Biden just introduced Ukrainian President Zelensky as “President Putin”.

Zelensky says he’s “better” than Putin after Biden’s goof.

In a very rare move, a Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force destroyer Suzutsuki entered Chinese territorial waters off the eastern province of Zhejiang on July 4, 2024.

— The Suzutsuki was originally tasked with monitoring Chinese military drills on the high seas.

— The warship entered Chinese waters despite repeated warnings from Chinese vessels.

— The Japanese defence ministry has launched an investigation into the ship's captain.

Hungary's Orban after meetingt Trump:

We discussed ways to make peace. The good news of the day: He’s going to solve it!

Chinese PLA training for the landing operations with Type 05 amphibious armored vehicles.

Live firing by the amphibious brigade of the 73rd Group Army of the China's People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF).

The unit's primary mission is likely preparation for conflict in or about the Taiwan Strait.

Russian Ka-52 helicopter on the beaches of Crimea.

Russia continues to maintain a significant military presence in Crimea, and the territory remains a key strategic location for Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Chinese drone market is experiencing rapid growth.

The number of companies producing drones has exceeded 14,000, and the number of people with valid drone operator licenses has reached 225,000.

Some 608,000 drones were registered in the first half of the year, up 48% from the end of last year.

North Korea executed 30 teens for watching South Korean TV shows.

The execution was carried out publicly last week.

The students were accused of watching South Korean dramas stored on USBs, sent with balloons from South Korea.

Source: TV Chosun

Van Damsky: Ukrainian tanker splitting his legs between two tanks.

British MoD now says Great Britain did not give Ukraine permission to fire Storm Shadow missiles deep into the territory of the Russian Federation.

— The British government allowed missiles to be launched at targets in Crimea and mainland Ukraine , but not to hit targets in the Russian Federation.

— Officials fear the escalation of the war and the involvement of Great Britain in the conflict with Russia.

— The sources added that permission to launch a strategic missile over the Russian Federation would require the consent of three countries, including Great Britain.

What happened? U.S. F-35 pilot hastily jumping out from his jet following unknown reason at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

France destabilizes Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso's transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré says.

Traoré claims to have evidence that France is attempting to destabilize Burkina Faso, with support from Benin and Ivory Coast.

"We have evidence. The trails have been traced, the soldiers are equipped."

He claims there are two French bases in Benin directed against Burkina Faso.

Colombian fighters of Ukrainian Army.

Their number has reportedly already reached almost a thousand.

Hungary's Orbán told other NATO leaders at a formal White House dinner that NATO allies who still thought Biden could win “were like people on the Titanic playing violins as the ship went down.”

Source: FT

Why is the United States turning a blind eye to Armenia's circumvention of sanctions against Russia?

— Samantha Power, the head of the US Agency for International Development, recently visited Armenia and highlighted the country's economic growth, citing a 30 percent increase since 2018 and an 87 percent rise in average salaries.

— However, she did not elaborate on the methodology behind these figures.

— Armenia has managed to increase its trade volume by circumventing Western sanctions imposed on Russia due to the Ukraine war.

— How does it accomplish this? By leveraging its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), which includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.

— The EEU allows for unrestricted trade among member states, enabling Armenia to facilitate Russian imports despite sanctions.

— Additionally, Armenia utilizes its Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the European Union to assist Russia in bypassing sanctions.

— Countries under US sanctions, such as Russia and Iran, use Armenia as a conduit to circumvent these restrictions.

— The pressing question is: why does the US, which expects Western countries to adhere to sanctions, seemingly overlook Armenia's role in helping Russia circumvent them?

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is developing a new air-launched precision munition called the Extended-Range Attack Munition (ERAM) for use by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

— Designed to be low-cost and quickly developed.

— 16 undisclosed companies have expressed interest.

— Target range of 250 nautical miles (288 miles).
— 500-lb class munition.
— Warhead capable of blast and fragmentation on open targets, including armored targets.
— Minimum speed of Mach 0.6.
— GPS-independent navigation.
— At least 50% of munitions should land within a 10-meter radius of the aim point.

Source: Aviation Week