Russia and Hungary coordinate a bizarre false‑flag narrative accusing Ukraine of plotting NATO drone strikes
Within hours of a Hungarian outlet’s article, Moscow amplified claims of a Ukrainian plan to attack Poland and Romania.
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War in Ukraine could end within months if Europe targets Russian oil buyers, US treasury chief says
Scott Bessent believes the war could be over in 60 or 90 days if Europe imposes tariffs of 50% to 100% on China and India.
A Russian drone caught filming its own camera test in a Chinese factory before being shot down in Ukraine
The footage inside the drone’s Viewpro camera was traced to a Shenzhen facility, confirming its Chinese origin.
Inform Napalm: Hungary joins Kazakhstan in shadow network to repair Russian helicopters
A leaked document shows spare parts flow in secret, bypassing EU restrictions.
China to EU: Ukraine war must not end in Russian defeat
In closed-door talks, Beijing signaled it prefers a prolonged war if it keeps the US distracted, per media reports.
Ukrainian forces capture two Cameroonians who say Russia tricked them into fighting. They signed for 1 million rubles
Typically, Russia recruits civilians from Africa and Asia through deceptive job offers and false promises.
Hungary and Slovakia block new EU sanctions against Russia, Szijjártó says
Budapest’s justification for vetoing the sanctions is its desire to keep buying Russian oil. The FM also pledged to block all EU aid for Ukraine.
Israel’s attack on Iran may have revived Moscow’s oil revenues for war
In April, Russia’s Urals crude was priced at just $50, dragging the country far from its budgeted $70 mark. Now, the price has already risen to $65.
Russia lures Togolese students into Russian army with fake scholarships
Ukrainian officials confirmed that two nationals of Togo in West Africa were captured by Ukrainian forces.
Frontline report: Russia plans to deploy North Korean troops to new offensives in eastern Ukraine
Kim Jong-Un's forces have been fighting in Russia's Kursk Oblast so far, but soon may be sent to eastern Ukraine wearing Russian uniforms, claiming soldiers will defend "Russian territory" in occupied Ukrainian oblasts without Pyongyang formally declaring war on Kyiv.
Ukraine Foreign Ministry urges tougher sanctions after Russia admits North Korean troops in Ukraine
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi emphasized that strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang poses security risks not only to Ukraine and Europe, but also to the Indo-Pacific region and the Korean Peninsula.
Shoigu’s visit to Pyongyang deepens Russia-North Korea military alliance against Ukraine
Thousands of North Korean soldiers are engaged in combat operations alongside Russians against Ukrainian forces.
ISW: Russia strengthens ties with US adversaries while pursuing better relations with Trump
Moscow leverages diplomatic engagements to reinforce its Ukraine invasion narratives, securing vital military and economic backing from its key partners.
Seoul intelligence unmasks identities of first North Korean POWs in Ukraine, points to their weak spot
South Korea's Intelligence Service confirmed that two North Korean soldiers recently captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk were operatives from Pyongyang's Reconnaissance General Bureau.
FT: China warned Russia over nuclear threats, Blinken reveals
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the Financial Times that Beijing intervened to discourage Moscow from nuclear escalation in Ukraine, saying “Don’t go there.”
North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine opt for suicide over surrender in fear of family reprisals
Amid devastating losses of around 1,000 killed or wounded in just seven days, North Korean soldiers are reportedly taking their own lives rather than risk capture and potential consequences for their families, according to US National Security Council.
Frontline report: Russia uses North Korean troops for Kursk push to meet Putin’s February retake deadline
Despite North Korea's reputation for skilled special forces, video evidence shows young inexperienced conscripts arriving at Russian bases, raising doubts about their readiness for complex offensive operations at unfamiliar territory and with a language gap, as they share one translator for every 40 soldiers along the Kursk front.
Reuters: US warns of “concerning” Russia-China military activity in Arctic region
US Arctic Ambassador Michael Sfraga expressed concerns over the increased joint operations between Russia and China in international waters near Alaska, including coordinated bomber flights and coast guard operations.
Zelenskyy criticizes US, UK, Germany over long-range weapons restrictions as North Korean threat looms
Ukrainian president revealed Ukraine could launch preemptive strikes against North Korean forces if Western allies lifted weapons restrictions on long-range strikes inside Russia, instead of merely observing the situation.
WSJ: North Korea sends young, inexperienced, malnourished soldiers to Russia to test ground in Ukraine as “mere cannon fodder”
North Korean troops' training has mainly focused on mountainous operations against South Korea, leaving them potentially unprepared for the flat borderlands of Ukraine's front lines.