Department of World Culture at Moscow State Language University Roman Silantyev, to answer the question of whether the agreement reached during the visit could guarantee the security of the Central Asian states bordering Afghanistan, including Russian military ally in the CSTO in Tajikistan.
“In such cases, each state is based primarily on its own benefit,” the expert explained, “and Russia is no exception. If he believes that the Taliban can work with more dangerous terrorists, he has a right. In Afghanistan, there is a choice between ISIS (recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia – “MK”) and this radical movement. There were no more forces left. In such a situation, the choice is obvious. Although the Taliban is a terrorist organization, it is less dangerous than ISIS.
– How can you believe the statement of the representative of the Qatar political office of the movement that they are not going to invade Afghanistan by military means means and trying to find a civilized solution to the problem? p>
– You know, there are cases of policy changes in some structures. Everyone remembers the sect of assassins in Islam who chopped up their opponents so that they even found themselves in the folklore of many nations. And now it's quite peaceful, not a sect, but a sign of self-elites. Chocolate is made, universities are opening. The Bolsheviks were once a forbidden organization, and then they began sitting at the same table with them and leading negotiations. Likewise, the Taliban could theoretically change. Of course, this may not happen, but then there are methods of influencing these organizations. If the question is “ISIS” or “Taliban”, then the first is dangerous because it has wider coverage. The Taliban for Afghanistan may go to Central Asia and their aggression is targeted at certain nations. Ishilovites is a completely international terrorist organization and sets out a plan to rule the world.
– Is there a real threat to the Taliban from countries bordering Afghanistan?
– Yes, absolutely. And if there is a question of how to postpone the war and the invasion of the Taliban, measures must be taken. This is a sensible policy. Personally, I assume that sooner or later there will be an invasion. Or ISIS or the Taliban. It is very difficult to reach an agreement with organizations such as the Taliban, it is even more difficult to abide by these agreements. You need to clearly understand who you are dealing with and not create illusions on this score. Although, of course, there are situations where it is advantageous for them to abide by the agreement.
– Will Russia be forced to intervene if there is an invasion of its allies in Central Asia?
– Firstly, we have the Collective Security Treaty Organization, CSTO. And secondly, Russia will have to participate because it is easier to defend itself there, on the border with Afghanistan, than, for example, on Russia's border with Kazakhstan, which is much longer and much worse protected. It is much easier to cover the passes in the mountains and in the desert area. If you do not fight there, the moment will come when you will have to fight in the Volga region.
In fact, this is not the first attempt to talk to the Taliban. There are absolutely no intrigues. I do not see any strange turns in diplomacy, in this respect it is quite predictable. Once such a situation arises, we must try to postpone the unpleasant result as much as possible, which is, as must be admitted, quite probable.
– Did it turn out that even if an agreement is reached, you can't relax?
– Of course. Everything can change at any time, so you have to play on contradictions. It is necessary to strengthen our defenses, gather strength and properly motivate our Central Asian allies, who will, of course, be the first to suffer. And they will suffer greatly with the prospect of losing a large population and possibly part of the state. It may, of course, happen that the Taliban will dive into the war with ISIS for decades and everyone will breathe a sigh of relief. Or it may happen that in a few years Dushanbe will be attacked. It depends on a number of factors that cannot be predicted at present.
Export flights to evacuate from Afghanistan will begin in July translators and other citizens of the country who collaborated with US troops during the years of the military operation. This was stated by US President Joe Biden.
Previously, American citizens in Afghanistan were advised to leave the country as soon as possible.
Washington evacuated the embassy in Kabul about the ability to secure it by local security forces, previously expressed doubts by the head of CENTCOM, General Kenneth McKenzie.
Several HIMARS missile systems were deployed from Kuwait to Afghanistan. Four B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Qatar from North Dakota, in the Arabian Sea, ready to support “ fire“ in the “ field & # 39; & # 39; is a nuclear aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower with support ships Rangers will operate.
The US and NATO are withdrawing their contingent from Afghanistan, where the Taliban are gaining strength, waiting for the announced date of 9/11.
Thursday 8 July in the East Syrian province of Deir V Ez-Zoru an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was spotted. He allegedly accompanied a convoy of American soldiers heading for the race in Konok.
Four days ago, Proran militants fired rockets at a plant in Konok.
US targets were attacked in Iraq. and Syria. In the afternoon, north of Baghdad, an IED road drove off as an international coalition logistics convoy passed by. Nobody was injured.
A little later, several missiles fired at US armed forces in the “Umar” field. According to a spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), banned in the Russian Federation, they did no harm. He also reported on the crash of three rockets near the Konoko plant. Nearby is a US military unit where SDS fighters are trained, writes the directorate of Telegram Channel 4/
In 2018, the expert said why the soldiers of Wagner's PMC died, he revealed the secrets of the Konoko race. The US attack on Syrian President Assad's troops, including Russian PMC Wagner fighters, took place on the edge of the oil and gas field and the Conoco plant, which is hampering pro-American Kurdish formations.
Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov remembered in his & nbsp; A telegram channel that actually had the idea of withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan.
According to Pushkov, the decision was to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by former President Donald Trump.
& quot; Trump's decision was right, because he realized he had to leave quickly and ruthlessly, even run away … His plan is now being carried out by Biden. Although he tries to pretend that Afghanistan is not lost yet, & # 39; & # 39; wrote Puškov.
Member of the Federation Council of Russia In his telegram, Alexei Pushkov spoke about NATO's response to Ukraine's statement Volodymyr Zelenský on the country's accession to the Alliance. The Russian senator reminded the official Kiev that he did not like NATO when trying to dictate the decision. & # 39; & # 39; It showed wonders of political ingenuity, the alliance was clearly irritating, & # 39; & # 39; wrote Puškov. He also noted that not all NATO members want to see the Independent in their ranks, with the exception of the Russophobic wing. As a result, the decision to join could undermine the unity of the alliance.
“Europe … categorically does not want to see Ukraine in NATO. First, because he intends to parasitize on the alliance – and they don't hide it either. And secondly, and most importantly, its aim is to involve NATO in the military conflict with Russia … That is why it must be kept at hand: to support but not to accept responsibility for it. I think they think so in Washington too, even if they don't say it openly, & # 39; & # 39; added Pushkov.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby reporters said that US President Joe Biden does not intend to stop the country's counter-terrorism activities in the world after the US contingent withdraws from Afghanistan.
“ The United States must respond to current threats. .. and metastases of terrorist threats to outer Afghanistan, “Kirby quoted President Biden.
For these reasons, the White House intends to adjust America's counter-terrorism potential.
Earlier, the US President announced that he was ready to launch long-range attacks on Afghanistan.
