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Russia threatens the West with a ‘devastating retaliatory strike’ if Crimea is attacked
During a briefing on May 3, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that in the event of an attack on Crimea, particularly on the Crimean Bridge, Moscow is prepared to deliver a retaliatory strike “of devastating impact.” Footage of Zakharova's remarks was published by the news outlet Izvestia.
The Russian Foreign Ministry representative commented on the impending deliveries of F-16 multirole fighters to Ukraine, which could potentially be deployed in operations targeting …
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China to open drone production plant in Russia
Chinese company Jitian Intelligent Equipment has announced its intention to build a drone manufacturing plant in Krasnodar, Russia. Preliminary reports suggest the facility will produce 20 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) per month, reports the Russian news outlets CNews.
The Chinese company reportedly plans to invest 40 million rubles ($436,200). Currently, Jitian Intelligent Equipment has only established a representative office in Krasnodar and is in the process of selecting a site for the …
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Russian troops attempt to encircle Chasiv Yar amidst ongoing assaults
Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the operational-strategic troop grouping Khortytsia, believes that Russian troops are attempting to encircle the town of Chasiv Yar. They are actively assaulting surrounding villages in their bid to occupy it. However, during a national news broadcast, he noted that there are no Russian troops in the town itself.
"The adversary continues to put pressure on Chasiv Yar, trying to meet certain deadlines. The defense forces maintain control of the situation for …
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Turkey and China scale back trade with Russia amid sanction fears
Turkey and China, major trading partners of Moscow, have unexpectedly reduced their goods shipments to Russia due to fears of secondary sanctions from Washington, The Moscow Times reports, citing economic analysts.
Analysts believe the recent export boom has been deflating not only because of the threat of sanctions but also due to complications in money transactions. The Financial Times and Bloomberg also report a worsening situation for Russia. For China, the Russian market remains secondary …
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Russian forces establish foothold in Ocheretyne amid heavy fighting
Nazar Voloshin, the spokesperson for the operational-strategic troop grouping "Khortytsia," has stated that Russian forces have established positions in the village of Ocheretyne in the Donetsk region.
Speaking about Ocheretyne, Voloshin told Interfax-Ukraine, "The enemy has broken through and secured a position in this settlement. The area currently occupied by the adversary is under our fire control".
According to him, heavy fighting continues there. Ukrainian forces are taking measures to …