China and Ukraine have agreed to resume production of the An-225 Mriya strategic airlifter. The gigantic transport jet is the largest in the world, and could give China’s military an unparalleled ability to move heavy military equipment anywhere in the world on short notice. Popular Mechanics
French President Emmanuel Macron came out Saturday in support of financial sanctions against EU countries which refuse to accept migrants. Source AFP
A Turkish captain was detained on June 23 after he was shot by Greek coast guards in southern Aegean Sea while transporting seven Syrian migrants with a speedboat, local media reports said. Source Hurriyet Daily news.
Italy on Saturday said “arrogant” France risked becoming its “No.1 enemy” on migration issues, a day before European leaders convene in Brussels for a hastily arranged meeting on the divisive issue. Source Reuters
