Behind China’s pro-Putin face, consumers wage economic war
As Beijing courts Putin, Chinese shoppers revolt against Russian goods, revealing how consumers could dent the Kremlin's war ambitions.
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WSJ: Russia orchestrated Chinese ship’s Baltic cable sabotage
A Chinese cargo ship's damage to vital Baltic Sea telecommunications cables was directed by Russian intelligence, marking another incident in Moscow's campaign of infrastructure attacks against NATO nations.
New Chinese restrictions target drone supply chains, vital for Ukraine defense
China's manufacturers are limiting exports of crucial drone components to Western markets, with additional restrictions expected in 2025.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1014: Yale researchers discover 148 stolen Ukrainian orphans in hacked Russian databases
Meanwhile, the US has announced a new $725 million military aid package focusing on air defense and artillery support.
NATO chief warns Trump: forced Ukraine peace deal could embolden China, Iran, and North Korea
Rutte cautioned the US President-elect that pressuring Ukraine into an unfavorable peace deal with Russia would lead to a significant global security threat.
German Foreign Minister travels to Beijing to discuss China’s role in supporting Russia
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrives in Beijing with a pointed message about China's support for Russia's military efforts.
EU proposes sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia’s drone production
EU's proposed 15th sanctions package targets over 50 individuals and 30 entities, focusing on Chinese firms allegedly aiding Russian military technology development in its Ukraine war.
Top NATO official urges leaders to get ready for “wartime scenario” after Russia threatened retaliation for Ukraine’s strikes at its territory
NATO’s Rob Bauer calls on industries to adjust production lines for operating under wartime conditions.
Zaluzhnyi: World War III started in 2024
Former Ukrainian Armed Forces chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi warned in a stark assessment on the Russo-Ukrainian War being a watershed moment for global security.
AFP: China calls for ceasefire after Biden lifts ban on using long range missiles to strike targets in Russia
Beijing "has always encouraged and supported all efforts contributing to the peaceful resolution of the crisis," a Chinese diplomat stated.
EU considers sanctions as evidence grows of Chinese arms deliveries to Russia
For the first time, China has reportedly supplied weapons to Russia for use against Ukraine, prompting the European Union to consider sanctions, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports, citing intelligence presented by Josep Borrell to EU leaders.
Why Trump’s path to beating China runs through Kyiv
While Donald Trump views Ukraine as a European distraction from confronting China, Beijing's coordinated axis of Russia, Iran, and North Korea reveals why victory in Kyiv is crucial to breaking Chinese power.
North Korea gets $200 mn, rice, space tech for joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea’s troop support to Russia may be based on expectations that a Trump US election win would end Ukraine aid, as per South Korean intelligence.
China aware of North Korean troops in Russia despite denials, says former US diplomat
This move could reshape regional dynamics as South Korea prepares to arm Ukraine and China can't stay passive.
CNN: US urges China to put pressure on North Korea that sent troops to Ukraine
The United States has launched a diplomatic campaign to pressure China into intervening against North Korea's military deployment to Ukraine.
“We’ll help you with anything.” Russia’s gamble with North Korea sends message to China, warns former US diplomat
Russia's decision to deploy North Korean troops near European borders isn't just about Ukraine, says Matt Brazil, a former US diplomat and China expert.
China claims no knowledge of North Korean troops in Russia as EU condemns the deployment
EU condemns DPRK’s military cooperation with Russia, as China denies knowledge and calls for de-escalation of "Ukraine crisis."
West сan no longer ignore China’s complicity in Russia’s war
The path to ending Russia's war runs not through Moscow but through Beijing, demanding difficult decisions Western leaders keep postponing.
China condemns US sanctions on drone makers, claims it’s not arming Russia
China claims non-involvement in what it calls the "Ukrainian crisis" and its strict control over dual-use goods exports.
Five Republican senators criticize Orban for friendship with Russia and China
US lawmakers have expressed worry about Hungary's diplomatic course, citing closer relations with Russia and China as key issues.