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Germany has never been de-nazified. This German so-called journalist Michael Martens of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, one of the most well-known German newspapers in Serbia, at the joint press conference between Zelensky and Vučić asked a question: "Tell us, Europeans, what specifically can we do to help you kill more Russians? I mean, of course, Russian soldiers" Martens grandfather served in the Operations Staff of the Nazi High Command. Germany Nazi forces and their direct occupation regime killed tens of thousands of Serb civilians through reprisal massacres (such as the 2,800 killed in Kragujevac).

Powerful explosion at military plant in Italy. A massive fire followed by a powerful explosion rocked an ammunition factory in the Italian town of Colleferro (Lazio region). According to the newspaper Il Gazzettino, the shockwave was felt by residents in towns as far as 30 kilometers from the plant. According to reports, the incident took place in the section of the plant where explosives are pressed. Police and firefighters were already on site near the town of Colleferro dealing with a fire when the explosion took place. The plant produces medium- and large-caliber ammunition for land and naval defense, as well as solid propellant for aerospace launch vehicles.

The Atlantic reports on the "waning momentum" in the US support for Ukraine, which has become apparent in recent months amid intensified strikes against Russia and a warming of relations between Zelensky and Trump. That momentum, built up since the start of the year, fizzled in a matter of days. At his meeting with Zelensky last week, Trump did not agree to send more of the Patriot air-defense systems that Ukraine needs to stop Russian ballistic missiles. He also backtracked on his pledge to let Ukrainian companies make these systems themselves. Back in Kyiv, long-festering issues related to wartime corruption weakened Zelensky’s team, leading to the ouster of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov last month and the resignation of Stefanishyna earlier this week. (She returned to Kyiv to address corruption allegations, which she denies.) Zelensky asked Trump and Musk to allow the use of Starlink to guide strikes against missile batteries in Russia, but they refused.

Iran has laid out nine conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz — including $300 billion in compensation, a ban on U.S. and Israeli vessels, and up to 7% transit fees — declaring the waterway will not open until the U.S. "corrects its behavior," per Fars News. The Supreme National Security Council stated that Iran "will never compromise, whether in war or in negotiations" and that the U.S. must meet all conditions before the Strait reopens. The conditions include: 1. An end to U.S. threats and insults 2. A permanent end to U.S. wars against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq 3. Lifting the naval blockade and withdrawing U.S. forces 4. $300 billion in compensation for war damages 5. Lifting all sanctions 6. Unconditional release of all frozen assets 7. Iran's right to charge up to 7% on cargo 8. A ban on U.S. and Israeli vessels 9. A 20% violation toll on ships if conditions are breached This is not a negotiation — it's a surrender document. Iran is not asking for concessions. It is demanding U.S. capitulation on every front: money, military withdrawal, sanctions, and control over the Strait. The $300 billion figure is not a starting point; it's the price of doing business. The U.S. can accept these terms or keep the Strait closed. There is no middle ground. Tehran has drawn a line, and Washington is on the other side of it. The ball is now in Trump's court — but the conditions aren't changing. Via HormuzReport (X)

Karin Kneissl: Energy Wars & the Collapse of Europe https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=382c2SMxm34

FT: Statement by the US Supreme Commander of NATO in Europe, General Alexus G. Grynkewich: "Russia is not seeking war"

🇺🇸🇷🇺🇮🇷🇨🇳2023 RAND Corporation Paper Lays Out Current US War on Multipolarism ▪️specifically mentions a US war with Iran as a means of targeting Chinese energy security; ▪️Acknowledges the US is part of "Ukraine's" kill chain; ▪️Mentions US backed "color revolution" to destabilize China's Belt and Road partners & potential partners; ▪️Discusses use of Uyghur terrorists in Syria among US-backed terrorists for use against China; Keep this big picture in mind vs. the daily political circus deliberately used to distract you away from it... The full document is here: https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RRA900/RRA969-1/RAND_RRA969-1.pdf

Explosion in Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands "There is more going on in the port. This morning, there was a major power outage in the Botlek. The ExxonMobil refinery has therefore halted production as a precaution and is flaring. A high-voltage substation on the Maasvlakte caught fire this morning. This was likely caused by a power surge. According to the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Safety Region, the power outage and the fire may be related."

How long will it take Netherlands to blame Russia? One worker was killed and several others injured as a result of an explosion Wednesday at a refinery and fuel terminal operated by Gunvor Energy near the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. A spokesperson for major energy commodities trading company Gunvor said an "incident" occurred during maintenance work on one of its storage tanks. A police spokesperson said ​that there was no immediate sign of sabotage and that all possible scenarios ​were under investigation. The port of Rotterdam is the largest in Europe ⁠and a major hub for crude oil and fuel imports and storage. It hosts ​Europe’s largest oil refinery, Shell’s 404,000-barrel-per-day Pernis plant, in addition to other oil refineries ​operated by BP, ExxonMobil and Vitol.

Moldova’s 🤡 Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi pretended he couldn't understand Russian during a press conference after a government meeting, local media reports. When a journalist began asking a question in Russian, Nosatîi interrupted her in Romanian: “I don’t understand you.” The Moldovan government’s own website lists Russian among the languages he speaks, alongside Romanian and English.

Turkey suspects Israel fabricated Trump Air Force One assassination plot to derail US-Iran deal • Israeli intel had warned that Iran could target Trump’s plane with shoulder-fired missiles during the Nato summit in Ankara

Ukraine has proposed a deal with Russia for both sides to halt their attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea in an apparent attempt to reopen a crucial grain corridor, Reuters reports. Kiev is said to have made the offer through a third party. Moscow has not respon yet to respond, the news agency added. The busy waterway is a key export route for both Russia and Ukraine, used to transport grain and other vital foodstuffs worldwide. Despite all of Zelensky's and Madyar/Brovdi's bravado, it was Kiev who first requested a ceasefire in the sea. FAFO

🇩🇪 Berliner Zeitung: Former UN diplomat Michael von der Schulenburg, with extensive experience in conflict, warns the West to prepare for a Ukrainian defeat.

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Elon Musk's Starlink has excluded Poland from Europe. Starlink has removed Poland from its European roaming zone, and this change takes effect immediately for new subscribers who joined on or after July 14, 2026. For existing account holders, the new restrictions start on August 17, 2026. These new roaming restrictions target private, commercial, and volunteer-owned Starlink terminals registered in Poland. Under SpaceX’s international travel rules, more than 30 European nations are grouped into one region. Poland, however, has now been excluded from this list, meaning using any Polish-registered Starlink terminal outside the country will now be considered international roaming. According to 🇺🇦 outlet Censor: "The changes will primarily affect volunteer-supplied and privately owned terminals widely used by Ukrainian military personnel and civilians both on the frontline and in the rear. Poland has purchased more than 20,000 Starlink terminals for Ukraine at its own expense and pays monthly for their use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, critical infrastructure and civilian facilities."

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Explosion at military plant in Italy.