China News Agency, Beijing, July 9. Comprehensive news: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on the 8th that the continued implementation of the Western sanctions policy against Russia may bring "catastrophic" consequences to the global energy market.

The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional $400 million in military aid.

The Ukrainian Defense Minister said that the current national mobilization force has exceeded 1 million.

Putin says continued sanctions on Russia would have 'catastrophic' consequences

　　According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 8th, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that attempts by European countries to replace Russian energy have brought expected results, that is, natural gas prices have risen, and the energy burden on final consumer groups, including ordinary households, has increased.

This again shows that sanctions against Russia are costing those countries that impose them more.

　　Putin pointed out that the continued implementation of the Western sanctions policy against Russia could have "catastrophic" consequences for the global energy market.

　　Putin also said that Western sanctions have caused certain damage to the Russian economy, and many risks still exist.

Relevant departments and leaders should pay close attention to the situation, analyze the development trend, and promptly propose and implement measures to ensure economic stability.

　　According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 9th, the governor of Russia’s Kursk region, which is close to Ukraine, Roman Starovoit pointed out that the border situation is still tense.

Together with the head of the powerful department, I decided to extend the validity period of the terrorist danger yellow warning for another two weeks to July 23.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant, and if they see suspicious persons, abandoned objects and drones, they can call the appropriate number to report.

　　The governor of Russia's Bryansk region, Bogomaz, said that Ukrainian drones broke into the airspace of the region twice on the 8th and carried out strikes on border posts and gas stations in the state.

　　The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense released news on the 8th that the Russian air defense system shot down one MiG-29 fighter jet and nine UAVs in Ukraine in one day.

　U.S. to provide another $400 million in military aid to Ukraine

　　According to Reuters, U.S. President Biden signed a $400 million military aid plan for Ukraine on the 8th, involving four "Haimas" multiple rocket launcher systems and more ammunition.

A senior US official said that, as a result, Ukraine will have 12 sets of "Haimas" multiple rocket launcher systems.

"Ukraine has now successfully struck Russian positions inside Ukraine. Ukrainian forces penetrated deep into the front lines and disrupted Russia's ability to conduct artillery operations."

　　The Russian Satellite News Agency quoted the Russian Embassy in the United States as saying that the United States is about to provide Ukraine with four more sets of "Haimas" multiple rocket launcher systems. Behind the United States is the strong desire of the United States to prolong the conflict between Russia and Ukraine at all costs, and the United States is concerned about American weapons. The claim of being used for "defensive purposes" in Ukraine is untenable.

　　The BBC reported on the 8th that the United States has been training senior military officers for Ukraine for the past few decades, some of whom have already set foot on the battlefield.

　Russian enclave Kaliningrad transport problems may be resolved

　　The Russian Satellite News Agency quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova on the 8th as saying that the European Union and Lithuania confirmed during their contacts with Russia that the Kaliningrad transportation issue will be resolved in the near future.

　　Earlier, Lithuanian Railways notified Russia's Kaliningrad Railways that it will stop transit shipments of some EU-sanctioned goods from June 18.

　　Kaliningrad is a Russian enclave located between Poland and Lithuania.

There are two main routes between Kaliningrad and the Russian mainland: One is the railway, which enters Kaliningrad from Russia via Belarus and Lithuania.

The other is the sea route.

　　Zakharova said that Russia hopes that the EU and Lithuania will unanimously make the right decision to ensure smooth transit transportation to the Russian enclave.

If the Kaliningrad transport issue is not resolved in the near future, Russia will take action against Lithuania and the EU.

　Ukrainian Defense Minister said the total mobilization force has exceeded 1 million

　　According to Ukrainian News Agency on the 8th, Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov said at an online conference on the 8th that Ukraine’s general mobilization force has exceeded 1 million, including more than 700,000 armed forces soldiers and more than 90,000 national guards. troops and more than 60,000 border guards.

　　He noted that the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is working to provide the country with modern weapons of the kind used by NATO.

Modern weapons require corresponding maintenance and repair capabilities, so the construction of various component repair bases and even the establishment of ammunition factories have been put on the agenda.

　　Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the media on the 8th that Russia has not given up on its plan to occupy the entire Ukraine and overthrow the current Ukrainian government.

　　Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Veresyuk on the 8th urged Ukrainian residents of Kherson and Zaporozhye regions to leave as soon as possible by all possible means, because this will ensure that the Ukrainian armed forces will not endanger the counter-offensive operation against Kherson. civilian.

　Pope Francis may visit Ukraine in August

　　According to a report by UTA on the 9th, Pope Francis may visit Ukraine as early as August, and he believes that the visit will yield positive results.

He said he has always been willing to visit Russia.

　　The Allied Air Force Command reported on the 8th that US-made F-35 fighter jets have entered the Amari Air Force Base in Estonia to support NATO's air cover mission in the corresponding area.

This enhances the security of NATO airspace and ensures a strong and comprehensive protection of member states' territories.

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