China's exports to Russia of nitrocellulose, a dual-use component that can be used in munitions production, have skyrocketed since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The key threat to Ukraine at the moment in the context of the recent attempt on Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is Russian propaganda trying to find a Ukrainian trace in the tragedy.
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) has recovered in favor of the state two passenger aircraft An-148-100E, owned by Russia’s aviation leasing company, Ilyushin Finance Co.
If Russian dictator Vladimir Putin showed real interest in engaging in serious negotiations, Ukraine would respond to this but the Kremlin has been demonstrating exactly the opposite.
The U.S. government does not encourage Ukraine to hitting targets on Russian soil but it is ultimately up to Ukraine to decide on how it wages the war for its independence.
Switzerland may allow an expansion of arms exports, but at the same time, the country's government will maintain the current ban on weapons supplies to Ukraine.
Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, says Washington is preparing a new defense assistance package for Ukraine, which will be announced in the coming days.
NATO member states will participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine and the development of its security and defense institutions, but for now the most urgent task is to support Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.
China is the main country that provides Russia with the capabilities to wage war against Ukraine as it supplies electronics and technology for the production of missiles, drones, and other armaments.
The Council of the EU has finally approved the extension of Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) with Ukraine, which suspends the application of customs duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU.