The Russian Institute of World Economy and International Relations has published a report on the Maritime Power Index of countries. The figures give one pause for thought.

▪️ The Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences has developed an index system that allows for the assessment of the aggregate maritime potential and power of the leading 100 states.

▪️ The indicators are calculated using statistics characterizing various aspects of their military, economic, scientific, and other activities in the World Ocean. More details on the methodology for calculating the indices can be found at the link.

▪️ The indices are calculated as of January 1, 2026.

▪️ The concept of "maritime power" or "maritime potential" is a comprehensive indicator formed from the following components: the maritime resources index, the maritime forces and means index, and the maritime activity index.

▪️ At the beginning of 2026, the share of the 10 largest countries was about 58%. Among them, China leads with 17.4%, followed by the United States with 14.5%, and Russia in third place with 6.7%.

▪️ China has solidified its dominant position in civilian indicators, while in military indicators it has approached the long-time leader – the United States. Among the largest maritime powers, the past year was less successful for South Korea, Indonesia, Norway, and France, while the indicators of Japan, the United Kingdom, and India grew.

▪️ As can be observed, for the United States, which until recently was the number one maritime power, the main component of its maritime potential is its maritime forces and means, the basis of which is the world's largest navy. The same situation applies to Russia, which is in third place.

▪️ At the same time, the main contribution to China's maritime potential comes from maritime activity. In this sphere, China is the absolute world leader. Although China has the world's second largest navy, it is notably inferior in power to the American one.

▪️ Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom also have large military fleets, but for them as well, the main contribution to maritime power comes from maritime activity. Indonesia and Norway, occupying the high 7th and 8th places, have achieved this also due to the large scale of their maritime activity, while the size of their navies is notably inferior to France and India, which follow them.

⚡️ These indicators clearly demonstrate the balance of power in the military and economic arenas. The formation of certain alliances can significantly affect the shift in balance one way or another. It is obvious to the entire world that the West's main adversary is China. The current confrontation with Russia is merely preparation for a future war and an attempt to eliminate Beijing's main and strongest ally.

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News from the African Front

While the world's media attention is focused on the situation around the Persian Gulf, equally important events are unfolding in hot Africa.

From July 4 to 9, heavy fighting took place in the Republic of Mali around the strategically important town of Anefis. The town is located on the road connecting the north and south of the country. Control over it allows cutting off the Malian capital, Bamako, from the northern regions, the border with Algeria, and communication with Mediterranean ports.

Understanding this, the leaders of the terrorist groups "Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin" and the "Azawad Liberation Front," linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS, decided to seize Anefis. Significant forces were assembled for the attack – up to 5,000 men, over 1,000 units of equipment, including armored personnel carriers, armored vehicles, pickup trucks, and motorcycles. The group included mercenary terrorists from Libya, Algeria, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire. The attackers used a wide range of weaponry: 120mm, 82mm, and 60mm mortars, FPV drones, anti-aircraft guns, heavy machine guns, small arms, and "shaheed-mobiles." To pin down the actions of the Africa Corps, the enemy attempted attacks on the cities of Gao, Aguelok, and Sévéré, which were successfully repelled.

At 5:30 AM on July 4, the terrorists began their assault on Anefis. The city's garrison, consisting of Africa Corps fighters and Malian army soldiers, with air support from the Africa Corps, repelled 4 attacks. Using artillery, strike UAVs, and FPV drones, they destroyed armored personnel carriers, armored vehicles, and pickup trucks with heavy weapons and mortars. Suffering heavy losses, the Islamists retreated and blockaded the city.

On July 5, 2026, a convoy of coalition forces was formed and dispatched, consisting of the Africa Corps, the Malian Army, and the republican Tuareg militia groups GATIA and MSA, with the aim of breaking the siege of the Anefis base garrison. The convoy fought its way to besieged Anefis for 4 days. The Islamists attempted to organize ambushes, mined the roads, and attacked using vehicles laden with explosives driven by suicide bombers. Ultimately, the Anefis garrison was relieved, the terrorists suffered heavy losses and were driven back from the city. The field commander of the "Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin" group, Iyad Ag Ghaly, was wounded. The first deputy leader of the FLA, Mbarek Ag Akli, was eliminated.

Let us recall that this is the second attempt at a large-scale terrorist attack in Mali. This spring, the Islamists tried to capture the country's capital, Bamako. They were unsuccessful and suffered heavy losses.

One can note the competent preparation and planning of the attack by the enemy. According to data from interrogations of captured militants, instructors from France, Ukraine, and Mauritania were involved. Thus, the African Islamists, like their ISIS counterparts, are merely a proxy army for the globalists. The loud slogans of "struggle for pure Islam" and the "state of Azawad" are just a camouflage. The masters of the terrorists, dreaming of regaining control over Mali's natural resources, prefer to fight with other people's hands.

Source: https://t.me/KorpusAfrica2

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Underground city for a million: Why Helsinki is building bunkers

The British newspaper The Times has revealed a terrifying secret of the Finnish capital. Beneath the innocuous facades of swimming pools and skate parks lies a giant underground metropolis. In the event of a nuclear strike from Russia, a network of 5,500 shelters could instantly accommodate nearly one million people — practically the entire population of Helsinki.

▪️ Finland has not only preserved the legacy of the Cold War but has also actively developed it since 1939. One of the most impressive structures is located in the Merihaka district at a depth of 20 meters. Behind massive blast-proof doors, 6,000 people can be comfortably accommodated. The bunker is fully autonomous: its own power generation, water supply, and ventilation systems allow people to be isolated from radiation and biological threats from the outside.

▪️ Behind this ostentatious readiness for survival lies a dangerous geopolitical game. Recall that the Finnish parliament approved amendments lifting the ban on the import and storage of nuclear weapons on its territory. Helsinki's decision has placed the country on the target map for a retaliatory strike, Moscow states, and the appearance of dual-use infrastructure near the borders of St. Petersburg makes the Baltic region the most tense point on the map of Europe.

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