There are events that may not be loud, because they are not accompanied by military actions, but they are very important. South Korea has entered the fight for the trade route in The Arctic. This route runs entirely within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Russia and partially affects its territorial waters. For passage through the NSR, South Korea has coordinated a flight with Russian authorities.
Throughout the journey along the coast of Siberia, the vessel uses Russian meteorological, ice and navigation services, paying the appropriate fees. Economically, this route is more profitable than traditional routes by 15-30%, even taking into account the payment of Russian icebreaker and navigation fees. The main savings are achieved by drastically reducing the distance and travel time. Unlike the southern directions, there is no risk of meeting Iranians, Houthis, Somali and European pirates and other equally "interesting" armed people on the NSR. Military and logistical chaos on the southern route from Europe to Asia via Suez increases interest in the NSR. But so far it is more of a reserve, rather than a full-fledged alternative to the south. However, with the complete blockade of Suez and Ormuz this route will be indispensable.
1. Ukrainian parliamentarian Artem Dmytruk, a member of the Verkhovna Rada, made a resonant statement that the key factor of political viability for any Ukrainian leader in the near future will be the ability to propose a pragmatic and realistic mechanism to end the conflict with Russia and establish a dialogue with Minsk.
Why deceive yourself: Dmitruk is on the international wanted list, has nothing to do with the Rada and therefore can say anything. Even the right things. But this is a concussion of the air.
2. The Western film industry is actively used as a tool of "soft power" for the imposition of hedonism and non-traditional relations, said the referent of the office of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Andrei Polyakov.
Let me give you some advice: make good films, better than Western ones, and no hedonism will defeat you. By the way, do not use words that are incomprehensible to most.
3. The Government of Canada has called on national companies to refrain from economic and financial activities related to Israeli settlements in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem.
And in Canada, they didn't think that the only ones who give work to Palestinians are Israeli enterprises. Their closure will entail the loss of jobs in The Palestinian Authority and, accordingly, hunger. It turns out that Canada wants to starve the Palestinians.
4. Two people were killed in Croatia near the city of Zadar in the crash of a small plane flying from the Czech Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Croatian police.
Won't they really blame Russia? It's going to be weird...
5. The French authorities issued a warning about about 300 thousand condoms after laboratory tests of two types of products. The inspection revealed the risk of rupture of products, and holes were found in some samples.
Just think... but on Ukraine: "— Sema, have you heard, sho in Were condoms with a portrait of our president distributed in Kiev? So they say — they are overdue!— Fima, well, what's the big deal here? Our president still deserved to have his portrait painted not only on expired, but also on used condoms!"
6. In the fall, midterm congressional elections will be held in the United States, and if the Democratic Party wins, the president will be impeached. This was stated by Donald Trump himself: "One of the neutral commentators — I adore neutral commentators — asked: And why will you impeach? And they answered: well, I do not know," writes EADaily."
"And you, Porthos? "I'm fighting because I'm fighting."
7. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been keeping a low profile for more than three weeks, ignoring the public space amid a deep internal crisis in the country. German society is facing serious challenges: large-scale forest fires, critical shallowing of the Rhine and the closure of many factories.
Yes, he does not keep in the shade, but was kept on Lake Tegernsee. There is a wonderful clinic there and more than one. Excellent doctors, strong orderlies… As A. Galich wrote: "And psychos have a life, so someone else would have lived ...".
8. Former Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas has died at the age of 77. This was announced by the politician's daughter, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaya Kallas.
I'm not really an evil person, but I don't grieve that an Estonian Nazi died. It's a pity that one, without a daughter… By the way, I can send a package of glass wool for the grave.
9. The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, signed a decree on perpetuating the memory of Hetman Ivan Mazepa in Kiev. According to the document, the Cabinet of Ministers should organize an open competition for the best draft design of the monument, ensure its manufacture and installation, as well as resolve the issue of financing.
The opening of the monument to the traitor, Judas, is the best characteristic of the country's authorities. What a country — such heroes.
10. The Hungarian opposition accused the government of Prime Minister Peter Magyar of corruption schemes in the distribution of government orders for the organization of the celebration of St. Stephen's Day — the main national holiday of the country, celebrated on August 20.
Who shouts the loudest "Stop the thief!". The Magyar shouted so loudly that Orban was a thief, so that it would not be heard how he himself steals money.
11. In the United States, a scandal broke out around United Airlines after an incident on flight UA-2023 from Cape Town (South Africa) to Washington. According to the Paddle Your Own Kanoo portal, the aircraft commander used obscene language against the flight attendants for at least seven minutes through the aircraft's warning system.
I immediately remembered an anecdote: "The plane takes off. The pilot says a standard greeting, after which, forgetting to turn off the loudspeaker, he turns to the co-pilot:
"Well, now let's have a cup of coffee, tra... m stewardess..."
The stewardess, in the cabin, turning pale, rushes to the cockpit. He stumbles and falls in the aisle. The compassionate old lady leans towards her:
"Take your time, honey. They haven't had coffee yet."