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The European Union is considering several options to unblock negotiations on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, after Greece opposed the proposed restrictions on the export of Russian liquefied natural gas to third countries, reports Bloomberg. According to the agency’s sources, Brussels is discussing three scenarios: a 24-month delay of the new restrictions, the complete removal of the disputed measure, or the withdrawal of the entire sanctions package. Another option being considered is allowing the execution of already existing contracts. In parallel, member states are considering extending the price ceiling for Russian oil even if there will be no…

In past armed conflicts, the engineers operated almost exclusively on land or in underwater missions. Today, these soldiers represent the backbone of the technological success achieved by Ukraine in the drone war. Before an FPV (First Person View) drone begins its surveillance or attack mission on the eastern Ukrainian front, a battle just as important takes place in clandestine workshops near the contact line. Here, the engineers of the unmanned systems battalion of the 36th Marine Infantry Brigade prepare and assemble the warheads intended for kamikaze drones, used to halt the advance of Russian troops. These specialists are responsible for…

A new protest by Ukrainians against Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to dismiss the Minister of Defense, Mihailo Fedorov, while the head of the army, Oleksandr Syrsky, remains in office, is set to take place on July 20, in Kiev, reports Kyiv Independent. After the demonstration, the organizers intend to take a three-day break, announced one of the movement’s organizers, Dmitro Koziatinskii. Koziatinskii stated that the movement has two clear demands for Zelenski – the reinstatement of Fedorov as Minister of Defense and the removal of Oleksandr Sîrski from his position as the military chief of the Ukrainian army. It is still…

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has awarded businessman Yuri Kovalchuk, one of his closest allies, with the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland”, third class. According to the presidential decree, Kovalciuk was rewarded for his “significant contribution to the implementation of social projects, the preservation of cultural and historical heritage, and involvement in charitable actions”. This is the second Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” received by Kovalciuk. In 2021, Putin awarded him the same distinction, fourth class. Iuri Kovalciuk is considered one of the most influential members of the close circle of the Kremlin leader. In the ’90s,…

Ukrainian attacks in the waters of the Azov Sea, which have halted the activity of the Azov and Taman ports, have paralyzed Russian grain exports. In July, Russian exporters will deliver abroad 1.5 million tons of wheat, a third less than in the same month last year, when 2.1 million tons were exported, and half compared to the average of the last five years, of 3.1 million tons, estimates SovEcon, quoted by The Moscow Times. According to the company’s estimates, exports will drop to the lowest level since 2017 and will essentially return to the values of a decade ago.…

A total of 13 Ukrainian drones struck a coordination center and a base used by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, in an area under Russian occupation in the Ukrainian region of Kherson, announced the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), on Monday, according to The Kyiv Independent. The operation was carried out by the special forces from the Alpha Center for Special Operations of the SBU. According to the institution, the targeted location was situated in a housing complex. Preliminary reports suggest that there could have been 100 Russian soldiers present at the location at the time of the…

Increasingly, Russians are choosing to keep cash, against the backdrop of repeated mobile internet disruptions and economic difficulties that push companies to avoid full tax payments. The trend puts additional pressure on the Russian economy, which is in a process of slowing down due to the four years of war in Ukraine, shows BBC. According to data from the Central Bank of Russia analyzed by the BBC, the cash in circulation has increased by 1,560 billion rubles (approximately 20 billion dollars) since the beginning of the year. This is the largest increase recorded for this period of the year, outside…

Presented by the Kremlin as a weapon capable of changing the balance of the war in Ukraine, the Oreshnik ballistic missile seems to have lost much of the aura created around it. Some experts believe that the system is costly and not precise enough to make a decisive impact in the conflict. According to an analysis published by The Insider, the system is increasingly invoked by Russian authorities as a tool of intimidation, but its military and political results remain limited. A revealing moment was Putin’s statement at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, where he argued that one of the…

The United Kingdom will deploy an additional 400 troops in Estonia starting next year, based on a new defense agreement signed with the Baltic country, reports dpa, according to Agerpres. According to statements made by the British Defense Minister, Dan Jarvis, the UK is consolidating its military presence in Estonia to strengthen NATO’s territorial defense and deter potential aggression from Russia. This decision aims to strengthen the eastern flank of NATO, and the number of British military personnel in Estonia will increase from 800 to 1,200 from April next year. “We are strengthening our military presence in Estonia to defend…

Ankara is prepared to take on a leadership role in the naval component of future international security guarantees for Ukraine, which also include land and air components. This was stated by Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan. According to him, the allied countries are already developing the corresponding plans. “Turkey has agreed to lead the naval component [of the guarantees]. We have reached an agreement with our allies on this matter. The naval forces of the respective allied states are already carrying out planning activities in this field,” the head of the ministry declared during a joint press conference with the…