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Germany
Berlin Says China Targeted German Plane With Laser Over Red Sea
The German aircraft was targeted “without reason or prior contact” over the Red Sea while taking part in the European Union’s Aspides mission, a spokesperson for the German defence ministry said.
July 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
China Can’t Abide a Russian Loss in Ukraine, Beijing’s Foreign Minister Tells EU
While continuing to deny that Beijing is materially participating in Moscow’s full-scale invasion, Wang Yi reportedly admits to EU top diplomat that a Russian defeat is strategically bad for China.
July 4, 2025
Russia
Taliban Ambassador to Moscow Assumes Role on Tuesday
Russia was the first country to open a business representative office in Kabul after the Taliban takeover, with Putin hailing the Taliban “allies in the fight against terrorism.”
July 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
80% of Military Components for Russia Come Through China, Says EU’s Special Envoy
About 80% of the components that Russia uses in weapons production come via China, and this is the biggest challenge for the EU’s sanctions policy.
July 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Chinese Journalist Hurt by Drone Attack in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Lu Yuguang, a reporter with the state-affiliated Phoenix TV, “was wounded in the head” on Thursday afternoon and was sent to hospital for treatment, the broadcaster said.
June 27, 2025
Russia
China Hosts Iranian, Russian Defence Ministers Against Backdrop of ‘Momentous Change’
The Qingdao meeting of the organisation’s top defence officials comes as a fledgling ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds after 12 days of fighting between the arch-foes.
June 26, 2025
Zelensky
Exclusive: Russia to Train Chinese Troops to Counter NATO Weapons – HUR
Russia will train 600 Chinese troops how to counter Western weapons using combat experience from its war in Ukraine this year, Ukrainian intelligence source tells Kyiv Post.
June 24, 2025
Russia
Russia Hires Thousands From China, India, Turkey Amid War-Fueled Labor Shortage
Russia has hired tens of thousands of foreign workers for its factories due to labor shortages caused by the war in Ukraine and the shift to import substitution.
June 23, 2025
OPINION: Lukashenko Ran From Putin to Xi Looking for Cover
Lukashenko’s Beijing trip exposed a ruler seeking Chinese cover as Kyiv raises the cost of Belarus’ role in Russia’s war.
June 30, 2026
