Norway helps Russian ships with seafood transportation
Norwegian ships aid Russian seafood exports amid sanctions. NRK reports Norwegian vessel transferred 2,000 tons of fish from Russian ship in Svalbard.
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South Korea condemns Russia-North Korea defense pact, considers arming Ukraine
In response to the Moscow-Pyongyang security pact, Seoul considers weapon supplies to Ukraine.
NATO members debating what commitment to give on Ukraine joining alliance at upcoming summit
US and German officials have proposed that the alliance pledge that Ukraine has a “bridge” to NATO membership, rather than an “irreversible path” as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in April, in language that is favored by the UK and several Eastern and Central European nations.
Reuters: Germany holds up passage of new EU sanctions package on Russia
Germany's hesitation was due in part to an internal disagreement between its foreign ministry and the chancellor's office, diplomats and a source familiar with the matter said.
White House: Putin’s North Korea visit aimed at building a coalition
A senior White House official has warned that Russia is seeking to form an alliance with pariah nations like North Korea, Iran, and Syria as it faces isolation over its invasion of Ukraine.
Finnish intel: Russian bases near border Stripped for Ukraine War
Satellite imagery corroborates Finnish intelligence reports that Russian military bases near the Finnish border, with equipment and troops, redeployed for the war in Ukraine.
Russia, North Korea deepen cooperation during Putin’s first visit to Korea in 24 years
Amid reports of N.Korea supplying arms to Russia for Ukraine war, the two nations plan to sign strategic partnership treaty. Pentagon voices concern over deepening Russia-N.Korea ties & violation of sanctions.
Sweden intercepts Russian jet in first airspace violation since joining NATO
The last such incident happened in 2022. The Swedish Armed Forces condemned Russia's "unacceptable" behavior
Estonian Defense Forces: Russia stepping up offensive pressure in Ukraine
According to colonel Janno Märk, head of planning for the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) headquarters, Russia is stepping up its offensive pressure in Ukraine, while fighting continues across the frontline.
Foreign Ministry of Ukraine: Russia’s plans are not peace, but continuation of war
The Foreign Ministry of Ukraine has said that with his so-called proposal to start peace talks, Vladimir Putin aims to disrupt the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
NATO approves plan to expand support for Ukraine
NATO defense ministers have approved an "operational plan for enhanced support to Ukraine" which envisages that the Alliance will take over international coordination of arms and training supplies for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
China pushes rival Ukraine peace plan before Swiss summit, diplomats say to Reuters
While China will not attend the summit, it has been lobbying governments for its alternative plan, with one diplomat calling Beijing's campaign a "subtle boycott" of the global meeting in Switzerland.
Taiwan banned exports to Russia and Belarus of an important component for shells
Taiwan's Ministry of Economy has decided to extend sanctions against Russia and Belarus, banning exports to these countries of nitrocellulose, an important component for the production of shells.
The West’s fear of escalation is Russia’s greatest weapon
Nothing has contributed to the escalation of Russia's wars more than the Western fear of angering Russia
OSINT agency: Cooperation between Russia and satellite imagery providers is possible despite sanctions
OSINT agency Molfar uncovered new evidence that satellite images are being used for preliminary surveillance of targets and adjusting subsequent strikes by Russia against Ukraine, as well as possible cooperation between Russia and satellite imagery providers.
Chechen individual from Russia arrested for planning Olympics terrorist attack
An Islamist terrorist plot to attack Olympic football matches in Saint-Étienne has been foiled by French special services.
France excludes Russia from Normandy landing anniversary celebrations
Citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, France has decided against inviting any Russian delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II.
Russia produces artillery shells three times faster than Ukraine’s Western allies
A major challenge for Ukraine's armed forces is Russia's ability to produce artillery shells around three times faster and for a quarter of the cost compared to Ukraine's Western allies.
Media: Ukrainian drone attacks Russian radar station in Orsk 1,600 km from the front
A Ukrainian drone traveled 1,800 km inside Russia to attack the "Voronezh M" long-range radar station in Orsk, setting a new range record, as per intelligence sources.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: Putin told me that Ukraine ”belongs” to Russia
Just before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian leader Vladimir Putin was telling Chancellor Scholz his ideas that Ukraine supposedly "belongs" to Russia.