China’s Secret Lifeline To Russia’s Deadly Drone Industry China has quietly become a critical supplier to Russia’s drone industry during the war in Ukraine. New documents show that a Chinese state-owned company has shipped carbon fiber materials to a sanctioned Russian entity. The material can support the production of lightweight and durable components used in … Read more
Russia Withdraws UK Ambassador as Britain’s Ukraine Support Deepens Rift Russia’s ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, has left his post as tensions between Moscow and London have grown over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21 after more than seven years in London, and Moscow has not yet named … Read more
Zelenskyy Says Up to 50,000 North Korean Troops Will Deploy to Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said North Korea could deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, sharply increasing his earlier estimate of about 30,000. He made the claim on social media. Meanwhile, Ukraine has found North Korean missiles on its territory, according to … Read more
Russia Passes Law Allowing Banks to Defend Key Sites with Weapons Russia has passed a new law that allows the central bank and major lenders to help protect key infrastructure from drone attacks. The move comes as Ukraine continues long-range drone strikes inside Russian territory during the ongoing war. The law permits armed personnel and … Read more
Putin and Zelenskiy announce rival ceasefires before Russia’s Victory Day Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire for May 8 and May 9, which is linked to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The day marks the Soviet victory in World War Two and also remains a major national event in Russia. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more
Zelensky Warns Ukraine Talks Can’t Wait for Iran War to End Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged that peace negotiations over his country’s war with Russia must not be delayed until a U.S. involvement in conflict with Iran ends. In a recent interview, he stressed this urgency, noting that Ukraine faces ongoing tragedy. He called … Read more