The United States has warned of the risk of “exhaustion” of the West over Ukraine

Photo: Global Look Press

To NATO Allies together with Volodymyr Zelensky, it is necessary to work out a viable long-term strategy given that the conflict in Ukraine is protracted. Otherwise, the development of the situation will lead to a “long and painful impasse”. Gerald F. Hyman, an analyst for the US magazine National Interest, expressed this opinion in his article.

In his opinion, what is happening is similar to a “war of attrition”. Western countries provide Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of military aid, while Russia possesses a large number of missiles, armored vehicles and other weapons. Hyman drew attention to the fact that allied countries are suffering from high rates of inflation and will not be able to provide aid to Kyiv indefinitely. He also explained that the current state of affairs has already become a pretext for the beginning of a political split in the United States. Some Republicans spoke out against financing Ukraine.

The situation in the Italian economy is now close to the post-war one. It is unlikely that France and the UK would be ready to support Zelensky at such a price. According to Hyman, the further heroism of the Ukrainians in the absence of greater success may seem superfluous to the West.

Источник www.mk.ru

Europe proposes easing pressure on Iran to save nuclear deal – media

Photo: Global Look Press

The EU is considering pressure on Iran must be eased to save the nuclear deal, Politico reports.

The release cited excerpts from a draft document whose details were finalized Monday in Vienna. According to him, Europe proposes to reduce the sanctions pressure on members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It will reportedly not lift the sanctions entirely, but will soften them.

Politico writes that the proposals were drawn up through EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell in agreement with the United States. . The gist of the proposals is that non-U.S. citizens will not be subject to sanctions when dealing with Iranian individuals on the U.S. sanctions list (including Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) if no other claims are made against them).< /p >

At the same time, according to the publication, during the discussion of the proposal, the idea was raised that its implementation would allow the IRGC to circumvent US sanctions by trading through front men and front companies. also announced that the implementation of the idea would allow Tehran to remove differences with the IAEA over undisclosed nuclear facilities.

In 2015, the UK, Germany, China, Russia, the US, France and Iran signed the JCPOA, which included the lifting of sanctions in exchange for curbing Iran's nuclear program. In May 2018, the United States, under the leadership of Donald Trump, withdrew from the JCPOA and reimposed sanctions on Tehran, in response to which Iran announced a gradual reduction of its obligations under the agreement, abandoning restrictions on nuclear research equipment, centrifuges and uranium enrichment levels.

Источник www.mk.ru

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the detention of Russian journalists in Estonia

Photo: Global Look Press

Russian Foreign Ministry commented on the situation with the detention of journalists in Estonia. The official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova, said that the situation at the Russian embassy in Tallinn is under control. Diplomats are making every effort to help the Russians. A representative of the consulate has already arrived at the place of their detention.

Earlier it was revealed that representatives of the newspaper Izvestia were detained in Estonia. They were removed from a train traveling from Narva to Tallinn. It is not yet known what correspondent Ksenia Soldatova and cameraman Dmitry Timofeev are accused of. The editors state that their film crew prepared two materials. It is about restricting the granting of visas to Russians and the destruction of the monument dedicated to the legendary T-34 tank.

Recall that Estonia came up with an initiative to ban the issuance of visas to Russians on the eve.

Источник www.mk.ru

Politico: FBI investigation threatens Trump with prison

Donald Trump. Photo: A still from the video.

The FBI is investigating former US President Donald Trump for violating the Espionage Act.

According to Politico, this is according to a search warrant seen by this publication.

< p> It was previously reported that FBI agents seized about 20 boxes of various items from Trump's estate. Among them were 11 sets of classified documents, including those marked “top secret,” as well as materials that contained information about the French president.

The warrant shows that federal law enforcement authorities suspect Trump from erasing or destroying records, obstructing an investigation and violating the Espionage Act.

“Conviction under the law can result in imprisonment or fines,” the material points out.

Donald Trump's press office issued a statement , that the documents found at his estate had been previously declassified. Additionally, he notes, there was no need to seize because the FBI only had to ask the former president to hand over the documents, which he was prepared to do.

Источник www.mk.ru

In the United States, they reported a mental breakdown of mercenaries who returned from Ukraine

Photo: Global Look Press

Returning Americans mercenaries from Ukraine, there are unique psychological problems. This was announced by Jeanne Mantua, a researcher at the US Department of Defense's analytical center in the District of Columbia. He specializes in the study of conditions for increasing the effectiveness of US Army special forces.

The consequences of the NWO, in her opinion, could affect the American military community in completely unexpected ways. The doctor noted that mercenaries can experience a psychological crisis that no one is prepared for.

She identified the cruelty of war as the main cause. The NWO in Ukraine is not like the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. Mercenaries have far fewer advantages and engage in fierce battles.

One of the soldiers who returned from Ukraine said he had never seen anything like it. The Taliban (an organization banned in the Russian Federation) were amateurs. The mercenary naturally knew the “hot days” in Afghanistan, but they could not be compared to what the enemy in uniform is capable of. They brought tanks, armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, everything you can imagine… And they have cool equipment, air cover and fire support. “I was strangely filled with a new sense of respect for our old enemies,” said the mercenary.

