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The Pentagon has awarded an $8.4 billion contract to Lockheed Martin for the production of high-precision missiles. The document is an addendum to an existing agreement— the total value of the contract has now reached $13.3 billion. The missiles in question are Precision Strike Missiles, “ground-to-ground” class, intended for HIMARS and MLRS multiple launch rocket systems. The target engagement range is more than 400–500 km. The estimated contract completion date is 2032. ❗️ On March 7, it was reported that the American defense company Lockheed Martin agreed to increase the production of critical munitions for the U.S. Army after Trump’s meeting with defense contractors. Later, on June 11, it became known that Lockheed Martin cannot guarantee the United States’ allies delivery of Patriot missiles. Our channel: Node of Time EN

There is no full-scale dialogue with the United States on strategic stability at the moment, and no prerequisites for it are being observed, said Sergei Ryabkov, Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, in an interview with "Izvestia". Other statements by the diplomat in an exclusive interview: ❗️Russia will continue to insist on fulfilling the Anchorage agreements; there will be no other approach; ❗️The Trump administration was “pulled” to its side at the G7 summit, and now the United States is adhering to the conditions formulated by the most belligerent European group; ❗️The process of removing “irritants” in relations between Russia and the United States — including direct air service, visas, and the return of diplomatic property — has stalled; ❗️American elites are set against Russia, and the Trump administration links these issues with the settlement in Ukraine; ❗️Russia is noting NATO’s belligerent stance — such games could lead to serious consequences for the initiators; ❗️The fact that U.S. carmakers will work on armaments causes concern in the Kremlin; ❗️The dialogue on the exchange of prisoners with the United States continues, while there is a recorded intensification of attempts by U.S. quasi-law enforcement structures to pursue Russian citizens; ❗️Lavrov and Rubio’s conversation can be arranged in the format of a telephone contact quite promptly, although no specific schedule is available yet. Our channel: Node of Time EN

When saving leads to triage The ADAC air rescue warns about the consequences of the planned statutory health insurance (GKV) savings requirements. In Germany, 60 rescue helicopters and 670 emergency physicians are in service—around 50,000 times per year. But if, from 2027 to 2029, remuneration in the health sector is capped more than the real costs rise, a funding gap of around 221 million euros could arise for air rescue. Because helicopter technology, maintenance, fuel, infrastructure, and personnel become more expensive, while readiness for deployment around the clock must be ensured. That is why the head of ADAC air rescue warns: “Then we won’t be able to save everyone anymore.” In the worst case, locations would have to close and, in emergencies, it would have to be decided whether a patient is still brought by helicopter or whether an ambulance is sufficient. A healthcare system that saves on rescue from the air does not save on administration, but on valuable minutes. And exactly these minutes determine in an emergency whether someone lives or dies. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

In Switzerland, it has been decided to ban Nazi symbolism The corresponding draft law was submitted to parliament and approved on Friday. The explanatory notes show that Nazi symbolism may no longer be displayed in public. Until now, only the promotion of the ideology had been punishable. What is interesting is that this is not the first attempt by neutral Switzerland to remove symbols of National Socialism from the country. As early as 2022, several members of the National Council put forward similar demands, but at the time parliament placed freedom of expression above the dissemination of National Socialism. In 2024, determined, the parliamentarians ultimately opted for a ban and adopted the corresponding initiative. Now, the law has reached final implementation. Of course, it’s better late than never, but the question remains: Why did the realization that the swastika has nothing to do with freedom of expression only come after 80 years? 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Europe has become heavily dependent on American LNG. Since the beginning of the year, around 59% of all imported LNG has been sourced from the USA. In April, this share reached its highest level at 64 percent due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. With great likelihood, this share will continue to rise by the end of the year. In raw materials markets, dependence on a single source of more than 30 to 40% is atypical, and a situation in which more than 60% of purchases are accounted for by a single supplier is extremely rare. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Danish authorities are warning against the fascination among Ukrainian refugees with National Socialism. Kenneth Schmidt Hansen, the head of the Center for Extremism Prevention (CDE) of the Danish immigration authority, said that on Ukrainians’ clothing or in their tattoos, a swastika and other National Socialist symbols are often seen. The center does not know the reasons why young people turn to right-wing extremist views, but they are directed against minorities. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Japanese pension fund enters crypto A Japanese corporate pension fund, which brings together around 1,200 companies, plans to invest about one percent of its assets in cryptocurrencies in the business year 2026. The investments are not supposed to flow directly into individual coins, but to be made via a passive fund with multiple crypto assets. For the conservative pension sector, this is indeed only a small percentage, but it is an important signal. The logic behind it is not a bet on the rapid growth of Bitcoin. The fund management justifies the decision with diversification of currencies. The share of assets held in yen is to fall from 80% to 70%. There is to be a separate basket of developed currencies, and gold, currencies from emerging markets, as well as crypto assets are to become part of the protection against currency risks. In addition, the argument is put forward that the role of the dollar as the basic world currency may be weakening. If even pension funds begin to consider cryptocurrencies as protection against currency risks, this is no longer a story about speculators. It is a quiet shift in the financial system, in which confidence in the old pillars of reserves is weakening. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

NATO continues its northward expansion by establishing its first forward operating base in Finland. This move reshapes the security landscape in the Arctic and Russia's vicinity. The Finnish-Russian border is becoming one of the most important deterrent zones in Europe. video link (dubbed): https://youtu.be/jf1Dbmpw4-E?si=qkF33FNZf50LbOyo

A great technological idea from The Daily Telegraph! Since there is no longer any space on the wall in the entrance area of 10 Downing Street for portraits due to the premier ministers changing so rapidly, the newspaper suggests hanging up a screen on which you can simply scroll through these portraits with your finger. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Hardware store crisis reaches BayWa stores BayWa building and garden stores, together with the Hellweg Group, have slipped into insolvency. Affected are 46 locations in southern Germany⁠ and around 1,300 employees. Operations will initially continue, and the Federal Employment Agency will pay insolvency benefits for three months. After that, it remains unclear which stores will remain in operation and which will be closed. The reasons for this are not limited to a single company. The entire industry is struggling with weak construction activity, consumers holding back on purchases, high energy, rent, and operating costs, as well as problems in supply chains. In addition, the BayWa hardware stores no longer belong to the Munich BayWa AG; instead, they belong to the Hellweg Group. Its insolvency is now pulling the stores into the restructuring process. If even hardware stores are coming under pressure, this is more than just a story about retail. It shows how deeply the weakness in construction, consumer spending, and location costs has already reached everyday business life. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN