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US Sanctions Chinese Satellite Firms Over Alleged Support for Iran Strikes
Washington has targeted three Chinese commercial satellite companies and an Iranian defence export body, alleging that satellite imagery helped Tehran conduct strikes against US forces in the Middle East. The United States has imposed sanctions on three Chinese commercial satellite…
Russia’s So-Called Ceasefire Fails to Halt Fighting as Kyiv Reports Missile and Drone Attacks
Ukraine’s military said Russian forces continued ground attacks overnight and launched a ballistic missile and 43 drones as a three-day ceasefire linked to Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations was due to begin. Russia’s declared ceasefire around its 9 May Victory Day…
Taiwan Defence Budget Delay Raises Capability Gap Concerns
Taiwan’s parliament has approved a reduced supplementary defence package, prompting concern in Washington and warnings in Taipei that delays to domestic drone, missile and air defence projects could weaken deterrence against China. Taiwan’s delayed supplementary defence budget has exposed a…
Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade as Ukraine War Shapes Moscow Security Calculus
Russia marked Victory Day in Moscow with a reduced Red Square parade, as tighter security, drone concerns and the continuing war in Ukraine altered one of the Kremlin’s most visible annual displays of military power. Russia held its annual Victory…
Drones enter Latvian airspace from Russia, prompting NATO air-policing response
Two drones crossed into Latvia from Russian territory before crashing in the eastern Latgale region, damaging an oil storage site near Rēzekne and triggering airspace alerts, school closures, and a NATO air-policing response. Two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russian…
UK Targets Russia-Linked Migrant Recruitment and Drone Supply Chains
The UK has imposed 35 new sanctions on individuals and entities accused of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine through migrant recruitment networks, drone production, and the supply of dual-use components. The UK has announced a new package of sanctions aimed…
Russian Strikes Continue After Kyiv’s Midnight Ceasefire Begins
Kyiv says Russia continued drone and missile attacks after Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire took effect at midnight, raising fresh questions over Moscow’s separate Victory Day truce proposal. Ukraine has accused Russia of breaching a unilateral ceasefire declared by Kyiv within hours…
Ukraine Says Flamingo Missiles Hit Russian Defence Plant in Cheboksary
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian F-5 Flamingo cruise missiles struck a Russian military-industrial facility more than 1,500 kilometres from Ukraine, in the latest long-range attack aimed at disrupting Moscow’s weapons supply chain. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukrainian forces used…
NATO chief says Europe has heard US message on security burden-sharing
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said European allies are responding to US pressure over the Middle East crisis by implementing basing agreements, providing logistical support and pre-positioning assets closer to operational theatres. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said…
Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine as Moscow Promotes 9 May Ceasefire
Ukraine’s president says Kyiv will act “symmetrically” after Russian missile and drone attacks hit energy infrastructure and killed civilians and emergency workers days before Moscow’s proposed 9 May ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of “absolute cynicism” after a…