Jeanne Mantua recalled that the suicide rate among veterans is four times higher than that of male civilians.

The increase in suicide rates has explains injuries, stress and burnout syndrome. The intensity of the fighting in Ukraine could cause more serious psychological trauma. They may be exacerbated by the Americans' failure to “dehumanize” the enemy.

In the Middle East or North Africa, mercenaries could easily distance themselves from the enemy. But now the Americans have to fight Europeans who do not fit into the “friend or foe” paradigm.

See also: “Intelligence of the Luhansk People's Republic: Armed forces of Ukraine burn bodies of mercenaries left on the battlefield”

Источник www.mk.ru

The US promises a “quick and tough” response to the referendums in Donbass

Photo: Michail Verny

Senior US government official He told reporters on Friday that Washington does not recognize the annexation of “the territory of Ukraine” to Russia.

In addition, he stressed that the United States will not allow the upcoming referendums in Donbas to “pass uncontested.”

“We will respond quickly and harshly,” the official said, adding that according to US intelligence, referendums on joining Russia are being prepared in Kherson, Zaporozhye, as well as in the DPR and LPR.

The United States, he said, would not consider any such referendums for “just and fair”.

He also said that the referendum would complicate a diplomatic settlement between Russia and Ukraine.

Источник www.mk.ru

The Ukrainian army complained about the American MaxxPro armored cars: they got stuck in black soil

Photo: Still from the video.

Ukraine's military has complained on social media about several so-called “indestructible” American International MaxxPro MPV armored personnel carriers transferred to Kiev, which have protection against mines and small arms fire from ambush and have been actively used in Iraq.

< p>As posted on a web video, one of the armored personnel carriers tries to pull out another MaxxPro stuck in the middle of a grain field.

Ukraine's military says the vehicle will confidently and comfortably transport 7-9 fighters on hard ground , but as soon as he leaves for the fields, the problems begin. In open terrain, the MaxxPro, which weighs 13 tons, digs its wheels into the ground under its own weight and cannot get out on its own.

The report states that when another armored personnel carrier tries to pull the first one on the cable, both vehicles will turn into easy targets.

Источник www.mk.ru

La Stampa: Zelensky's attempt to “return” Crimea will turn into a world war

Photo: Global Look Press

Statement by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the need to “return” the Crimean peninsula could turn into a total world war, writes La Stampa.

The columnist of the Italian newspaper Domenico Quirico noted that the head of the Ukrainian state would not take the appropriate step without the consent of the West, and if if it happens, it will most likely draw the US and Europe into direct confrontation.

“The attempt to retake Crimea, a maneuver that cannot take place without a green light from the Americans, means that the prevailing thinking will be to fight until to the bitter end, totally, without financial restrictions,” Quirico shared his opinion.

On August 10, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced to the people in a video message the plans of Kyiv to return the Crimean peninsula under control.

< p>The Russian Federation launched a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin identified the demilitarization and denazification of the republic as its goal, as well as the protection of the people of Donbass. For this, according to the Russian leader, he plans to bring to justice all war criminals responsible for “bloody crimes against civilians” in the region.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Russian army intervenes only in the military infrastructure and parts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). .

Источник www.mk.ru

Express: NATO military “forced to surface” Russian submarine near Norway

Project 941 Shark submarine cruiser.

The Daily Express claims that the NATO military allegedly forced the Russian Navy's Project 941 Akula nuclear submarine to surface off the coast of Norway.

According to the published material, citing an unnamed British naval engineer who worked on energy at sea, on Sunday the P-8 Poseidon RAF anti-submarine warfare aircraft operated in the skies above the North Sea off the coast of Norway, and on Monday NATO ships and a Russian submarine were already on the surface. After that, according to the newspaper, the Russian submarine went to the North Sea.

The British engineer believes that the NATO army originally discovered the Russian submarine underwater. At the same time, the publication emphasizes that one of the experts considered it unlikely.

The publication also notes that with the launch of a special operation by the Russian Armed Forces in the territory, the activity of Russian submarines has increased. Ukraine.

It is known from open sources that the Soviet and Russian strategic submarines of Project 941 “Shark” are the largest submarines in the world and are capable of carrying 20 R-39 (RSM-52) ballistic missiles.

Источник www.mk.ru

Ukrainian refugee was outraged by energy bills in Germany

Photo: Still from video.

A refugee from Ukraine, who currently lives in Germany, made a video of her showing a letter that came with her utility bill.

“Everyone in the camp got a letter like this that we have to pay for something , what are we living here,” says the woman in a video published by the Ukraina.ru Telegram channel.

The refugee opened the envelope, noted that he was not worried unnecessarily, and showed the bill to the camera, which contained the amount of 833 euros (52 thousand rubles).

The woman explained that the bill was payment for the use of light and water. At the same time, according to her, she personally has not yet received benefits from the German authorities.

Источник www.mk.ru