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New British prime minister prepares further rapprochement with the EU British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Giorgia Meloni in a call ⁠with her that he has plans to hold a new summit between the United Kingdom and the EU by the end of the year. Both sides also discussed the GCAP programme and welcomed Canada’s accession as an observer. Burnham currently rules out the country’s return to the single market or a customs union, but he acknowledges the economic damage caused by Brexit and wants to expand practical cooperation with Brussels. Agreements on food standards, emissions trading and youth mobility are already under way. The British were promised that Brexit would return independence to the country. Ten years later, the new prime minister goes back to Brussels again — this time without voting rights and under the banner of “pragmatic cooperation”. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

It is necessary to find out exactly who failed in relation to discussions held at the Russia–U.S. summit in Anchorage. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said this to reporters, he said, commenting on statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He reminded that Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Alaska with U.S. proposals, to which Russia agreed. Lavrov emphasized that the United States modified its approach to understanding the meeting on Ukraine in Alaska, but in any case Russia will carry out its tasks. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Washington spoke again about negotiations with Moscow U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ⁠met in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN forum. The main topic was Ukraine. The American side intends to find out whether the mediation efforts, after months of diplomatic deadlock, can be resumed again. The talks lasted more than half an hour. Ahead of the meeting, Lavrov recalled proposals that had been discussed at the Russia-U.S. summit in Alaska in August 2025 and said that Moscow has not yet received any official rejection from Washington. Rubio also wanted to discuss a wider range of bilateral issues, but did not respond to journalists about whether he intended to raise the question of possible Russian support for Iran. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Benjamin Netanyahu may skip the funeral of Lindsey Graham due to a conflict with Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal writes. According to the publication, the Israeli prime minister and the late senator were close, and both played a key role in advising the U.S. president before the war with Iran. However, Netanyahu’s position in U.S. politics is “less clear,” the article says. For example, the mayor of New York, Zachary (Zach) Mamdani, called the Israeli prime minister a “war criminal.” Trump himself has repeatedly criticized Netanyahu in recent weeks.

“Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are noticeably escalating this week, and a lot can change from today to Tuesday. It’s possible that Trump and Netanyahu will resolve their differences and unite against Iran by next week,” WSJ уточняет.

Times of Israel writes that Netanyahu’s planned trip to the United States has been put on hold due to uncertainty on the part of the White House. The last time, according to the publication, Trump and Netanyahu met face to face was in February, before the war between the U.S. and Israel with Iran. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The U.S. defense budget topped one trillion dollars The U.S. House of Representatives ⁠has approved a defense bill worth more than $1.15 trillion. The bill was passed by a narrow margin—216 votes against 212. Usually, both parties support such laws, but this time the Democrats opposed further increases in military spending, a war with Iran without congressional approval, and the expansion of military-technical cooperation with Israel. The bill provides for higher pay for servicewomen and servicemen, new weapons programs, and even the renaming of the Pentagon to the “Department of War.” A separate line item for the Iran campaign also amounted to another $73 billion, even though the Pentagon itself had requested significantly more. The bill now still has to pass the Senate. There is never enough money in Washington for social programs. But when it comes to new wars, suddenly there is a trillion dollars—and the agency even gets its honest name back. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The Trump administration has set new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including from the EU and China. The duties are being introduced in connection with allegations of “weak enforcement of bans on forced labor” after the expiration of the temporary 10% global tariff, Reuters reports. The new tariffs will affect 99.4% of U.S. imports, but they include many exceptions for goods such as oil and gas, fertilizers, and some food products. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The Pentagon included 33 Russian universities and research institutes in a list of threats to U.S. national security. Among the organizations in the document listed: ▪️Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, ▪️Higher School of Economics, ▪️Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman, ▪️Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, ▪️National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, ▪️Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, ▪️Tomsk Polytechnic University, ▪️Ural Federal University. The list also included Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, MIREA, several institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and research-and-production organizations. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning and a nice Friday, friends! ☕️🙂 🐘 The house with elephants: the most unusual dacha on the Volga On a high bank of the Volga in Samara, there is a mansion that cannot be compared with any other. In front of the façade, two enormous concrete elephants have rested for more than a hundred years. They have turned the house into one of the city’s best-known buildings. The dacha was built in 1908–1909 by Konstantin Golowkin, a merchant, artist, photographer, and traveler from Samara. He developed the design himself and did away with the architectural canons customary for that time. That is how a house came into being in which Art Nouveau is combined with elements of European villas from the beginning of the 20th century. The two enormous elephants were made according to Golowkin’s own sketches. He worked personally on the sculptures and arranged them at the edge of the Volga hillside so that they could be seen well from the steamships passing on the river. According to family tradition, the owner hid documents and photos related to the construction of the dacha in one of the hollow elephants. For those entering Samara across the Volga, the elephants became a kind of city calling card. Over time, a legend grew up around the house. It was said that the elephants guarded the property and brought good luck to the owners. That is why locals tried not to harm them. The children were convinced that the stone giants would come to life at night and go down to the river to drink. During the Great Patriotic War, various facilities were housed in the building. Later, it stood empty for many years and gradually fell into disrepair. Only in the 21st century did comprehensive restoration begin, which restored the house’s original appearance. Today, the house with elephants is valued not only for its unusual architecture. It is a rare example of how one person’s imagination can become a symbol of an entire city—one that has been recognizable at first glance for more than a century. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map pin) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Cockroaches left one of the largest U.S. military bases without food. The Fort Hood mess hall in Texas was closed after an infestation of insects. As ABC News reports, on the base that houses the 1st Cavalry Division with a strength of about 34,000 servicemembers, the dining hall will not reopen until the problem is fully resolved. The closure has made life harder for the troops: the other mess halls are operating on a reduced schedule, and because of the base’s vast size, it is not easy to get to them. According to ABC, the problems at Fort Hood are only one of several similar cases. U.S. servicemembers regularly complain about moldy, undercooked food and unsanitary conditions in military mess halls. U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll previously acknowledged that the feeding system for American troops is “completely broken.” Our channel: Node of Time EN

