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The Belgian Minister of Defense, Theo Francken, has announced plans to supply F-16 fighter jets to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to a correspondent from the European Pravda in Brussels, Francken stated that Belgium has decided to offer more aircraft than initially promised. “As for Ukraine, we are intensifying our support even more. We will assist by delivering seven F-16 aircraft this year. There will be seven F-16s this year, four for spare parts and three operational ones, which will fly in Ukraine’s airspace to defend it against Russian aggression,” said the minister. Previously, Belgium had committed to providing…
The Central Bank of Russia is becoming increasingly involved in covering the federal budget deficit, offering loans to banks so they can buy Russian public debt, writes Bloomberg. According to the agency, which cites data from the Bank of Russia, until June 18, the regulator injected 4.748 trillion rubles into the banking system in the form of repo loans secured by Russian federal bonds (OFZ). The scheme works as follows: banks buy government bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance to finance the budget deficit, they subsequently deposit them at the Central Bank as collateral and receive loans. With this…
Ukraine and Germany take a new step in strengthening military cooperation, moving from arms deliveries to the development and joint production of defense technologies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, during the meeting of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine, held in the Ramstein format, the signing of an agreement on the joint production of ballistic missiles and anti-ballistic defense systems on Ukrainian territory. The announcement comes at a time when Ukraine continues to face intense Russian missile attacks, and the need for anti-aircraft defense systems and ammunition remains one of the most pressing challenges for Kiev. According to…
The Military Tribunal of the Reutov Garrison has sentenced the former head of service of the Research Institute No. 1 of the FSB, Lieutenant Colonel Sergei Efimov, to 13 years in prison in a general regime colony, a fine of 1.5 million rubles and the withdrawal of his military rank. Additionally, he will not be able to hold positions in public service for five years, reports RBC. The co-defendant in the case, the accountant of the company “Intelferrum”, Marina Halandaci, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of 1 million rubles. The two were found guilty of…
US Vice President, JD Vance, announced that the American navy has lifted the blockade imposed in the Strait of Hormuz and allowed access for dozens of commercial ships into Iranian ports, reports Associated Press. Vance’s announcement was made during a press conference at the White House. According to the Vice President of the USA, over 12.5 million barrels were transported through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening. “Therefore, on the military side, we fulfill our part of the obligation,” JD Vance said. On Tuesday, June 16, two oil tankers left Iran and passed through the American naval blockade without…
The Russian Government will develop a professional standard (GOST) for writers, which is set to come into effect from September, according to a report from the Ministry of Digital Development. According to the Kommersant publication, the new regulation will allow writers to formalize their work relationships and protect their rights, with social support measures also being provided, although it is not specified what these will consist of. At the same time, the official status of a writer can only be obtained by individuals who are knowledgeable about the history and culture of Russia, as well as the main trends of…
An Italian SAMP/T air defense system has been deployed in central Turkey as part of NATO’s permanent defense plan aimed at strengthening the Alliance’s air defense capabilities, announced the Turkish Ministry of Defense on Thursday, reports EFE, as relayed by Agerpres. The system was installed at the command center of an air base in the Konya province, located in the heart of Anatolia. SAMP/T is a ground-to-air missile defense system developed by Italy and France in the 1990s and operational since 1997. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, the project, named “Steel Dome”, aims to strengthen Turkey’s multilayered air…
In October 2025, Vladimir Putin announced the completion of the “decisive tests” of the intercontinental cruise missile with nuclear propulsion “Burevestnik”. According to the Russian leader, this is a “unique” weapon, with unlimited range, which has no equivalent in the world. Although experts have since characterized the tests as more of a propaganda spectacle, and the missile itself as a type of weapon with questionable effectiveness, an important technical question remains: how exactly does the engine work and how was the issue of radioactive emissions resolved. According to a study conducted by two researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,…
The Kremlin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, estimated on Thursday that European leaders probably instilled harmful ideas in American President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit held this week, but Russia is counting on the fact that the US president is a strong leader in control of his own ideas, reports Reuters, quoted by Agerpres. At the G7 summit, held in the French town of Evian, Trump said that Russia should make peace with Ukraine, a statement made after he had a “very good” meeting on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski. These comments sparked cautious optimism among G7 leaders…
In Russia, there is a surplus of people with higher education, and the massive tendency of high school graduates to pursue a university degree contradicts the needs of the labor market, said the Minister of Education and Science, Valeri Falkov. According to him, the current situation represents a problem for the country’s economy. “The demand for higher education, formed over decades, practically pushes all school graduates towards universities. This is not good and it’s not right. There is no need for total university education”, stated the minister at the HR EXPO PRO forum. Falkov stated that, for this reason, a…