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CNN: US “rigorously” prepared for Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine in late 2022
The US enlisted the help of China and India to discourage Russia from launching a nuclear strike on Ukraine in late 2022, according to senior administration officials.
Russian tank manufacturer bypasses sanctions with tech imports from Japan, Taiwan via China
Russian manufacturers of critical components for tanks are bypassing sanctions by obtaining components for precision instruments made in Japan and Taiwan through a Belarus-affiliated company in China, as reported in Nikkei.
Ukraine Talks, ep. 3. Trump’s VP shortlist: bad news for Ukraine?
The third episode of Ukraine Talks focuses on the race for the next NATO chief, Donald Trump’s vice presidential picks, and China’s stance on Ukraine-Russia war.
Chinese FM assures Ukraine that Beijing does not sell lethal weapons to Russia
Chinese Foreign Minister Yi told Ukraine's Kuleba that Beijing doesn't sell lethal weapons to conflict parties, implying Russia, and reaffirmed support for "peace' and "negotiations" between Ukraine and Russia.
Analyst: Russian oil money turning North Korea into “ideal military factory”
Europe braces to take the lead in supplying military aid to Ukraine as US obsesses over Mexican border. However, the real trouble is brewing in East Asia, defense expert Mykhailo Samus says
Bloomberg: EU to consider sanctions on three Chinese firms over Russia support
For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU aims to impose sanctions on mainland Chinese firms accused of aiding Russia.
Reuters: China demands Ukraine remove 14 firms from “int’l sponsors of war” list
Сhina told Ukraine on Thursday to immediately delete over a dozen Chinese companies from a list designating international businesses as “sponsors of war” aiding Russia, Reuters reports.
Belarusian Monitoring Group suspects Chinese military deliveries to Minsk by Air China cargo jets
The alleged military shipment could end up on the Russian-Ukrainian frontline, surpassing Western sanctions.
FT: China ramps up machine tool exports to Russia’s defense industry
July's Russian customs returns revealed a significant increase in CNC tool imports from China, amounting to $68 million, compared to $6.5 million in February 2022.
Super strike: why Ukraine blew up tunnel connecting Russia to China, and what could be next
Slashing Putin's 6,000 km umbilical cord to Beijing in a dramatic flare of sabotage, Ukraine lit the fuse on a series of "small cuts" set to slowly bleed Russia's war machine dry
Frontline report: Ukraine strikes Russian rail lines to China
Over the past week, through railway sabotage, drone strikes, and spy actions, Ukraine dealt blows to Russian military power centers.
Russia, China discuss Russia-Crimea underwater tunnel project
Secret talks between Russian and Chinese executives revealed plans to build a secure underwater tunnel from occupied Crimea to Russia, amid Russia's concerns about the vulnerability of the Kerch bridge, WP says.
Putin’s nuclear bluff: How the West and China called him out
According to the Financial Times, Russia’s president backed down from his nuclear threats against Ukraine after facing strong opposition from the UK, USA, France, and China.
US charges trio for smuggling electronics to Russia’s military
A US citizen and two Canadian nationals have been arrested and charged with conspiracy and smuggling critical technologies to Russia vital for advanced military hardware.
Finnish National Bureau of Investigation: Balticconnector likely damaged by a Chinese ship
Finnish investigators reconstructed the sequence of events during the Balticconnector accident.
“This war needs to be won within 12 months,” says Ferguson
A Republican presidential win in 2024 could give Putin an “out of jail free card,” the renowned historian warned, citing the risk of waning US support
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 600: Russia admits most of its drones come from China
“Army of drones” project’s UAVs have struck over 400 pieces of Russian equipment in the past week alone, Ukraine's digital minister reported. Ukrainian successful drone attacks coincide with Russia's finance minister acknowledging its military is now overwhelmingly using Chinese-supplied drones against Ukraine.
Most of Russia’s drones come from China, Russian Finance Minister admits
"Today, (our) drones are mostly all from the People's Republic of China. We are grateful to our partners," Siluanov stated.
EU’s top diplomat calls on China to back Ukraine’s peace formula
At the 12th annual Strategic Dialogue between the European Union and China, the High Representative of the European…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 586. Armenia opens door for arresting Putin for war crimes
Despite close ties with Russia, Armenia's parliament voted to ratify the ICC statute. Ukraine also called out three major Chinese oil firms as international sponsors of the war. UK hits limit on arms aid to Ukraine, urges others to step up