China calls itself neutral—but its fiber ends up in the drones that hit Ukraine
The papers, reviewed by Western governments, trace drone-grade material straight from a Chinese state firm to a sanctioned Russian plant.
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Germany declared a break with Russia—then licensed its nuclear giant
A licensed nuclear deal and a secret Baku channel surfaced in the same month. They are not connected. That is what should worry Berlin.
Ukraine says Russia’s Alabuga workers, including minors, are now inside Zaporizhzhia’s reactor complex, turned into military base
Ukrainian intelligence says Russia has placed armor in ZNPP turbine halls, machine-gun nests on reactor roofs, and drone control points staffed by Alabuga workers.
EU urgency to dump Rosatom is growing but Russia will use every lever to prevent it
This is part three of a series of three articles exploring Rosatom, its role in the war in Ukraine, and Moscow’s international influence.
Next five years: Rosatom’s “strategic window” to lock in European dependence
This is part two of a series of three articles exploring Rosatom, its role in the war in Ukraine, and Moscow’s international influence.
Not just nuclear power: how Rosatom fuels Russia’s war machine
This is part one of a series of three articles exploring Rosatom, its role in the war in Ukraine, and Moscow’s international influence.
Save all living things: Europe’s 20th sanctions package still spares Russia’s nuclear war machine
The EU has sanctioned almost everything Moscow touches—except the one company running an occupied nuclear plant and building parts for Russian missiles.
Children of Russian war-linked elites study in Europe and US. Zelenskyy just told them to “f* away to Russia”
Russian officials live in the West while their system funds the war.
Russia dives into its nuclear past — prepares to raise Soviet submarines from Arctic seabed
Two Soviet-era wrecks, both radioactive and tied to deadly accidents, are now at the center of Russia’s Arctic ambitions.
Reuters: Turkey’s billion‑dollar gas shift could collapse Russia’s last major foothold in Europe
Ankara’s plan to meet more than half its gas demand with domestic fields and US LNG may end Moscow’s energy dominance.
Thousands of lives are at stake this week as Washington holds key to peace, says Zelenskyy’s top aide
Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Andrii Yermak argued that decisive US action, targeting Russia’s energy and financial arteries, can bring Vladimir Putin’s war to an end.
Russia is buying African loyalty with trains and schools, Ukrainian intelligence says
Moscow’s agenda in Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Africa, and Egypt blends technical aid with long-term loyalty schemes.
Surprise! Rosatom, that Russian “energy” giant, is actually building nukes for Putin
Ukrainian energy expert Mykhailo Gonchar explains how every Western contract with Rosatom helps bankroll Putin’s nuclear arsenal.
Hungary and Slovakia expand Russian fuel use while EU cuts imports
New findings show both countries increasing reliance on oil, gas, and nuclear fuel from Russia despite available alternatives.
Kyiv calls for sanctions: Russia’s deadly Iskander missiles are powered by sodium chlorate imported from China
An analysis shows 2024 missile oxidizer supply came entirely from China and Uzbekistan.
Weapons, occupation, and influence: 5 reasons to sanction Russia’s Rosatom now
Despite its image as a purely civilian entity, the nuclear giant produces weapons for Russia's wars and is a tool for ensnaring countries into resource dependencies
US Congressman: Rosatom buys new assets to circumvent current sanctions
Rosatom sells the USA 20% of its enriched uranium. Because of this, the Russian company has avoided sanctions and managed to grow technologically and expand
Ukraine to produce nuclear fuel that will replace Russian fuel on European market
Ukraine's Energy Minister Halushchenko visited the plant that will produce nuclear fuel for domestic nuclear power units and…
Russia’s Rosatom’s income increased by 17% last year as Ukraine insists on sanctions
"Last year, Rosatom's income grew by 17%. On every dollar that goes to the Russian budget, the blood…
Zelensky announces sanctions on Russian nuclear industry
On 6 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced imposing new sanctions on the Russian nuclear industry as the…