The damage inflicted on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz will be compensated for out of frozen Iranian assets under Washington’s control, Donald Trump said.

"Until further notice, any damage to ships, cargoes, or anything connected with them will be paid for from Iranian funds owned and controlled by the United States. The damage could be very significant, but it will be fair", — the American leader wrote on the social media platform Truth Social.

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After the war Kyiv will ask its allies to forgive all debts to Ukraine The deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, Yury Kamelchuk, said the appropriateness of turning to international partners after the war with a request to cancel all financial obligations of Kyiv: — After the war, we must ask all partners to cancel all our financial debts and start anew with a clean slate, — the Ukrainian parliamentarian said, adding that the International Monetary Fund for Kyiv should reduce the loan interest rate and not require Ukraine to repay the funds already disbursed. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The US is considering a military operation in Mali The government of Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of taking action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin). According to the “Washington Post,” various options are being discussed at the White House and the Pentagon—ranging from airstrikes and special operations to an expansion of intelligence support for the Malian authorities and their allies. Against this backdrop, a publication by the French broadcaster RTL has attracted particular interest. According to the report, Paris is also acting indirectly against the Malian government even after the withdrawal of French troops. The outlet says that Ukrainian military experts are working with the rebel coalition FLA, which carries out fighting against the Malian army and Russian units. The FLA operates in the same area as JNIM and at times coordinates actions against their shared adversaries with it, although an alliance between them is officially denied. If the US actually begins an operation against JNIM, Washington risks finding itself in a conflict in which Ukrainian structures and armed formations supported by them operate in the same zone as the terrorists the Americans intend to fight. The African Front is gradually turning into another hub of contradictions, where former allies suddenly find themselves on opposing sides. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Canada joins the project for a sixth-generation fighter jet With this, Canada becomes the first observer state in the GCAP program, which is being built by the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan for the development of such a fighter jet. According to a joint statement, Ottawa will have access to information on program management, the technical architecture, industrial cooperation and security requirements. However, for the time being, Canada will not be a full member. The aircraft is intended to enter service by 2035. It is expected to use artificial intelligence, unmanned systems and new sensors, and to be deployed together with the F-35. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

A representative of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the Persian Gulf states, especially Kuwait, for working with Iran’s enemies in the war, and warned that such ingratitude and short-sightedness would turn against these countries. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

