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Russia Reportedly Using Social Media and Rubles to Recruit Chinese Soldiers
War in Ukraine
Russia Reportedly Using Social Media and Rubles to Recruit Chinese Soldiers
Zelensky said Russian forces are posting advertisements on TikTok and other Chinese social networks to recruit Chinese citizens.
By ISW
2d ago
‘Russia’s Second Mistake’ – Zelensky Says Kremlin Is Dragging China Into War
Zelensky
‘Russia’s Second Mistake’ – Zelensky Says Kremlin Is Dragging China Into War
“Such an overt involvement of Chinese citizens in combat operations on the territory of Ukraine is a deliberate step towards expanding the war,” Zelensky said.
By AFP
April 10
Kyiv Summons Chinese Diplomat Over Capture of Chinese Soldiers in Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Summons Chinese Diplomat Over Capture of Chinese Soldiers in Ukraine
Ukraine’s foreign minister said Kyiv is demanding an explanation from Beijing over the recent capture of Chinese fighters, and he questioned Beijing’s proclaimed peace stance.
By Kyiv Post
April 8
‘Vroom Vroom Boom Boom Boom’ – Zelensky Shares Video of Captured Chinese POW
War in Ukraine
‘Vroom Vroom Boom Boom Boom’ – Zelensky Shares Video of Captured Chinese POW
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the capture of two Chinese nationals reportedly fighting for the Russian Armed Forces.
By Kyiv Post
April 8
North Korea’s Kim Fires New Sniper Rifle ‘Developed in Our Own Way’
South Korea
North Korea’s Kim Fires New Sniper Rifle ‘Developed in Our Own Way’
Images showed Kim pointing to the bullseye of a target, crouching alongside heavily camouflaged soldiers, and smiling and waving to troops.
By AFP
April 5
Russia Confiscates Dual-Use Goods Transits From China
Russia
Russia Confiscates Dual-Use Goods Transits From China
Industry representatives said the confiscations have led to China looking at alternative routes that bypass Russia altogether.
By Kyiv Post
March 12
‘Adversaries Are Counting on Russian Victory’ – Putin Ramps Up Diplomacy With America’s Enemies
Putin
‘Adversaries Are Counting on Russian Victory’ – Putin Ramps Up Diplomacy With America’s Enemies
The ISW reports that, as talks between US and Russia continue, the Kremlin has been increasing its outreach to China, Iran and North Korea, focusing on the “root causes” of the war in Ukraine.
By Kyiv Post
Feb. 28
Protests Against Occupation Held Outside Russian Embassy in Tokyo EXCLUSIVE
Russia
Protests Against Occupation Held Outside Russian Embassy in Tokyo
The protest took place on Feb. 7, a historic day marking an 1855 Russo-Japanese agreement that recognized Japanese sovereignty over four islands now controlled by Russia.
By Kateryna Zakharchenko, Leo Chiu
Feb. 8
Kim’s Human Blitzkrieg – Ukrainian Troops Reveal North Korean Tactics in Kursk
North Korea
Kim’s Human Blitzkrieg – Ukrainian Troops Reveal North Korean Tactics in Kursk
Pyongyang troops often storm Ukrainian positions with little to no armored support – and they do so without pauses, according to Ukrainian troops.
By Kyiv Post
Jan. 23
Azerbaijan Opens War Crimes Trial of Armenian Separatists
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Azerbaijan Opens War Crimes Trial of Armenian Separatists
Two trials – one for 15 former officials, another for the region’s billionaire former leader Ruben Vardanyan – opened in the Azeri capital of Baku on Friday.
By AFP
Jan. 19
‘There Should Be No Doubt Left in the World’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 13
Zelensky
‘There Should Be No Doubt Left in the World’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 13
Ukraine proposes a prisoner exchange with Pyongyang after capturing North Korean soldiers; Zelensky offers aid to wildfire-hit Los Angeles; Russia intensifies its offensive in the east.
By Katie Livingstone
Jan. 13
Ukraine Captures First North Korean Fighting for Russia in Kursk
Zelensky
Ukraine Captures First North Korean Fighting for Russia in Kursk
According to Zelensky, the capture was challenging, as Russians and DPRK troops often kill their wounded to hide evidence of North Korea’s involvement in the war against Ukraine.
By Julia Struck
Jan. 11
‘A Man of Character’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 10
War in Ukraine
‘A Man of Character’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 10
Russia paid the Taliban $200K per coalition soldier killed; Carter funeral in Washington gathers five former US presidents and four first ladies, as a president’s “character” is called into question.
By John Moretti
Jan. 10
Moscow’s War Plans Against Japan, South Korea Leaked
Russia
Moscow’s War Plans Against Japan, South Korea Leaked
More than 160 targets in Japan and South Korea were listed in a cache of 29 secret Russian military files that outlined Moscow’s eastern flank strategy in the event of a major war.
By Kyiv Post
Dec. 31, 2024
Xi Vows to Promote ‘World Peace’ in New Year’s Message to Putin: State Media
Putin
Xi Vows to Promote ‘World Peace’ in New Year’s Message to Putin: State Media
The two presidents share a strong personal bond, with China’s Xi Jinping calling his Russian counterpart his “best friend” and the latter cherishing his “reliable partner.”
By AFP
Dec. 31, 2024
Moscow Warns Against ‘Hypotheses’ After US, Azerbaijan Claim Russian Missiles Downed Civilian Jet
Russia
Moscow Warns Against ‘Hypotheses’ After US, Azerbaijan Claim Russian Missiles Downed Civilian Jet
Pro-government Azerbaijani website Caliber cited unnamed officials as saying they believed a Russian missile fired from a Pantsir-S air defense system downed the plane.
By AFP
Dec. 27, 2024