AFU eliminates record number of Russian artillery and air defence systems during June
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AFU eliminates record number of Russian artillery and air defence systems during June

AFU eliminates record number of Russian artillery and air defence systems during June
Source:  online.ua

As of June 28, the Russian occupiers lost over 1,200 barrel artillery systems, which is the largest number during the entire period of the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

Points of attention

 

  • The losses of the Russian army in military equipment increased more than 5 times compared to the previous year.
  • In June, the actions of the Armed Forces led to the destruction of 56 anti-aircraft defense systems and an increase in the rate of losses of artillery systems.
  • The armed forces of Ukraine are actively eliminating Russian military equipment, demonstrating successful defense and great efficiency in the fight against the invaders.
  • The General Staff reported significant losses of the Russian Federation during the day, including the downing of tanks, aircraft, missile systems and other military equipment.

Russia's army set a new "record" in losses of artillery and air defence systems

As Oleksandr Kovalenko, a military and political observer of the "Information Resistance" group, said, compared to 2022, Russian artillery losses in the first half of 2024 increased over fivefold.

As of June 28, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 1,239 barrel artillery systems of the Russians.

In addition, the rate of losses of air defence assets reached the second rate since the beginning of the full-scale war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine — 56.

The absolute record in June is unlikely to be broken — 73, but taking into account what systems are systematically carried out, this is a significant achievement. By the way, has anyone heard of the S-500 air defence system in Crimea? — concluded the expert.

What are the Russian losses in Ukraine per day

The General Staff noted that on June 28, the Armed Forces eliminated 1,170 Russians, and the following equipment was destroyed:

  • tanks — 8,066 (+24) units;

  • armoured personnel vehicles — 15,480 (+21) units;

  • artillery systems — 14,423 (+60) units;

  • MLRS — 1109 (+1) units;

  • air defence equipment — 871 (+3) units;

  • aircraft — 360 (+1) units;

  • helicopters — 326 units;

  • UAV operational-tactical level — 11,509 (+50) units;

  • cruise missiles — 2329 (+5) units;

  • warships/boats — 28 units;

  • submarines — 1 unit;

  • vehicles and fuel tanks — 19,514 (+46) units;

  • special equipment — 2431 (+11) units.

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Trump supports convicted "Putin's girlfriend" Le Pen

Donald Trump
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US President Donald Trump has endorsed pro-Russian politician Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French National Rally party. This came after she was sentenced to 4 years in prison (2 suspended, 2 with an electronic bracelet) in a case of embezzlement of EU funds. In addition, a court in France banned her from running for public office.

Points of attention

  • US President Donald Trump endorsed Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French National Rally party, who was sentenced to 4 years in prison for embezzlement of EU funds.
  • Trump defended Le Pen, labeling the verdict as a 'witch hunt' and claiming it was used to censor a political opponent and restrict freedom of speech.
  • Marine Le Pen, along with eight members of the European Parliament, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Dutch House of Representatives member Geert Wilders, were found guilty of embezzlement, with Le Pen being fined and banned from running for public office.

Trump talks about a “witch hunt” regarding Le Pen’s conviction

Trump said on the social network Truth Social that this case is a "witch hunt."

The witch hunt against Marine Le Pen is yet another example of how the European left is using the law to silence free speech and censor its political opponent.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

President of the United States

The US president added that European leaders "went too far" when they jailed their opponent, saying it happened on the eve of her "big victory."

I don't know Le Pen, but I appreciate how hard she worked for so many years. She suffered losses, but she kept going.

In addition, he believes that Le Pen "did not know about the embezzlement of EU funds" and that this is completely an "accounting error."

Le Pen and eight members of the European Parliament have been found guilty of embezzlement. Le Pen was accused of misusing public funds. In addition to the term, the woman must pay a fine of 100,000 euros.

In addition, supporters of "Putin's girlfriend" stood up for her, saying they were "shocked by the incredibly harsh" sentence. Her "friends" include Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, member of the Dutch House of Representatives Geert Wilders, member of the Spanish Congress of Deputies Santiago Abascal, and others.

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JP Morgan assessed the risk of global recession due to Trump's tariffs

What JP Morgan warns about
Source:  Reuters

The team at investment bank JP Morgan has raised its estimate of the probability of a global recession from 40% to 60% in 2025 amid the announcement of trade tariffs imposed by US leader Donald Trump.

Points of attention

  • The team at JP Morgan has raised the estimate of a global recession probability from 40% to 60% in 2025 due to the trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
  • JP Morgan's strategists highlight the negative impact of tax hikes, deteriorating business sentiment, and supply chain disruptions on the economy.
  • Barclays and Deutsche Bank teams have also issued warnings about the American economy potentially sliding into recession if Trump's tariffs are not removed.
  • JP Morgan's analytical note emphasizes that disruptive policies of the Trump administration pose the biggest risk to the global outlook, with the White House becoming less business-friendly.
  • The impact of tax increases is expected to be amplified by countermeasures, deteriorating business sentiment in the US, and supply chain disruptions.

What JP Morgan warns about

Representatives of the bank published an analytical note prepared by a team of strategists led by Bruce Kasman.

It says that the disruptive policies of the Donald Trump administration are recognized as the biggest risk to the global outlook throughout the year.

In addition, it is noted that the White House's approach has become less business-friendly than previously predicted.

The impact of this tax increase is likely to be amplified by countermeasures, deteriorating business sentiment in the US, and supply chain disruptions, Bruce Kasman emphasized.

What is important to understand is that identical warnings were also issued by Barclays and Deutsche Bank teams.

According to them, the American economy could quickly slide into recession if Trump's tariffs remain in place.

Recall that official Beijing has been imposing 34 percent tariffs on all imports from the United States since April 10.

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