Category: US-Russia
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Russia’s Weapons Production Surges, Defying Sanctions and Export Controls
Despite facing Western sanctions and export controls, Russia has remarkably surpassed pre-war levels in Russia’s weapons production. U.S. officials acknowledge that Russia’s weapons production initially plummeted due to sanctions during the early stages of the conflict, but by the close of 2022, military-industrial output rebounded significantly Reports indicate that Moscow has established networks to funnel…
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Crisis in Korea Escalates Amidst Heightened Tensions
Senior diplomat Georgy Zinoviev, head of the First Asia Department, points to the mounting US military presence in the region as the primary catalyst for the escalating tensions over the crisis in Korea. The specter of a deepening crisis in Korea looms large, as Russia’s Foreign Ministry sounds a dire warning Zinoviev, speaking at the…
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Ukraine Unveils Advanced Long Range Missile, Raising Concerns of Escalation in Conflict
The modified Neptune cruise long range missile, derived from an anti-ship version, provides Ukraine with a precision weapon capable of hitting Russian targets with devastating impact. Ukraine’s development of an advanced long range missile capable of striking targets hundreds of miles away across the Russian border is causing concern about potential escalation This newly adapted…
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General Ben Hodges Highlights Potential Game-Changing Impact of ATACMS for Ukraine’s Crimea Goals
General Ben Hodges, a retired Lieutenant General and former commanding general of the United States Army Europe, asserts that isolating and rendering Crimea untenable are crucial steps towards its liberation. Former U.S. General Ben Hodges emphasizes that the potential deployment of long-range ATACMS to Ukraine could have a significant impact on Kyiv’s efforts to reclaim…
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Group of Nations Urges Resolution to Russian Federation Military Occupation in Georgia
The statement emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution based on international law and commitments, including the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act, reaffirming support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within recognized borders. Russian Federation military’s continued occupation of Georgia’s Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions was reiterated The group condemned the Russian Federation…
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Artur Lyukmanov Warns of Escalating US-Russia Cyber Tensions, Calls for International Cooperation
Artur Lyukmanov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s International Information Security Department and special representative to President Vladimir Putin on international cooperation on information security, expressed concerns over escalating tensions in cyberspace between the United States and Russia. Artur Lyukmanov highlighted a perceived lack of concrete evidence to support Washington’s accusations of Russia employing cyber…
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Ukrainian Special Forces Employ Tactical Shift for Southern Counteroffensive Success
The operation quickly encountered a dense minefield, leading to a costly retreat and the abandonment of numerous high-value vehicles, including Leopard 2A6 tanks and M-2 fighting vehicles. Ukrainian special forces initiated a southern counteroffensive on June 8, targeting Russian positions near Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast Following this setback, Ukrainian special forces, including the army…
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Increasing Bering Strait Traffic Raises Concerns for Alaskan Communities and Wildlife
Experts suggest that this surge in traffic is indicative of a developing trend. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is driving a significant surge in Russian oil shipments to China via the Bering Strait So far this summer, at least five tankers have embarked on journeys carrying Russian crude through the Northern Sea Route to China,…
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U.S. Air Force in Ukraine: Learning from Ukraine’s Air Force Resilience Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks
Ukraine‘s air force continues to operate effectively in the face of persistent Russian assaults, setting a noteworthy example for military strategists worldwide. The key to Ukraine’s resilience lies in its ability to disperse aircraft and maintain operational readiness, a strategy that has caught the attention of the U.S. Air Force in Ukraine For over a…
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John Kirby Applauds Remarkable Progress in Ukrainian Counteroffensive Against Russian Forces
In a remarkable turn of events, Ukraine has achieved significant advancements in a 72-hour period against Russian forces this week, according to the White House. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby lauded the undeniable progress made by the Ukrainians in their counteroffensive This intensified Ukrainian effort has yielded crucial victories, with their troops…