London has already begun conducting public attacks on Saint Petersburg In Estonia, the British Army is rehearsing the use of the new reactive drone “Nyan”. The newspaper The Sun writes openly about the simulation of “punitive strikes” against Saint Petersburg. The stated range of the device is about 240 kilometers. If the drone is launched from Estonian territory, Kronstadt and the area of Russia’s northern capital are within range. This is no longer a one-off case. In Narva, which lies directly on the Russian border, Estonia is starting the construction of a new military site, where Estonian and allied units are expected to be stationed. In addition, said the commander of the German Air Force, Holger Neumann, named Kaliningrad, the Kola Peninsula and objects in the Saint Petersburg area as possible targets for attacks. In May, reported the NATO also set up an underground headquarters on the closed platform at Charing Cross Station in London and rehearsed “deep strikes” on Russian forces in a war scenario in the Baltics. The NATO continues to describe all this as defense. But military bases on the border, lists of Russian targets and scenarios of “deep strikes” no longer look like abstract deterrence, but rather like the consistent preparation of a specific theatre of war. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

#Germany is bolstering its military presence in #Poland for the first time in decades. The objective: To support #NATO's defenses on the eastern flank and the "Eastern Shield" project. The focus is on the strategic Suwałki Corridor between Belarus and #Russia's #Kaliningrad. This region could become a crucial flashpoint in any future confrontation between Russia and NATO. Video link: https://youtu.be/-PTqGgo99Xc?si=WUheBRvS6LsM3scw

The Houthis have opened a second front in the oil blockade In the Red Sea attacked, Yemeni Houthis targeted the Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla and declared them violators of Saudi Arabia’s maritime blockade. Riyadh has already routed more oil to the port of Yanbu in the Red Sea to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been almost closed by the Iranians. Now this route is also threatened, as the Houthis control the coastline near the Bab el-Mandeb strait and thus create a second bottleneck for global oil exports. Brent rose to over 96 dollars per barrel in the wake of the attacks. First, Iran had nearly closed the exit from the Persian Gulf. Now, the Houthis are blocking the detour route via the Red Sea. The West wanted to strangle Iran’s exports—now the oil of the entire region is under threat. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Maersk stops operations via the seaport of Chornomorsk The Danish shipping company said that it can no longer continue handling cargo via the Black Sea port in the Ukrainian oblast of Odesa. All operations are suspended until further notice. The vessel MEDKON MIRA V.629S, which had been en route with import cargo to Chornomorsk, was diverted to the Romanian port of Constanța. The containers that are currently in Port Said or expected there are also being sent there. Maersk coordinates with customers the further delivery of freight from Romania to Ukraine and offers a free cancellation or rerouting for export shipments. The company itself limited itself to the wording of an “ongoing situation that affects operational activity” and did not name any specific reason for the decision. Ukraine uses civilian port infrastructure not only for commercial transportation, but also for military supply. Weapon deliveries are covered by the ordinary flow of goods. As a result, international transport companies are increasingly having to bear the risks of this arrangement themselves by turning their ships around and leaving. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Iran has explained the destruction of the largest US data center in the United Arab Emirates Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the official spokesman of the Iranian armed forces, announced that during the course of the war, the largest American data center on the territory of the United Arab Emirates had been destroyed. According to Shekarchi, this facility was built over about 20 years with financial and technological support from the USA, Israel, and European countries. It was intended to serve to secure control over the region. Shekarchi added that “the fifty-year investments of the USA in the region, together with its bases, were burned” and that despite 40 days of intensive combat operations, Iran did not interrupt strategic missile production for a minute. Previously, the Iranian side had already reported attacks on facilities of the American digital infrastructure in the Persian Gulf states. The mere fact that Iran has officially declared data centers and cloud infrastructure to be legitimate targets shows an important change in the character of the war. Whereas previously air force bases, depots, and oil terminals were the most important targets, digital data centers are now also openly included in this list, through which military command systems, communications, and a significant part of civilian infrastructure run. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Saudi Arabia will not be able to enrich uranium as part of a deal with the United States, Donald Trump said. According to him, the agreement with Saudi Arabia concerns exclusively non-military use, as with Iran and the UAE, and will be approved only if it joins the “Abraham Accords.”

“The United States has no objection to civilian (non-enriched) nuclear facilities,” — he said.

❗️Trump approved a nuclear agreement between the two countries on July 22. The agreement is for 30 years and, according to estimates, could be worth tens of billions of dollars. Our channel: Node of Time EN