Early elections in Pakistan now on the cards. If so likely in the early autumn. Khan is also likely to be re-elected.

It is claimed that the ex-deputy of the parliament of Ukraine Ilya Kiva stated that Zelensky has increased personal security measures due to the fear of an assassination attempt by Western intelligence agencies or by the AFU.

Now this yesterday:

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated Washington was worried about the personal safety of Zelensky.

Still seeing people claiming they are deliberately trying to starve us all. So my question is how exactly do you imagine the starving masses, meaning 10s of millions and more are going to react if that's the case?

Stop being entertained and consider reality of such a scenario.

Orbán:

If Trump had been the US president and Merkel the German chancellor, this war would never have broken out.

He is correct, we have already said that was the case with Merkel alone.

There is an irony lost on the west that ultimately the end of unipolarity will allow the US to become a great nation amongst equals. Unipolarity destroyed everything that once made US a great nation.

Russia admitted to recent missile strikes in the Port of Odessa which included a ship repair plant, a Ukrainian warship and a warehouse of Harpoon anti-ship missiles supplied by the US.

Russia and Turkey will participate in escorting ships with Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea.

Concerns about further issues with respect to additional NS1 gas turbines is now surfacing.

In 2 days gas flows from NS1 will be reduced to approximately 20% of the pipeline capacity.

China once again:

"If US insists on Pelosi paying visit to Taiwan, China will undertake strong measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. US must then assume full responsibility for any consequences arising."

Does Washington think they are bluffing?

Looking like China is dumping USTs and buying gold. Not like western China experts claiming it is because they need dollars.

Across European we now seeing a significant number of energy saving measures now being implemented.

European gas prices have exceeded $1950 per 1000 cubic metres.

Erdogan is going to Sochi on 5th August.

German industrial capitulation continues:

16% of industrial enterprises have reduced or will reduce production in the near future.

50% of plants intend to implement such measures.

Baerbock:

Nuclear Power is not the answer to gas security concerns, for Germany.

What is the answer?

German politicians blowing hot air?

Completely ridiculous seeing westerners complaining that after their nations decided to try and cripple Russia with sanctions, it is now unfair that they decided to respond with counter measures.

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Ukraine default:

Naftogaz has officially announced a default on Euro bonds.

The Ukraine govt prevented it from fulfilling its obligations due to a lack of funds and the inability to defer payments.

Iran has seen a 580% growth in its oil and gas revenues over the past four months.

Russian MIR payment will be established in Iran, shortly.