Taiwan offers Ukraine talks on sanctions evasion after Zelenskyy names it as source of Russian weapon parts
President Lai says Taipei is open to deeper information sharing to curb illegal transshipment.
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Xi vows”reunification” with Taiwan — just weeks after NATO warned China attack could trigger Russian assault on Europe
Xi's New Year threat to Taiwan comes day after 200-aircraft military drill.
If China moves on Taiwan, Russia may strike Europe, NATO chief warns
If Russia takes Ukraine, NATO would face massive new costs, Rutte warns — far beyond current commitments.
If China invades Taiwan, it may push its “junior partner” into attack on Europe, says Rutte
The US won't abandon Europe, he insists.
Taiwanese, South Korean companies supply industrial tools for Russia’s war
Taiwanese companies continue to supply precision industrial machines for factories that fuel Russia’s war machine, in defiance of…
Experts: Barracuda may give Poland 900-km range and could become Ukraine’s next missile
The missile can be fired from F‑15E, F‑18E/F, F‑16 platforms or from transport aircraft.
Russia uses three distinct turboprop Shahed drone variants — all packed with foreign parts
Ukraine’s sanctions envoy said that Moscow’s drone assembly plants in Tatarstan and Izhevsk can’t operate without imported microcontrollers and digital converters.
“Putin is laughing at West”: Ukraine traces 102,000 foreign components in Russian weapons after biggest strike of war on Lviv
Zelenskyy revealed that Russia’s 5 October attack relied on thousands of imported electronics for missiles and drones, demonstrating how international supply chains are exploited for war.
FT: Taiwan deploys Ukraine-inspired “overkill” suicide drones against China threat
Taiwan has completed combat trials of suicide drones modeled on Ukraine's anti-tank weapons, with plans to acquire 25,000 units equipped with the same AI systems Ukrainian forces use to destroy Russian armor, the Financial Times reports.
China dissects Russia’s mistakes in Ukraine while building world’s largest naval arsenal for potential Taiwan war
Beijing is regarding a drawn-out, grinding war, one it believes it can outlast.
Taiwan unveils its first unmanned vessel inspired by Ukrainian naval drones
The Endeavor Manta features a stealth profile and the ability to engage Chinese naval vessels with torpedo or kamikaze strikes from coastal deployment, without relying on Musk's Starlink.
Ex-Taiwan president urges US to prioritize weapons for Kyiv over Taipei
Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen argues that a Ukrainian victory would deter global aggression.
Forbes: Taiwan quietly armed Ukraine with critical air defense systems
Retired Taiwanese air defense batteries could represent nearly a third of Ukraine's shield against Russian aerial attacks.
Taiwan completely halts machine tool exports to Russia amid tighter controls, ministry says
Following investigations revealing Taiwanese machine tools reaching Russia via third countries, Taiwan has banned exports and increased penalties for sanctions violations
Ukraine’s second Taiwanese volunteer fighter killed in Luhansk Oblast
Taiwan's foreign ministry confirmed death of second volunteer fighter in Ukraine since 2022. Wu Chung-ta, 44, killed by Russian bombing.
US to arm Taiwan with NASAMS air defense systems combat-tested in Ukraine
NASAMS systems have proven 100% effective in intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine.
WSJ uncovers Musk’s regular communications with Kremlin since 2022
The investigation revealed discussions about Starlink, Ukraine, and personal matters amid Musk's growing Trump campaign support.
Taiwanese expert: China’s information war on Ukraine previews Taiwan strategy
China's megaphone for Russian disinformation is not just about Ukraine, warns a Taiwanese authority; it's Beijing rehearsing its moves for a possible Taiwan invasion scenario.
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.
Biden signs $95 billion war aid measure with aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
The announcement marks an end to the standoff over military aid for Ukraine in the US Congress.